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Part P Exam Mock 3

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1. Which part of the building regulations refers to the conservation of fuel and power? Mark one answer
A A
B F
C G
D L
Correct Answer: D L
2. A consumer unit that has a missing blank plate would contravene? Mark one answer
A IP ratings
B Part P of the Building Regulations
C Section 701 of the IET Wiring Regulations
D The 17th Edition Wiring Regulations Amendment 1
Correct Answer: A IP ratings
3. Two core flexible cable to BS EN 50525 has the colours? Mark one answer
A Brown and black
B Brown and blue
C Brown and grey
D Brown and red
Correct Answer: B Brown and blue
4. When performing a safe isolation test and safely locking off the circuit, the key should be kept? Mark one answer
A Close to the consumer unit in case of emergency
B With a competent person
C With a supervisor
D With the person who isolated the circuit
Correct Answer: D With the person who isolated the circuit
5. In a two storey domestic house with three bedrooms, a kitchen with a door and a total floor area of less than 200m² per floor, what is the minimum number of smoke alarms required? Mark one answer
A 0
B 1
C 2
D 4
Correct Answer: C 2
6. Identify one of the following which would definitely have an area which is classed as a 'special location'? Mark one answer
A Bathroom
B Bedroom
C Garden
D Kitchen
Correct Answer: D Kitchen
7. During initial verification, copies of certificates containing all necessary information can be found in? Mark one answer
A EAWR
B GS38
C HSG141
D The On-Site Guide
Correct Answer: D The On-Site Guide
8. A switch installed for permanently connected equipment should be? Mark one answer
A Identified according to the equipment supplied
B Provided with a locking mechanism
C Rated a minimum 20A
D Rated a minimum 32A
Correct Answer: A Identified according to the equipment supplied
9. Strappers on a two way lighting circuit should be? Mark one answer
A Clearly labelled with their purpose
B Marked with 2 grooves to indicate line conductors
C Sleeved blue to indicate neutral conductors
D Sleeved brown to indicate line conductors
Correct Answer: D Sleeved brown to indicate line conductors
10. One of the requirements for initial verification on a completed installation is that? Mark one answer
A All parts of the installation are correctly selected and erected
B The On Site Guide is referenced to ensure the correct Ze of the circuit
C The completed installation is checked at least twice
D The installation is checked by a supervisor
Correct Answer: A All parts of the installation are correctly selected and erected
11. When calculating the maximum current demand of a cooker circuit, you can refer to? Mark one answer
A Health and Safety Regulations
B Manufacturer's website
C The On-Site Guide
D The appliance manual
Correct Answer: C The On-Site Guide
12. The minimum distance a fixed data broadband cable should be installed away from 230v services is? Mark one answer
A 100 mm
B 150 mm
C 200 mm
D 50 mm
Correct Answer: D 50 mm
13. When supplying remote installations, SWA is often preferred as? Mark one answer
A It can carry higher current
B It has strong mechanical protection
C It is a cheaper method for long cable runs
D It is required under EAWR
Correct Answer: B It has strong mechanical protection
14. A 30mA RCD used for additional protection, provides protection against? Mark one answer
A Line to earth faults
B Neutral to line faults
C Overload faults
D Short circuit faults
Correct Answer: A Line to earth faults
15. The purpose of the Competent Persons Scheme is to? Mark one answer
A Encourage electrical engineers to further their education
B Ensure checks are carried out on persons involved in electrical installation work
C Maintain a register of competent persons, allowing certification of work to pass to registered competent schemes as opposed to directly to building control
D Provide reassurance to customers requesting electrical work
Correct Answer: C Maintain a register of competent persons, allowing certification of work to pass to registered competent schemes as opposed to directly to building control
16. A convenient and satisfactory method of fixing items to a plasterboard partition wall would be? Mark one answer
A Girder clips
B Self-drilling spiral plugs
C Self-tapping screws
D Wood glue
Correct Answer: B Self-drilling spiral plugs
17. Which one of the following regulations is not an approved document? Mark one answer
A BS7677 New Wiring Regulations 2011
B Electricity Safety, Quality and Continuity Regulations 2002
C Personal Protective Equipment at Work Regulations 1992
D Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998
Correct Answer: A BS7677 New Wiring Regulations 2011
18. Horizontal chases in walls should be no thicker than? Mark one answer
A 10mm
B One eighth of wall thickness
C One sixth of wall thickness
D One tenth of wall thickness
Correct Answer: C One sixth of wall thickness
19. The EAWR states that any persons working on electrical installations should be? Mark one answer
A Able to prove he/she has worked on an identical installation previously
B Competent
C Qualified
D Registered on a competent persons scheme
Correct Answer: B Competent
20. What is the principle purpose of Part F of the Building Regulations? Mark one answer
A Regulations concerning fire safety
B Regulations concerning sound insulation
C Regulations concerning thermal insulation
D Regulations concerning ventilation
Correct Answer: D Regulations concerning ventilation