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1. 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
2. For how many hours does emergency lighting need to operate in places of entertainment and for sleeping risk? Mark one answer
A 1
B 3
C 5
D 8
Correct Answer: B 3
3. You would perform an insulation resistance test in order to? Mark one answer
A Ensure a circuit will disconnect within the required time
B Prove the continuity of the protective conductor
C Test the correct functioning of the mechanical parts of an RCD
D Verify that there is no breakdown in the insulation of the conductor
Correct Answer: D Verify that there is no breakdown in the insulation of the conductor
4. Where three core twin and cpc cable is used for lighting circuits, the colour that should not be used as neutral is? Mark one answer
A Black
B Brown
C Grey
D Red
Correct Answer: A Black
5. A 2.5mm² radial socket outlet circuit spans no more than 50 m² floor surface. The protective device fitted should be rated at? Mark one answer
A 20A
B 230A
C 2A
D 32A
Correct Answer: A 20A
6. For the purposes of equipotential bonding, earth clamps should be? Mark one answer
A BS591 clamps with a warning label
B BS591 clamps without a warning label
C BS951 clamps with a warning label
D Manufactured from 100% aluminium
Correct Answer: C BS951 clamps with a warning label
7. The Requirements for Electrical Installations is published by the IET and is? Mark one answer
A A British Standard code of practice
B A legally binding publication
C A statutory document
D To be used by supervisors only
Correct Answer: A A British Standard code of practice
8. When referring to special locations, the connection between extraneous conductors and CPC is known as? Mark one answer
A Additional protection
B Main equipotential bonding
C Special location bonding
D Supplementary bonding
Correct Answer: D Supplementary bonding
9. 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
10. If a ring final socket outlet circuit is protected by a 32A MCB, it should be supplied with? Mark one answer
A 1.0 mm² cable
B 2.5 mm² cable
C 6.0 mm² cable
D 6.5 mm² cable
Correct Answer: B 2.5 mm² cable
11. Who has the right to self-certify their work complies with Building Regulations? Mark one answer
A Builders
B Competent persons
C JIB Registered electricians
D Unqualified installers
Correct Answer: B Competent persons
12. It is important to consider 'special locations' because? Mark one answer
A Electrical installations are more common in these areas
B There is a higher risk in these areas
C There is always water in these areas
D They are more accessible to the public
Correct Answer: B There is a higher risk in these areas
13. A common installation method for lighting circuits is known as? Mark one answer
A Loop around
B Loop circuit
C Loop in
D Loop out
Correct Answer: C Loop in
14. Recommendations for standard final circuit arrangements for domestic power circuits can be found in? Mark one answer
A BS7671:2008 and the On Site Guide
B HSE guidance notes
C IET email bulletins
D NICEIC leaflets
Correct Answer: A BS7671:2008 and the On Site Guide
15. What is the principle purpose of Part E 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: B Regulations concerning sound insulation
16. The result of an earth fault loop impedance test will be expressed in? Mark one answer
A Amperes
B M Ω
C Watts
D Ω
Correct Answer: D Ω
17. With the exception of SELV and PELV, the minimum value of insulation resistance is? Mark one answer
A 1.0MΩ
B 1.5MΩ
C 100MΩ
D 10MΩ
Correct Answer: A 1.0MΩ
18. What is the meaning of this symbol? Mark one answer
A Heat detector
B Light which can be covered by thermally insulating material
C Light which can be installed into a flammable surface
D Smoke alarm
Correct Answer: C Light which can be installed into a flammable surface
19. Within a domestic situation, the correct disconnection time would be? Mark one answer
A 0.04 s
B 0.4 s
C 4 s
D 5 s
Correct Answer: B 0.4 s
20. Which of these is not a responsibility of the Duty Holder in an Assessed Enterprise? Mark one answer
A Ensuring that the results of the inspection and testing are accurately recorded on the appropriate forms of certification
B Have an understanding of, and be responsible for the health and safety and other statutory requirements relating to electrical installation work in dwellings carried out by the enterprise
C To ensure that the enterprise carries out all electrical installation work in dwellings in accordance with the relevant standards, including the issue of certification
D To ensure that the enterprise carries out all electrical installation work in dwellings in compliance with all relevant statutory requirements, including the issue of certification
Correct Answer: A Ensuring that the results of the inspection and testing are accurately recorded on the appropriate forms of certification