Electrical Installations technology MOCK TEST Lev 2 - 20 questions from a large bank of questions. (Use of the On-Site Guide only is permitted for some questions)
Mock Exam covering; Industry regulations, obtaining technical information,wiring systems and installations, earthing, eleectricity supply and micro-remewable energies (20 random questions from a large question bank)
identify the appropriate document that details the specific dimensions of a specified type of lighting fitting
layout drawing
manufacturers data
installation specifications
circuit diagram
identify the non-statutory act/regulation from this list
BS7671
EaW
Hasaw
EPA
identify the appropriate method for a site supervisor on a busy worksite to determine who is on/off site at any time, should an emergency occur
use of a signing-in/out book at reception
only allow designated staff on site at particular times
use of identify badges on site to be worn at all times
carry out a head-count at regular times during the day
select the appropriate method to identify any damage to building fabric before carrying out electrical work in the building.
carry out a survey prior to starting work
carry out a survey after the electrical work has been completed
ensure any details of the damage are recorded prior to starting work
consult the layout drawing for specific information
identify the preferred method to protect soft furnishings from dust during electrical installation work such as drilling into the building fabric
use dustsheets
use of water spray to keep dust levels down
removal of all soft furnishings prior to starting work
use a vacuum cleaner when drilling work has ceased
identify the appropriate enclosure/fixing to be used with un-sheathed, pvc insulated single-core conductors
pvc trunking
stainless steel cable basket
pvc capping
steel cable tray
identify the appropriate installation method for a SWA multicore cable installation
in pvc trunking
in stainless steel cable basket
in steel conduit
on steel cable tray
identify the appropriate cable type for a 230v AC portable domestic appliance
flexible cable
MICC cable
SWA
pvc/pvc 'flat' cable
identify the appropriate cable type for a portable 110v AC 'site' transformer
pvc insulated flex
arctic flex
SWA
SY cable
identify the main advantage of SWA cable over pvc flexible cables
greater mechanical properties
cheaper in price
no specialist tools are required
greater flexibility
how can long runs of pvc conduit be installed to reduce the prospect of distorting and buckling due to large changes in ambient temperature.
use expansion couplers
regular through-boxes are used throughout the run
greater distances between saddles
pvc conduit must not be installed in these environments
identify the cable system that is 'hygroscopic'
MIMS
PILC
CAT
HOFR
identify the tool used to determine if an accessory is horizontally level
spirit level
plumb line
chalk line
gps
identify the tool used to determine if a conduit run is vertical
spirit level
plumb line
chalk line
gps
identify the tool used to mark-up a vertical run for a trunking installation
spirit level
plumb line
chalk line
gps
identify the minimum depth that a buried cable in a wall should be installed at without the need for additional mechanical protection
50mm
25mm
100mm
10mm
Buried cables should run in prescribed zones in when buried in walls. Identify the maximum distance downwards from the ceiling that would be deemed to be a 'safe zone' on the wall
50mm
150mm
200mm
300mm
identify the rating of an RCD used for additional protection for cables installed in partitioned walls.
20mA
30mA
100mA
13A
if an overcurrent occurs in an otherwise healthy circuit, this would be called ........
a short circuit
an overload
an open circuit
an earth fault
identify the device that operates using only the 'thermal' effect.
BSEN 61009
RCD
BS88-2
BSEN 60898
identify the device that operates using only the 'current-balance' effect.
BSEN 61009
RCD
BS88-2
BSEN 60898
if a fault occurs downstream in a poorly designed circuit with poor protective device discrimination, the likely result would be....
only the protective device closest the fault would operate
only the correct protective device would operate
only the highest rated device would operate
the incorrect protective device could operate
when applying DIVERSITY to a lighting circuit in a small hotel, identify the percentage of total current demand allowed
66%
90%
75%
100% (full load)
when applying DIVERSITY to a water heater in a small shop, identify the percentage of total current demand allowed if the heater is thermostatically controlled
66%
90%
75%
not allowed
when applying DIVERSITY to discharge lighting (such as fluorescent lamps), identify the multiplication factor that should be applied to the lamp wattage
10
5.5
2
1.8
identify the rated short-circuit capacity of a BS88-3 (type I) device as detailed in the On Site guide
16.5kA
16kA
31.5kA
33kA
identify the rated short-circuit capacity of a BS88-6 device at 240v
16.5kA
16kA
31.5kA
33kA
identify the rated short-circuit capacity of a BS88-6 device at 415v
80kA
16.5kA
31.5kA
33kA
identify the type of emergency light fitting the remains lit continuously
maintained
non maintained
sustained
contained
identify the type of emergency light fitting that only illuminates during a mains power failure
maintained
non maintained
sustained
contained
identify the device that gives 'no-volts' protection for rotating machines
DOL
fuse
circuit breaker
RCD
identify the maximum 'measured' Zs value allowed for a type B 16A circuit breaker to BSEN60898
1.84 ohms
2.19 ohms
3.5 ohms
1.1 ohms
identify the maximum 'measured' Zs value allowed for a type D 40A circuit breaker to BSEN60898, with a 5 second disconnection time
0.88 ohms
0.44 ohms
3.5 ohms
1.09 ohms
identify the maximum spacing for the supports for a 50mm by 50mm steel trunking when installed in a vertical position
2 metres
0.75 metres
3 metres
1.25 metres
identify the maximum spacing for the supports for a 75mm by 50mm pvc trunking when installed in a horizontal position
1.5 metres
1.75 metres
3 metres
1.25 metres
identify the maximum spacing for the supports for a 63mm diameter pvc conduit when installed in a horizontal position
2 metres
1.75 metres
2.25 metres
1.25 metres
identify the minimum height that a bare overhead lined on insulators (without intermediate support) should be installed at when passing across a road crossing
3 metres
5.8 metres
6 metres
5.2 metres
determine the minimum conduit size to accommodate 2x 2.5 mmsq and 7x 10 mmsq, stranded copper conductors in a 2 metre straight conduit run
38mm conduit
20mm conduit
25mm conduit
32mm conduit
determine the minimum conduit size to accommodate 3x 2.5 mmsq and 3x 6 mmsq, stranded copper conductors in a 3.5 metre conduit run incorporating one bend
16mm conduit
20mm conduit
32mm conduit
25mm conduit
how many 6 mmsq PVC insulated, stranded copper cables can be safely accommodated in a 100mm x 25mm trunking
63
46
50
55
a 100mm x 50mm trunking already accommodates 16x 25 mmsq PVC (BS6004) insulated, stranded copper conductors. How many more 10 mmsq conductors of the same type could be safely accommodated
30
25
33
24
identify the maximum spacing for the supports for a 25mm flexible conduit when installed in a vertical position
0.6 metres
1.75 metres
2.25 metres
1.25 metres
identify the tripping current range for a type 'B' circuit breaker
3 to 5 In
5 to 10 In
10 to 50 In
2.7 to 4 In
identify the tripping current range for a type 'D' circuit breaker
10 to 20 In
5 to 10 In
10 to 50 In
2.7 to 4 In
identify the type of SPD protection required only where there is a risk of direct lightning current
type 1
type 2
type 3
type 4
identify the type of SPD protection that are used near terminal equipment
type 3
type 2
type 1
type 4
identify the part of the Buildings regulations (2010) that covers 'energy efficient lighting'
part A
part L
part P
part M
identify the part of the Buildings regulations (2010) that covers 'electrical safety - dwellings'
part A
part L
part P
part M
identify the part of the Buildings regulations (2010) that covers 'the heights of socket outlets and switches'
part A
part L
part P
part M
identify the IET guidance note applicable to electrical 'Inspection and testing'
GN 3
GN 1
GN 7
GN 5
identify the system of earthing that uses the metallic armouring of the supply cable as the earthing conductor
TN-S
TN-C
TN-C-S
IT
identify the system of earthing that uses a PEN conductor
TN-C-S
TN-C
TN-S
IT
identify the minimum IP degree of protection for SELV equipment installed in zone 0 in a location containing a bath or shower
IPx7
IPx5
IPx8
IPx3
identify the maximum 'measured' Zs value allowed for a BS88-2 fuse rated at 32A with a disconnection time of 0.4s and a 1.0mmsq protective conductor
0.62 ohms
0.6 ohms
0.79 ohms
0.8 ohms
identify the factor for a 225mm by 100mm trunking
9662
9962
7167
7767
identify the Thermal Insulation Derating factor for insulation that is 400mm in length
0.51
0.4
0.5
0.41
identify the recommended height of switches and socket outlets and controls
between 450mm and 1200mm
between 250mm and 1000mm
between 150mm and 950mm
between 350mm and 1300mm
identify the harmonised colour of a 'functional earthing conductor' with the alphanumeric identification 'FE'
pink
green/yellow
white
grey
identify the statutory regulation from this list
BS7671
EaW
Hasaw
EPA
identify the device that operates using the 'magnetic' effect during a short-circuit fault.
BSEN 60898
BS7671
BS88-2
BSEN 60269-2
identify the 'green' energy source from this list.
P.V
solar thermal
gas
ground source heat pump
identify the system that uses latent heat in a process to produce increased heat for dwellings
air source heat pump
CHP
biomass
photovoltaic
identify the electricity supply system that utilizes a PEN conductor.
TN-C-S
TT
TN-S
3-phase
identify the high-carbon system for producing electricity.