Lighting circuits
Lighting circuits, designs and limitations - 8 questions from a bank of questions
Answer ALL questions. Look for any feedback given if you get an answer incorrect. Keep choosing an answer until you get it correct. CORRECT or INCORRECT answers are indicated at the TOP of the page. A score is given at the TOP of the page when the exercise has been completed. © K.Brown 2018
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What type of switching arrangement is suitable for a single lighting point in a small store room?
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one-way
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two-way
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two-way and intermediate
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double-pole switching
What type of switching arrangement is suitable for a lighting point on the first floor landing of a two storey house?
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one-way
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two-way
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two-way and intermediate
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none of these
What type of switching arrangement is suitable for a lighting point mid-way between floors in a multistorey block of flats?
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one-way
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two-way
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two-way and intermediate
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none of these
What type of circuit is shown here?
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1-way
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2-way
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3-way
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intermediate
What is the name of the conductors indicated by the two arrows in the lighting circuit shown here?
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strappers
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strippers
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interconnectors
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switched lives
What type of switch is indicated by letter 'B' in the lighting circuit shown here?
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1-way switch
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2-way switch
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3-way switch
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intermediate switch
What is the usual conductor size for a domestic lighting circuit?
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1.5sqmm
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2.5sqmm
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4.0sqmm
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6.0sqmm
What is the usual MCB rating for a domestic lighting circuit?
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6A
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16A
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3A
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13A
What are the 3 colours found in a three-core (and bare cpc) lighting cable used in 2-way and intermediate switching?
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red, yellow, blue
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brown, black, blue
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brown, grey, black
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brown, black, red
How are 'switched lives' identified in lighting circuits?
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the use of red identification sleeving
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the use of green/yellow identification sleeving
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the use of brown identification sleeving
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the use of grey identification sleeving
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