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PAPER 11

17th Edition 100 Questions

1.

Basic Protection and Fault Protection can be provided by a SELV supply.

One suitable safety source of supply would be a
A.
B.
C.
D.

2.

Where a circuit forms part of a TN system, the maximum permissible earth fault loop
impedance (Z,) for a 13 A socket outlet circuit used for portable equipment and protected by a
30amp 1361 fuse is
A
B
C
D

3.

0.4 s
0.2 s
1.0 s
5.0 s.

The result of the earth fault loop impedance (Zs) being higher then the maximum tabulated
values allowed in BS7671 is that the;
A
B
C
D

5.

2.64
1.84
1.5
2.0

In the event of an earth fault on a TT supply, the Fault Protection requirements of the final
circuit supplying the 230 V stationary equipment are satisfied when disconnection occurs with
in
A
B
C
D

4.

50V Storage battery

230V diesel generator
230/110V single-phase generator
230 /50V auto-transformer.

short circuit current will not operate the protective device

current rating of the protective device must be increased
current rating of the protective device must be reduced
cable will be damaged before the protective device will operate under earth fault
conditions.

Which one of the following is a non-statutory document?

A
B
C
D

HSE GS38
Electricity at work regulation 1989
Electricity Safety Quality and Continuity Regulations
BS7671 (2008)

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Type B MCBs manufactured to BSEN60898 have an instantaneous trip current of between

_____________their rated design current (In)
A
B
C
D

7.

The nominal rating of an overcurrent protective device should be

A
B
C
D

8.

0.46 ohms
0.80 ohms
0.90 ohms
0.75 ohms

Suitable precaution shall be taken where either a reduction in voltage or a loss and subsequent
restoration of voltage
A
B
C
D

11.

double-pole switch fuse

Firemans switch
semi-conductor device
a remotely switched contactor

The end to end resistance of the line and neutral conductors on a 2.5mm/1.5mm PVC/PVC
twin and CPC cable, is measured as 0.45 and 0.46 , respectively. What would the expected
end to end resistance of the CPC be
A
B
C
D

10.

not less than the design current

greater than the current carrying capacity of the conductors
1.45 times the load current
equal to the prospective short circuit current.

As means of isolation in a circuit it is NOT permissible to use a

A
B
C
D

9.

2.7 to 4 times
3 to 5 times
4 to 7 times
7 to 10 times

in a routine event
could cause danger
occurs infrequently
will not cause danger.

With in a paper mill having a conduit wiring system, insulation fault protection must be
provided using an RCD having a residual operating current not exceeding
A
B
C
D

30 mA
300 mA
500 mA
750 mA

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Which one of the following is NOT a classification of external influence?

A
B
C
D

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A Functional switching device shall be provided for

A
B
C
D

14.

not expected to be continually fully loaded

designed to carry its maximum load continually
supplying thermostatically controlled water heaters
supplying thermal storage heater

Where an installation incorporates an r.c.d. the label at the origin of the installation must
indicate the maximum period between tests on the circuit r.c.d. is
A
B
C
D

17.

are recorded as a departure from the regulations

are recorded as an installed drawing
use maintenance free terminals
are used on lighting circuits only

Diversity factors may be applied to a circuit which is

A
B
C
D

16.

Emergency Isolation
each part of a circuit that may need to be controlled independently
every socket outlet
Shop front lighting exceeding low voltage

Junction boxes must be accessible for inspection and maintenance.

BS7671 allows for an exception provided that they
A
B
C
D

15.

Current rating
Environmental conditions
Construction of building
Utilisation

quarterly
monthly
annually
weekly

All fuses and circuits breakers shall have an indication of the

A
B
C
D

name of the manufacture

intended application
model or BS number
intended nominal current

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Where a TT system is in use, the preferred protective device is a

A
B
C
D

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Which one of the following is excluded as a protective earth electrode?

A
B
C
D

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3 x In
5 x In
1 x In
1.5 x In

All circuits supplying sockets outlets up to a rating of 32 A, located within an unsupervised

environment must incorporate a ____________ to reduce the risk of fault contact
A
B
C
D

23.

4.0 mm2
16 mm2
25 mm2
50 mm2

When testing a 100mA RCD the maximum test current applied via the test instrument will be
(In)
A
B
C
D

22.

Underground structural metal work embedded in foundation

Welded metal reinforcement of concrete embedded in the earth
Earth plates
Metalwork of public water services

A steel earth conductor mechanically protected, but not protected against corrosion is buried in
soil. The minimum size of the earthing conductor is
A
B
C
D

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Moulded Case Circuit Breaker

Time delayed residual current device + suitable fuse
BS 1361 Type 1 cartridge fuse link
BS 88 HRC Fuse

fuse having a suitable time/current characteristic

Type B circuit breaker to BS EN 60898
30mA residual current device
switch-disconnector to BS EN 60947-3

The means of connection to a caravan pitch socket outlet, shall be a plug confirming to
A
B
C
D

BS EN 60309-2
BS EN 60309-1
BS 1363-1
BS 5733

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In order to reduce the effects of eddy currents when conductors enter a ferrous enclosure, they
should be so arranged that
A
B
C
D

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In agricultural and Horticultural premises all electrical wiring accessories shall have a minimum
rating of
A
B
C
D

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IPX3
IPX4
IPX5
IPX6

The recommended mounting height for electric hookups on a tidal estuary is

A
B
C
D

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in plastic enclosure only

at the origin of the supply
so that its operation will not be impaired by magnetic fields caused by other equipment
at a height of at least 450mm from the floor level

Electrical equipment installed in Zones 1 and 2 of communal baths or communal showers,

where water jets are likely to be used for cleaning purposes, shall have a minimum degree of
protection against external influences of
A
B
C
D

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IPXXB
IP44
IPX6
IPX7

An RCDs should be located only

A
B
C
D

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each conductor of an individual circuit takes approximately the same value of the
current
they are not individual surrounded by the ferrous material
they are terminated in the correct phase sequence
they are physically separated from the conductor of the other circuits within the
enclosure

450mm above the high tide line

600mm above the high tide line
1000mm above the high tide line
1250mm above the high tide line

Where can the electrical connection (eg flex outlet plate) be sited for a sauna heater?
A
B
C
D

Either Zones 1,2 or 3

Zones 1 and 2
Zones 1
Zones 2

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What does the symbol represent?

A
B
C
D
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In an area where there is no vehicle movement on a caravan park, the minimum height for
overload cables is
A
B
C
D

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Either Permanent connection or BSEN 60309-2 plug and socket

BSEN 60309-2 plug and socket only
Permanent connection only
4mm cable or flex

When carrying out an inspection in accordance with BS 7671, which one of the following
MUST be inspected
A
B
C
D

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Placing out of reach

Automatic Disconnection of Supply
Double Insulation
Insulation of Live parts

Equipment having a protective conductor exceeding 10mA shall be connected to the supply by
A
B
C
D

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3.5 m
6.0 m
7.5 m
8.0 m

Basic & fault protection can be provided by

A
B
C
D

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Suitable for use with Fluoresecent lamps

Faulty equipment
Suitable for mounting of flammable surfaces
Fairground Supply

The presence of fire barriers

The prospective short circuit current
The maximum permissible voltage drop
Site applied insulation

A legible diagram, chart or table relating to an insulation must be provided to indicate the
A
B
C
D

route followed be each circuit

earth fault loop impedance of the supply
capacity of each distribution board
type and composition of each circuit

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An r.c.d. protected socket outlet circuit is connected to a TT earthing system. Operating the
r.c.d.s integral test button will verify
A
B
C
D

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Where a given test result fails to comply with BS 7671 part 6, the procedure to adopt after the
fault has been rectified is that
A
B
C
D

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electricity supplier has been informed

local authority has been informed
existing equipment is adequate for any additional load
existing equipment meets BS and BS EN standards

On completion of a new industrial installation, an electrical installation Certificate should be

signed by
A
B
C
D

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2 M
1
0.5
1 M

No alteration, temporary or permanent shall be made to an existing installation unless the

A
B
C
D

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the test and those that follow should be repeated

the whole sequence of tests should be repeated
only the test that indicated the fault should be repeated
the test that indicated the fault and those tests which may have been influenced by the
fault that preceded it should be repeated

When testing a circuit of a 230v, the minimum value of insulation resistance to earth with all
fuses in place and all the line and neutral conductors connected together is
A
B
C
D

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the continuity of the main earthing conductor

the effectiveness of the earth electrode
the continuity of the final circuit protective conductors
that the internal mechanism of the devise operates

the owner or manager of the factory

a competent person or persons
the legal department representing the owner of the premises
the main building contractor

The frequency of the periodic inspection and testing for an installation shall be determined by
the
Supply company recommendations
B
installations maximum demand
C
nature of the supply
D
type of installation

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When carrying a fault current of 205 A, a 60 A protective device to BS 3036 should operate in
A
B
C
D

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The external influence having a classification of AD7 indicates

A
B
C
D

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the socket outlet is specifically labelled for use with a particular appliance
supplementary bonding is installed
the socket outlet and cable supplying are surface mounted
the circuit is of a 16 amp radial type

Which one of the following is not a benefit of dividing the installation up into a number of final
circuits is to
A
B
C
D

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when an additional circuit is connected to an existing installation

for new installations connected to a single phase supplies of 100 A or less
for alterations or additions that do not extend to the provision of a new circuit
for new installations limited to domestic applications only

An exception to Additional Protection as required by regulation 411..3.3 is when

A
B
C
D

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humidity
immersion in water
dust in the atmosphere
high levels of vibration

A Minor Works Certificate should be issued

A
B
C
D

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0.1s
0.4s
5.0s
500s

mitigate the effect of electromagnetic interference

prevent the indirect energising of a circuit intended to be isolated
avoid hazards and minimise the inconvenience in the event of a fault
make testing easier

Uo is correctly defined as the

A
B
C
D

The output voltage of the supplying distribution transformer

The nominal a.c. rms Line voltage to Earth
The declared voltage in the UK and Ireland
Single phase supply voltage

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A Line conductor is typical defined as

A
B
C
D

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The measured voltage at the farthest point of utilisation on alighting circuit in a commercial
premise, fed from the public distribution network, is found to be 218. The overall voltage drop
in % terms is and is ______________?
A
B
C
D

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Special Locations
Inspection and Testing
Protection against over-current
Earthing

TT systems have a stated disconnection time of 0.2s, BS&^&! States that this may be increased
to 0.4s where
A
B
C
D

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16mm conductor from CCU to MET

10mm conductor to incoming water pipe
16mm conductor between hot and cold water pipes
16mm conductors from the MET to and earth electrode

Part 6 of BS7671 2008 deals with

A
B
C
D

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3% acceptable
3% not acceptable
5% not acceptable
5% acceptable

Which of the following best describes a Protective Bonding Conductor?

A
B
C
D

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A conductor in an a.c. system other than a neutral or cpc

A conductor in an a.c. system including the neutral but excluding the cpc
one phase of a three phase system
A conductor in an a.c. system other than neutral or cpc or equivalent in a d.c. system,
unless otherwise defined

a 30mA RCD is used in addition to overcurrent protection

Protective Equipotential Bonding is in place and disconnection time will be met by the
overcurrent device only
Supplementary Bonding is installed in addition to Protective Equipotential Bonding
an earth rod and 100mA Time Delayed RCD is fitted

Alight fitting suitable for use in Zone 1 of a bathroom must be

A
B
C
D

SELV
a Class II fitting
IPX4 or above
RCD protected

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To comply with BS7671 2008, cables concealed inside a partition wall at a depth of less tha
500mm, must be
A
B
C
D

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The IP rating code for barriers covering exposed live parts inside a distribution board is
A
B
C
D

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TNS
TT
TNCS
PME

The Scope of BS7671 2008 excludes which type of installation?

A
B
C
D

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Earth Steel conduit

Earthed metal trunking
Earth metal channelling
Outer armours of SWA cable

The perfect type of supply for a caravan parks is

A
B
C
D

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IP2X
IP4X
IPXXB
IP55

Which of the following is not considered to be suitable metallic screening for cables installed
below plaster depth in a domestic installation
A
B
C
D

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Adequately Earthed
provided with Additional Protection
Mechanically Protected
installed in Safe Zones only

Oil rigs
Circuses
Marines
Exhibition Stands

Why may 13 amp BS1363 socket outlets used in a controlled laboratory environment, not
require RCD Proctection?
A
B
C
D

There may be a possibility of nuisance tripping

There may be electromagnetic interference from other equipment
The workplace is controlled and is supervised by skilled persons
IT equipment may have high protective conductor current

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Basic protection can be achieved by

A
B
C
D

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The supply circuit of insulation monitoring devices must be installed

A
B
C
D

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Surge protection
Nothing because it cant be sorted
Increase the size of the neutral
Install a RCD

Which of the following is a method of fault protection?

A
B
C
D

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0.3m
0.5m
0.8m
1.1m

In a TP & N installation servicing an office with IT equipment and a high harmonic

disturbance. How would the harmonic influence be combated?
A
B
C
D

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at the furthest point of the installation

as close as practical to the origin of the installation
in series with the load
to provide protection against shock

Except
A
B
C
D

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Limiting the current which can pass through the body

Ensuring all extraneous parts are at equal potential
Automatic disconnection of the supply during earth fault conditions
Separation of the supply and load by means of an isolating transformer

Placing out of reach

Insulation of live parts
Obstacles
Reinforced insulation

The Max Zs for a TT system with a 300mA RCD

A
B
C
D

1667 ohms
500 ohms
167 ohms
100 ohms

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Regulation 314.1 states that every installation shall be divided into circuits as necessary to
A
B
C
D

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An RCD installed for the protection against fire must have a rating of
A
B
C
D

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RCD have to be tested regularly

table 53.2 does not permit RCDs to be used as an isolator
They maybe at risk from being overloaded
danger could arise from the failure of just a single circuit

External influence classification AA4 relates to

A
B
C
D

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The installation is under the control of a supervised person

Refrigeration equipment containing valuable frozen goods
Where no over-current protection is fitted
Quarterly manual RCD testing would be impracticable

An installation should not be protected by one RCD mainswitch controlling all overcurrent
devices because
A
B
C
D

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50 oC
60 oC
70 oC
80 oC

A Residual Current Monitor (RCM) may be used in preference to an RCD where

A
B
C
D

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30 mA
100mA
300mA
500mA

Ceiling heating systems should be limited to a maximum temperature of?

A
B
C
D

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Prevent danger to persons and live stock

Comply with Electricity at Work Regulations
Avoid hazards and minimise inconvenience in the event of a fault
Comply with building regulations

Presence of Flora
Atmospheric Humidity
Ambient Temperature
Light Dust

An active RCD to BS7671 will perform which functions in the event of a supply failure
A
B
C
D

Lock
Automatically trip to disconnect the supply
Remain in the on position but stay silent
Remain in the on position but alarm

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A 32amp BSEN60898 MCB has a max Zs of 1.44 ohms. Assuming that the MCB will operate
instantaneously if 5 times its rated current flows, what is the level of fault current at this
impedance at 230V
A
B
C
D

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Standard Volt Drop calculations do not apply to which wiring method

A
B
C
D

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50v
110v
25v
230v

Electrical installations for trade shows and exhibitions are subject to number of risks. Part 6 of
BS7671 recommends that such installations be tested
A
B
C
D

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0,1 & 2
1, 2 & 3
A, B & C
A1, B2 & C3

The maximum touch voltage in a RLV supply is

A
B
C
D

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Where site applied insulation is used

Busbar Trucking Systems
Cables supported by catenery wires
Mineral insulated cables

The three Zones for swimming pool installations are

A
B
C
D

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32 amps
160 amps
67 amps
331 amps

at period specified by the designer

every three months
every six months
after each erection/ assembly on site

The maximum length of run for a 10mm protective bonding conductor before it can exceeds
0.05 is
A
B
C
D

26m
24m
27m
25m

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For the purpose of earthing a TT or IT systems the main earthing terminal shall not be
connected via an earthing conductor to
A
B
C
D

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BS 1363-4 relates to which type of accessory?

A
B
C
D

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non-conducting location
ADS
earth-free equipment bonding
electrical separation

The recognised harmonised colour for Line conductors is

A
B
C
D

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AG1
AG2
AG3
AG4

To reduce the risk of shock from the metalwork of Class I street located equipment, protection
should be by
A
B
C
D

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Fused connection units

13amps socket outlets
Unswitched socket outlets
Fuses

For cables crossing public areas and roadways at fairgrounds, the cable should be designed to
withstand external influence to at least
A
B
C
D

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A solid metal earth plate

A metallic pipe belonging to another utility service
Structural steel
Earth rods

Blue
Grey
Brown
Black

A phase 4 wire system is also known as

A
B
C
D

TP & N
TNS
TNCS
TN

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The maximum current carrying capacity for 1.0mm twin and earth, installed to reference
method C
A
B
C
D

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1.5mm SWA 70 oC thermoplastic insulated cable, has a rated volt drop of

A
B
C
D

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0.5
2 M
0.5 M
1 M

The maximum rating for an RCD at the origin of the supply mobile circus tent is
A
B
C
D

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Protective Equipotential Bonding conductors

Site applied insulation
Double insulated meter tails
SELV conductors

When carrying out a PIR on a 230v installation, the minimum value of insulation resistance to
earth with all MCBs in place and the Line and Neutral conductors connected together is
A
B
C
D

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25 mV/A/m
26 mV/A/m
21 mV/A/m
27 mV/A/m

Non sheathed cables shall be enclosed in conduit or trunking, but this requirement does not
apply to
A
B
C
D

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11.5 amps
16 amps
13 amps
10.5 amps

30mA
100mA
300mA
500mA

On completion of a new industrial installation, an Electrical Installation Certificate should be

signed by
A
B
C
D

the owner or manager of the factory

a competent person or persons
the legal department representing the owner of the premises
the main building contractor

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The frequency of periodic inspection and testing for an installation shall be determined by the
A
B
C
D

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When carrying a fault current of 205 A, a 60 A protective device to BS 3036 should operate in
A
B
C
D

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when an additional circuit is connected to an existing installation

For new installations connected to single phase supplies or 100A or less
for alteration or additions that do not extend to the provision of a new circuit
for new installations limited to domestic applications only

In order to avoid damage from vehicles and other users, cables supplying mooring hookup
cabinets, shall be laid at recommended depth of
A
B
C
D

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humidity
immersion in water
dust in the atmosphere
high level of vibration

A Minor Works Certificate should be issued

A
B
C
D

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0.1s
0.4s
5.0s
500s

The external influence having a classification of AD7 indicates

A
B
C
D

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supply company recommendations

installations maximum demand
nature of the supply
type of installation

450mm
500mm
600mm
1000mm

The maximum operating temperature for thermoplastic insulated cables is

A
B
C
D

105 oC at the sheath

70 oC at the sheath
90 oC at the conductor
70 oC at the conductor

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Multicore cables installed in cable trunking that is flush with the floor are classed as which
reference method
A
B
C
D

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Zone 2 in a domestic bathroom extends to

A
B
C
D

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2.25m vertically from the top surface and horizontally 1.2m from the bath
2.25m vertically from the top surface and horizontally 0.6m from the bath
2.5m above floor level and horizontally 0.6m from the bath
2.25m above floor level and horizontally 0.6 from the bath

External influence classification AD relates to Presence of

A
B
C
D

100

D
C
B
A

Moisture
Water
Steam
Solid foreign bodies

Which of the following best describes a PEB Protective Equipotential Bond

A
B
C
D

16mm conductor from CCU to MET

10mm conductor to incoming water pipe
6mm conductor between hot and cold water pipes
16mm conductor from the MET to an earth electrode

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