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10. Which of the following are NOT referred to in the regulations as current-carrying conductors in a.c. circuit under
normal operating conditions
a. Two-phase 3-wire
b. Three-phase 3-wire
c. Three-phase 4-wire
d. Two-phase 4-wire --> CORRECT ANSWER
YOUR ANSWER: d
11. Which characteristic of the supply or supplies does not need to be determined by calculation, measurement, enquiry
or inspection?
a. The nominal voltage(s) and its characteristics including harmonic distortion
b. The suitability for the requirements of the installation, including the maximum demand
c. The prospective short-circuit current at the origin of the installation
d. The maximum voltage(s) and its characteristics --> CORRECT ANSWER
YOUR ANSWER: d
12. At the origin of an electrical installation, the prospective fault current that is measured must be taken into account
when
a. estimating the external fault loop impedance
b. assessing the earthing arrangement
c. applying diversity to the installation
d. selecting the type of overcurrent device to be installed --> CORRECT ANSWER
YOUR ANSWER: c
13. In order to mitigate the effects of electromagnetic disturbances (EMI), every installation should
a. be wired in EMI resistant cable
b. be divided into circuits --> CORRECT ANSWER
c. comply with BS EMI 3231
d. connected to the same protective device
YOUR ANSWER: b
14. When assessing the general characteristics of a circuit that needs a continuity of service one of the characteristics to
be considered is
a. frequency of use
b. number of circuits --> CORRECT ANSWER
c. environment
d. location
YOUR ANSWER: b
15. The provision for fault protection against electric shock may be omitted for
a. Unearthed lines
b. Low voltage supply lines
c. Metal enclosures protecting equipment --> CORRECT ANSWER
d. Switchers and connectors
YOUR ANSWER: c
16. Protection by extra-low voltage provided by SELV only requires (among the other measures):
a. basic insulation between the SELV system and any other SELV system
b. basic insulation between the SELV system and any other SELV or PELV system
c. basic insulation between the SELV system and Earth. --> CORRECT ANSWER
d. basic insulation between the SELV system and all circuits other than SELV and PELV circuits
YOUR ANSWER: b
17. Live parts shall be completely covered with insulation which can only be removed by
a. skilled persons
b. destruction --> CORRECT ANSWER
c. instructed persons
d. special permission
YOUR ANSWER: b
18. According to the Regulations a protective measure shall consist of
a. a provision for basic protection and an independent provision for fault protection
b. an enhanced protective provision which provides both basic protection and fault protection.
c. an independent provision for basic protection and an enhanced protective provision for fault protection
d. an appropriate combination of a provision for basic protection and an independent provision for fault protection or an
enhanced protective provision which provides both basic protection and fault protection. --> CORRECT ANSWER
YOUR ANSWER: d
19. To be classified as a reduced low voltage circuit, it must have the nominal voltage not exceeding
a. 55 V a.c. rms between lines (three-phase 32 V to earthed neutral, single-phase 25 V to earthed midpoint)
b. 110 V a.c. rms between lines (three-phase 63.5 V to earthed neutral, single-phase 55 V to earthed midpoint) -->
CORRECT ANSWER
c. 100 V a.c. rms between lines (three-phase 58 V to earthed neutral, single-phase 25 V to earthed midpoint)
d. 130 V a.c. rms between lines (three-phase 75 V to earthed neutral, single-phase 65 V to earthed midpoint)
YOUR ANSWER: b
20. Which condition(s) the operating characteristics of a device protecting a conductor against overload current must
satisfy?
a. The rated current or current setting of the protective device (In) is not less than the design current (lb) of the circuit
b. The rated current or current setting of the protective device (In) does not exceed the lowest of the current- carrying
capacities (Iz) of any of the conductors of the circuit
c. The current (I2) causing effective operation of the protective device does not exceed 1.45 times the lowest of the
current-carrying capacities (Iz) of any of the conductors of the circuit.
d. All of the three --> CORRECT ANSWER
YOUR ANSWER: d
21. For an installation with nominal voltage 1000 V the required minimum impulse withstand voltage of category I
overvoltage protective device (equipment with reduced impulse voltage) is
a. 4 kV --> CORRECT ANSWER
b. 6 kV
c. 8 kV
d. 12 kV
YOUR ANSWER: a
22. Part 4 of the IET Wiring Regulations concerns amongst other things
a. protection against voltage disturbances and electromagnetic disturbances --> CORRECT ANSWER
b. periodic inspection and testing
c. medical locations
d. operating and maintenance gangways
YOUR ANSWER: a
23. For a 20A standard radial power circuit, the maximum permitted disconnection time is
a. 6s
b. 4ms
c. 0.4s --> CORRECT ANSWER
d. 0.1s
YOUR ANSWER: c
24. If Ze is measured at 0.18 and R1+R2 is measured as 0.82,the value of Zs would be
a. 1.88
b. 0.18
c. 1.0 --> CORRECT ANSWER
d. 0.88
YOUR ANSWER: c
25. If Ze is measured at 1.40 and R1+R2 is measured as 0.12,the value of Zs would be
a. 1.52 --> CORRECT ANSWER
b. 0.52
c. 1.0
d. 0.68
YOUR ANSWER: a
26. In a TN system, the maximum earth fault loop impedance Zs when using a 32 A , (gG) BS 88 fuse for a disconnection
time of 0.4 seconds would be
a. 1.15 ohms
b. 1.09 ohms
c. 1.44 ohms
d. 1.04 ohms --> CORRECT ANSWER
YOUR ANSWER: d
27. In a TN system, the maximum earth fault loop impedance Zs when using a 32 A , type C circuit breaker for
instantaneous operation would be
a. 0.72 ohms --> CORRECT ANSWER
b. 0.36 ohms
c. 0.25 ohms
d. 1.15 ohms
YOUR ANSWER: a
28. What is the maximum operating temperature limit for mineral (thermoplastic covered or bare exposed to touch) cable
insulation?
a. 60 C at the sheath
b. 90 C at the sheath
c. 70 C at the sheath --> CORRECT ANSWER
d. 80 C at the sheath
YOUR ANSWER: c
29. LPZ stands for
a. limited protection zone
b. luminaire protection zone
c. lightning protection zone --> CORRECT ANSWER
d. line protection zone
YOUR ANSWER: c
30. Which one is not recognized as a type of earth electrode?
a. Earth rods or pipes
b. Underground structural metalwork embedded in foundations
c. Metallic pipe of a water utility supply --> CORRECT ANSWER
d. Lead sheaths and other metal coverings of cables
YOUR ANSWER: c
31. Minimum cross-sectional area of a copper buried earthing conductor protected against mechanical damage and
against corrosion by a sheath is
a. 2.5 mm2 --> CORRECT ANSWER
b. 3.5 mm2
c. 4.0 mm2
d. 5.0 mm2
YOUR ANSWER: a
32. Minimum cross-sectional area of a copper buried earthing conductor without corrosion/damage protection is
a. 10 mm2
b. 25 mm2 --> CORRECT ANSWER
c. 35 mm2
d. 45 mm2
YOUR ANSWER: b
33. Which one can serve as a part of a protective conductor?
a. A fixed bare or insulated conductor --> CORRECT ANSWER
b. A gas pipe
c. An oil pipe
d. Support wires under mechanical stress
YOUR ANSWER: a
34. Which one may not be a part of a protective conductor?
a. An insulated or bare conductor in a common enclosure with insulated live conductors
b. A conductor in a cable
c. A metal covering (the sheath, screen or armouring of a cable)
d. A flexible or pliable conduit --> CORRECT ANSWER
YOUR ANSWER: d
35. Except where PME conditions apply, a main protective bonding conductor shall have a cross-sectional area not less
than
a. 1/2 of cross-sectional area required for the earthing conductor
b. 6 mm2
c. either the first two answers
d. both the first two answers --> CORRECT ANSWER
YOUR ANSWER: c
36. A heating cable laid directly in soil, a road or the structure of a building shell be installed so that it
a. is completely embedded in the substance it is intended to heat
b. does not suffer damage in the event of movement normally to be expected in it or the substance in which it is
embedded
c. complies in all respects with the manufacturer's instructions and recommendations
d. all the written answers --> CORRECT ANSWER
YOUR ANSWER: d
37. The minimum cross-sectional area of the extra-low voltage suspended flexible cable shall be
a. 1.0 mm2 copper
b. 2.0 mm2 copper
c. 3.0 mm2 copper
d. 4.0 mm2 copper --> CORRECT ANSWER
YOUR ANSWER: b
38. An automatic supply available within 0.15 s is known as
a. Very short break --> CORRECT ANSWER
b. Short break
c. Medium break
d. Normal break
YOUR ANSWER: a
39. An automatic supply available in more than 15 s is known as
a. Normal break
b. Medium break
c. Long break --> CORRECT ANSWER
d. Very long break
YOUR ANSWER: c
40. Nuisance tripping from a large transformer installation can be prevented by
a. the use of an RCD --> CORRECT ANSWER
b. the use of a C type MCB
c. the use of a B type MCB
d. the use of a D type MCB
YOUR ANSWER: b
41. A powertrack wiring system must comply with
a. BS EN 61534-1 --> CORRECT ANSWER
b. BS EN 60439-2
c. BS EN 61537
d. BS EN 61386
YOUR ANSWER: c