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1.
Two resistors of value 1Ω; and 2Ω; are connected in parallel across 50v supply. What is the total current drawn in the circuit?
2.
A simple method to allow for measured values of loop impedance to be effectively compared with BS7671 tabulated maximum values, is to correct these maximum values by multiplying them by?
3.
According to BS7671 18th Edition Guidance Note 3, insulation resistance values for a new installation should be investigated below what value?
4.
A circuit is wired in 1.5/1.0mm twin and earth Thermoplastic PVC and is 30m long. The design current is 5.8A what would the volt drop be?
5.
A Zs reading is to be entered on a minor works certificate what is the correct instrument used to determine this reading?
6.
If an installation has no bonding to the water pipes what outcome would this be recorded as on an EICR?
7.
Which document would be completed for an installation of a new garage circuit to an existing installation?
8.
The most serious result of basic contact with a live conductor would be?
9.
The first test performed on an initial verification is continuity of protective conductors, what instruments should be used for this test?
10.
The insulation resistance test voltage for a SELV installation is?
11.
A public swimming pool has been refurbished and an additional lighting circuit is to be installed. The new light fittings will be at a height of 2.4m above the pool. What is the minimum IP rating for the new lights?
12.
Which one of the following is a characteristic of the supply which must be recorded on an Electrical Installation Certificate.
13.
Specific regulations within the Electricity at Work Regulations state that they are absolute. What does that mean?
14.
An electrical installation certificate should be signed by?
15.
It is recommended that test instruments are nulled to?
16.
Several test instruments are used on an installation, which of the following may give a reading of 0.48Ω
17.
What information relating to the circuit protective devices needs to be recorded on the schedule of details?
18.
If a copper busbar is drawing a current of 300A, what will be the physical effect on the actual busbar?
19.
Which one of the following reasons would require a periodic inspection and test
20.
What two documents must accompany an EIC for it to be valid?
21.
To protect against the ingress of very small objects, electrical equipment installed outside in caravan parks shall have a minimum IP rating of?
22.
Following connection of fixed equipment that is likely to be damaged by a test of 500V DC, a test at 250V DC can be applied between live and protective conductors. What is the minimum insulation resistance value required?
23.
Why is it important to test a new installation in the correct sequence?
24.
Several test instruments are used on an installation which of the following would be most likely to give a reading of 2.5kA?
25.
For an initial verification, performing the continuity of bonding conductors should be done with one end disconnected to?
26.
A prospective fault current test is performed on an installation and the values of the short circuit and the earth fault conditions are noted. What should be recorded in the schedule of test results?
27.
A public library has been refirbished and an additional lighting circuit is to be installed. Which test must be carried out before the earth fault loop impedance, to ensure the installation is safe to energise?
28.
If upon inspection there is a socket with 30mA RCD protection and 2.9m from Zone 1 in a bathroom, what outcome would this be recorded as on an EICR?
29.
The rule of thumb method recommended by Guidance Note 3 for earth fault loop impedance is
30.
If upon inspection the top of a Distribution Board has an unused opening exceeding IP4X but with no access to live parts, what outcome would this be recorded as on an EICR?
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