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1.
Prospective fault current for a single phase supply, is recorded using the highest value determined from the prospective?
2.
If an installation has no bonding to the gas pipes what outcome would this be recorded as on an EICR?
3.
On completion of an initial verification on a domestic property, the customer should receive?
4.
Why is it important to keep records of test equipment usually via serial numbers?
5.
The Zs reading taken on a motor circuit wired in steel conduit maybe lower than the Ze+(R1+R2) calculation due to
6.
If two different sized cables were connected together in parallel and measured using a low resistance ohmmeter, the overall resistance will?
7.
What is the importance of verifying readings obtained with those listed within BS7671 and associated documents?
8.
Before using a multifunction test instrument, what is the MOST important thing should you check for?
9.
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?
10.
If upon inspection a cracked socket, with access to live parts was found what outcome would this be recorded as on an EICR?
11.
When performing an initial insulation resistance test on a central heating circuit you should
12.
One of the requirements for initial verification on a completed installation is?
13.
A Residual Current device should be tested with
14.
Three resistors of value 1.0Ω; 1.2Ω; and 1.8Ω; are connected in series across a 24V supply. What is the total current drawn in the circuit?
15.
Which of the following conductors are classed as live conductors?
16.
The Continuity of a main protective bonding conductor to a water pipe in a dwelling is to be tested. The cable CSA is 10mm and the length is 22m. The installation has been safely isolated for this test. Why must the installation remain safely isolated for this test?
17.
Which Human sense is most suitable during the inspection to detect a fixed electrical equipment overheating?
18.
What process involves checking if an installation has been affected by a recent fire incident?
19.
Applying the rule of thumb method the value of prospective short circuit current for a three phase supply should be
20.
A public library has been refirbished and an additional lighting circuit is to be installed. What would be the most appropriate human sense to use when inspecting the IP rating of the new lights?
21.
The resistance of a bonding conductor will increase if?
22.
What process involves checking if a new installation complies with BS7671?
23.
The test designed to determine the correct connection of all the protective conductors within installation is known as the?
24.
What Item of equipment should be used in conjunction with the item in the photo?
25.
If a copper conductor was halved in length, the resistance would?
26.
The continuity of a main protective bonding conductor to a water pipe in a dwelling is to be tested. The cable CSA is 10mm and the length is 22m. The installation has been safely isolated for this test. Which additional piece of test equipment will be required for this test?
27.
If an exposed live part was was found on a socket outlet during an inspection on a periodic report what should the inspector do?
28.
An earth fault loop impedance tester records a prospective earth fault current value of 8850A and a prospective short circuit current value of 9190A. What should be the rating of the incoming protective device in terms of fault current?
29.
An insulation resistance test on a large installation gives unexpectedly low readings that are below the minimum expected values according to BS7671. What could be your course of action?
30.
The long lead method used to determine continuity of protective conductors for a circuit, should have a result recorded in which column?
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