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1.
During an Earth Electrode test using method 1 the following results were obtained test 1 was 25Ω test 2 was 25.2Ω and test 3 was 25.5Ω. What result is recorded as Ra?
2.
An initial verification should always be carried out on?
3.
What tests are required to be performed on an RCD that supplies portable equipment for additional protection?
4.
An existing single phase installation in the middle of London has 12 circuits protected by BS3036 fuses. A periodic inspection shows its Ze measured at 0.09Ω;. What is potentially dangerous about this reading?
5.
On a construction site the result of the resistance of the earth electrode and the rated residual operating current should not exceed
6.
Before recording the results of a continuity of protective conductors test under the R2 test you must ensure that?
7.
If an installation has no bonding to the water pipes what outcome would this be recorded as on an EICR?
8.
Which Human sense is most suitable during the inspection to check for suitable IP ratings?
9.
Where is the value obtained for the Earth Fault Loop Impedance (Zs) of a circuit recorded?
10.
What process involves checking if an installation has been affected by a recent flood incident?
11.
Which of the following tests should be performed specifically on a three-phase circuit?
12.
If it is absolutely necessary to work live and can not be avoided it is necessary to
13.
An earth electrode resistance test has been carried out using method E1. What is the maximum rating of RCD that could be selected for fault protection, if the three individual tests were taken as 105Ω, 111Ω and 117Ω
14.
Which of the following is NOT a scale commonly found on an RCD tester?
15.
Which Human sense is most suitable during the inspection for checking the correct protective device is installed?
16.
The testing of the resistance of an earth electrode can be alternatively carried out with
17.
An insulation resistance test should record results in?
18.
A Ze test is to be carried out which of the following is not an acceptable method to protect people from electric shock
19.
If upon inspection there is a socket greater than 2.5m away from Zone 1 in a bathroom but with no RCD protection, what outcome would this be recorded as on an EICR?
20.
If an installation has no bonding to the gas pipes what outcome would this be recorded as on an EICR?
21.
Before you begin testing an installation, the designer has indicated that the method of protection against fault contact is ADS. What does this mean?
22.
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. What is the only outcome that can be recorded on the Schedule of Inspections for this conductor?
23.
Which one of the following is a characteristic of the supply which must be recorded on an Electrical Installation Certificate.
24.
The insulation resistance test voltage for a SELV installation is?
25.
Why is the Prospective Fault Current (Ipf) test carried out?
26.
The quickest method of determining compliance with BS7671 when performing an earth fault loop impedance test is comparing the results to
27.
The insulation resistance test voltage for a 400v installation is?
28.
During an Earth Electrode test using method 1 the following results were obtained Test 1 was 79Ω, test 2 was 80Ω, and test 3 was 83Ω. What result is recorded as Ra?
29.
The Zs reading taken on a motor circuit wired in steel conduit maybe lower than the Ze+(R1+R2) calculation due to
30.
What two documents must accompany an EIC for it to be valid?
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