17thedition Mock Exam2

2382-15 TEST QUESTIONS PAPER 2
1. To which of the following electrical installations does the IEE

Regulations NOT apply?
a) agricultural and horticultural premises
b) construction sites
c) systems for transmission of energy to the public
d) caravans and their sites
2. The BS 7671 relates to permanent and temporary installations for:

a) equipment on board ships
b) aircraft equipment
c) construction sites
d) electric traction equipment
3. An a.c. voltage of 90 V between conductors is classified as:

a) extra-low voltage
b) low voltage
c) safety extra-low voltage
d) reduced low voltage
4. Which one of the following types of installation is NOT included in the

special installations recognised by the IEE Wiring Regulations?
a) swimming pools
b) petrol filling stations
c) agricultural
d) saunas
5. The MAXIMUM accessible distance that it should be assumed a

person can reach when standing on a surface is:
a) 0.75 m
b) 1.25 m
c) 2.50 m
d) 3.00 m
6. BS 7671 requires that the designer of a new installation shall:

a) have at least three years experience
b) recommend future inspection and testing
c) complete a periodic test report
d) have a copy of BSD 7671
7. Non-sheathed cables for fixed wiring, other than protective conductors,

should always be installed in:
a) dry conditions
b) trenches
c) conduit or trunking
d) sub-zero temperatures
8. A final circuit is the wiring between the:
a) main cut-out and the energy meter
b) main switch and the distribution board
c) distribution board and current-using equipment
d) consumers main earth terminal and circuit protective device
9. The prospective short circuit current at the origin of the consumers

installation must be taken into account when:
a) estimating the external earth loop impedance
b) supplying diversity factor for the installation
c) selecting the system of earthing for the supply
d) selecting the type of overcurrent protective device to be installed
10. A system is defined as:

a) the kWh meter and an installation
b) the distribution cables to an installation
c) the consumers terminals of an installation
d) a single source of energy and an installation
11. The total number of socket-outlets that may be connected to a fused

spur is:
a) one twin or one single socket outlet
b) equal to the total number of socket outlets on the ring
c) equal to half the number of socket outlets on the ring
d) unlimited depending upon the load
12. Residual current circuit breakers shall NOT be used on a TN system

where a circuit incorporates:
a) protective conductors
b) exposed conductive parts
c) earthing conductors
d) PEN conductors
13. Which one of the following is a method of providing fault protection?

a) placing out of reach
b) double insulation
c) protection by obstacles
d) insulation of live parts
14. In addition to regular maintenance of an installation, which one of the

following is NOT an essential requirement?
a) periodic inspection and testing may be readily and safely carried
out
b) the name and address of the contractor is permanently
displayed adjacent to the main intake position
c) the reliability of the equipment is sustained
d) protective measures for safety remain effective
15. Where separated extra-low voltage is used to provide basic protection
and fault protection, the nominal voltage shall NOT exceed:
a) 12 V a.c.
b) 25 V a.c
c) 50 V a.c.
d) 110 V a.c.
16. Overload current is defined as the overcurrent:

a) that causes protective devices to operate of correctly
b) occurring in a circuit which is electrically sound
c) resulting from a fault of negligible impedance between live
conductors of different phases
d) flowing in a line conductor when in contact with exposed
conductive parts
17. The IEE Regulations are designed to provide:

a) instructions for untrained persons
b) safety especially from fire, shock and burns
c) a detailed specification
d) instructions for every circumstance in an installation
18. Which one of the following is not permitted as a means of isolation in a

circuit?
a) double-pole switch fuse
b) 13 A plug and socket
c) semi-conductor device
d) linked switch
19. When a line conductor comes in contact with the neutral conductor, the
type of fault is called:
a) a short circuit fault
b) an earth fault
c) an overload fault
d) an open circuit fault
20. A means of isolation must be provided in an electrical installation. This

is required to be:
a) clearly identified
b) always placed next to the equipment it isolates
c) automatic in operation
d) available for emergency switching
21 Which one of the arrangements complies with the IEE Wiring

Regulations?
a) the fire fighters switch is fixed 4 m above the ground and the off
at the top
b) the fire fighters switch is coloured red and the off position is at
the bottom
c) The fire fighters switch is coloured red and fixed 2.5 m above
the floor
d) The fire fighters switch is fixed 2 m above the floor and off at the
bottom
22. A fire fighters emergency switch should be provided for:

a) emergency lighting systems operating at low voltage
b) interior low-voltage discharge lighting installation
c) exterior discharge lighting installations exceeding low voltage
d) multi-storey office block fire alarm circuits operating above low
voltage
23. The three general categories of external influence are environment,

utilisation and:
a) the number and type of live conductors
b) construction of building
c) method of installation
d) the installation earthing arrangements
24. BS 7671 details the requirements of devices for emergency switching.

Which of the following devices would NOT satisfy these requirements?
a) an emergency stop button which breaks the control circuit of a
contactor
b) a switch which breaks the control circuit of a contactor
c) a 32 A plug and socket outlet
d) a switch which breaks all live conductors
25. Which one of the following is required to be considered by BS 7671

when assessing the general characteristics of an electrical installation?
a) the standard of electricians working on site
b) diversity
c) switchgear rating
d) maintainability
27. When calculating the voltage drop in an installation which one of the
following should be taken into account?
a) the cable current carrying capacity
b) the operating current of the fuse
c) the current rating of the fuse
d) the circuit design current
28. Which one of the following is not considered when calculating the
minimum current carrying capacity of live conductors of a cable?
a) ambient temperature
b) grouping
c) type of protective device
d) the maximum permitted volt drop
29. For single circuit cable selection purposes the correction factors must
be applied to the:
a) prospective short circuit current
b) current carrying capacity of the cable
c) current rating of the protective device
d) the earth fault current of the circuit
30. The classification code for high wind is:

a) AS3
b) AR3
c) AP3
d) AN3
31. Rating factors are applied to the fuse rating of a circuit to determine the
minimum current-carrying capacity of cables. A rating factor of 1 is
used when a circuit is wired in 70o C thermoplastic insulated cable and
operating in an ambient temperature of:
a) 25o C
b) 20o C
c) 30o C
d) 35o C
32. Which one of the following is not recognised by BS 7671:2008 as the

sole means of earthing an installation?
a) metallic sheath of cables
b) metal bars embedded in the building foundations
c) metallic rod driven into the ground
d) gas and water supply pipes
33. A BS 1361 fuse, rated at 45 A, is carrying a fault current of 240A, the

protective device should operate in:
a) 0.4 s
b) 8.0 s
c) 300 s
d) 5.0 s
34. The maximum permissible earth fault loop impedance on a TN system

for a ring final circuit protected by a 30 A BS 1361 fuse is:
a) 1.15F
b) 1.2F
c) 1.92F
d) 2.76F
35. The wording of a permanent warning notice fixed at the point of

connection of an earthing conductor to an earth electrode is:
a) Earth Connection Do Not Remove
b) Do Not Remove This Connection
c) Electrical Earth Connection Danger
d) Safety Electrical Connection Do Not Remove
36. Which one of the following sources does not comply with BS 7671 as a
SELV system?
a) a safely isolating transformer to BS EN 61558
b) a motor generator with windings providing equivalent isolation to
that of a safety isolating transformer
c) a centre tapped transformer giving 55 V to earth
d) a battery system operating at extra low voltage
37. The minimum size of a copper earthing conductor buried in the ground,
NOT mechanically protected and NOT protected against corrosion is:
a) 10 mm2
b) 16 mm2
c) 25 mm2
d) 50 mm2
38. When calculating the minimum cross-sectional area of a protective

conductor, the following information is available:
Fault current = 650 A
Operating time of protective device = 0.35 sec
Constant, k, for protective conductor material = 115
The selected size of the protective conductor should be:
a) 2.5 mm2
b) 4.0 mm2
c) 6.0 mm2
d) 10 mm2
39. When a residual current device protects a socket outlet in a domestic

garage it must operate when:
a) an earth fault on the garage lighting circuit occurs
b) the protective conductor in a flexible cord to a lawn mower
breaks
c) someone comes in direct contact with an exposed line
conductor and earth
d) someone comes in contact with exposed earth metalwork
40. Where an auto-transformer is connected to a single-phase supply

(phase and neutral) the common terminal of the winding should be
connected to the:
a) neutral conductor
b) phase conductor
c) circuit protective conductor
d) main earthing terminal
41. Circuit cables required to carry the starting, accelerating and load
currents of motors shall have a current rating not less than:
a) full-load
b) 1.5 x full-load
c) 6 x full-load
d) 10 x full load
42. As part of a detailed inspection which of the following must be

checked?
a) the presence of fire barriers and protection against thermal
effects
b) the prospective short circuit current at the origin of the
installation
c) the maximum permissible voltage drop
d) the manufacturers name of any RCD fitted
43. Which of the following items should be included for checking during the
initial verification of an installation:
a) site works orders and alterations
b) presence of diagrams and instructions
c) minutes of all site meetings
d) all variations of contract
44. One item that should be included on charts and diagrams made
available to the person carrying out an inspection and test is:
a) all isolation and switching arrangements
b) the location details of portable equipment
c) the total number of outlets in the installation
d) the details of the original contract arrangements
45. Which on of the following insulation resistance test results, meets the
minimum acceptable value for an installation with a 400 V supply?
a) 5.0 MF
b) 0.25 MF
c) 0.5 MF
d) 1.0 MF
46. The test voltage required to carry out an insulation resistance test on
an installation with a nominal supply voltage of 400 V is:
a) 250 V dc
b) 400 V dc
c) 500 V dc
d) 1000 V dc
47. An earth fault loop impedance test determines the actual value of:
a) Zs
b) Ze
c) R1
d) R2
48. Electrical installation certificates should be signed by those responsible

for the:
a) inspection and testing only
b) installation work only
c) main contract
d) design, construction and inspection testing
49. The result and extent of a Periodic Inspection and Test shall be
recorded and given to the:
a) original installer
b) person ordering the inspection
c) representative of the supplier
d) installation designer
50. The following tests are to be carried out on a new installation

1 insulation resistance
2 continuity of ring final circuit
3 continuity of protective conductors
4 earth loop impedance
5 polarity
The correct order of carrying out the tests is:
a) 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
b) 3, 2, 1, 5, 4
c) 2, 3, 5, 1, 4
d) 5, 4, 1, 2, 3
51. One reason for carrying out a polarity test is:

a) lighting switches work
b) the outer screwed contact is connected to the phase conductor
c) sockets are switched
d) fuses are fitted in the phase conductor
52. When carrying out a continuity of circuit protective conductor test, it is

recommended that a test instrument operates at:
a) 500 V and delivers a short circuit current of 100 mA
b) 50 V and delivers a short circuit current of 200 mA
c) 20 V and delivers a short circuit current of 100 mA
d) 20 V and delivers a short circuit current of 200 mA
53. One of the purposes of an inspection prior to initial testing of an

installation, is to verify that the installed equipment is:
a) connected to the supply and energised
b) not visibly damaged
c) functioning safely when energised
d) exceeds the minimum insulation resistance value
54. Electrical equipment installed above a swimming pool diving board

should not be fixed at a height less than:
a) 1.5 m
b) 2.0 m
c) 2.5 m
d) 3.0 m
55. Which of the following may be installed inside a hot air sauna?
a) a socket outlet fed from an SELV supply source
b) a ceiling mounted cord operated light switch
c) a thermostat mounted on the sauna
d) any equipment and accessories to IP24
56. Construction site special regulations apply to:

a) all site offices
b) earthworks
c) site canteens
d) site toilets
57. In agricultural premises, an RCD may be used for protection against

fire providing the operating current does not exceed:
a) 30 mA
b) 150 mA
c) 300 mA
d) 500 mA
58. The minimum cross-sectional area of any conductor in a caravan is:

a) 1.5 mm2
b) 2.5 mm2
c) 4.0 mm2
d) 6.0 mm2
59. The maximum permissible height for a caravan inlet is:

a) 0.5 m
b) 1 m
c) 1.5 m
d) 1.8 m
60. One method acceptable to the IEE Regulations for providing fault
protection on circuits feeding street furniture is by:
a) a non-conducting location
b) earth free equipotential bonding
c) automatic disconnection of supply
d) electrical separation
Answers:
1 C 110.2
2 C 110.1 (vii)
3 B Definitions
4 B Part 7 Page 164
5 C 417.3.3
6 B 134.2.2
7 C 521.10.1
8. C Definitions
9 D 434.5.1
10. D Definitions
11 D Appendix 15
12 D 411.4.4
13 B 412.1.1
14 B 341.1
15 C 414.1.2 then 414.1.1 (i)
16 B Definitions
17 B 131.1
18 C 537.2.2.1
19 A Definitions
20 A 537.2.2.6
21 C 537.6.3 and 537.6.4 22 C 537.6.1
23 B Appendix 5 Page 318
24 C 537.4.2.8
25 D 301.1 (iv)
26 C Appendix 4 Page 257
27 D Appendix 4 Page 257, last
paragraph
28 D Appendix 4
29 C Appendix 4
30 A Appendix 5 Page 328
31 C Appendix 4 Table 4B1
32 D 542.2.4
33 D Appendix 3 Page 244
34 A Table 41.2
35 D 514.13.1
36 C 414.3
37 C Table 54.1
38 B 543.1.3
39 C Technical Knowledge
40 A 555.1.1
41 A 552.1.1
42 A 611.3 (vii)
43 B 610.2 then to 514.9.1
44 A 514.9.1
45 D Table 61
46 C Table 61
47 A Symbols or Appendix 14
48 D Appendix 6, Page 334 note 3
49 B 634.1
50 B 612.1 to 612.14
51 D 612.6
52 D 612.2.1
53 B 611.2
54 C Fig 702.1
55 C 703.537.5
56. B 704.1.1 (iv)
57 C 705.422.7
58 A 721.524.1
59 D 721.55.1.1
60 C 559.10.3

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2382-15 TEST QUESTIONS PAPER 2

1. To which of the following electrical installations does the IEE

2. The BS 7671 relates to permanent and temporary installations for:

3. An a.c. voltage of 90 V between conductors is classified as:

4. Which one of the following types of installation is NOT included in the

5. The MAXIMUM accessible distance that it should be assumed a

6. BS 7671 requires that the designer of a new installation shall:

7. Non-sheathed cables for fixed wiring, other than protective conductors,

9. The prospective short circuit current at the origin of the consumers

10. A system is defined as:

11. The total number of socket-outlets that may be connected to a fused

12. Residual current circuit breakers shall NOT be used on a TN system

13. Which one of the following is a method of providing fault protection?

14. In addition to regular maintenance of an installation, which one of the

16. Overload current is defined as the overcurrent:

17. The IEE Regulations are designed to provide:

18. Which one of the following is not permitted as a means of isolation in a

20. A means of isolation must be provided in an electrical installation. This

21 Which one of the arrangements complies with the IEE Wiring

22. A fire fighters emergency switch should be provided for:

23. The three general categories of external influence are environment,

24. BS 7671 details the requirements of devices for emergency switching.

25. Which one of the following is required to be considered by BS 7671

30. The classification code for high wind is:

32. Which one of the following is not recognised by BS 7671:2008 as the

33. A BS 1361 fuse, rated at 45 A, is carrying a fault current of 240A, the

34. The maximum permissible earth fault loop impedance on a TN system

35. The wording of a permanent warning notice fixed at the point of

38. When calculating the minimum cross-sectional area of a protective

39. When a residual current device protects a socket outlet in a domestic

40. Where an auto-transformer is connected to a single-phase supply

42. As part of a detailed inspection which of the following must be

48. Electrical installation certificates should be signed by those responsible

50. The following tests are to be carried out on a new installation

51. One reason for carrying out a polarity test is:

52. When carrying out a continuity of circuit protective conductor test, it is

53. One of the purposes of an inspection prior to initial testing of an

54. Electrical equipment installed above a swimming pool diving board

56. Construction site special regulations apply to:

57. In agricultural premises, an RCD may be used for protection against

58. The minimum cross-sectional area of any conductor in a caravan is:

59. The maximum permissible height for a caravan inlet is:

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