electrical certificates 17th edition questions and answers


Sample Questions - C&G 2382 17th Edition PaperB
1 o/c1 Electrical installation design shall take into account
a electromagnetic disturbances
b direct lightning strikes
c current world copper prices
d local authority planning approval.
2 oc1 The selection of the type of wiring and method of installation is
not influenced by
a the nature of the location
b the load current
c the value of the prospective short-circuit current
d the nature of the structure supporting the wiring.
3 o/c2 The symbol used to show that a BS 88 device has a motor circuit application
is
a gG
b gM
c lz
d I2.
4 oc2 An area or temporary structure used for display, marketing or sales is defined
as
a a booth
b a stand
c an exhibition
d a show.
5 Which of the following supply characteristics would need to be ascertained for a
new domestic installation?
a Number of points of utilization
b The supply transformer type
c The supply cable size
d The nature of the current and frequency
6 o/c4 Basic protection may be provided by
a barriers and enclosures to IPXXB or IP2X
b fuses and circuit-breakers
c supplementary equipotential bonding
d backup protection.
7 o/c 4 - Which of the following items does not offer  basic protection:
a a circuit protective conductor.
b a socket outlet.
c a lampholder.
d equipotential bonding conductors.
8 18 o/c4 - Class II equipment is used as a measure of:
a overvoltages.
b indirect protection.
c basic protection.
d fault protection.
9 o/c4 table 41.3 - Maximum earth fault loop impedance, according to BS 7671:2008, for
6A Type B circuit breakers giving compliance to 0.4s disconnection time will be:
a 7.67 ohms.
b 8.00 ohms.
c 8.52 ohms.
d 16.4 ohms.
10 o/c4 table 41.1 - All final circuits supplied at 230V and not exceeding 32A shall have a
maximum disconnection time not exceeding:
a 0.2s.
b 0.4s.
c 0.8s.
d 5.0s.
11 o/c 4 Which is a method of fault protection
1 out of reach
2 Reinforced insulation
3 Obstacles
4 Insulation of live parts
12 Oc4 An undervoltage device has operated and restoring the supply may cause
danger. The reclosure of this device should be
a automatic when under the supervision of a competent person
b manually operated
c possible only with the use of a key or tool
d automatic with time delay.
13 o/c4 In locations with increased risks of fire, motors which are automatically or
remotely controlled, or which are nolt continuously supervised, shall be protected
against excessive temperature by
a a protective device that is automatically reset
b a protective device with manual reset
c electronic monitoring equipment that resets
d electronic monitoring equipment that restarts the motor.
14 o/c 5 - Circuits feeding fixed equipment used in highway power supplies shall have a
maximum disconnection time of:
a 0.2 seconds.
b 0.4 seconds.
c 2.0 seconds.
d 5.0 seconds.
15 o/c 5 - A main switch must be capable of withstanding:
a the prospective short circuit current at that point.
b twice the earth loop fault current.
c twice the prospective short circuit current.
d twice the maximum demand.
16 o/c5 A wiring system is to be installed between a safety source and a main
distribution board. The risks required to be reduced to a minimum do not include
a short-circuit
b earth fault
c ageing
d fire.
17 o/c5 514.4.2 - Single core protective conductors coloured green and yellow shall have
one of the colours cover the surface at least and at most:
a 30% and 70%.
b 20% and 80%.
c 50% and 50%.
d 40% and 60%.
18 o/c5 A plug and socket-outlet may be used for switching off for mechanical
maintenance as long as it does not have aurating exceeding
a 13A
b 16A
c 32A
d 45A.
19 oc5 Where more than one firefighter's switch is installed on any one building,
each switch must be
a not more than 3.75m from the ground
b in a locked location to prevent nuisance operation
c electrically linked -
d clearly marked.
20 o/c6 A simple method to allow for measured values of loop impedance to be
effectively compared with tabulated maximum values is to correct these maximum
values by multiplying them by
a 0.75
b 0.8
c 1.2
d 1.8.
21 oc6 When completing an Electrical Installation Certificate, the person who does
noj have to sign the certificate would be the
a tester
b client
c constructor
d designer.
22 o/c7 - Which one of the following protective measures is not applicable to equipment in
Zone 2 of a swimming pool:
a individual protection by electrical separation.
b protection by obstacles.
c SELV.
d protection by an RCD in accordance with Regulation 415.1.1.
23 o/c7 Within a conducting location with restricted movement, supplies to 110 V
mobile equipment must provide protection against electric shock by the use of
a electrical separation
b Class II protection
c obstacles
d PELV.
24 o/c7 The minimum cross sectional area for a cable carrying up to 25A in a caravan shall
be:
a 2.5mm2.
b 4mm2.
c 6mm2.
d 10mm2.
25 o/c 7 - In marinas, equipment installed above a jetty and where it might be subject to
water splashes shall have a degree of ingress protection to at least:
a IPX4.
b IPX5.
c IPX6.
d IPX7.
26 o/c 7 - If cleaning by use of water jets in a room containing a sauna heater electrical
equipment shall have a degree of protection against ingress of at least:
a IP5X.
b IP X5.
c IP4X.
d IPX4.
27 o/c 7 - In agricultural premises an RCD may be used for protection
against fire. The current rating should not exceed:
a 30 mA.
b 100 mA.
c 300 mA.
d 500 mA.
28 oc7 Electrical equipment in a circus installation must have a degree of protection
of at least
a IP33
b IP4X
c IP44
d IPX8.
29 o/c 8 app7 - The positive and negative conductors in two-wire unearthed d.c. power
circuits are identified by the colours:
a red and black.
b red and blue.
c brown and grey.
d brown and black.
30 oc8 A 2.5 mm2 thermoplastic insulated and sheathed flat cable with protective
conductor is laid in a ceiling beneath thermal insulation 80 mm thick in contact with
the ceiling board, as shown in the figure below. What is its installed rating?
a 17 A
b 20A
c 21A
d 27 A
answers below
Sample Questions - C&G 2382 17th Edition PaperB
1 o/c1 Electrical installation design shall take into account
a electromagnetic disturbances
b direct lightning strikes
c current world copper prices
d local authority planning approval.
Answer a See Part 1: Scope, Regulation 131.6.4.
2 oc1 The selection of the type of wiring and method of installation is
not influenced by
a the nature of the location
b the load current
c the value of the prospective short-circuit current
d the nature of the structure supporting the wiring.
132.7
3 o/c2 The symbol used to show that a BS 88 device has a motor circuit application
is
a gG
b gM
c lz
d I2.
Answer b See Part 2: Definitions, Symbols.
4 oc2 An area or temporary structure used for display, marketing or sales is defined
as
a a booth
b a stand
c an exhibition
d a show.
5 Which of the following supply characteristics would need to be ascertained for a
new domestic installation?
a Number of points of utilization
b The supply transformer type
c The supply cable size
d The nature of the current and frequency
Answer d
See Part 3: Assessment of general characteristics, Regulation 313,1.
6 o/c4 Basic protection may be provided by
a barriers and enclosures to IPXXB or IP2X
b fuses and circuit-breakers
c supplementary equipotential bonding
d backup protection.
Answer a See Part 4: Protection for safety, Regulation 416.2.1.
7 o/c 4 - Which of the following items does not offer  basic protection:
a a circuit protective conductor.
b a socket outlet.
c a lampholder.
d equipotential bonding conductors.
8 18 o/c4 - Class II equipment is used as a measure of:
a overvoltages.
b indirect protection.
c basic protection.
d fault protection.
9 o/c4 table 41.3 - Maximum earth fault loop impedance, according to BS 7671:2008, for
6A Type B circuit breakers giving compliance to 0.4s disconnection time will be:
a 7.67 ohms.
b 8.00 ohms.
c 8.52 ohms.
d 16.4 ohms.
10 o/c4 table 41.1 - All final circuits supplied at 230V and not exceeding 32A shall have a
maximum disconnection time not exceeding:
a 0.2s.
b 0.4s.
c 0.8s.
d 5.0s.
12 o/c 4 Which is a method of fault protection
1 out of reach
2 Reinforced insulation
3 Obstacles
4 Insulation of live parts
12 Oc4 An undervoltage device has operated and restoring the supply may cause
danger. The reclosure of this device should be
a automatic when under the supervision of a competent person
b manually operated
c possible only with the use of a key or tool
d automatic with time delay.
Answer bSee Part 4: Protection for safety, Regulation 445.1.5.
13 o/c4 In locations with increased risks of fire, motors which are automatically or
remotely controlled, or which are nolt continuously supervised, shall be protected
against excessive temperature by
a a protective device that is automatically reset
b a protective device with manual reset
c electronic monitoring equipment that resets
d electronic monitoring equipment that restarts the motor.
422.3.7
14 o/c 5 - Circuits feeding fixed equipment used in highway power supplies shall have a
maximum disconnection time of:
a 0.2 seconds.
b 0.4 seconds.
c 2.0 seconds.
d 5.0 seconds.
15 o/c 5 - A main switch must be capable of withstanding:
a the prospective short circuit current at that point.
b twice the earth loop fault current.
c twice the prospective short circuit current.
d twice the maximum demand.
16 o/c5 A wiring system is to be installed between a safety source and a main
distribution board. The risks required to be reduced to a minimum do not include
a short-circuit
b earth fault
c ageing
d fire.
Answer c See Part5: Selection and erection of equipment, Regulation 560.8.3.
17 o/c5 514.4.2 - Single core protective conductors coloured green and yellow shall have
one of the colours cover the surface at least and at most:
a 30% and 70%.
b 20% and 80%.
c 50% and 50%.
d 40% and 60%.
18 o/c5 A plug and socket-outlet may be used for switching off for mechanical
maintenance as long as it does not have aurating exceeding
a 13A
b 16A
c 32A
d 45A.
537.3.2.6
19 oc5 Where more than one firefighter's switch is installed on any one building,
each switch must be
a not more than 3.75m from the ground
b in a locked location to prevent nuisance operation
c electrically linked -
d clearly marked.
537.6.3
20 o/c6 A simple method to allow for measured values of loop impedance to be
effectively compared with tabulated maximum values is to correct these maximum
values by multiplying them by
a 0.75
b 0.8
c 1.2
d 1.8.
Answer bSee Part 6: Inspection and testing, Regulation 612.9, and Appendix 14.
21 oc6 When completing an Electrical Installation Certificate, the person who does
noj have to sign the certificate would be the
a tester
b client
c constructor
d designer.
632.3
22 o/c7 - Which one of the following protective measures is not applicable to equipment in
Zone 2 of a swimming pool:
a individual protection by electrical separation.
b protection by obstacles.
c SELV.
d protection by an RCD in accordance with Regulation 415.1.1.
23 o/c7 Within a conducting location with restricted movement, supplies to 110 V
mobile equipment must provide protection against electric shock by the use of
a electrical separation
b Class II protection
c obstacles
d PELV.
Answer aSee Part 7: Special installations or locations, Regulation 706.410.3.10.
24 o/c7 The minimum cross sectional area for a cable carrying up to 25A in a caravan shall
be:
a 2.5mm2.
b 4mm2.
c 6mm2.
d 10mm2.
25 o/c 7 - In marinas, equipment installed above a jetty and where it might be subject to
water splashes shall have a degree of ingress protection to at least:
a IPX4.
b IPX5.
c IPX6.
d IPX7.
26 o/c 7 - If cleaning by use of water jets in a room containing a sauna heater electrical
equipment shall have a degree of protection against ingress of at least:
a IP5X.
b IP X5.
c IP4X.
d IPX4.
27 o/c 7 - In agricultural premises an RCD may be used for protection
against fire. The current rating should not exceed:
a 30 mA.
b 100 mA.
c 300 mA.
d 500 mA.
28 oc7 Electrical equipment in a circus installation must have a degree of protection
of at least
a IP33
b IP4X
c IP44
d IPX8.
740.512.2
29 o/c 8 app7 - The positive and negative conductors in two-wire unearthed d.c. power
circuits are identified by the colours:
a red and black.
b red and blue.
c brown and grey.
d brown and black.
30 oc8 A 2.5 mm2 thermoplastic insulated and sheathed flat cable with protective
conductor is laid in a ceiling beneath thermal insulation 80 mm thick in contact with
the ceiling board, as shown in the figure below. What is its installed rating?
a 17 A
b 20A
c 21A
d 27 A
app4 table 4A2 method 100 and table 4D5


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