Electrical Inspection and Testing Quiz

What is initial verification according to the regulations?

• The final inspection and test on a new installation or a new circuit

• The inspection and test of an installation after being put into service

• The inspection and test of an installation before being put into service

• The inspection and test of an existing installation or circuit

What should be done on completion of the verification according to the regulations?

• Prepare a quotation for the customer

• Prepare a list of defects for the customer

• Prepare a certificate for the customer

• Prepare a report for the customer

Which of the following is not a check that is carried out during initial verification of an installation?

• That the installed electrical equipment is not damaged or defective

• Presence of fire barriers

• Connection of conductors

• Prevention of mutual detrimental influences

What is the correct sequence of testing for an installation according to the regulations?

• Earth fault loop impedance, polarity, insulation resistance, continuity of conductors

• Insulation resistance, continuity of conductors, earth fault loop impedance, polarity

• Continuity of conductors, insulation resistance, polarity, earth fault loop impedance

• Polarity, insulation resistance, continuity of conductors, earth fault loop impedance

What is the minimum insulation resistance reading for a new installation according to the regulations?

• 10 mega ohms

• 1 mega ohm

• 100 kilo ohms

• 100 mega ohms

What is the purpose of periodic testing according to the regulations?

• To verify the installation before being put into service

• To advise the client that installations to previous editions of regulations are unsafe

• To inspect and test any circuit or installation that is not new

• To identify installation defects

What must an inspector not do according to the regulations?

• Partially dismantle an installation in order to carry out an inspection and test

• Identify installation defects

• Advise the client that installations to previous editions of regulations are unsafe

• Work on a dead circuit

What is the process after completing a periodic inspection and test according to the regulations?

• Issue a certificate for the installation

• Create a list of defects for the installation

• Repair the defects and issue a minor works certificate

• Declare the installation satisfactory or unsatisfactory

What is the test voltage for insulation resistance testing according to the regulations?

• 600 volts dc

• 500 volts dc

• 230 volts dc

• 400 volts dc

What should be done if surge protective devices are installed in the circuit according to the regulations?

• Use alternative methods to test the circuit

• Carry out the testing without considering the surge protective devices

• Remove the surge protective devices before testing

• Read and follow the regulations for testing with surge protective devices