Oversee and Design Mock Paper A

When explaining installation details to colleagues it is important to make sure that

• colleagues are tested about their understanding

• technical terms are used constantly

• instructions are clear and thorough

• colleagues are given a copy of the installation specification

What is the internal insulating medium (material) in a M.I cable?

• manganese oxide

• magnesium oxate

• manganese dioxide

• magnesium oxide

An ECS (Electrotechnical Certification Scheme) card is valid for how many years?

• 10

• 1

• 5

• 3

Which one of the following cable system is used for underground supply cables in older installations?

• SWA

• XLPE (Cross-Linked Poly Ethylene)

• PILC (Paper-insulated, Lead clad)

• PVC/PVC

Due to bad weather conditions, your company has not been able to complete the outside work by the agreed date. This could lead to

• the outside work being completed after the client has moved in

• the job completion being delayed

• your company requesting a variation order so that the work can be completed

• cancellation of all outside works

Which one of the following cable systems provides some heat and chemical-proofing properties?

• SWA

• PILC

• PVC/PVC

• XLP

A variation order to install additional outlets will be issued by the

• client

• sub - contractor

• site manager

• contractor

Why is cable tray NOT to be used as an 'earthing conductor'?

• because cable tray cannot conduct electricity

• because electrical continuity cannot be guaranteed

• cable tray CAN be used as an earthing conductor

• because electrical insulation cannot be guaranteed

Which document details the number and types of components that are needed for a project?

• gant chart

• material schedule (specification)

• quotation

• site report

Which ONE of the following sites has to meet the specific requirements of special 'codes of practice'?

• petrol stations

• agriculture/horticultural installations

• construction sites

• caravans and caravan parks