Inspection and Testing Questions

All relevant certification for an initial verification must be-

• Issued before the installation is put into service

• Recorded on a periodic inspection report

• Issued to the client with a copy retained by the inspector

• Kept by the inspector with a copy given to the client

Which of the following documents; does not include model forms of certificates and reports?

• HSE guidance note GS38

• The IEE on-site guide

• IEE guidance note 3

• BS7671

The requirements for special installations or locations are intended to:

• Be sited only in a court of law

• Supplement the general requirements of BS7671

• Replace all other requirements of BS7671

• Be used only by specialist installers.

Which certificate should be issued on completion of an initial verification?

• EIC

• PIR

• MEIWC

• EICR

The value of Ze has to be recorded on the EIC when carrying out Initial verification of an electrical installation. This value is:-

• Always less than 1Ω

• Recorded if less than 0.8Ω

• Obtainable by enquiry or measurement

• Always measured

In what locations must support be provided to prevent premature collapse of cables?

• In areas with high foot traffic

• In areas with high temperatures

• In areas with potential fire hazards

• In all of the above

Q9. Which human sense would be most appropriate for checking the mechanical termination of a SWA cable to a DB.

• Sight

• Hearing

• Touch

• Smell

A new installation comprises trunking that rises vertically through floors and ceilings. At the point where it passes through the floors an inspection of the trunking should be undertaken to confirm the presence of;

• RCD

• Fire barriers

• Basic protection

• Fault protection

Under the EWR persons carrying out an inspection and test on an installation must ensure the safety of;

• Themselves

• Others

• Both a&b

• Staff

A protective conductor may not be

• Steel wire armour of a cable

• The sheath of MICC

• Flexible metal conduit

• Metal conduit