UNIT 005 (5357 REVISION)

1. 1. What is the most suitable method of contacting a colleague to remind them, without too much disturbance late at night, that you will be late arriving on site the next day?

• Electronic mail.

• Text message.

• Postal letter.

• Telephone call.

Answer explanation

Correct answer "Text message"

A text message is a good method of contacting a person, regardless of the time, with the confirmation they have received it. Whilst email is a good way to communicate, urgent messages are not guaranteed due to spam filters. Post takes far too long and a telephone call late at night may not be well received by most people.

2. 2. What is the most reliable method of communicating with other trades on a small site, to ensure all parties understand a minor problem that has occurred?

• Face to face communication.

• Electronic mail (email).

• Social media messaging.

• Written posted letter.

Answer explanation

2. Correct answer "Face to face communication." If it is a small site then talking to people is by far the best method of communication as you can ensure they have received the message and, through body language, understood it too.

3. 3. How should you initially communicate with a work colleague who is lacking motivation due to personal issues?

• Informal conversation.

• Sending a formal letter.

• Email with final written warning.

• Discussion via open social media.

Answer explanation

Correct answer "Informal conversation."

Having an informal conversation with a friend or colleague is the best way to help with personal issues. When you speak face to face you are able to pick up other messages such as body language and expressions.

4. 4. What is the most appropriate method of ensuring many trades are up to date and understand major alterations to a contract?

• Text message.

• E-mail.

• Site meeting.

• Twitter.

Answer explanation

Correct answer "Site meeting."

Holding regular site meetings is a good way to ensure every trade knows what is happening and are aware of alterations. Whilst the other methods may convey a message, implications cannot easily be discussed.

5. 5. What card can prove a person is fully qualified as an electrician?

• CSCS.

• ECS.

• PASMA.

• ID.

Answer explanation

Correct answer "ECS"

The Electrotechnical Certification Scheme (ECS) card is the national scheme, run by the JIB, for individual electricians to prove competency. Only people who have completed all the recognised qualifications and demonstrated experience are eligible to gain the card, which shows they are fully qualified.

6. 6. What is the most efficient method for selecting a shortlist of candidates, from many applications, for a job role?

• Hold interviews.

• Have trial periods.

• Request candidate CVs.

• Visit their current employers.

Answer explanation

Correct answer "Request candidate CVs."

When a shortlist from many candidates for a job is needed, the most efficient method of selecting the shortlist is to review individual Curriculum Vitae (CV) to see if applicants have the relevant skills required.

7. 7. What needs to be considered when a work schedule is severely disrupted due to bad weather?

• Availability of suitable labour.

• Availability of delivered materials.

• Suitability of specified accessories.

• Suitability of installed equipment.

Answer explanation

Correct answer "Availability of suitable labour."

When a work schedule becomes disrupted, due to poor weather, labour requirements need to be reassessed as the labour may have been allocated to other sites.

8. 8. What is the purpose of a variation order?

• To inform the client of amendments to the current Wiring Regulations.

• To maintain a record of amendments to the original agreed contract.

• To allow persons on site to alter the contract to make work easier.

• To give a wholesaler permission to substitute items without discussion.

Answer explanation

Correct answer "To maintain a record of amendments to the original agreed contract."

When a change to the original agreed contract is made, a variation order is issued by the client to make those changes official and to keep a record of those agreed changes.

9. 9. What document allows an organisation to check that delivered materials are in accordance to the original order?

• Variation order.

• Site diary.

• Delivery note.

• Take-off sheets.

Answer explanation

Correct answer "Delivery note."

The delivery note should be checked to the original order to ensure that items actually delivered are in accordance to those required by the original order.

10. 10. What document would be used to determine the quantity of accessories needed for a contract?

• Site plans.

• Site diary.

• Delivery note.

• Critical network.

Answer explanation

Correct answer "Site plans."

Site plans would show what accessories are required for a site and

would be used, in conjunction with a take-off sheet, to determine the

quantities required.