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WorksheetsElectrical principles and processes 1
Total questions: 22
Worksheet time: 11mins
When carrying out a continuity test would you expect:
A very high reading
No reading at all
A variable reading
A very low reading
A fault in an electric circuit can be caused by:
Low load
Heavy load
Over load
Limited load.
Test probes on a multimeter must have a maximum exposed tip of:
1mm
2mm
3mm
4mm
When working on a system that has had a section of pipework removed, which of the following should be used?
Permanent polarity bonding
Permanent earth continuity bonding
Temporary polarity bonding
Temporary earth continuity bonding.
A radiator fitted near to a shower in a bathroom could require:
Supplementary bonding
Main bonding
Minor bonding
Additional bonding.
Where is an MCB fitted?
Consumer unit
Outside socket
Extension lead
Electric shower
The design, installation and testing of electrical systems is covered by:
BS6700
BS1212
BS7671
BS7176.
What is the British Standard that offers guidance on the design, installation and testing of domestic electrical circuits?
BS EN 806 Parts 1-5
BS6700
BS7671
BS EN 8558
What approved document covers the requirements for electrical installations?
Building Regulations Part L
Building Regulations Part H
Building Regulations Part J
Building regulations Part P
A lighting circuit is normally installed by using what cross sectional twin and earth?
10.0 mm
1.5 mm
2.5 mm
6.0 mm
What is the maximum ampage that a standard 3 pin socket/plug can take up to?
32A
16A
13A
5A
A standard domestic UK socket has what voltage?
230 V
110V
415V
12V
What does AC stand for in domestic electrical terms?
Advanced Connection
Alternating Current
Altering Current
Advantageous Current
To change 230v into 110v what item needs to be used?
Step up transformer
Step down transformer
AC/DC power converter
Resistor capacitor
What MCB size would an immersion heater require?
6 amp
13 amp
32 amp
16 amp
After the suppliers fuse, on an incoming domestic main, what item comes next?
Consumer unit
Main Earth Terminal
The meter
TNCS
Under part P, name the three danger zones.
Kitchen
Bathroom
Outhouse
All of the above
Where should permanent decommissioning be carried out?
At the meter
At the main fuse
At the consumer unit
At the switched fused unit
Name the three purposes of trunking.
Protect flexes from damage
Protect the customer from danger
Support.
Prevent electric shock
Prevent unauthorised access
Support
Protect the flexes from damage
Support
Neaten the installation
Protec the flexes from damage
Protect the customer from danger
isolate the flexes from each other
What type of cable must be used when connecting to an immersion heater?
6.0 mm twin and earth cable
1.5 mm twin and earth cable
1.5 mm butyl heat resistant cable
1.5 mm five core and earth cable
What safety device is a legal requirement on new immersion heaters?
A manual reset thermal cut out
An automatic reset thermal cut out
A 3kW element
A connection made by a 13 amp 3 pin plug
Is DC or AC electricity produced chemically?
AC
DC
AC/DC
All of the above
