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Electrical principles and processes 1

Total questions: 22

Worksheet time: 11mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

When carrying out a continuity test would you expect:

a)

A very high reading

b)

No reading at all

c)

A variable reading

d)

A very low reading

2.

A fault in an electric circuit can be caused by:

a)

Low load

b)

Heavy load

c)

Over load

d)

Limited load.

3.

Test probes on a multimeter must have a maximum exposed tip of:

a)

1mm

b)

2mm

c)

3mm

d)

4mm

4.

When working on a system that has had a section of pipework removed, which of the following should be used?

a)

Permanent polarity bonding

b)

Permanent earth continuity bonding

c)

Temporary polarity bonding

d)

Temporary earth continuity bonding.

5.

A radiator fitted near to a shower in a bathroom could require:

a)

Supplementary bonding

b)

Main bonding

c)

Minor bonding

d)

Additional bonding.

6.

Where is an MCB fitted?

a)

Consumer unit

b)

Outside socket

c)

Extension lead

d)

Electric shower

7.

The design, installation and testing of electrical systems is covered by:

a)

BS6700

b)

BS1212

c)

BS7671

d)

BS7176.

8.

What is the British Standard that offers guidance on the design, installation and testing of domestic electrical circuits?

a)

BS EN 806 Parts 1-5

b)

BS6700

c)

BS7671

d)

BS EN 8558

9.

What approved document covers the requirements for electrical installations?

a)

Building Regulations Part L

b)

Building Regulations Part H

c)

Building Regulations Part J

d)

Building regulations Part P

10.

A lighting circuit is normally installed by using what cross sectional twin and earth?

a)

10.0 mm

b)

1.5 mm

c)

2.5 mm

d)

6.0 mm

11.

What is the maximum ampage that a standard 3 pin socket/plug can take up to?

a)

32A

b)

16A

c)

13A

d)

5A

12.

A standard domestic UK socket has what voltage?

a)

230 V

b)

110V

c)

415V

d)

12V

13.

What does AC stand for in domestic electrical terms?

a)

Advanced Connection

b)

Alternating Current

c)

Altering Current

d)

Advantageous Current

14.

To change 230v into 110v what item needs to be used?

a)

Step up transformer

b)

Step down transformer

c)

AC/DC power converter

d)

Resistor capacitor

15.

What MCB size would an immersion heater require?

a)

6 amp

b)

13 amp

c)

32 amp

d)

16 amp

16.

After the suppliers fuse, on an incoming domestic main, what item comes next?

a)

Consumer unit

b)

Main Earth Terminal

c)

The meter

d)

TNCS

17.

Under part P, name the three danger zones.

a)

Kitchen

b)

Bathroom

c)

Outhouse

d)

All of the above

18.

Where should permanent decommissioning be carried out?

a)

At the meter

b)

At the main fuse

c)

At the consumer unit

d)

At the switched fused unit

19.

Name the three purposes of trunking.

a)

Protect flexes from damage

Protect the customer from danger

Support.

b)

Prevent electric shock

Prevent unauthorised access

Support

c)

Protect the flexes from damage

Support

Neaten the installation

d)

Protec the flexes from damage

Protect the customer from danger

isolate the flexes from each other

20.

What type of cable must be used when connecting to an immersion heater?

a)

6.0 mm twin and earth cable

b)

1.5 mm twin and earth cable

c)

1.5 mm butyl heat resistant cable

d)

1.5 mm five core and earth cable

21.

What safety device is a legal requirement on new immersion heaters?

a)

A manual reset thermal cut out

b)

An automatic reset thermal cut out

c)

A 3kW element

d)

A connection made by a 13 amp 3 pin plug

22.

Is DC or AC electricity produced chemically?

a)

AC

b)

DC

c)

AC/DC

d)

All of the above