WorksheetsOverseeing Mock exam
Total questions: 26
Worksheet time: 1hrs 18mins
A worker lacks motivation and turns up on site in a bad mood. What is the first method for an employer to address this situation?
Issue a formal letter.
Hold an informal discussion.
Leave the situation to resolve itself
Provide the worker with simple tasks for the day.
A large delivery of electrical materials is expected. The vehicle will block road access and neighbouring properties for up to an hour while it is unloaded,
What is the most appropriate method of communicating this to the neighbouring properties?
No communication is necessary.
Verbally inform the neighbours when the vehicle arrives.
Post written notes informing the neighbours in advance
Inform the neighbours verbally when they ask what is going on
What method would be the most suitable for monitoring materials expenditure and use for a large housing development?
Written notes.
Spreadsheets.
Verbal communication.
Supplier websites and catalogues
What best describes the process where relevant site representatives meet to discuss and agree a suitable alternative location of equipment due to an issue?
Instruction.
Confrontation
Observation.
Negotiation.
What would be the most suitable way for a company to determine the competence of an electrician with regards to health and safety awareness?
Check their ECS card.
Check their Competency Scheme Card.
Check with City & Guilds for information.
Check for part P registration
What must be taken into consideration when allocating work for the inspection and testing stage of a new installation in a dwelling?
A. The operatives' level of competence.
B. The presence of other trades on site.
C. The operatives’ familiarity with the site.
D. Test instrument calibration certification.
What will be immediately affected if a sub-contractor has failed to meet a planned completion date?
A. Material costs and delivery
B. Compliance with BS 7671.
C. The existing critical path network.
D. Compliance with Building Regulations.
Which document is completed in order to make a formal change to an agreed contract?
A. Defects letters.
B. Variation order.
C. Day worksheets.
D. Daily diary record.
What is the main purpose of the visitors’ book?
A. To monitor the performance of visitors.
B. To provide accurate site emergency/evacuation data.
C. To ensure and monitor the support by local building control.
D. To provide car registration details in case delivery vehicles are obstructed
What colour are 110 V BS EN 60309-2 sockets and plugs?
A. Black.
B. Blue.
C. Red.
D. Yellow.
What information would be taken from the programme of works?
A. Type of accessories to be fitted.
B. Size of cable to be installed.
C. Rating of protected devices to be used.
D. Length of time temporary supplies are needed.
What is the most important consideration when checking the suitability of equipment from the material schedule, if they are to be installed in a bathroom?
A. Their colour.
B. Their dimensions.
C. Their ingress protection.
D. Their fixing locations and type
What would be checked to see if materials received are correct following an online order?
A. Daywork sheet.
B. Delivery note.
C. Site diary.
D. Variation order.
What are the best resources for identifying labour and material requirements for a major contract?
A. Supplier’s catalogues and delivery schedules.
B. Installation specification and programme of works
C. Manufacturer’s installation instructions and user guides.
D. Building Regulations and local building control guidance.
What would be the most efficient delivery location for a large drum of SWA cable to a large factory site?
A. The main site gate.
B. The point of installation.
C. A secure storage container off site.
D. The contractor’s main office off site.
What is the most suitable method for storing drums of cable on a large housing development site?
A. Keep in individual contractor’s vans.
B. Keep in each dwelling for use as they are required.
C. Keep in a secure controlled container/building centrally.
D. No storage required as cable should only be ordered as and when required.
Who is responsible for handing over the safety certification for installed electrical equipment, to the client, following installation work?
a Manufacturer.
b Architect.
c Contractor.
d Local authority
What type of drawing shows a sequence of control?
a Plans.
b Schematics.
c Layout.
d Wiring.
Which of the following would be a residual hazard identified in an operation manual?
a An unavoidable hazard that exists on completion of work.
b A major hazard that exists during the construction phase.
c A minor hazard linked to installing electrical equipment.
d An avoidable hazard that is identified during installation.
What is used to help determine the number of socket outlets on a tender drawing?
a Circuit schedule.
b Drawing legend.
c Provisional sum.
d Take-off sheet.
What is a provisional sum?
a The entire tender price submitted to the client.
b The estimated cost to install a specific item of equipment.
c A quotation for all work subject to a variation order.
d A percentage of the overall quote to cover overheads.
What is issued by the client’s representative when the quantity of sockets required increases during the work?
a Daywork sheet.
b Variation order. .
c Schedule of rates.
d Bill of quantities
What is an essential welfare facility?
a Canteens.
b Storage units.
c Toilets.
d Safety barriers.
What term is used to describe a delivery that does not include everything according to the original order?
a Short shipment.
b Tall order.
c Interim order.
d Lost shipment.
What document is used to record dangerous defects in the existing part of an installation where new circuits have been added.
a Schedule of test results.
b Electrical Installation Condition Report.
c Risk assessment document.
d Installation method statement.
10 What is egress?
a A form of corrosion.
b Means of exiting a site.
c Working slowly.
d Missed completion times
