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Electrical Quiz

Total questions: 16

Worksheet time: 8mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

How much current would flow in a circuit having 10Ω resistance on a 230 Volt supply?

a)

2.3 A

b)

23 A

c)

230 A

d)

2300 A

2.

How much current would be drawn by a 3KW, 230V water heater?

a)

0.07 A

b)

0.76 A

c)

1.30 A

d)

13.0 A

3.

Which non-statutory document gives requirements for Electrical Installations?

a)

GS38

b)

BS 7671

c)

HSWA

d)

EWR

4.

What does RCD stand for?

a)

Reacting circuit device

b)

Resistive current deactivator

c)

Residual current device

d)

Remote circuit deactivator

5.

What are the identification colours of the two conductors connected to the micro-switch within a zone valve?

a)

Orange & Grey

b)

Blue & Brown

c)

Blue & Orange

d)

Brown & Grey

6.

What coloured conductors are classed as live?

a)

Green

b)

Yellow

c)

Brown and Blue

d)

Yellow and Green

7.

What is the frequency of the electrical supply to the UK?

a)

20Hz

b)

50Hz

c)

60Hz

d)

100Hz

8.

What type of drawing shows the location of electrical accessories within a building?

a)

Plan drawing

b)

Wiring diagram

c)

Circuit diagram

d)

Schematic drawing

9.

What rating of circuit breaker should be used to protect a 230V, 9KW shower circuit?

a)

20A

b)

32A

c)

40A

d)

50A

10.

Which of the following are the 3 parts of a cable?

a)

Conductor, Insulation, Sheath

b)

Core, Jacket, Shield

c)

Wire, Cover, Protector

d)

Fiber, Coating, Layer

11.

Explain what is meant by IP54 when considering the ingress protection of electrical equipment.

a)

IP54 means the equipment is protected against dust and water splashes.

b)

IP54 means the equipment is fully waterproof and dustproof.

c)

IP54 means the equipment is protected against high-pressure water jets.

d)

IP54 means the equipment is protected against complete submersion in water.

12.

What is the purpose of a split-way consumer unit?

a)

To provide a single circuit for all electrical appliances

b)

To separate circuits for lighting and power

c)

To increase the voltage supply to the house

d)

To reduce the electricity bill

13.

In which situation would it not be appropriate to bond a metal water pipe using a main protective bonding conductor?

a)

When the pipe is made of non-conductive material

b)

When the pipe is not part of the electrical installation

c)

When the pipe is located outdoors

d)

When the pipe is used for gas supply

14.

What does HSE document GS38 generally require?

a)

Use of insulated tools and equipment

b)

Mandatory use of safety helmets

c)

Regular fire drills

d)

Installation of smoke detectors

15.

What does a motorised zone valve do in a central heating control system?

a)

Controls the flow of water to different zones

b)

Regulates the temperature of the boiler

c)

Monitors the pressure in the system

d)

Provides power to the heating system

16.

What is the function of a fuse in an electrical circuit?

a)

To increase the current flow

b)

To protect the circuit from overcurrent

c)

To convert AC to DC

d)

To store electrical energy