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BS 7671 Practice Paper 1

Total questions: 60

Worksheet time: 30mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which of the following types of installation is not included in the special installations recognised by BS 7671? Mark one answer.

a)

Agricultural

b)

Petrol filling stations

c)

Saunas

d)

Swimming pools

2.

BS 7671 does not apply to Mark one answer.

a)

Fairgrounds

b)

Marinas

c)

Photovoltaic systems

d)

Railway traction equipment

3.

Which one of the following parts of BS 7671 contains greater detail of the Assessment of General Characteristics? Mark one answer.

a)

Part 1

b)

Part 2

c)

Part 3

d)

Part 4

4.

BS 7671 states that installation design must take into account Mark one answer.

a)

A comparison of renewable energy sources

b)

Anticipated electromagnetic emissions

c)

Current copper prices

d)

The effects of climate change

5.

Simple separation is separation between circuits by means of. Mark one answer.

a)

Basic insulation

b)

Double insulation

c)

No insulation

d)

Reinforced insulation

6.

Excessive current occurring in an electrically sound circuit is known as. Mark one answer.

a)

Earth fault current

b)

Fault current

c)

Nuisance current

d)

Overload current

7.

Which one of these types of system earthing codes has the following description: 'neutral and protective functions combined in a single conductor'? Mark one answer.

a)

C

b)

N

c)

S

d)

aT

8.

Which one of the following needs to be considered in order to identify the characteristics of equipment likely to have harmful effects on other electrical equipment? Mark one answer.

a)

Classification of external influences

b)

Compatibility of characteristics

c)

Continuity of services

d)

Maintainability

9.

The compatibility of harmful effects upon electrical equipment would not need to be assessed for. Mark one answer.

a)

D.C feedback

b)

Fault currents

c)

Power factor

d)

Undervoltages

10.

Which one of the following is a consideration of maintainability? Mark one answer.

a)

The EMC regulations

b)

The division of the installation

c)

The effectiveness of the protective measures for safety

d)

The supplies for safety services and standby systems

11.

Every installation should be divided into circuits, as necessary, to. Mark one answer.

a)

Avoid discrimination problems

b)

Prevent unauthorised interference with safety supplies fuse

c)

Reduce wiring impracticability

d)

Take account of danger that may arise from the failure of a single circuit

12.

The prevention of indirect energising of a final circuit intended to be isolated must be achieved by. Mark one answer.

a)

Displaying a suitable DANGER notice

b)

Ensuring all devices are suitably labelled

c)

Installing a 100 mA RCD protected consumer unit

d)

Separation of all final circuits from each other

13.

Which of the following is not a method of fault protection? Mark one answer

a)

Earthing and bonding

b)

Electrical separation

c)

Placing out of reach

d)

Use of Class II equipment

14.

Socket-outlets must be protected by an RCD when the socket-outlet rating does not exceed Mark one answer

a)

20A

b)

32A

c)

45A

d)

50A

15.

Direct lightning strikes on structures are Mark one answer

a)

Directed through a discharge device

b)

Directed to earth

c)

Not specified

d)

Taken into account

16.

The particular requirements for locations with a risk of fire due to the nature of process or stored materials are found in Section Mark one answer

a)

418

b)

422

c)

433

d)

482

17.

Which of the following methods will not provide basic protection? Mark one answer

a)

Barriers/enclosures

b)

Bonding

c)

Insulation

d)

Obstacles

18.

A radial final circuit supplying fixed equipment is protected by a 20 A type B circuit-breaker to BS EN 60898. What is the maximum permitted value of earth fault loop impedance for this circuit? Mark one answer

a)

1.09 Ω

b)

1.71 Ω

c)

2.19 Ω

d)

3.00 Ω

19.

To provide protection against electric shock, the protective measure of double or reinforced insulation relies on basic insulation and Mark one answer

a)

Bonding

b)

Connection of exposed metalwork to the protective conductor

c)

Earthing in the fixed wiring of the installation

d)

Supplementary insulation

20.

A 6A BS EN 60898 circuit-breaker used to protect a circuit with a maximum permitted value of earth fault loop impedance (Zs) of 1.82 Ω would be type Mark one answer

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

21.

Where there is a danger of fire due to the nature of stored materials containing dust, what must every luminaire have? Mark one answer.

a)

A surface-mounted exposed lamps and control gear

b)

An enclosure with a degree of protection of IP6X

c)

An enclosure with a degree of protection of at least IP5X

d)

Class II construction

22.

Installed electrical equipment which contains a significant quantity of flammable liquid require measures to prevent the spread of the liquid. Which one of the following is considered to be the minimum quantity to be classed as significant? Mark one answer.

a)

10 litres

b)

15 litres

c)

20 litres

d)

25 litres

23.

What is the k factor for tinned soldered joints in copper conductors with 60°C thermosetting insulation? Mark one answer.

a)

86

b)

100

c)

115

d)

122

24.

Which one of the following is not a situation where overload protection devices may be omitted for safety reasons? Mark one answer.

a)

A circuit supplying a fire extinguishing device

b)

The secondary circuit of a current transformer

c)

The supply circuit of a lifting magnet

d)

The supply to computers in an office environment

25.

The required minimum impulse withstand voltage for Category II equipment within a 230 V domestic installation for overvoltage protection is Mark one answer.

a)

1.5 kV

b)

2.5 kV

c)

4.0 kV

d)

6.0 kV

26.

What is the minimum size of a copper earthing busbar for an installation which has a supply capacity of 250 A per phase, when considering measures against electromagnetic disturbances? Mark one answer.

a)

20 mm²

b)

30 mm²

c)

40 mm²

d)

50 mm²

27.

Protection against overvoltages shall be provided where the consequence caused by an overvoltage could Mark one answer.

a)

Cause a fuse to blow

b)

Change environmental conditions

c)

Damage a cable in the kitchen

d)

Result in interruption of public services

28.

In the image, what is conductor A? Mark one answer.

a)

Circuit protective conductor

b)

Earthing conductor

c)

Main protective bonding conductor

d)

Supplementary bonding conductor

29.

In the image, what is conductor Y? Mark one answer.

a)

Circuit protective conductor

b)

Earthing conductor

c)

Main protective bonding conductor

d)

Supplementary bonding conductor

30.

Which one of the following is not an acceptable method of identifying a bare conductor? Mark one answer.

a)

Application of a warning notice

b)

Application of sleeving

c)

Application of tape

d)

Painting with a particular colour

31.

A warning notice of maximum voltage present must be fixed to all. Mark one answer.

a)

Current using equipment operating without a carrying handle, having a mass exceeding 18 kg

b)

Equipment operating in excess of a nominal voltage of 230 V to earth and where such voltage would not normally be expected

c)

Single-phase motors above 10 kW

d)

Switchgear whose operation cannot be observed by the operator

32.

Which one of the following conductors of an A.C. circuit may individually enter a ferromagnetic enclosure? Mark one answer.

a)

An additional parallel neutral conductor identified with brown sleeving

b)

An additional protective conductor in parallel with the steel wire armour of a cable

c)

An earthing conductor with a cross sectional area of at least 25 mm²

d)

The line conductor of a three-phase 4-wire circuit

33.

A single-phase circuit using 2.5 mm² single-core thermoplastic cables in conduit supplies a design current of 20 A. If the cables are 15 metres long and have a rated voltage drop of 18 mV/A/m, the total actual voltage drop will be. Mark one answer.

a)

16.6 V

b)

2.5 V

c)

5.4 V

d)

6 V

34.

Thermoplastic insulated and sheathed flat cables with protective conductor, when installed in prescribed zones in a dwelling at a depth of less than 50 mm, must have additional protection by. Mark one answer.

a)

A 30 mA RCD

b)

A cpc the same size as the live conductors

c)

A disconnection time of 0.4s

d)

An mcb

35.

The derating factor to be applied to a cable passing directly through a 50 mm thermally filled cavity wall is. Mark one answer.

a)

0.55

b)

0.68

c)

0.81

d)

0.88

36.

Where a person other than a skilled or instructed person may operate a circuit-breaker, it should be designed or installed so that it is not possible to modify the setting or calibration of its overcurrent release without. Mark one answer.

a)

Consulting manufacturer's instructions

b)

Involving the use of a key or a tool

c)

Isolating the main supply circuit

d)

Permission from a skilled person

37.

As a means of isolation in a circuit, it is not permissible to use a. Mark one answer.

a)

Double-pole switch fuse

b)

Firefighter's switch

c)

Linked switch

d)

Semi-conductor device

38.

The minimum csa of a supplementary bonding conductor protected against mechanical damage and run as a separate cable, should be. Mark one answer.

a)

1.5 mm²

b)

2.5 mm²

c)

4.0 mm²

d)

6.0 mm²

39.

Where groups of luminaires are divided between the three line conductors of a three-phase system, with only one common neutral, at least one device must be provided that will disconnect. Mark one answer.

a)

A single line conductor and the common neutral.

b)

All line conductors simultaneously

c)

Each line conductor individually

d)

The neutral conductor only

40.

Circuits supplied by a generator set which is not permanently fixed and used for temporary supplies, must have additional protection by a. Mark one answer.

a)

100 mA RCD

b)

30 mA RCD

c)

BS 88 device only

d)

Double pole circuit-breaker only

41.

A suitable supply for safety services is a. Mark one answer.

a)

Mains operated generator

b)

Non-earthed transformer

c)

Primary cell or cells

d)

Standard mains supply

42.

Four of the tests identified in BS 7671 are: 1. Insulation resistance 2. Polarity 3. Protection by SELV 4. Continuity of conductors. The correct sequence for these tests to be carried out is:

a)

1, 2, 3, 4

b)

2, 3, 1, 4

c)

4, 1, 3, 2

d)

4, 2, 3, 1

43.

Before an Electrical Installation Certificate is issued for any installation, any defects or omissions in the installation work covered by the certificate, shall be:

a)

Corrected

b)

Noted for any future testing of the installation

c)

Recorded

d)

Reported to the person ordering the work

44.

The result and extent of a Periodic Inspection and Test should be recorded and given to the:

a)

Installation designer

b)

Original installer

c)

Person ordering the inspection

d)

Representative of the distributor

45.

A legible diagram, chart or table relating to an installation must be provided to indicate the:

a)

Capacity of each distribution board

b)

Name of the distributor

c)

Route followed by each circuit

d)

Type and composition of each circuit

46.

Which one of the following is not included in the scope of Section 704 of BS 7671? Mark one answer

a)

Construction site canteens

b)

Construction work on a new building

c)

Earthworks

d)

Engineering works

47.

In Zone 2 of an indoor swimming pool, where water jets are not likely to be used for cleaning purposes, what is the minimum degree of protection? Mark one answer

a)

IPX2

b)

IPX4

c)

IPX5

d)

IPX8

48.

In a bathroom the protective measure of placing out of reach is Mark one answer

a)

Allowed in all zones

b)

Allowed in zone 2 only

c)

Allowed in zones 1 and 2

d)

Not allowed

49.

In a bathroom, where the space below the bathtub or shower basin is accessible without the use of a tool, this space is classified as Mark one answer

a)

Outside the zones

b)

Zone 0

c)

Zone 1

d)

Zone 2

50.

If using an enclosure to provide basic protection for SELV or PELV inside zones 0, 1 or 2 of a room containing a bath, the minimum degree of protection is. Mark one answer.

a)

IP2X

b)

IP4X

c)

IPX4

d)

IPX7

51.

In Zone 1 of a bathroom, switches protected by SELV are permitted at a nominal ac voltage not exceeding. Mark one answer.

a)

110V

b)

12V

c)

25V

d)

50V

52.

When underfloor heating is provided in a swimming pool, the electric heating unit embedded in the floor should incorporate an earthed metallic sheath connected to. Mark one answer.

a)

An independent earth electrode

b)

The local supplementary equipotential bonding

c)

The main earthing terminal of the installation

d)

The main protective equipotential bonding

53.

Supplementary bonding in a bathroom may only be omitted if certain conditions are met. Which of the following is not a required condition? Mark one answer.

a)

All circuits must be connected in a radial arrangement

b)

All circuits must be protected by a 30 mA RCD

c)

All circuits must disconnect as required by 411.3.2

d)

All extraneous-conductive-parts are effectively connected to the protective equipotential bonding

54.

When installing wiring systems in Zone 1 of a swimming pool, junction boxes may Mark one answer

a)

Be used without special precautions

b)

Not be used under any circumstances

c)

Only be used if they are to IPX8

d)

Only be used in the case of SELV circuits

55.

The minimum protection required for SELV equipment in a hot air sauna room is Mark one answer

a)

IP24 or IPX4B

b)

IPX3 or IP3X

c)

IPX5 or IP55

d)

IPXXB or IP2X

56.

An external influence has a general category code of A. This code indicates Mark one answer

a)

Capability

b)

Environment

c)

Materials

d)

Temperature

57.

What is the rating factor for a 60°C thermosetting cable installed in an ambient air temperature of 40°C? Mark one answer

a)

0.82

b)

0.85

c)

0.87

d)

0.91

58.

The rating factor for 70°C thermoplastic cables buried direct in the ground where the ambient ground temperature is 15°C is. Mark one answer.

a)

0.77

b)

1

c)

1.04

d)

1.05

59.

What does an external influence with a classification of AD7 indicate? Mark one answer.

a)

Dust in the atmosphere

b)

High levels of vibration

c)

Humidity

d)

Immersion in water

60.

Which of the following should individuals state when making out and signing an Electrical Installation Certificate? Mark one answer.

a)

The approval body they belong to

b)

The company they are acting for

c)

The name of their insurance company

d)

Their relevant qualifications