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Electrical Engineering Quiz

Total questions: 33

Worksheet time: 17mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

How much current would flow in a circuit having 10 Ω resistance and a 230 V supply?

a)

23 A

b)

10 A

c)

15 A

d)

30 A

2.

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

a)

13.0 A

b)

10.0 A

c)

15.0 A

d)

20.0 A

3.

Which non-statutory document gives 'Requirements for Electrical Installations'?

a)

BS 7671

b)

BS 1234

c)

BS 4321

d)

BS 6789

4.

What does RCD stand for?

a)

Residual Current Device

b)

Random Circuit Device

c)

Reactive Current Device

d)

Rotational Circuit Device

5.

What is a common rating of circuit breaker used to protect a 230 V, 3 kW immersion heater radial circuit?

a)

32 A

b)

20 A

c)

25 A

d)

40 A

6.

What class of electrical power tools require a connection to the earth of a socket outlet?

a)

Class I

b)

Class II

c)

Class III

d)

Class IV

7.

What is a proving unit used for when undertaking safe and secure isolation of an electrical supply?

a)

To prove the voltage is disconnected

b)

To increase the voltage

c)

To decrease the voltage

d)

To measure the current

8.

What wording should be on the label attached to a bonding clamp?

a)

Safety Bond

b)

Danger High Voltage

c)

Earth Connection

d)

Do Not Remove

9.

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

a)

Red and black

b)

Blue and brown

c)

Green and yellow

d)

White and grey

10.

What device is used to monitor ambient air temperatures in a heating system?

a)

Barometer

b)

Hygrometer

c)

Room thermostat

d)

Anemometer

11.

Which of the following is part of the safe isolation process?

a)

Turning on the power supply

b)

Using a voltage tester to confirm the circuit is de-energized

c)

Removing warning notices

d)

Connecting additional circuits

12.

What are the three main parts of a cable?

a)

Conductor, Insulation, Sheath

b)

Core, Cover, Shield

c)

Wire, Plastic, Metal

d)

Fiber, Coating, Jacket

13.

What does IP54 indicate about the ingress protection of electrical equipment?

a)

Protected against dust ingress (level 5) and water spray from any direction (level 4)

b)

Protected against complete water immersion

c)

Protected against high-pressure water jets

d)

Protected against oil and gas ingress

14.

What is the typical content of methane within natural gas?

a)

50%

b)

75%

c)

85%

d)

95%

15.

What is the calorific value of propane?

a)

50 MJ/m³

b)

75 MJ/m³

c)

85 MJ/m³

d)

95.8 MJ/m³

16.

Which grade of fuel oil is most suitable for use with domestic oil burners?

a)

C1

b)

C2

c)

C3

d)

C4

17.

Which coal type has the highest heat content (kW/kg)?

a)

Bituminous

b)

Anthracite

c)

Lignite

d)

Sub-bituminous

18.

At what distance should an oil storage tank for a heating appliance be positioned away from a wooden fence if the tank is not concealed within a fire-rated barrier?

a)

0.5 m

b)

1.0 m

c)

1.5 m

d)

1.8 m

19.

Select the correct formula for the complete combustion of natural gas:

a)

CH4 + O2 = CO2 + H2O

b)

CH4 + 2O2 = CO + 2H2O

c)

CH4 + 2O2 = CO2 + H2

d)

CH4 + 2O2 = CO2 + 2H2O

20.

The section of an open flue which provides the initial draught is known as what?

a)

Secondary flue

b)

Tertiary flue

c)

Primary flue

d)

Auxiliary flue

21.

What is the minimum angle of change in direction within an open flue?

a)

45°

b)

30°

c)

60°

d)

90°

22.

An appliance which takes its air directly from outside through the same flue assembly used to discharge products of combustion and does not rely on a fan is known as:

a)

Closed flued natural draught

b)

Balanced flue

c)

Open flued natural draught

d)

Sealed combustion

23.

Which of the following is most likely to indicate incomplete combustion of a high efficiency gas appliance?

a)

Blue flame

b)

Yellow flame

c)

No flame

d)

Green flame

24.

What is the primary component of air by percentage?

a)

Oxygen (O2): Approximately 21%

b)

Nitrogen (N2): Approximately 78%

c)

Argon (Ar): Approximately 0.9%

d)

Other trace gases: Less than 1%

25.

What is the purpose of a draught diverter in open flued appliances?

a)

To increase the temperature

b)

To prevent backdraughts

c)

To reduce noise

d)

To enhance combustion

26.

What is the minimum height of a flue terminating above a flat roof with a parapet for an appliance rated at 28 kW?

a)

300MM

b)

600MM

c)

900MM

d)

1200MM

27.

What is the purpose of a spillage test?

a)

To check for water leaks

b)

To ensure proper venting of combustion products

c)

To measure air quality

d)

To test appliance efficiency

28.

The air source heat pump works on the principle of:

a)

Conduction

b)

Convection

c)

The refrigeration cycle

d)

Radiation

29.

Which of the following areas CANNOT be supplied by harvested rainwater?

a)

Irrigation

b)

Food preparation

c)

Toilet flushing

d)

Laundry

30.

Which one of the following is NOT a style of pipework loop for a ground source heat pump?

a)

Horizontal loop

b)

Vertical loop

c)

Spiral loop

d)

Rounded loop

31.

If you work on refrigeration pipework, what regulation must be followed?

a)

F-Gas Regulations

b)

Water Regulations

c)

Electrical Safety Regulations

d)

Building Regulations

32.

Prior to installing a solar thermal system on a roof line, which one of the following is NOT a location consideration that must be considered?

a)

Roof orientation

b)

Roof pitch

c)

Style of the roof tiles

d)

Shading

33.

Which one of the following can grey water be used for?

a)

Drinking

b)

Cooking

c)

Washing clothes (after additional processes)

d)

Bathing