WorksheetsUnit 105: ppts 1 & 2
Total questions: 29
Worksheet time: 15mins
What are pliers primarily used for?
Measuring distances
Gripping and cutting
Creating pilot holes
Stripping PVC sheathing
Long-nose pliers are specifically useful for:
Cutting large cables
Gripping in restricted areas
Measuring tight spaces
Fixing cable clips
Screwdrivers used in electrical work should be insulated to:
500V
1000V
2000V
50V
A flat-bladed (slotted) screwdriver is used for:
Pozidrive screws
Cross-cut screws
Slotted head screws
Hex bolts
A Pozidrive or Phillips screwdriver is used for:
Slotted screws
Square screws
Torx screws
Cross-cut screws
What is the usual length of a tape measure used by electricians?
1–2m
2–4m
3–5m
10m
What colour background is usually found on tape measure blades for easy reading?
Red
Yellow
Blue
White
A spirit level is used to:
Check cable size
Measure current
Ensure accessories are level
Strip insulation
Which tool is most useful for removing nails as well as driving them?
Side cutters
Flat screwdriver
Claw hammer
Spirit level
What are side cutters used for?
Measuring distances
Cutting and trimming cables
Checking voltage
Tightening terminals
Crimping tools are used for:
Cutting through sheathing
Compressing connectors onto conductors
Tightening screws
Measuring cable diameters
Which version of crimping tools can be hydraulically operated?
Miniature crimpers
Large crimpers
Long-nose pliers
Terminal screwdrivers
Which tool would you use to ensure a vertical installation is correct?
Hammer
Spirit level
Side cutters
Crimping tool
Which tool is best suited for tightening terminals?
Tape measure
Hammer
Terminal screwdriver
Long-nose pliers
When Considering Health & Safety, what should be identified first?
The height of the installation
Any hazards in the area
The number of workers present
The type of lighting being installed
What should be done once hazards have been identified?
Ignore them if they appear minor
Take steps to minimise or remove them
Record them and continue working
Wait for management approval
Large projects may have more hazards because:
Tools are not available
More workers or outdoor conditions are involved
Materials are always toxic
Work is only done at night
The materials used by learners are described as:
Extremely toxic
Mildly hazardous
Non-toxic under normal conditions
Safe only when heated
What additional concern must learners be aware of?
Materials used by others nearby
The colour of tools
Weather conditions indoors
The number of screws required
Lighting fittings are often mounted:
At floor level
At waist height
At height
Underground
What is the recommended access equipment for installing lighting at height?
Step stools only
Wooden boxes
A tower
A chair
When using access equipment, learners should:
Let others use it first
Assume it is safe
Know how to use it safely
Work quickly to finish sooner
Which of the following PPE items may be required unless specific hazards exist?
Lab coats and sandals
Overalls, goggles, boots, gloves, helmet
Shorts and t-shirts only
Respirators and hearing protection
A method of reducing hazards is:
Painting them
Removing or isolating them
Ignoring them if small
Leaving the area
An example of removing a hazard is:
Wearing new boots
Filling a hole or putting barriers up
Standing further away
Using a longer cable
Risks during installation are described as:
Extremely high
Moderate and unavoidable
Relatively low
Unmeasurable
Risks can be increased by:
Careful planning
Paying attention
Playing around or not focusing
Using correct PPE
What protects the eyes during work?
Hard hat
Gloves
Safety glasses
Safety boots
What action should be taken if an alarm sounds?
Continue working
Hide under a bench
Go to the assembly point
Check your phone
