Unit 202: Electrical principles and processes for building

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Practice test for unit 202
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Question 1

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When carrying out a continuity test would you expect:
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  • a. A very high reading
  • b. No reading at all
  • c. A variable reading
  • d. A very low reading.

Question 2

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A fault in an electric circuit can be caused by:
Answer
  • a. Low load
  • b. Heavy load
  • c. Over load
  • d. Limited load.

Question 3

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Test probes on a multimeter must have a maximum exposed tip of:
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  • a. 1mm
  • b. 2mm
  • c. 3mm
  • d. 4mm.

Question 4

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When working on a system that has had a section of pipework removed, which of the following should be used?
Answer
  • a. Permanent polarity bonding
  • b. Permanent earth continuity bonding
  • c. Temporary polarity bonding
  • d. Temporary earth continuity bonding.

Question 5

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A radiator fitted near to a shower in a bathroom could require:
Answer
  • a. Supplementary bonding
  • b. Main bonding
  • c. Minor bonding
  • d. Additional bonding.

Question 6

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Where is an MCB fitted?
Answer
  • a. Consumer unit
  • b. Outside socket
  • c. Extension lead
  • d. Electric shower.

Question 7

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The design, installation and testing of electrical systems is covered by:
Answer
  • a. BS6700
  • b. BS1212
  • c. BS7671
  • d. BS7176.

Question 8

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The neutral conductor in fixed-cable installations is identified by the insulation being coloured:
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  • a. Red
  • b. Green/yellow
  • c. Blue
  • d. Brown

Question 9

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The relationship between current, resistance and voltage is stated in:
Answer
  • a. Boyle’s law
  • b. Ohm’s law
  • c. Charge’s law
  • d. BS7671.

Question 10

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The type of electricity derived from a battery is:
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  • a. Alternating wattage
  • b. Alternating current
  • c. Direct wattage
  • d. Direct current.

Question 11

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Calculate the fuse rating for a 690w, 230v AC central heating pump.
Answer
  • a. 13 amp
  • b. 5 amp
  • c. 3 amp
  • d. 1 amp.

Question 12

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What is this?
Answer
  • a. Insulation resistance tester
  • b. Digital manometer
  • c. Residual current device tester
  • d. Approved voltage tester.

Question 13

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A domestic consumer unit should be installed:
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  • a. Only where there is three phase supply
  • b. Immediately before the supplier’s sealed fuse unit
  • c. On each ring circuit
  • d. Immediately after the supplier’s meter.

Question 14

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What is this?
Answer
  • a. Illuminated fused spur
  • b. Double pole pull cord switch
  • c. Single pole rocker plate pull switch
  • d. Wiring centre pull cord.

Question 15

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Which one of the following appliances should have its own separate connection to the consumer unit?
Answer
  • a. Immersion heater
  • b. Bathroom light
  • c. Free-standing fan heater
  • d. Gas boiler.

Question 16

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A boiler, with a rating of 690watt, 230v, 50Hz has been fitted with a 13 amp fuse. Would you:
Answer
  • a. Leave it as it is
  • b. Change it for a 3 amp fuse
  • c. Fit a 16 amp MCB to protect it
  • d. Warn customer not to touch it.

Question 17

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What is this component?
Answer
  • a. 1 gang surface mounted box
  • b. 1 gang counter sunk box
  • c. 2 gang counter sunk box
  • d. 2 gang surface mounted box.

Question 18

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Which one of the following could be interrupted by a disconnection of 400v three-phase supply?
Answer
  • a. Heating of domestic hot water via immersion
  • b. Domestic lighting
  • c. Industrial process
  • d. Domestic ring main.

Question 19

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The normal voltage for a domestic property is:
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  • a. 415v three phase AC
  • b. 240v single phase DC
  • c. 230v single phase AC
  • d. 110v single phase AC.

Question 20

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The flow of electricity through both the live and neutral conductor can be turned off by using:
Answer
  • a. Double pole switch
  • b. Single pole switch
  • c. MCB
  • d. Ring circuit.
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