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Questions & Answers for Examination Requirements for Electrical Installations BS 7671 Amendment 2: 2013
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1. BS7671 Wiring Regulations do NOT apply to the design, erection and verification of:
a. residential premises
b. industrial premises
c. low voltage generating sets
d. Those aspects of mines and quarries specifically covered by Statutory Regulations --> CORRECT ANSWER
YOUR ANSWER: d
2. BS7671 Wiring Regulations include requirements for circuits supplied at nominal voltages
a. up to and including 800 V a.c. or 1000 V d.c.
b. up to and including 1000 V a.c. or 1500 V d.c. --> CORRECT ANSWER
c. up to and including 1200 V a.c. or 2000 V d.c.
d. up to and including 100 V a.c. or 150 V d.c.
YOUR ANSWER: b
3. BS7671 Wiring Regulations apply to the design, erection and verification of:
a. construction sites, exhibitions, shows, fairgrounds and other installations for temporary purposes including professional
stage and broadcast applications --> CORRECT ANSWER
b. Those aspects of mines and quarries specifically covered by Statutory Regulations
c. Systems for the distribution of electricity to the public
d. Lightning protection systems for buildings and structures covered by BS EN 62305
YOUR ANSWER: a
4. The fundamental principles of BS7671 state that persons and livestock shall be protected against injury as a
consequence of overvoltages originating from
a. motors running
b. the operation of circuit breakers
c. atmospheric events --> CORRECT ANSWER
d. voltage recovery
YOUR ANSWER: c
5. A part providing a defined degree of protection against contact with live parts from any usual direction of access is
called
a. isolator
b. protector
c. barrier --> CORRECT ANSWER
d. disconnector
YOUR ANSWER: c
6. Path to follow for access to a safe area in the event of emergency is called
a. escape route --> CORRECT ANSWER
b. escape path
c. emergency route
d. emergency path
YOUR ANSWER: b
7. Which of the following does not need to be taken into account in the choice of methods of protection for safety and the
selection and erection of equipment?
a. It's maximum power --> CORRECT ANSWER
b. The compatibility of its equipment
c. The external influences to which it is to be exposed
d. Recognized safety services
YOUR ANSWER: a
8. Which of the following does not need to be taken into account in the choice of methods of protection for safety and the
selection and erection of equipment?
a. Recognized safety services
b. Assessment for continuity of service
c. The nature of the current and frequency --> CORRECT ANSWER
d. The compatibility of its equipment
YOUR ANSWER: c
9. Which of the following arrangements of current-carrying conductors in a.c. circuits under normal operating conditions
are taken into account in The Regulations:
a. Single-phase 2-wire, single-phase 3-wire, two-phase 3-wire, three-phase 3-wire, three-phase 4-wire --> CORRECT
ANSWER
b. Single-phase 2-wire, single-phase 3-wire, two-phase 3-wire, three-phase 3-wire, three-phase 4-wire, three-phase 5wire
c. Single-phase 1-wire, single-phase 2-wire, two-phase 2-wire, three-phase 2-wire
d. Single-phase 3-wire, single-phase 4-wire, two-phase 4-wire, three-phase 4-wire, three-phase 5-wire
YOUR ANSWER: a

10. Which of the following are NOT referred to in the regulations as current-carrying conductors in a.c. circuit under
normal operating conditions
a. Two-phase 3-wire
b. Three-phase 3-wire
c. Three-phase 4-wire
d. Two-phase 4-wire --> CORRECT ANSWER
YOUR ANSWER: d
11. Which characteristic of the supply or supplies does not need to be determined by calculation, measurement, enquiry
or inspection?
a. The nominal voltage(s) and its characteristics including harmonic distortion
b. The suitability for the requirements of the installation, including the maximum demand
c. The prospective short-circuit current at the origin of the installation
d. The maximum voltage(s) and its characteristics --> CORRECT ANSWER
YOUR ANSWER: d
12. At the origin of an electrical installation, the prospective fault current that is measured must be taken into account
when
a. estimating the external fault loop impedance
b. assessing the earthing arrangement
c. applying diversity to the installation
d. selecting the type of overcurrent device to be installed --> CORRECT ANSWER
YOUR ANSWER: c
13. In order to mitigate the effects of electromagnetic disturbances (EMI), every installation should
a. be wired in EMI resistant cable
b. be divided into circuits --> CORRECT ANSWER
c. comply with BS EMI 3231
d. connected to the same protective device
YOUR ANSWER: b
14. When assessing the general characteristics of a circuit that needs a continuity of service one of the characteristics to
be considered is
a. frequency of use
b. number of circuits --> CORRECT ANSWER
c. environment
d. location
YOUR ANSWER: b
15. The provision for fault protection against electric shock may be omitted for
a. Unearthed lines
b. Low voltage supply lines
c. Metal enclosures protecting equipment --> CORRECT ANSWER
d. Switchers and connectors
YOUR ANSWER: c
16. Protection by extra-low voltage provided by SELV only requires (among the other measures):
a. basic insulation between the SELV system and any other SELV system
b. basic insulation between the SELV system and any other SELV or PELV system
c. basic insulation between the SELV system and Earth. --> CORRECT ANSWER
d. basic insulation between the SELV system and all circuits other than SELV and PELV circuits
YOUR ANSWER: b
17. Live parts shall be completely covered with insulation which can only be removed by
a. skilled persons
b. destruction --> CORRECT ANSWER
c. instructed persons
d. special permission
YOUR ANSWER: b
18. According to the Regulations a protective measure shall consist of
a. a provision for basic protection and an independent provision for fault protection
b. an enhanced protective provision which provides both basic protection and fault protection.
c. an independent provision for basic protection and an enhanced protective provision for fault protection
d. an appropriate combination of a provision for basic protection and an independent provision for fault protection or an
enhanced protective provision which provides both basic protection and fault protection. --> CORRECT ANSWER
YOUR ANSWER: d
19. To be classified as a reduced low voltage circuit, it must have the nominal voltage not exceeding
a. 55 V a.c. rms between lines (three-phase 32 V to earthed neutral, single-phase 25 V to earthed midpoint)
b. 110 V a.c. rms between lines (three-phase 63.5 V to earthed neutral, single-phase 55 V to earthed midpoint) -->
CORRECT ANSWER
c. 100 V a.c. rms between lines (three-phase 58 V to earthed neutral, single-phase 25 V to earthed midpoint)
d. 130 V a.c. rms between lines (three-phase 75 V to earthed neutral, single-phase 65 V to earthed midpoint)
YOUR ANSWER: b
20. Which condition(s) the operating characteristics of a device protecting a conductor against overload current must
satisfy?
a. The rated current or current setting of the protective device (In) is not less than the design current (lb) of the circuit

b. The rated current or current setting of the protective device (In) does not exceed the lowest of the current- carrying
capacities (Iz) of any of the conductors of the circuit
c. The current (I2) causing effective operation of the protective device does not exceed 1.45 times the lowest of the
current-carrying capacities (Iz) of any of the conductors of the circuit.
d. All of the three --> CORRECT ANSWER
YOUR ANSWER: d
21. For an installation with nominal voltage 1000 V the required minimum impulse withstand voltage of category I
overvoltage protective device (equipment with reduced impulse voltage) is
a. 4 kV --> CORRECT ANSWER
b. 6 kV
c. 8 kV
d. 12 kV
YOUR ANSWER: a
22. Part 4 of the IET Wiring Regulations concerns amongst other things
a. protection against voltage disturbances and electromagnetic disturbances --> CORRECT ANSWER
b. periodic inspection and testing
c. medical locations
d. operating and maintenance gangways
YOUR ANSWER: a
23. For a 20A standard radial power circuit, the maximum permitted disconnection time is
a. 6s
b. 4ms
c. 0.4s --> CORRECT ANSWER
d. 0.1s
YOUR ANSWER: c
24. If Ze is measured at 0.18 and R1+R2 is measured as 0.82,the value of Zs would be
a. 1.88
b. 0.18
c. 1.0 --> CORRECT ANSWER
d. 0.88
YOUR ANSWER: c
25. If Ze is measured at 1.40 and R1+R2 is measured as 0.12,the value of Zs would be
a. 1.52 --> CORRECT ANSWER
b. 0.52
c. 1.0
d. 0.68
YOUR ANSWER: a
26. In a TN system, the maximum earth fault loop impedance Zs when using a 32 A , (gG) BS 88 fuse for a disconnection
time of 0.4 seconds would be
a. 1.15 ohms
b. 1.09 ohms
c. 1.44 ohms
d. 1.04 ohms --> CORRECT ANSWER
YOUR ANSWER: d
27. In a TN system, the maximum earth fault loop impedance Zs when using a 32 A , type C circuit breaker for
instantaneous operation would be
a. 0.72 ohms --> CORRECT ANSWER
b. 0.36 ohms
c. 0.25 ohms
d. 1.15 ohms
YOUR ANSWER: a
28. What is the maximum operating temperature limit for mineral (thermoplastic covered or bare exposed to touch) cable
insulation?
a. 60 C at the sheath
b. 90 C at the sheath
c. 70 C at the sheath --> CORRECT ANSWER
d. 80 C at the sheath
YOUR ANSWER: c
29. LPZ stands for
a. limited protection zone
b. luminaire protection zone
c. lightning protection zone --> CORRECT ANSWER
d. line protection zone
YOUR ANSWER: c
30. Which one is not recognized as a type of earth electrode?
a. Earth rods or pipes
b. Underground structural metalwork embedded in foundations
c. Metallic pipe of a water utility supply --> CORRECT ANSWER
d. Lead sheaths and other metal coverings of cables
YOUR ANSWER: c

31. Minimum cross-sectional area of a copper buried earthing conductor protected against mechanical damage and
against corrosion by a sheath is
a. 2.5 mm2 --> CORRECT ANSWER
b. 3.5 mm2
c. 4.0 mm2
d. 5.0 mm2
YOUR ANSWER: a
32. Minimum cross-sectional area of a copper buried earthing conductor without corrosion/damage protection is
a. 10 mm2
b. 25 mm2 --> CORRECT ANSWER
c. 35 mm2
d. 45 mm2
YOUR ANSWER: b
33. Which one can serve as a part of a protective conductor?
a. A fixed bare or insulated conductor --> CORRECT ANSWER
b. A gas pipe
c. An oil pipe
d. Support wires under mechanical stress
YOUR ANSWER: a
34. Which one may not be a part of a protective conductor?
a. An insulated or bare conductor in a common enclosure with insulated live conductors
b. A conductor in a cable
c. A metal covering (the sheath, screen or armouring of a cable)
d. A flexible or pliable conduit --> CORRECT ANSWER
YOUR ANSWER: d
35. Except where PME conditions apply, a main protective bonding conductor shall have a cross-sectional area not less
than
a. 1/2 of cross-sectional area required for the earthing conductor
b. 6 mm2
c. either the first two answers
d. both the first two answers --> CORRECT ANSWER
YOUR ANSWER: c
36. A heating cable laid directly in soil, a road or the structure of a building shell be installed so that it
a. is completely embedded in the substance it is intended to heat
b. does not suffer damage in the event of movement normally to be expected in it or the substance in which it is
embedded
c. complies in all respects with the manufacturer's instructions and recommendations
d. all the written answers --> CORRECT ANSWER
YOUR ANSWER: d
37. The minimum cross-sectional area of the extra-low voltage suspended flexible cable shall be
a. 1.0 mm2 copper
b. 2.0 mm2 copper
c. 3.0 mm2 copper
d. 4.0 mm2 copper --> CORRECT ANSWER
YOUR ANSWER: b
38. An automatic supply available within 0.15 s is known as
a. Very short break --> CORRECT ANSWER
b. Short break
c. Medium break
d. Normal break
YOUR ANSWER: a
39. An automatic supply available in more than 15 s is known as
a. Normal break
b. Medium break
c. Long break --> CORRECT ANSWER
d. Very long break
YOUR ANSWER: c
40. Nuisance tripping from a large transformer installation can be prevented by
a. the use of an RCD --> CORRECT ANSWER
b. the use of a C type MCB
c. the use of a B type MCB
d. the use of a D type MCB
YOUR ANSWER: b
41. A powertrack wiring system must comply with
a. BS EN 61534-1 --> CORRECT ANSWER
b. BS EN 60439-2
c. BS EN 61537
d. BS EN 61386
YOUR ANSWER: c

42. When insulated a protective conductor shall be identified with

a. 20% green and 80% yellow insulation
b. 30% green and 70% yellow insulation --> CORRECT ANSWER
c. 80% green and 20% yellow insulation
d. green insulation
YOUR ANSWER: b
43. The main purpose of inspection is verifying that the installed electrical equipment is
a. in compliance with the requirements of Section 511
b. correctly selected and erected in accordance with the Regulations, taking into account manufacturers' instructions
c. not visibly damaged or defective so as to impair safety.
d. all the written answers --> CORRECT ANSWER
YOUR ANSWER: d
44. Which one is NOT an item for inspection checking?
a. Presence of appropriate devices for isolation and switching correctly
b. Identification of conductors
c. Prevention of mutual detrimental influence
d. Selection of methods of power switching --> CORRECT ANSWER
YOUR ANSWER: d
45. Any insulation or insulating arrangement of extraneous-conductive-parts intended to satisfy Regulation 418.1,4(iii) if
a. when tested at 500 V d.c. shall be not less than 1 megohm
b. shall be able to withstand a test voltage of at least 2 kV a.c. rms
c. shall not pass a leakage current exceeding 1 mA in normal conditions of use
d. all the written answers --> CORRECT ANSWER
YOUR ANSWER: d
46. An insulation resistance test performed on a SELV installation should be capable of producing a test voltage of
a. 250v a.c.
b. 500v d.c.
c. 250v d.c. --> CORRECT ANSWER
d. 50v d.c.
YOUR ANSWER: c
47. During the initial verification of an installation, which of the following forms part of the checklist?
a. maximum demand and diversity
b. design briefs
c. contractors notes
d. presence of diagrams and instructions --> CORRECT ANSWER
YOUR ANSWER: a
48. An electrical installation certificate should be signed by
a. the customer
b. the local authority
c. the REC
d. a competent person --> CORRECT ANSWER
YOUR ANSWER: d
49. An insulation resistance test is carried out to verify
a. fuse rating is correctly calculated
b. there is sufficiently low resistance to operate the protective device within its limits
c. there is sufficient circuit protection
d. there is no breakdown of the conductor insulation --> CORRECT ANSWER
YOUR ANSWER: d
50. The most convenient method of determining the value of the prospective short circuit current at the origin of an
existing installation would be by
a. functional testing
b. measurement --> CORRECT ANSWER
c. calculation
d. inspection
YOUR ANSWER: b
51. For locations where livestock is kept conduits for indoor use shall have protection against corrosion of at least Class
2
a. Class 1
b. Class 2 --> CORRECT ANSWER
c. Class 3
d. Class 4
YOUR ANSWER: b
52. Which wiring system is NOT assumed suitable for distribution circuits of marinas?
a. Underground cables
b. Overhead cables or overhead insulated conductors
c. Mineral-insulated cables with a PVC protective covering
d. bare conductors --> CORRECT ANSWER
YOUR ANSWER: d

53. In a PV system a switch-disconnector shall be provided

a. on both the a.c. side and the d.c. side of the PV convertor
b. on either the a.c. side or the d.c. side of the PV convertor
c. on the a.c. side of the PV convertor
d. on the d.c. side of the PV convertor --> CORRECT ANSWER
YOUR ANSWER: d
54. The wiring systems in a caravan should use insulated single-core cables in non-metallic conduit with
a. flexible class 6 conductors
b. flexible class 5 conductors --> CORRECT ANSWER
c. flexible class 4 conductors
d. flexible class 3 conductors
YOUR ANSWER: b
55. Which one does a designer or installer of the installation/heating system not need to include in a provided plan for
each heating system?
a. Rated power
b. Rated resistance (cold) of heating units
c. Position/depth of heating units
d. Volume power density --> CORRECT ANSWER
YOUR ANSWER: d
56. Socket outlets and hand held equipment rated up to and including 32A on a construction site can have additional
protection in the form of
a. supplementary bonding
b. class II equipment
c. circuit breakers to BS EN 60898
d. electrical separation of circuits --> CORRECT ANSWER
YOUR ANSWER: d
57. In a bathroom zone 2 is defined as the
a. area outside a 0.60 m circumference from the bath or shower
b. area within a 0.60 m distance or circumference from the vertical edge of the bath or shower --> CORRECT ANSWER
c. area directly above the bath or shower
d. area within the bath or shower
YOUR ANSWER: a
58. When designing a single circuit, correction factors are to be used and applied to the
a. nominal rating of the protective device --> CORRECT ANSWER
b. maximum demand of the installation
c. design current of the circuit
d. current carrying capacity of the cable
YOUR ANSWER: d
59. The external influence code AA2 relates to the ambient temperature range
a. -5C to +40C
b. +5C to +40C
c. -25C to +5C
d. -40C to +5C --> CORRECT ANSWER
YOUR ANSWER: d
60. When earth fault loop impedance measurements are taken at ambient temperature and have to be corrected to take
into account the increase in resistance of the conductors when carrying the load current, the correct formula to use is
a. Zs(m)<or=0.8xUo/Ia --> CORRECT ANSWER
b. Zs(m)<or=0.5xUo/Ia
c. Zs(m)<or=0.8xIa/Uo
d. Zs(m)<or=0.8xUoxIa
YOUR ANSWER: b