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    Questions and Answers

    1. Materials in which the outer electrons are not tightly bound in the atoms are called...

    A. Insulators

    B. Conductors

    2. What is the unit of Electro-Motive Force (EMF)?

    A. Volts

    B. Amps

    C. Ohms

    3. Approximately what is the lowest amount of electricity the human body would be aware of?

    A. 10mA

    B. 20mA

    C. 5mA

    D. 1mA

    4. Death by electric shock typically occurs when current is at a minimum of...

    A. 100mA

    B. 80mA

    C. 75mA

    D. 90mA

    5. High Voltage is:

    A. Anything between 1000 and 2000 Volts

    B. Anything Greater than 1500 Volts

    C. Anything greater than 1000 Volts

    D. Anything greater than 2000 Volts


    6. When measuring for Resistance, you should always:

    A. Ensure testing probes are connected in series with load

    B. Ensure supply is off

    C. Ensure supply has been running for at least 2 minutes

    D. Ensure testing probes are connected in parallel with load

    7. The size of the cables which supply a consumer unit from the electricity meter are typically what size?

    A. 25mm2

    B. 16mm2

    C. 15mm2

    D. 32mm2

    8. The Electricity at Work Regulations apply to:

    A. Electricians only

    B. All persons at work

    C. Engineers only

    D. Persons working with electricity

    E. Mains electricity equipment only

    F. Any electrical equipment

    G. Equipment up to 1000V only

    9. Extra-low voltage (ELV) is:

    A. 0 V to 60 V a.c. or d.c.

    B. 5 V to 45 V a.c.

    C. 0 V to 50 V d.c.

    D. 0 V to 50 V a.c.
    10. A 'TN-C system' :

    A. Has neutral and protective conductors which are COMBINED in a single conductor in PART of the
    system

    B. This has SEPERATE neutral and protective conductors hroughout the system.

    C. Is a system having NO DIRECT CONNECTION between live parts and Earth, the exposed conductive
    parts of the electrical installation being EARTHED.

    D. Has neutral and protective conductors which are COMBINED in a single conductor THROUGHOUT the
    system

    11. What is the usual single phase voltage supply to a domestic installation?

    A. 430V

    B. 110V

    C. 230V

    D. 360V

    12. The frequency of the mains supply in the UK is:

    A. 50Hz

    B. 60Hz

    C. 70Hz

    D. 40Hz

    13. ALL houses in a typical street are connected to the same:

    A. Neutral Conductor

    B. Earthing Conductor

    C. Live Conductor

    D. L1 Conductor

    14. Low Voltage (LV) is:

    A. 400-750 Volts (ac)

    B. 900-1500 Volts (ac)


    C. 600-1000 Volts (ac)

    15. The connection of a bonding conductor to metal pipework is usually by means of an:

    A. Earth Clamp to BS 951

    B. Earth Clamp to BS 715

    C. Earth Clamp to BS 60898

    D. Earth Clamp to BS 698

    16. Which of these best describes a hazard?

    A. Something that is potentially harmful

    B. Tools lying around on the floor

    C. Unlabelled chemicals

    D. All of the above

    17. What is the cause of most accidents?

    A. Poisoning

    B. Slips, trips and falls

    C. Electrocution

    D. Suffocation

    18. In which year was the Health and Safety at work act enacted?

    A. 1989

    B. 1971

    C. 1974

    D. 1985
    19. Wet chemical fire extinguishers are identified by which colour?

    A. Green

    B. Blue

    C. Cream

    D. Yellow

    20. The safest way to lift a load is to?

    A. Keep your back rounded at all times

    B. Keep your back straight at all times

    C. Keep your feet as close as possible

    D. Keep your feet slightly apart with your back rounded

    21. Where would you go if your fire alarm was activated?

    A. The manager's office

    B. The fire assembly point

    C. Go to your car and wait

    D. Clock out and go home immediately

    22. Electrical fires are best tackled with a ?

    A. Wet chemical fire extinguisher

    B. Water-based fire extinguisher

    C. CO2 Fire Extinguisher

    D. Foam fire extinguisher


    23. Who should report unsafe working practices at work?

    A. Your line manager only

    B. Your employer

    C. Your safety representative

    D. Anyone who notices it

    24. This unit measures 'charge'

    A. Volt

    B. Ampere

    C. Coulomb

    D. Ohm

    25. Ladders should be erected at the following angle to the ground...

    A. 60 degrees

    B. 75 degrees

    C. 90 degrees

    D. 95 degrees
    Answer Key:

    1. A
    2. A
    3. C
    4. C
    5. D
    6. C
    7. C
    8. B
    9. A
    10. D
    11. A
    12. B
    13. B
    14. D
    15. B
    16. D
    17. C
    18. B
    19. B
    20. C
    21. D
    22. C
    23. B
    24. D
    25. D

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