2382-18 18th Edition Electrical Regulations Practice Paper 1

1. One method of determining the external loop impedance is by taking a reading at?

a) the supply and furthest outlet

b) the supply and subtracting the values of R1 + R2
c) the furthest outlet from the supply origin
d) the origin of supply

2. For a TT or IT system, the main earthing terminal shall be connected via an earthing conductor to?

a) the protective conductor

b) the neutral of the source of energy
c) an earth electrode
d) the earthed point of the source of energy

3. BS7671 Wiring Regulations may need to be supplemented by the requirements or recommendations of other
standards in cases where they are applied to?

a) low voltage generating sets

b) operating and maintenance gangways.
c) mobile or transportable units
d) electrical installations for open-cast mines and quarries

4. The electrical installation shall be designed to provide for?

a) the protection of persons and livestock

b) the protection of persons
c) the functioning of an electrical installation and protection of persons, livestock and property
d) the protection of persons, livestock and property

5. Identify which one of the following sources for safety services are recognised the IET Wiring Regulations?

a) generator set dependent on the normal supply

b) primary cells
c) secondary cells
d) solar energy cells

6. In the event of crossing or proximity of underground telecommunication cables and underground power cables,
what is a minimum clearance to be maintained between them?

a) 150 mm
b) 120 mm
c) 80 mm
d) 100 mm

7. In order to mitigate the effects of electromagnetic disturbances (EMI), every installation should?

a) connected to the same protective device

b) be wired in EMI resistant cable
c) comply with BS EMI 3231
d) be divided into circuits

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8. Within a bathroom location additional protection shall be provided by?

a) barriers
b) main equipotential bonding
c) circuit breakers to BS EN 60898
d) use of residual current devices

9. An automatic supply available within 15 s is known as?

a) Normal break
b) Short break
c) Medium break
d) Long break

10. BS7671 Wiring Regulations do NOT apply to the design, erection and verification of?

a) photovoltaic systems
b) systems for the distribution of electricity to the public
c) marinas
d) residential premises

11. Which protective measure in a mobile unit is not permitted?

a) extra-low voltage by SELV or PELV

b) double or reinforced insulation
c) electrical separation
d) non-conducting location

12. Doors giving access to gangways shall open outwards and have minimum dimensions of?

a) 0.7 m width and 2.1 m height

b) 600 mm width and 2000 mm height
c) 700 mm width and 2000 mm height
d) 700 mm width and 1200 mm height

13. Identify one of the following that is a non-statutory?

a) Cinematograph Regulations
b) BS 7671:Requirements for Electrical Installations
c) Electricity at Work Act
d) Health and Safety at Work Act

14. Green-and-yellow colour is to be used for?

a) Protective conductor
b) Neutral or midpoint conductor
c) PEN conductor
d) Line conductor

15. The maximum disconnection time for a lighting circuit in a commercial premises protected by a TT system is?

a) 0.3 s
b) 2s
c) 0.04 s
d) 0.2 s

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16. Which protective measure for electrical installations in caravan parks is not permitted?

a) extra-low voltage by SELV or PELV

b) electrical separation
c) double or reinforced isolation
d) obstacles and placing out of reach

17. For high density livestock rearing, systems operating for the life support of livestock, where electrically
powered ventilation is necessary in an installation, which one shall be provided?

a) A standby electrical source ensuring sufficient supply for ventilation equipment

b) Temperature and supply voltage monitoring.
c) both the first two answers
d) either the first two answers

18. The maximum Zs for a BS EN 60898 32A B Type circuit breaker protecting a domestic ring circuit is?

a) 4.11Ω
b) 1.37Ω
c) 1.44Ω
d) 14.4Ω

19. If an installation includes alternative or additional sources of supply, at what location(s) does a warning notice
NOT need to be affixed in the installation?

a) At the meter position, if remote from the origin

b) At the points of earthing
c) At the origin of the installation
d) At the consumer unit or distribution board to which the alternative or additional sources are connected

20. A TN or TT wiring system, other than mineral insulated cable, busbar trunking system or power track system
shall be protected against insulation faults by an RCD having a rated residual operating current not exceeding?

a) 100 mA
b) 50 mA
c) 200 mA
d) 300 mA

21. The maximum measured value for a BS EN 60898 16A Type B circuit breaker is?

a) 1.44Ω
b) 2.73Ω
c) 2.87Ω
d) 0.57Ω

22. At an electric vehicle charging station using a TN system for the final charging circuit under what conditions
can a PEN conductor be permitted?

A. All conditions
B. When the EV installation is inside a building
C. Never allowed
D. When the installation is for a single vehicle

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23. The nominal supply voltage of the installation for the supply to pleasure craft or houseboats shall be?

A. 400 V A.C. single-phase, or 230 V A.C. three-phase.

B. 115 V A.C. single-phase, or 230 V A.C. three-phase.
C. 230 V A.C. single-phase, or 230 V A.C. three-phase.
D. 230 V A.C. single-phase, or 400 V A.C. three-phase.

24. In medical locations and medical buildings downstream of the distribution board, PEN conductors?

a) are recommended
b) may be used if necessary
c) must be used
d) shall not be used

25. 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

26. Which protective measure in a floor and ceiling heating system is not permitted?

a) non-conducting location
b) protection by an RCD
c) automatic disconnection of supply
d) double or reinforced insulation

27. Where a BS EN 60898 Type B circuit breaker is protecting a domestic ring circuit, the maximum Zs would be?

a) 0.92Ω
b) 1.44Ω
c) 4.11Ω
d) 1.37Ω

28. The information to be given to the local electricity supplier in order to establish the type and rating of the
supply, prior to the construction of a new electrical installation is the?

a) maximum demand
b) nominal voltage
c) frequency and nature of current
d) external impedance

29. Low voltage is defined as having a value which does not exceed?

a) 1000v A.C.
b) 50v A.C.
c) 230v A.C.
d) 240v A.C.

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30. Which protective measure in a temporary amusement park installation is not permitted?

a) electrical separation
b) extra-low voltage by SELV or PELV
c) double or reinforced insulation
d) non-conducting location

31. Where a shower is installed without a basin, zone 2 is?

a) not defined
b) the same as zone 1
c) the same as zone 0
d) worked off a standard sized shower basin

32. Which one is correct for TN system?

a) only an overcurrent protective device must be used together for fault protection.
b) both an overcurrent protective device and an RCD may be used for fault protection.
c) only an RCD must be used together for fault protection.
d) both an overcurrent protective device and an RCD must be used together for fault protection.

33. Equipment in which protection against electric shock does not rely on basic insulation only is defined as?

a) Class III equipment

b) Class I equipment
c) Class II equipment
d) double insulation

34. Where SELV is used in a sauna, basic protection shall be provided by barriers or enclosures with a degree of
protection of at least?

a) IPX4
b) IPX2
c) IP4X
d) IPX5

35. Which protective measure in a caravan is not permitted?

a) double or reinforced insulation

b) obstacles and placing out of reach
c) extra-low voltage by SELV or PELV
d) electrical separation

36. Where an EV charging point is built into a low voltage switchgear assembly, which BS series will apply?

a) BS EN 61558
b) BS EN 60669
c) BS EN 61439
d) BS7211:1998

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37. What is the maximum touch voltage threshold permitted at an EV charging point?

a) 240V
b) 110V
c) 70V
d) 50V

38. The nominal A.C. supply voltage of the installation of the caravan shall not exceed?

a) 230 V single-phase, or 230 V three-phase

b) 115 V single-phase, or 230 V three-phase
c) 115 V single-phase, or 400 V three-phase
d) 230 V single-phase, or 400 V three-phase

39. BS7671 Wiring Regulations may need to be supplemented by the requirements or recommendations of other
standards in cases where they are applied to?

a) highway equipment and street furniture

b) external lighting and similar installations
c) low voltage generating sets
d) emergency lighting

40. BS EN 61386-23 relates to?

a) conductors of insulated cables

b) conduit systems
c) cable trunking and ducting systems
d) industrial plugs, couplers and socket outlets

Paper 1 Answers

1. d) Appendix 3 21. b) 411.4.202

2. c) 542.1.2.3 22. c) 722.312.2.1
3. d) 110.1.3 23. d) 709.313.1.2
4. d) 132.1 24. d) 710.312.2
5. b) 560.6.1 25. d) 642.3
6. d) 528.2 26. a) 753.410.3.6
7. d) 314.1 27. d) 411.4.202
8. d) 701.411.3.3 28. a) 313.1
9. c) 560.4.1 29. a) Part 2: Definitions
10. b) 110.1 30. d) 740.410.3.6
11. d) 711.410.3.6 31. a) 701.32.4
12. c) 729.513.2.3 32. b) 411.4.5
13. b) 114.1 33. b) Part 2: Definitions
14. a) 514.4.2 34. b) 703.414.4.5
15. d) 411.3.2 35. b) 721.410.3.5
16. d) 708.410.3.5 36. c) 722.511
17. d) 705.560.6 37. c) 722.411.4
18. b) 411.4.202 38. d) 721.313.1.2
19. b) 514.15.1 39. d) 110.1.3
20. d) 422.3.9 40. b) Appendix 1

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