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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 may need to be supplemented by the requirements or recommendations of other
standards in cases where they are applied to:
a. Emergency lighting --> CORRECT ANSWER
b. Marinas
c. operating and maintenance gangways.
d. photovoltaic systems
YOUR ANSWER: a
2. Which of the following is NOT considered as a harmful effect of heat or thermal radiation emitted by electrical
equipment?
a. Combustion, ignition, or degradation of materials
b. Impairment of the safe function of installed equipment
c. Risk of bums
d. Radioactivity --> CORRECT ANSWER
YOUR ANSWER: d
3. An interrupting device for emergency control shall be installed
a. in such a way that it can be rapidly and effectively operated
b. in such a way that it can be easily recognized and effectively and rapidly operated for immediate interruption of the
supply --> CORRECT ANSWER
c. closer to the power supply
d. in such a way that it can be easily recognized
YOUR ANSWER: b
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: d
5. Electrode boiler (electrode water heater) is equipment for the electrical heating of water or electrolyte by
a. the passage of the electric current between electrodes immersed in the water or electrolyte --> CORRECT ANSWER
b. the passage of the electric current through the water or electrolyte
c. the passage of the electric current through heating elements immersed in the water or electrolyte
d. applying voltage between electrodes immersed in the water or electrolyte
YOUR ANSWER: a
6. SELV denotes an extra low voltage system that is
a. centre tapped to the general mass of the earth
b. electrically separated from the general mass of the earth --> CORRECT ANSWER
c. connected to the earth on the secondary of the transformer
d. designed so as to avoid an electric shock between live conductors
YOUR ANSWER: b
7. Which of the following should be taken into account in the choice of methods of protection for safety and the selection
and erection of equipment?
a. The external influences to which it is to be exposed --> CORRECT ANSWER
b. The cost of equipment
c. It's maximum power
d. The nature of the current and frequency
YOUR ANSWER: a
8. 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
9. Identify one of the following which does not fall under compatibility
a. starting currents
b. continuity of service --> CORRECT ANSWER
c. power factor
d. transient overvoltages
YOUR ANSWER: b
10. Identify which of the following forms part of the assessment of general characteristics

a. maintainability --> CORRECT ANSWER

b. number of required outlets
c. diversity
d. external influences
YOUR ANSWER: b
11. A two story house should have at least two lighting circuits in order to
a. reduce the load on a consumer circuit
b. allow for fluorescent luminaires
c. be split across the RCD protected part of the consumer unit
d. minimise danger in the event of a fault --> CORRECT ANSWER
YOUR ANSWER: d
12. Installations should be arranged so as to avoid danger in the event of a fault and to facilitate safe
operation,inspection,testing and maintenance. One method of complying with this is to
a. connect all circuits on the single spur principle
b. connect all circuits on the radial principle
c. divide the installation into bands of circuits --> CORRECT ANSWER
d. connect all circuits on the ring principle
YOUR ANSWER: c
13. Safety services are frequently regulated by
a. the Electricity at Work regulations
b. PUWER regulations
c. statutory authorities --> CORRECT ANSWER
d. COSHH regulations
YOUR ANSWER: c
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. Low voltage supply lines
b. Sources of electric power
c. Earthed lines
d. Unearthed street furniture supplied from an overhead line and inaccessible in normal use. --> CORRECT ANSWER
YOUR ANSWER: c
16. In BS 7671:2001 protection against direct contact means
a. protection against electric shock
b. protection in use without a fault (basic protection) --> CORRECT ANSWER
c. protection under normal conditions
d. protection under fault conditions (fault protection)
YOUR ANSWER: b
17. In a.c. systems, additional protection by means of an RCD shall be provided for:
a. socket-outlets with a rated current not exceeding 32 A that are for use by ordinary persons and are intended for
general use and mobile equipment with a current rating not exceeding 20 A for use outdoors.
b. specific labelled or otherwise suitably identified socket-outlets provided for connection of a particular item of
equipment.
c. socket-outlets with a rated current not exceeding 20 A that are for use by ordinary persons and are intended for
general use and mobile equipment with a current rating not exceeding 32 A for use outdoors. --> CORRECT ANSWER
d. socket-outlets for use under the supervision of skilled or instructed persons
YOUR ANSWER: c
18. One of the requirements for fault protection is
a. The separated circuit shall be supplied through a source with at least simple separation, and the
separated circuit shall not exceed 110 V.
b. The separated circuit shall be supplied through a source with at least simple separation, and the
separated circuit shall not exceed 230 V.
c. The separated circuit shall be supplied through a source with at least simple separation, and the
separated circuit shall not exceed 500 V. --> CORRECT ANSWER
d. The separated circuit shall be supplied through a source with at least simple separation, and the
separated circuit shall not exceed 800 V.
YOUR ANSWER: a

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19. If it is necessary to remove a barrier or open an enclosure or remove parts of enclosures, this shall be possible
a. by the use of a key or tool
b. after disconnection of the supply to live parts against which the barriers or enclosures afford protection, restoration of
the supply being possible only after replacement or re-closure of the barrier or enclosure
c. where an intermediate barrier providing a degree of protection of at least IPXXB or IP2X prevents contact with live
parts, by the use of a key or tool to remove the intermediate barrier.
d. by any of the three means --> CORRECT ANSWER
YOUR ANSWER: d

20. For protection against burns the temperature limit under normal load conditions for a part which need not be touched
with non-metallic surface is
a. 70 C
b. 80 C
c. 90 C --> CORRECT ANSWER
d. 100 C
YOUR ANSWER: c
21. In which circuit an unexpected disconnection by a device for protection against overload can cause danger or
damage?
a. a circuit supplying medical equipment used for life support in specific medical locations where an IT system is
incorporated
b. the supply circuit of a lifting magnet
c. a supplying circuit for water pumps --> CORRECT ANSWER
d. the secondary circuit of a current transformer
YOUR ANSWER: a
22. For an installation with nominal voltage 1000 V the required minimum impulse withstand voltage of category II
overvoltage protective device (equipment with normal impulse voltage) is
a. 4 kV
b. 6 kV --> CORRECT ANSWER
c. 8 kV
d. 12 kV
YOUR ANSWER: b
23. For an installation with nominal voltage 1000 V the required minimum impulse withstand voltage of category III
overvoltage protective device (equipment with high impulse voltage) is
a. 4 kV
b. 6 kV
c. 8 kV --> CORRECT ANSWER
d. 12 kV
YOUR ANSWER: c
24. If Ze is measured at 0.43 and R1+R2 is measured as 2.30,the value of Zs would be
a. 2.33
b. 0.33
c. 1.5
d. 2.73 --> CORRECT ANSWER
YOUR ANSWER: d
25. For a 32A Type B circuit breaker protecting a standard final ring circuit, the maximum Zs would be
a. 0.70
b. 0.30
c. 1.44 --> CORRECT ANSWER
d. 0.20
YOUR ANSWER: c
26. The maximum permitted disconnection time for a 20A standard radial power circuit is
a. 4ms
b. 0.2s
c. 0.4s --> CORRECT ANSWER
d. 5s
YOUR ANSWER: c
27. The maximum measured value for a BS EN 60898 16A Type B circuit breaker is
a. 2.87 --> CORRECT ANSWER
b. 1.44
c. 7.67
d. 0.57
YOUR ANSWER: a
28. If the equipment does not, by its construction, have the characteristics relevant to the external influences of its
location
a. it may not be used
b. it may be used on condition that it is provided with appropriate additional protection in the erection of the installation -->
CORRECT ANSWER
c. it must be redesigned in order to comply with the requirements relevant to external influences
d. its characteristics must be changed
YOUR ANSWER: b
29. The colour used for neutral or midpoint conductor shall be
a. green-and-yellow
b. blue --> CORRECT ANSWER
c. blue with green-and-yellow at the terminations.
d. grey
YOUR ANSWER: b
30. The single colour blue is to be used for
a. Protective conductor
b. Neutral or midpoint conductor --> CORRECT ANSWER

c. PEN conductor
d. Line conductor
YOUR ANSWER: b
31. In two-wire earthed d.c. power circuit the identification colour of positive (of negative earthed) circuit is
a. Brown --> CORRECT ANSWER
b. Grey
c. Black
d. Blue
YOUR ANSWER: a
32. What value a nominal voltage must exceed so that it's necessary to put a clearly visible warning of the maximum
voltage present?
a. 230 V --> CORRECT ANSWER
b. 120V
c. 180V
d. 380V
YOUR ANSWER: a
33. 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 origin of the installation
b. At the meter position, if remote from the origin
c. At the consumer unit or distribution board to which the alternative or additional sources are connected
d. At the points of earthing --> CORRECT ANSWER
YOUR ANSWER: d
34. What is the minimum cross-sectional area for copper non-sheathed and sheathed cables used in power circuits?
a. 1.0 mm2
b. 1.2 mm2
c. 1.6 mm2 --> CORRECT ANSWER
d. 2.0 mm2
YOUR ANSWER: c
35. Concerning critical length of conductors connecting SPD to a circuit, The total lead length should
a. not exceed 0.5 m
b. not exceed 1.0 m
c. preferably not exceed 0.5 m, but shall in no case exceed 1.0 m --> CORRECT ANSWER
d. preferably not exceed 1.0 m
YOUR ANSWER: c
36. A fire-fighters switch shall be provided in the low voltage circuit supplying:
a. exterior electrical installations operating at a voltage exceeding low voltage
b. interior discharge lighting installations operating at a voltage exceeding low voltage.
c. exterior discharge lighting installations operating at a voltage exceeding low voltage.
d. either the first two answers --> CORRECT ANSWER
YOUR ANSWER: d
37. Where an electrode water heater or electrode boiler is connected to a three-phase low voltage supply, the shell of the
electrode water heater or electrode boiler shall be connected to
a. the neutral of the supply
b. to the earthing conductor
c. to the neutral of the supply AND to the earthing conductor --> CORRECT ANSWER
d. to the neutral of the supply OR to the earthing conductor
YOUR ANSWER: c
38. Safety sources shall be installed in a suitable location and be accessible only to
a. skilled persons
b. instructed persons
c. skilled or instructed persons --> CORRECT ANSWER
d. authorized persons
YOUR ANSWER: c
39. The power output of a low power supply system is limited to
a. 500 W for 3-hour duration and 1500 W for a 1-hour duration --> CORRECT ANSWER
b. 300 W for 3-hour duration and 1000 W for a 1-hour duration
c. 200 W for 3-hour duration and 800 W for a 1-hour duration
d. 150 W for 3-hour duration and 500 W for a 1-hour duration
YOUR ANSWER: a
40. Metallic water supply pipework can be used as an earth electrode if
a. precautions are taken against its removal and it has been considered for such use --> CORRECT ANSWER
b. permission has been granted by the utility supply company
c. it is no longer used to supply water
d. the installation date of the pipe is known
YOUR ANSWER: a
41. Identify which, according to Part 5 of the Wiring Regulations is not considered an external influence
a. proximity of plant and machinery --> CORRECT ANSWER
b. ambient temperature

c. climatic conditions
d. the presence of water sprays
YOUR ANSWER: a
42. According to Part 5 of the regulations, which of the following is considered an external influence?
a. submersion
b. ambient temperature --> CORRECT ANSWER
c. the presence of livestock
d. plant and machinery
YOUR ANSWER: b
43. In testing of continuity of protective conductors, it is recommended that the test be carried out with a supply having a
no-load voltage
a. between 4 V and 14 V, d.c. or a.c.,
b. between 4 V and 24 V, d.c. or a.c., --> CORRECT ANSWER
c. between 8 V and 34 V, d.c. or a.c.,
d. between 1 V and 4 V, d.c. or a.c.,
YOUR ANSWER: b
44. An insulation resistance test performed on a PELV installation should be capable of producing a test voltage of
a. 250v d.c. --> CORRECT ANSWER
b. 500v d.c.
c. 250v a.c.
d. 50v d.c.
YOUR ANSWER: a
45. On a 230v a.c. installation, the minimum value of insulation resistance is
a. 10.0M
b. 2.0M
c. 1.0M --> CORRECT ANSWER
d. 0.5M
YOUR ANSWER: d
46. When installing three phase equipment, an ADDITIONAL test that should be carried out is
a. phase sequence test --> CORRECT ANSWER
b. insulation resistance between line conductors
c. polarity test
d. earth electrode test
YOUR ANSWER: b
47. A polarity test should be carried out
a. before the installation is energised --> CORRECT ANSWER
b. as part of the insulation resistance test
c. during the earth fault loop impedance test
d. after the installation has been energised
YOUR ANSWER: a
48. A minor works certificate should be issued
a. for a domestic installation
b. where an additional circuit is connected to an installation
c. when a property has been extended
d. where an alteration not requiring an additional circuit is needed --> CORRECT ANSWER
YOUR ANSWER: d
49. The minimum value of insulation resistance of a 230v lighting circuit is
a. 0.5 M
b. 1 M --> CORRECT ANSWER
c. 1.5 M
d. 5 M
YOUR ANSWER: b
50. Inspection and testing on an installation should be completed by
a. a specialist inspection and test company
b. the person completing the installation
c. a competent person --> CORRECT ANSWER
d. a person from an electrical background
YOUR ANSWER: c
51. In a swimming pool a junction box of SELV circuit is permitted to be installed in
a. zone 1 only
b. zone 2 only
c. zone 1 and zone 2 --> CORRECT ANSWER
d. any zone
YOUR ANSWER: c
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. What is generally considered as a minimum depth for underground distribution cables to avoid being damaged in
marinas?
a. 0.5 m --> CORRECT ANSWER
b. 0.7 m
c. 1.0 m
d. 1.5 m
YOUR ANSWER: a
54. In medical locations of Group 1 and Group 2 for TT systems with voltage range from 50V to 120V d.c. the maximum
disconnection time is
a. 0.1 s
b. 0.2 s --> CORRECT ANSWER
c. 0.3 s
d. 0.5 s
YOUR ANSWER: b
55. Which protective measure in a temporary amusement park installation is not permitted?
a. electrical separation
b. earth-free local equipotential bonding --> CORRECT ANSWER
c. double or reinforced isolation
d. extra-low voltage by SELV or PELV
YOUR ANSWER: b
56. Within a bathroom location additional protection shall be provided by
a. barriers
b. use of residual current devices --> CORRECT ANSWER
c. main equipotential bonding
d. circuit breakers to BS EN 60898
YOUR ANSWER: b
57. Circuits within booths at fairground premises should be protected at the origin of an installation by at least a
a. 500mA RCD
b. 300mA RCD --> CORRECT ANSWER
c. 100mA RCD
d. 10mA RCD
YOUR ANSWER: b
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: a
59. The code AD5, when considering external influences, requires IP rated equipment to
a. IPX0
b. IPX1
c. IPX4
d. IPX5 --> CORRECT ANSWER
YOUR ANSWER: d
60. Measurement of the impedance of insulating floors and walls may be carried out with a lower voltage than the system
voltage to earth, if combined with
a. a touch current measurement test
b. an earth leakage measurement test
c. a visual inspection
d. an insulation resistance test --> CORRECT ANSWER
YOUR ANSWER: c