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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 apply to the design, erection and verification of:
a. Equipment of mobile and fixed offshore installations
b. Systems for the distribution of electricity to the public
c. medical locations --> CORRECT ANSWER
d. Radio interference suppression equipment not affecting safety of the electrical installation
YOUR ANSWER: c
2. BS7671 Wiring Regulations apply to the design, erection and verification of:
a. Systems for the distribution of electricity to the public
b. Equipment of mobile and fixed offshore installations
c. mobile or transportable units --> CORRECT ANSWER
d. Electric fences covered by BS EN 60335-2-76.
YOUR ANSWER: c
3. When equipment is not covered by a known standard, the designer must confirm the same degree of safety as
afforded by
a. European standards
b. British standards --> CORRECT ANSWER
c. CENELEC standards
d. IEC standards
YOUR ANSWER: b
4. The fundamental principles of BS 7671:2008, incorporating Amendment 1 and covering the protection against voltage
disturbances etc., states that the installation shall have an adequate level of immunity against
a. the weather
b. electromagnetic disturbances --> CORRECT ANSWER
c. voltage loss
d. vibration
YOUR ANSWER: b
5. In a reduced low voltage system the nominal line-to-line voltage does not exceed
a. 63.5 V
b. 110 V --> CORRECT ANSWER
c. 127 V
d. 220 V
YOUR ANSWER: a
6. A circuit protective conductor (cpc) is
a. a protective conductor provided for protective equipotential bonding
b. a protective conductor in the form of a closed ring
c. a protective conductor providing a connection between exposed conductive parts and the main earth terminal
d. a protective conductor connecting the main earthing terminal of an installation to an earth electrode or other means of
earthing --> CORRECT ANSWER
YOUR ANSWER: c
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 cost of equipment
b. It's ability of service without power supply
c. Recognized safety services --> CORRECT ANSWER
d. It's suitability for public service
YOUR ANSWER: c
8. 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. It's ability of service without power supply
b. The nature of the current and frequency
c. The country of origin
d. Assessment for continuity of service --> CORRECT ANSWER
YOUR ANSWER: b
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. 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 --> CORRECT ANSWER
b. frequency and nature of current
c. nominal voltage
d. external impedance
YOUR ANSWER: c
12. Electrical installations shall be divided into circuits to
a. help the contractor complete accurate test sheets
b. allow for more spur circuits
c. reduce unwanted tripping of residual current devices --> CORRECT ANSWER
d. allow for expansion without changing the maximum demand
YOUR ANSWER: c
13. 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: d
14. The number of types of earthing systems recognised by BS7671 incorporating Amendment 1 is
a. 5
b. 2
c. 3 --> CORRECT ANSWER
d. 4
YOUR ANSWER: c
15. The protective measures specified in Section 417, i.e. the use of obstacles and placing shall be used only in
installations where access is restricted to:
a. only skilled persons
b. skilled persons or instructed persons under the supervision of skilled persons. --> CORRECT ANSWER
c. only instructed persons
d. instructed persons under the supervision of skilled persons.
YOUR ANSWER: b
16. Different protective measures applied to the same installation or part of an installation or within equipment
a. shall have no significant influence on each other
b. can be combined in various ways
c. shall prevent failure of any of them
d. shall have no influence on each other such that failure of one protective measure could impair the other protective
measure or measures. --> CORRECT ANSWER
YOUR ANSWER: none
17. 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: none
18. In case of a fault, the maximum disconnection time for an a.c. circuit with nominal rms voltage more than 400 V in a
TN system (for final circuits not exceeding 32 A) is
a. 0.8 sec
b. 0.4 sec
c. 0.2 sec
d. 0.1 sec --> CORRECT ANSWER
YOUR ANSWER: none
19. Two parts are deemed to be simultaneously accessible if they are not more than
a. 1.50 m apart
b. 2.00 m apart
c. 2.50 m apart --> CORRECT ANSWER
d. 2.70 m apart
YOUR ANSWER: none
20. Which conditions exist where there is a risk of fire due to the manufacture, processing or storage of flammable
materials including the presence of dust?
a. BE1

b. BE2 --> CORRECT ANSWER

c. BE3
d. BE4
YOUR ANSWER: none
21. Except for equipment for which an appropriate product standard specifies requirements a luminaire shall be kept at
an adequate distance from combustible materials. Unless otherwise recommended by the manufacturer, a small spotlight
or projector rated over 300W up to 500 W shall be installed at the following minimum distance from combustible
materials:
a. 0.5 m
b. 0.8 m
c. 1.0 m --> CORRECT ANSWER
d. 1.5 m
YOUR ANSWER: none
22. In which circuit an unexpected disconnection by a device for protection against overload can cause danger or
damage?
a. a circuit supplying luminaires --> CORRECT ANSWER
b. a circuit supplying a fire extinguishing device
c. the exciter circuit of a rotating machine
d. a circuit supplying a safety service, such as a fire alarm or a gas alarm
YOUR ANSWER: none
23. Undervoltage protection is required when the restoration of power may cause
a. accidental RCD tripping
b. unexpected stalling of the motor
c. overload activation
d. unexpected start-up of the machinery --> CORRECT ANSWER
YOUR ANSWER: none
24. In a TT installation, distribution circuits must satisfy a disconnection time of
a. 5s
b. 1s --> CORRECT ANSWER
c. 0.6s
d. 0.2s
YOUR ANSWER: none
25. In the diagram below, a ring final circuit is wired in high impact PVC conduit. The number of single core cables
installed in section A to B will be
a. 2
b. 3
c. 5
d. 6 --> CORRECT ANSWER
YOUR ANSWER: none
26. 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: none
27. When automatic disconnection of supply is used is used as a protective measure, additional protection by means of
an RCD shall be used for
a. socket outlets within a factory environment
b. mobile equipment for use indoors
c. socket outlets within a house not exceeding 20A --> CORRECT ANSWER
d. socket outlets for use under the supervision of skilled persons
YOUR ANSWER: none
28. What class of external influence for the purpose of the Regulations is conventionally regarded as normal for
atmospheric humidity?
a. AB2
b. AB3
c. AB4 --> CORRECT ANSWER
d. AB5
YOUR ANSWER: none
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: none
30. In three-wire d.c. power circuit the identification colour of negative of three-wire circuit is
a. Blue
b. Black
c. Grey --> CORRECT ANSWER

d. Brown
YOUR ANSWER: none
31. In two-wire unearthed d.c. power circuit the identification colour of the positive of two-wire circuit is
a. Grey
b. Brown --> CORRECT ANSWER
c. Blue
d. Black
YOUR ANSWER: none
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: none
33. What is the maximum operating temperature limit for thermoplastic cable insulation?
a. 70 "C at the conductor --> CORRECT ANSWER
b. 80 "C at the conductor
c. 60 "C at the conductor
d. 90 "C at the conductor
YOUR ANSWER: none
34. 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. 80 mm
b. 100 mm --> CORRECT ANSWER
c. 120 mm
d. 150 mm
YOUR ANSWER: none
35. In case the cross-sectional area of the line conductors is greater than or equal to 4 mm2 the connecting conductors of
SPDs shall have a cross-sectional area of
a. not less than 1 mm2 copper (or equivalent)
b. not less than 2 mm2 copper (or equivalent)
c. not less than 3 mm2 copper (or equivalent)
d. not less than 4 mm2 copper (or equivalent) --> CORRECT ANSWER
YOUR ANSWER: none
36. RCM stands for
a. Response current monitor
b. Residual current monitor --> CORRECT ANSWER
c. Residential current monitor
d. Reduced current monitor
YOUR ANSWER: none
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: none
38. A heating cable intended for laying directly in soil, concrete, cement screed or other material used for road and
building construction shall be
a. capable of withstanding mechanical damage under the conditions that can reasonably be expected to prevail during its
installation
b. constructed of material that will be resistant to damage from dampness and/or corrosion under normal conditions of
service
c. either the first two answers
d. both the first two answers --> CORRECT ANSWER
YOUR ANSWER: none
39. Bare conductors may be used for extra-low voltage lighting installations If their nominal voltage does not exceed
a. 15 V a.c. or 40 V d.c.
b. 25 V a.c. or 60 V d.c. --> CORRECT ANSWER
c. 60 V a.c. or 25 V d.c.
d. 25 V a.c. and 25 V d.c.
YOUR ANSWER: none
40. Plugs, fused or non-fused, and socket-outlets, 2-pole and earth for low voltage circuits must have rating in amperes
a. 2, 5, 10, 15
b. 1, 2, 5, 15
c. 2, 5, 15, 30 --> CORRECT ANSWER
d. 5, 10, 15, 30
YOUR ANSWER: none

41. The voltage drop between the origin of an installation and any load point on a low voltage circuit on a public
distribution system should not exceed
a. 5% across all circuits
b. +5% and -10% on any circuit
c. 3% for lighting and 5% for other uses --> CORRECT ANSWER
d. 8% for lighting and 10% for other uses
YOUR ANSWER: none
42. Where it is necessary to install cables within a wall consisting of a metal construction, the circuit should
a. adequately bond the studwork
b. be RCD protected --> CORRECT ANSWER
c. be MCB protected
d. be sheathed in metallic conduit
YOUR ANSWER: none
43. The minimum value of insulation resistance test performed on a SELV installation is
a. 99.0M
b. 2.0M
c. 0.3M
d. 0.5M --> CORRECT ANSWER
YOUR ANSWER: none
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: none
45. 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: none
46. 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: none
47. An earth fault loop impedance test performed on a ring final circuit will record
a. the resistance of the protective conductor
b. the resistance of the line conductor, protective conductor and external loop impedance --> CORRECT ANSWER
c. the resistance of the line conductor and the protective conductor
d. the external loop impedance
YOUR ANSWER: none
48. An insulation resistance test performed on a 230v a.c.installation should be capable of producing a test voltage of
a. 500 V a.c.
b. 1000 V d.c.
c. 50 V d.c.
d. 500 V d.c. --> CORRECT ANSWER
YOUR ANSWER: none
49. The person responsible for specifying the first periodic inspection on an installation is
a. the person responsible for the design --> CORRECT ANSWER
b. the person ordering the work
c. the architect
d. the electrical installer
YOUR ANSWER: none
50. An electrical installation certificate should be signed by
a. the local authority
b. a competent person --> CORRECT ANSWER
c. the customer
d. the REC
YOUR ANSWER: none
51. In transformers for medical IT systems capacitors
a. may be used if necessary
b. must be used
c. shall not be used --> CORRECT ANSWER
d. is recommended
YOUR ANSWER: none
52. Which protective measure in a floor and ceiling heating system is not permitted?
a. automatic disconnection of supply

b. double or reinforced isolation

c. protection by an RCD
d. electrical separation --> CORRECT ANSWER
YOUR ANSWER: none
53. Additional protection in locations intended for livestock can be achieved by
a. the use of an RCBO
b. the use of an RCD
c. supplementary bonding --> CORRECT ANSWER
d. main equipotential bonding
YOUR ANSWER: none
54. With regards to exhibition stands, BS 7671 specifically states that
a. the incoming RCD should be rated at 100mA
b. socket outlets must conform to BS 1363
c. socket outlets must conform to BS 60309-2
d. joints shall not be made unless necessary as part of the circuit --> CORRECT ANSWER
YOUR ANSWER: none
55. A temporary exhibition must be protected at its origin by an RCD rated at
a. 100mA
b. 500mA
c. 1000mA
d. 300mA --> CORRECT ANSWER
YOUR ANSWER: none
56. When installing a socket outlet powered by a SELV circuit within a bathroom, the safety source shall be installed
a. as close as possible
b. between zone 1 and 2
c. between zone 0 and 2
d. outside zones 0,1 and 2 --> CORRECT ANSWER
YOUR ANSWER: none
57. Which combination of electrical vehicles are within the scope of the EV regulations?
a. Mobility scooters alone
b. Mobility scooters and electric cars
c. Electric cars and bicycles
d. Electric cars alone --> CORRECT ANSWER
YOUR ANSWER: none
58. The correction factor for cables installed in free air with 90C thermosetting insulation and an ambient temperature of
40C is
a. 0.76
b. 0.69
c. 0.91 --> CORRECT ANSWER
d. 0.86
YOUR ANSWER: none
59. The external influence code AA5 relates to the ambient temperature range
a. +5C to +40C --> CORRECT ANSWER
b. -5C to +40C
c. -60C to +5C
d. -25C to +5C
YOUR ANSWER: none
60. The external influence code AA4 relates to the ambient temperature range
a. +5C to +40C
b. -5C to +40C --> CORRECT ANSWER
c. -25C to +5C
d. -60C to +5C
YOUR ANSWER: none