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TIEM 13

Inspecting and Testing Electrical

Distribution Circuits

Questions and Answers

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Question 1

The maintenance craft person may have to plan conduit and trunking runs to
install plant and equipment. State two facts that must be considered before
commencing work.

Answer

1. The layout diagrams

2. The job specification
3. The structure of the building
4. Environment working conditions

Question 2

What must you wear to stop electrostatic discharge whilst dismantling electronic
circuitry from a cabinet?

Answer

1. A discharge bracelet must be worn to prevent electrostatic discharge

Question 3

State what critical connection must be noted when disconnecting an Electrolytical

Capacitor from a circuit that is to be to be replaced?

Answer

1. Polarity

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Question 4

When preparing to perform maintenance operations on a conveyor list THREE

possible isolations of plant service supplies.

Answer

1. Isolation of mains electrics

2. Isolation of any secondary power supply
3. Isolation of air for any pneumatics components
4. Isolation of oil reservoir for any hydraulic components
5. Purging of any residual air / oil if required

Question 5

What action should be taken when a junction box cover is found to be broken on
site?

Answer

1. Secure the cover to stop the ingress of moisture and report it to your
supervisor/engineer

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Question 6

a) State SIX causes of electrical failures to equipment, plant and distribution

systems.

Answer

1. Damaged insulation
2. Inadequate systems of work
3. Inadequate overcurrent protection
4. Inadequate earthing
5. Carelessness and complacency
6. Apparatus overheating
7. Earth leakage currents
8. Loose contacts and connections
9. Inadequate ratings of circuit parts
10. Connections unprotected
11. Poor maintenance and testing of equipment

Question 7

State the recommended maximum length of extension lead for general use with
each of the following core areas:-

a) 1.25mm²
b) 1.5mm²
c) 2.5mm²

Answer

a) 12m
b) 15m
c) 25m

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Question 8

An electrical engineering processes company holds BSEN ISO 9001:2000

approval. Name the controlled document which should contain details of
electrical engineering processes techniques for work to be undertaken.

Answer

1. Procedures manual

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