Sample Exam Paper

(2377-77) IN-SERVICE INSPECTION AND TESTING OF

ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT
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Candidate instructions

There are 50 questions in this paper.

You may refer to the IET Code of Practice for the In-Service Inspection and Testing of
Electrical Equipment (5th Edition).

You may use a non-programmable calculator.

Important:
This paper is intended to give you an idea of the type of questions you may see in the live
test. This pack contains 50 exemplar questions from across the range of learning
outcomes in unit 701.

The live assessment will contain 50 questions and will have a duration of 1 hour 45 minutes.
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1. A low voltage supply to electrical equipment is defined in the Code of Practice for In-Service
Inspection and Testing of Electrical Equipment as a voltage

A. not exceeding 50 V AC to Earth

B. not exceeding 120 V DC between conductors
C. exceeding 1000 V AC or 1500 V DC
D. greater than 50 V AC and not greater than 1500 V DC between conductors.

2. Equipment which achieves protection against electric shock by a connection of exposed-

conductive-parts to the protective conductor in the fixed electrical installation is classified as

A. Class I
B. Class II
C. Class II FE
D. Class III

3. A reduced low voltage system is defined in the Code of Practice for In-Service Inspection and
Testing of Electrical Equipment as a voltage

A. not exceeding 50 V between conductors

B. Not exceeding 110 V between conductors
C. Not exceeding 50 V to Earth
D. Exceeding 63.5 V to Earth.

4. A circuit condition in which current flows through an abnormal or unintended path is defined
as

A. protective conductor current

B. leakage current
C. touch current
D. a fault.

5. Which regulations place a duty on an employer to consider ‘the risks to the health and safety
of persons not in his employment arising out of or in connection with the conduct by him of
his undertaking’?

A. The Electricity at Work Regulations.

B. The IET Wiring Regulations BS 7671.
C. The Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations.
D. The Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations.

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6. The Code of practice does not generally apply to:

A. Privately rented domestic properties

B. Privately owned domestic properties
C. Nursing Homes
D. Construction sites.

7. The Health and Safety Executive issue a guidance document entitled ‘Maintaining Portable
and Transportable Electrical Equipment’. The guidance document number is

A. HSG38
B. HSG47
C. HSG85
D. HSG107

8. Which of the following regulations states, ‘As may be necessary to prevent danger, all
systems shall be maintained so as to prevent, so far as is reasonably practicable, such
danger’?

A. The IET Wiring Regulations BS 7671.

B. The Electricity at Work Regulations.
C. The Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations.
D. The Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations.

9. The main purpose of in-service inspection and testing is to ensure that the equipment

A. complies with British Standards

B. is safe after repair
C. is unsuitable for its environment
D. is safe for continued use.

10. The Code of Practice does not apply to:

A. The fixed electrical installation

B. Hand dryers connected to a fused spur
C. IT equipment such as computers
D. Second-hand equipment.

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11. A test instrument shows the value shown in the figure when carrying out a test. What is
being measured?

A. Voltage.
B. Resistance.
C. Frequency.
D. Milliseconds.

12. An RCD shows the operating current as 0.03 A. This is the same as

A. 3 mA
B. 30 mA
C. 300 mA
D. 3000 mA

13. An insulation resistance test returns a value of 3.2 MΩ. This is equivalent to

A. 0.00032 Ω
B. 32 kΩ
C. 320 kΩ
D. 3,200 kΩ

14. Which Class of equipment requires an earth for functional reasons only?

A. Class I
B. Class II
C. Class II FE
D. Class III

15. Which classification is given to an item of equipment bearing the mark shown?

A. Class I
B. Class II
C. Class II FE
D. Class III

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16. Which situation could result in a risk of electric shock to the user of an item of electrical
equipment?

A. Insulation failure between live conductors.

B. Contact between live parts and basic insulation.
C. Contact between live parts and supplementary insulation.
D. Insulation failure between live parts and exposed-conductive-parts.

17. A quick disconnection time for an appliance fuse is essential for safety reasons. Which one of
the following would cause longer disconnection times for a Class I appliance under earth
fault conditions?

A. The appliance is used outdoors.

B. The appliance is used indoors.
C. The appliance cord length is decreased.
D. The appliance cord length is increased.

18. With Class I equipment fault protection is provided by means of:

A. Automatic Disconnection of Supply

B. Basic Insulation
C. Double Insulation
D. SELV.

19. With Class III equipment, protection against electric shock is provided by means of

A. connections to Earth
B. SELV
C. fuses
D. RCDs.

20. Which one of the following directly affects the resistance of a protective conductor within
the supply cable to an item of equipment?

A. Insulation material around live conductors.

B. Number of live conductors in the flexible cable.
C. Protective conductor cross-sectional area.
D. Earth conductor shape.

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21. An extension lead having a cross sectional area of 1.25 mm2 and a length of 15 metres
requires

A. RCD protection not greater than 10 mA

B. RCD protection not greater than 30 mA
C. RCD protection not greater than 300 mA
D. no RCD protection.

22. Whist carrying out a visual inspection, a faulty fused-connection unit on an item of fixed
equipment is discovered. What action should the user take?

A. Replace the fused-connection unit and update the test label.

B. Replace the fused-connection unit and record on the repair register.
C. Take the equipment out of service by cutting through the wire.
D. Report the issue and warn of the problem by attaching a label if safe to do so.

23. All users of electrical equipment and appliances should be encouraged and trained to

A. carry out any minor repairs necessary

B. report formally any faults found in such equipment
C. carry out the necessary tests on such equipment
D. understand the Electricity at Work Regulations.

24. What effect does using an item of equipment in a harsh environment have on the frequency
between inspections of the equipment?

A. More frequent inspections are required.

B. Less frequent inspections need to be carried out.
C. Inspections can be arranged with equipment used in a less harsh environment.
D. Inspections need only be carried out if the user identifies a problem with the
equipment.

25. Electrical equipment must be inspected and tested

A. on an annual basis
B. when the fixed wiring is inspected and tested
C. as determined by a risk-assessment
D. as stated in the Electricity at Work Regulations.

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26. Where an abnormally high rate of equipment failure occurs due to mechanical damage, the
correct action would be to

A. immediately replace the equipment

B. make an assessment as to the suitability of the equipment
C. seek guidance from the Health and Safety Executive
D. ensure that the equipment has an extended warranty cover.

27. Which one of the following actions should be taken if the users of new equipment are
unlikely to report abuse of the equipment?

A. The time between inspection and testing should be increased.

B. Take no action as the user is responsible.
C. The time between inspection and testing should be decreased.
D. The user should document all user checks.

28. Which of the following actions is not undertaken during a formal visual inspection of an item
of equipment fitted with a BS EN 60309 connector?

A. Confirm the security of the flexible cable in the cord grip.

B. Confirm the correct rating of fuse is fitted.
C. Confirm that the conductor terminations are at an appropriate torque.
D. Perform a visual inspection on the pins and socket-tubes for dirt and corrosion.

29. What is the maximum fuse rating that should be fitted in a rewireable plug connected to an
appliance which has a 2m long supply lead of 0.75mm2 CSA?

A. 3A
B. 5A
C. 10 A
D. 13 A

30. An earth continuity measurement is carried out on an item of Class I equipment with a
flexible cord which is flexed at the points of entry to the equipment and the plug. During this
test, the resistance varies between 0.45 Ω and 0.8Ω. A possible cause for this result could be
a

A. breakdown of insulation between live conductors and protective conductor

B. loose connection at the protective conductor pin (E) in the plug
C. broken neutral conductor in the appliance flexible cord
D. partial short circuit between line and neutral conductors in the appliance flexible cord.

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31. When new equipment is purchased before being put into service

A. it must be fully inspected and tested

B. no further action is required
C. production testing should be carried out
D. it is advisable to carry out an inspection for damage.

32. A low resistance ohmmeter may be used to carry out earth continuity testing in certain
circumstances. The test current must be within a range of

A. 20 to 200 mA
B. 60 to 250 mA
C. 100 to 200 mA
D. 160 to 200 mA.

33. Which of the following percentages is the recommended value of accuracy, above which test
instruments should be recalibrated?

A. 2%
B. 5%
C. 10%
D. 15%

34. Operatives working on installed equipment that requires disconnection prior to testing must

A. hold a recognised qualification for In-Service Inspection and Testing

B. be a Level 1 Operative as defined in HSG107
C. be competent in safe isolation procedures
D. ensure the equipment is turned off.

35. Which of the following is not suitable to provide isolation when carrying out maintenance on
an item of equipment?

A. A fan isolator
B. A cooker switch
C. A light switch
D. A plug and socket.

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36. A supply cable for an item of equipment has a circuit protective conductor resistance value
of 0.5 Ω when measured. Which of the following would be the measured resistance if the
supply cable length was doubled?

A. 0.25 Ω
B. 0.50 Ω
C. 0.75 Ω
D. 1.00 Ω

37. Which of the following supply cable lengths would be correct if a 0.75 mm2 conductor had a
resistance value of 0.26 Ω when measured end-to-end?

A. 5m
B. 7m
C. 10 m
D. 12 m

38. A circuit protective conductor test is to be carried out on a Class I item of equipment which
has a supply cable fitted with a pre-1984, BS 1363 plug.
If the test operative is happy that the reading is not caused by failure of the protective
conductor or connections, the test resistance measured may not exceed:

A. 0.1 + R Ω
B. 0.1 - R Ω
C. 0.5 + R Ω
D. 0.5 - R Ω

39. A test voltage of approximately 500 V DC would normally be applied to an item of electrical
equipment in order to verify the

A. continuity of the protective conductor

B. insulation resistance
C. equipment load current
D. leakage current.

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40. In certain circumstances, a touch current test can be used as a supplement to

A. earth continuity testing

B. short circuit testing
C. functional testing
D. insulation testing.

41. The most appropriate type of test to check the polarity of an extension lead is

A. a continuity test
B. an insulation test
C. a leakage test
D. a functional test.

42. One reason that a polarity check is made, is to ensure

A. that L & N are correctly connected

B. the appliance is earthed correctly
C. an extension lead is the correct length
D. the appliance functions correctly.

43. A BS EN61008-1 RCD Rated at 30 mA is provided for shock protection for an installed air
conditioning heat exchanger which is intended to be used outdoors. What is the maximum
disconnection time for the RCD when electrically tested at its rated current?

A. 40 ms
B. 150 ms
C. 300 ms
D. 500 ms

44. Equipment with detachable lead sets should be tested

A. with the lead set disconnected from the equipment

B. using a test voltage not exceeding 50 V DC
C. with the lead set plugged into the equipment
D. using a test voltage not exceeding 250 V DC.

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45. When carrying out an insulation resistance test on equipment containing SPDs or filter
components the test voltage should be

A. 250 V DC
B. 250 V AC
C. 500 V DC
D. 500 V AC

46. When applying a test voltage of 500 V DC to an item of Class I equipment, a value of 0.1 MΩ
is obtained. One possible reason for this low reading could be

A. progressive failure of the insulation between live conductors and the equipment
exposed-conductive-parts
B. progressive failure of the insulation between live conductors
C. an open circuit has occurred within the circuit protective conductor
D. a short circuit between live conductors within the equipment supply lead.

47. During a combined inspection and test an item of equipment is found to be unsafe. What
immediate action should the inspector take?

A. Remove the equipment from service.

B. Notify the HSE.
C. Write a report and send to reception.
D. Label the equipment ‘USE WITH CARE’.

48. Where labels are attached to equipment, which of the following items of information must
not be included on an equipment label?

A. The re-test date.

B. The date of the inspection and test.
C. A unique identification code.
D. The current safety status.

49. Who is responsible for ensuring that the inspection and testing records are updated?

A. The user of the equipment.

B. The duty holder.
C. The facilities manager.
D. The person carrying out the inspection and testing.

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50. Why is it good practice to keep records of inspection and testing throughout the lifetime of
an item of electrical equipment?

A. To help keep asset registers up to date.

B. To show that the equipment is maintained and identify any deterioration.
C. To confirm how many times the item of equipment has been used.
D. To ensure that the frequency of testing meets regulations.

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