EMFD EEC/03/2021R-C

GROUP WORK

GROUP A

1) a) List six workshop safety rules (6mks)

b) (i) Describe corrective maintenance
(ii) Outline six benefits of preventive maintenance (8mks)
c) State three common faults that occur in d.c machines (3mks)
d) Outline three functional tests carried out on d.c machines after repair (3mks)

GROUP B

1) Outline six safety precautions observed when working with alternating current machines
(6mks)
2) List four electrical tests carried out on a.c machines (4mks)
3) Describe three main construction parts of a three phase induction motor (6mks)
4) Explain two reasons for overheating in a.c machines (4 mks)

GROUP C

1) List three faults in discharge lamps ( 3mks)

2) State four merits of using discharge lamps in domestic electrical installations. (4mks)
3) I) draw a labelled diagram of low pressure sodium vapour discharge lamp.
ii) List two applications of the lamp in (i) above. (7mks)
4) (i) Describe the cause of stroboscopic effect
(ii) Draw a labelled diagram of a lead-lag circuit used to minimize the stroboscopic effect.
(6mks)
GROUP D

1) Outline the precautions taken when handling a portable appliance during repair and
maintenance.
(5mks)
2) State five safe working conditions to be observed during maintenance (5mks)
3) Distinguish between preventive maintenance and breakdown maintenance (4mks)
4) Outline six roles of electrical maintenance department (6mks)

GROUP E

1) State six possible faults for a fluorescent lamp failing to start and ends glow dull and
reddish. (6mks)
2) List four types of faults in domestic installations. (4mks)
3) Illustrate the following tests in a radial circuit with two sockets:
(i) Continuity test;
(ii) Insulation resistance test between two conductors; (6mks)
4) Draw a labelled circuit diagram of a glow starter fluorescent fitting. (4mks)

GROUP F

1) List six factors considered when planning for maintenance of electrical machines in a
factory (6mks)
2) State two causes and two remedies for each of the following D.C machines:
(i) Motor fails to start;
(ii) Motor runs too fast;
(8mks)
3) Explain each of the following tests done on an electrical machine:
(i) Insulation resistance test;
(ii) Continuity test.
(6mks)