Questions

1.Define an electrical installation

 An electrical installation is an assembly of devices, fixtures and insulated wires
intended to convey and control electricity.
2.The the installation starts at the meter
3.It is supply from a common source
4.what is it use for it is used for a specific purpose.
5.List the voltage categories.
 ELV – Extra Low voltage
 LV – Low voltage
6.The basic requirement of an electrical insulation apply to
 Switches
 Safety devices
 Insulation of wiring
7.Why is insulation important?
 It protects people from electric shock
 Eliminates fire hazards
 It is so because it prevents excess leakage in current
8.List the name of two safety device.
 Fuses
 Circuit Breaker(CB)
9.An electrical installation can be compromised at its
 Design
 Installation stage
 During it use
10.Define each stage.
 The design stage – issue such as a layout, selection of accessories, and the quality of
material are utmost importance.
 At the installation stage – the quality of the workman ship is paramount.
 At the user level – Consumer may abuse the installation for example, by overloading

11.For an electrical installation to be safe and effective, an earthing system must be installed.
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12.Define a cable?
 A ‘‘cable’’ is defined as a length of insulated (solid or stranded), or two or more
such conductors bundle together, each provide its own insulation.
13.Explain how cable must conduct electricity.
 Safely
 Efficiently
 Economically
14.Cables are available in a wide range of
 Sizes
 Types
15.The insulated conductor are turned?
 It turned in a clockwise direction
16.Why are core usually covered with an outer sheath
 It is usually cover with a sheath to protect it from corrosion
17.Explain why insulation plays an important part in electrical insulation.
 It supports and separates electrical installation.
 It protects people from electric shock
 It also prevents leakage currents
 Minimizes the risk of fire
18.Briefly describe why an insulator will conduct electricity.
 This will happen if the insulation is crack due to age or if too high a voltage is
applied to the insulator
19.Define the term stranding
 Stranding is the process by which many smaller conductors are used in place of
the a single large.
20.Name the conductor that is widely used.
 Copper
 Aluminum