Inspection & Testing Paper 1

The Electricity at Work Regulations require that during an inspection?

• Every work activity shall be carried out in such a manner as not to give rise, so far as is reasonably practicable, to danger

• All circuits must be fully dismantled in order to carry out the inspection

• An inspector must ensure the premises is vacated before inspections are carried out

• The supply authority cut out must be removed to avoid danger

Which of the following is not a correct statement regarding the safe isolation procedure for a single circuit in a DB?

• Commence work once a padlock is fitted to the isolating device

• Identify the circuit to be isolated

• Fit warning notices at the point of isolation

• A known supply is an acceptable alternative to using a proving unit

A multi lock system for safe isolation should be used?

• When a machine is on a timed schedule

• When there are a number of different tradespersons working on the same equipment

• To confirm that all power to the circuit has been isolated

• When working alone outside of normal working hours

Which would be the most effective way for the public to remain safe in a supermarket if the freezer section was being inspected and tested?

• Have a warning sign at the freezer aisle

• Make regular announcements over the supermarket speaker system

• Ensure that the workers have the correct PPE

• Erect barriers to keep customers away from the area

If a circuit is not isolated properly before carrying out an inspection, there is a risk of?

• The interlock system will not work correctly

• Persons may be at risk of injury from mechanical movement of electrically actuated equipment

• Test equipment will give false readings

• The distribution board will overheat during test procedures

Before using test equipment, what must be carried out?

• Complete any paperwork pertinent to the task

• A check for damage or deterioration of the test instrument(s)

• The circuits to be tested should be isolated securely

• Test equipment should be signed for and it’s test certificate checked

Which statement describes the reason for Initial verification?

• To ensure that the new installation meets the requirements of the building occupiers

• To confirm that the installation has met the requirements of the Regulations before being put into service

• So that allied trades can continue with the relevant ongoing building works in a safe manner

• To confirm that the structural design meets the requirements of the building regulations

Which statement is not correct regarding Initial verification?

• New materials or inventions which depart from BS7671 cannot be used

• The fixed installation is correctly selected and erected

• Installed equipment is of the correct type and complies with British Standards or acceptable equivalents

• The fixed installation is not visibly damaged or defective

After the completion of an Initial verification, what document should be completed?

• Electrical Installation Certificate

• Landlords Certificate

• Electrical Installation Condition Report

• Minor Electrical Installation Works Certificate

Which of the following describes the information required by an inspector to carry out an Initial verification?

• The maximum demand, type of earthing arrangement and nature of supply parameters

• Details of the installation company and a copy of relevant building regulations

• The name of the building custodian and how many class 2 items will be used

• The name of the power supply company and the latest edition of Guidance Note 2, Isolation and Switching