New Zealand Electrical Standards Basic Quiz

What is the primary purpose of the New Zealand Electrical Standards?

• To maximize profits for electrical companies

• To ensure the safety of people and property

• To complicate electrical work

• To limit competition in the electrical industry

Which organization is primarily responsible for developing and maintaining the New Zealand Electrical Standards?

• The Electricity Authority

• Standards New Zealand

• The Electrical Workers Registration Board

• The Department of Building and Housing

What does the term "AS/NZS" refer to in the context of electrical standards?

• American/New Zealand Standards

• Australian/New Zealand Standards

• Approved New Zealand Specifications

• Authorized New Zealand Systems

What is the main focus of the Wiring Rules (NZS 3000)?

• The design and installation of electrical installations

• The manufacturing of electrical appliances

• The training of electricians

• The inspection of electrical equipment

What is the purpose of an Electrical Safety Certificate (ESC)?

• To certify the competency of an electrician

• To confirm that electrical work has been carried out safely and complies with the standards

• To approve the use of specific electrical equipment

• To guarantee the lifespan of an electrical installation

What is the role of the Electrical Workers Registration Board (EWRB)?

• To set electrical standards

• To register and license electrical workers

• To inspect electrical installations

• To sell electrical equipment

What does the term "earth" refer to in electrical installations?

• The ground we walk on

• A connection to the earth to provide a safe path for fault current

• The neutral conductor in a circuit

• The insulation surrounding electrical wires

What is the purpose of a residual current device (RCD)?

• To protect against overcurrent

• To protect against electric shock by detecting earth leakage

• To regulate voltage

• To measure current flow

What is the colour of the earth wire in a standard New Zealand electrical installation?

• Blue

• Brown

• Green/Yellow

• Black

What does the term "overcurrent" mean?

• A current that is too low

• A current that is higher than the design capacity of a circuit

• A current that flows in the wrong direction

• A current that is fluctuating rapidly