Electrical Installation Inspection Quiz

What is the purpose of conducting a physical inspection of an electrical installation? (4 marks)

What methods can be used to attain protection against shock? (4 marks)

Indicate three main areas, about which you would require information, in order correctly to carry out an initial verification of a new installation.

State three human senses that could be used during an inspection of an installation.

Apart from wear and tear state three areas of investigation that you would consider when carrying out a periodic inspection and test of an installation.

An Electrical Installation Certificate should be accompanied by signed documentation regarding three stages of an installation. What are these stages? (explain briefly the importance of the stages)

Name the instruments used to carry out the following tests

a) Polarity

b) Insulation resistance

c) Continuity

d) Earthing Tests

Explain why it is important to compare tests results with normal expected values. (4 marks)

With the aid of a diagram explain how to carry out Continuity Test on dead lighting circuit.

Differentiate between a Electrical Wiring Certificate and Electrical Testing certificate