Are the ‘Electricity at Work Regulations 1989’ a legal requirement?
A.
Yes
B.
No
C.
In some workplaces
2.
What is the max lead length for a site manufactured 1.5mm2 extension lead?
A.
12 metres
B.
15 metres
C.
25 metres
D.
30 metres
3.
What is the difference between Portable Appliance Testing (PAT) and Electrical Equipment Testing (EET)?
A.
PAT testing is only applicable for testing smaller appliances with a 13A plug
B.
EET testing is applicable for larger fixed equipment
C.
PAT & EET are two names for the same testing procedure
D.
EET testing is only for three-phase equipment
4.
Who would you class as a competent person to test portable appliances?
A.
An experienced Electrical Engineer
B.
A City & Guilds qualified Electrician
C.
A person who has used a PAT tester before
D.
A person who has been trained and can demonstrate the required knowledge
5.
What items do NOT need to be PAT tested?
A.
Computers and their accessories
B.
Light switches and plug sockets
C.
Photocopiers & printers
D.
Heaters, hairdryers & fans
E.
Televisions & DVD players
F.
Food mixers, kettles, fridge/freezers
G.
Drills, work tools & extension leads
6.
From the following list of regulations, which is the most relevant for PAT/EET testing?
A.
PM32
B.
GS38
C.
HS (G)107
D.
Part P
E.
IET Code of Practice
F.
BS7671
7.
What would you do to an appliance that failed any part of the inspection or test?
A.
Scrap it immediately
B.
Apply a FAIL Label to it and leave it
C.
Remove it from service and quarantine it for further analysis
D.
Leave it and come back later to repair it
E.
Remove the plug
8.
Name any three of the following records that should be kept
A.
User inspections
B.
Formal visual inspection
C.
Repairs
D.
Combined inspection & test results
E.
Purchased equipment
9.
What is the recommended pass limit for an earth bond continuity test?
A.
0.10 Ohms or lower
B.
0.01 Ohms
C.
10 Ohms
D.
1 Ohm or higher
10.
On every piece of equipment where labels should be attached – what should these show? (select all applicable)
A.
The company name
B.
A unique ID for the appliance
C.
The person who inspected/tested the appliance
D.
The date next inspection/test due
E.
The test/inspection date
F.
Recommended period between tests
11.
What class of appliance has an earth conductor?
A.
Class 01
B.
Class 3
C.
Class 1
D.
Class 2
12.
How should a Class 01 or Class 0 appliance be tested?
A.
Earthbond test
B.
Leakage test
C.
Visual inspection
D.
They should not be tested
13.
What class of equipment is also known as double insulated?
A.
Class 0
B.
Class 3
C.
Class 01
D.
Class 2
E.
Class 1
14.
Which tests are required? (select all applicable)
A.
Insulation test
B.
Earth bond test
C.
Flash test
D.
Function
15.
What must be always done before testing any appliance?
A.
A formal visual Inspection
B.
Switch off and remove from the power supply
16.
How often should you get your PAT tester re-calibrated?
A.
Recommended monthly, if in regular use
B.
Recommended annually, if in regular use
C.
Recommended monthly, if not in regular use
D.
Recommended annually, if not in regular use
17.
What extra test would you perform on an extension lead or power cord?
A.
Insulation
B.
Earth loop test
C.
Flash test
D.
Polarity
E.
Earth bond
18.
How should any lead longer than the recommended length be protected?
A.
Thermal cut off
B.
RCBO
C.
RCD / Residual current devise
19.
What is the voltage applied during an insulation test
A.
500V AC
B.
5000V DC
C.
500V DC
D.
50V AC
20.
Which test is NOT recommended for routine inspection and test?
A.
Load test
B.
Flash test
C.
Leakage test
21.
What type of surface would you NOT perform PAT testing on and why?
A.
Wood - it's flammable
B.
Plastic - it's non-conductive
C.
Steel - it's conductive
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