Verify Compliance and Functionally of General Electrical Installations Revision
Verify Compliance and Functionally of General Electrical Installations Revision
Verify Compliance and Functionally of General Electrical Installations Revision
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Certificate III in Electrotechnology Electrician Course No. 20222
Unit of Competency UEENEEG105A
Verify Compliance and Functionally of General Electrical
Installations
REVISION
Time allowed – 3 hours Plus reading time of 10 minutes
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INSTRUCTIONSFOR ALL 6 SECTIONS OF THIS ASSESSMENT
For multiple choice questions in all sections write the corresponding letter for the correct answer in the
answer box. If you make a mistake place an X through the incorrect answer and write the correct
answer next to the incorrect answer in the answer box.
Some questions require answers and reference standards (Example; AS/NZS 3000:2007) to be quoted.
You are required to answer the question correctly and give the correct clause, table or figure number
along with the correct relevant standard.
For calculation questions you are required to show all workings to obtain full marks for the question.
There is an equation sheet at the back of the assessment.
For diagrams you are required to draw the diagram in a neat manner so that it is clear and legible to
obtain full marks for the question.
Answer: ___C___
2. The current drawn by an induction motor (1 MARK) T6
a) Toroidal transformer
b) Autotransformer
c) Isolation transformer
d) Current transformer
Answer: ___A____
4. Transformers used to supply pool lights are? (1 MARK) T9
a) Auto transformers
b) Double wound isolation transformers
c) Step up transformers
d) Centre tapped transformers
Answer: ___B____
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Section A (Cont’d)
6. a) On the diagram below complete the correct circuit connections for a single source single path
circuit. (1 MARK) T2/T25
b) Below the diagram name each of the four circuit symbols represented. (1 MARK)
Note: All four components need to be arranged in the correct order in the circuit.
7. For the diagram below calculate the value of current I 2 and the voltage across R4.
(2 MARKS) (SHOW ALL WORKINGS) T3
50
Ω
200
Ω
1 1
R3-5 = 1 + 1 + 1 = 1 + 1 + 1 = 50Ω
R3 R 4 R5 150 150 150
VT 20
I2 = = =0.2 A∨200 mA
R 2+ R 3−5 50+50
25V
25V
25V
b) On the diagram below indicate the approximate voltage measured at the instant the short
circuit is connected across the load
20V
10. On the diagram below NEATLY draw in all the connections to the motor terminal block for a
three phase squirrel cage induction motor connected in DELTA arrangement. (1 Mark) T6
11.
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Section A (Cont’d)
12. From the list of possible motor starters shown below, correctly write the name of the circuit
diagram of the four motor starters shown below: (2 MARKS) T6/T25
Star delta starter, PTC starter, DOL starter, soft starter, primary resistance starter, secondary
resistance starter, tertiary resistance starter, NON starter, magnetic starter, autotransformer
starter, dual starter.
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Section B (15 Marks).
1. The earthing conductor of a system supplied by MIMS cabling – (1 Mark) T7
Answer: ___A____
2. The maximum permitted resistance of an equipotential bonding
conductor is – (1 Mark) T7
a) 1 Meg ohm
b) not specified
c) 0.5 ohms
d) a value that is a component of the maximum fault loop impedance
Answer: ___C_____
3. In a residential installation, which of the following DOES NOT require RCD
protection (1 Mark) T11
Answer: ___B_____
4. The nominal prospective short circuit current at the connection point for
services up to 400 amp in a commercial area will be? (2 Marks) T14
Answer: 25 kA
Reference Standard S & IR of NSW Clause/Table 1.10.4(b)
Section B (Cont’d)
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5. The diagram of the Error: Reference source not foundbelow represents the main switchboard in
a domestic installation. The diagram also shows five (5) final sub-circuits (earthing conductors
only) that the switchboard supplies. Note that the diagram does not show all equipment the
switchboard supplies. Details of the installation are as follows: (3 Marks) T8
The consumer’s mains are 3-phase 400 V comprising four (4) 25 mm2 X-90 SDI cables enclosed in
HDUPVC conduit. The consumer’s mains do not have short circuit protection on the supply side
and they are single-insulated cables inside the main switchboard enclosure.
The main switchboard supplies, in part, the following circuits:
Circuit 1 - Lights (1.5 mm2 TPS twin and earth).
Circuit 2 – Power (2.5 mm2 TPS twin and earth).
Circuit 3 – Power (2.5 mm2 TPS twin and earth).
Circuit 4 – Range (6 mm2 TPS twin and earth).
Circuit 5 - Water heater (4 mm2 TPS twin and earth).
(a) Draw on the diagram all necessary earthing and equipotential bonding conductors
necessary to effect the MEN system of earthing. DO NOT show active and neutral
conductors.
(b) Identify on each cable the minimum permissible conductor size.
Marks will be deducted for incorrect or omitted connections, labelling and conductor sizes.
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Section C (20 Marks)
1. A single phase 230 volt final sub circuit is supplied from a single phase sub board in a home unit,
which is supplied from a three phase 400 volt main switchboard.
The three phase voltage drop in the consumer’s mains is 2.5 volts. The single phase voltage drop
in the sub mains is 7 volts. What single phase voltage drop is available for the final sub circuit?
(2 marks) T12
Calculation:
V D 3 ᶲ 2.5
VD 1ᶲ = = = 1.44 V
√3 √3
VDROP MAX 1ᶲ = 11.5 – (7 + 1.44) = 3.06 V
2. Determine the maximum demand on the single phase 230 volt sub mains supplying a home unit
that has the following loads (3 marks) T12
15 lighting points
15 double 10 amp socket outlets
6 single 10 amp socket outlets
One 2.8Kw reverse cycle air conditioning unit that is connected by fixed wiring
One 9.2 kW cooking range
One 2.4kW 315 litre solar storage hot water service
C Range 9200 20
x 0.5=20 A
230
F HWS 2400 10.44
=10.44 A
230
MAXIMUM DEMAND 57.64 A
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Section C (Cont’d)
6. Calculate the maximum demand on the consumers mains that supply a three phase 400/230 volt
industrial workshop that has the following loads: (4 marks) T12
A Phase
10 fluorescent lights, each requiring 0.6 amps,
Six double 10 amp socket outlets
B Phase
15 fluorescent lights, each requiring 0.6 amps,
Six double 10 amp socket outlets
C Phase
15 fluorescent light fittings, each requiring 0.6 amps,
Five double 10 amp socket outlets,
One hard wired 5 amp heat pump storage water heater.
Common to all phases –
One 20 amp three phase reverse cycle air conditioner
One 20 amp three phase and neutral socket outlet
7. Determine the voltage drop for a 230 volt single phase final sub-circuit. The circuit conductors are
10 mm2 V90 single core copper cables run over a route length of 65 metres with a maximum
demand of 32 amps. (2 marks) T12
Calculation:
L x I x V c 65 x 32 x 3.86 x 1.155
VD = = = 9.27 V
1000 1000
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Section C (Cont’d)
8. A block of sixty four (64) home units are to be connected to a 3 phase supply. Calculate the
maximum demand of the consumer mains for the multiple domestic installation. (4 marks) T12
Each contains the following load Community load - connected across three phases
14 - Light points 52 - Compact fluorescent (0.25 A each) for car park
lighting (1 Circuit)
14 - Double 10 A Socket Outlets
24 - Bollard lights (0.2 A each) (1 Circuit)
1 - 3.2 kW Wall oven
12 - single 10 A socket outlets house power(1 Circuit)
1 – 5.1 kW Cooktop
1 – 32 amp (nameplate rating) 3 phase lift
1 – 13 amp air conditioning unit
Communal Load
9. Determine the minimum size aluminium cable required to comply with voltage requirements. The
cable is suppling a three phase 400 volt 90 amp circuit, protected by a 100 amp type D circuit
breaker, where the cables are single core sheathed XLPE laid flat touching, with a cable route
length of 65 metres. Maximum permitted three phase voltage drop for this part of the installation
is 14 volts. (3 marks) T12
Calculation:
1000 x V P 1000 X 14
VC = = = 2.393mV/Am
LxI 65 x 90
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Table: _____44_____ Column: ____8___ Cable Size: __35mm2__
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Section D (20 Marks)
1. Where there is a final sub circuit of multiple socket outlets, the maximum demand of that circuit
is determined by? (2 marks)
10. Determine the minimum size copper cables for a three phase 400 volt circuit that has a
maximum demand of 185 amps, and is protected by a 200 amp circuit breaker.
The cabling system is XLPE insulated single core sheathed copper cables, installed on a perforated
cable tray with the conductors touching each other, and in direct contact with two other circuits,
in a factory that has a maximum ambient temperature of 40 0C. (3 marks) T13
C . B Rating 200
CCC = = =229.9 A
de−rating 0.87
11. A three phase 400 volt circuit, protected by a 40 amp three phase type D circuit breaker is to be
wired using 10.0 mm2 multicore copper cable due to the length of the cable run creating voltage
drop problems. Determine the maximum permissible length of the cables for the purposes of
fault loop impedance. (3 marks) T13
Calculation:
0. 8 U O S ph S pe 0.8 x 230 x 10 x 4
LMAX = = = 46.73 m
I a p(S ph +S pe ) 40 x 12.5 x 0.0225 (10+4)
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Section D (Cont’d)
12. Determine the maximum current rating for a 35mm2 copper cable for a three phase 400 volt
underground circuit.
The cabling system is XLPE insulated multi core sheathed copper cables, installed in a category A
conduit in the ground, at a depth of 0.8 m, and installed with one other circuit. (4 marks) T13
Table: ____14____ Column: ___25____ Current Rating Prior to any De-rating: ____130 A_____
De-rating Table (If Applicable): ___22_____ Item Number: ___2__ De-rating Factor: _0.8___
De-rating Table (If Applicable): ____28(2)___ Item Number: ________ De-rating Factor: __0.97__
13. Determine the maximum prospective fault current to earth that may occur at a main
switchboard supplied from a sub-station.
V phase 230
Zsub = = =0.0092Ω
I fault 25000
Table 35: 150 mm2 = 0.265 Ω/km
35 x 0.265
Therefore = 0.009275 Ω
1000
ZTotal = 0.0092 + 0.009275 = 0.018475
230
IFault = = 12,449 A
0.018475
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Section E (15 Marks)
1. Luminaires (lighting points) used for underwater lighting in swimming pools are supplied with a
supply voltage that is: (1 Mark) T15
a) not more than 12 volts ac
b) not more than 230 volts ac, if supplied through an isolation
transformer
c) not more than 230 volts if controlled through a RCD
d) less than 120 volts DC or 50 volts AC
2. As a general guide, the primary purpose of a supply authority fuse on a
Answer: __A_____
domestic installation main switchboard in NSW is to: (1 Mark) T24
3. What Australian Standard is the reference for Electrical Installations on Answer: ____D____
“Construction and Demolition Sites”? (1 Mark) T16
a) AS/NZS 3000
b) AS/NZS 3001
c) AS/NZS 3004
d) AS/NZS 3012
5. What protection against the ingress of water does a piece of equipment have with a rating of
IP56? (2 Marks)
Answer: _LIMIT INGRESS OF DUST AND PROTECTED AGAINST STRONG JETS OF WATER__
Reference Standard _ AS/NZS 3000:2007 __ Clause/Table __G1a & G1b____ T15
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Section E (Cont’d)
6. On the diagram below indicate all of the minimum clearances to comply with supply authority
requirements: (2 Marks) T17
7. Indicate on the diagram below the minimum depth permitted for the marker tape and conduit
where it is on private property external to the building. (2 Marks)T17
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Section F (15 Marks)
1. Cables installed within a roof space (1 Mark) T21
Answer: ____A_____
4. The neutral connection point for an Edison screw lamp holder (1 Mark)
T19
5. When insulation testing a sub circuit that contains single phase 230 volt equipment the
appropriate testing voltage selected on the insulation tester is (1 Mark) T22
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Section F (Cont’d)
7. The diagram below (figure 3) is an illustration of a dual element HWS showing the electrical
components. Complete the exercise by NEATLY drawing in all the necessary connections for
the HWS to operate correctly. (3 Marks) T22/32
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Section F (Cont’d)
8. Complete the diagram below NEATLY showing all the necessary connections for switchboard
wiring only to the circuit breakers and neutral links. (3 Marks) T23
END OF ASSESSMENT
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