8202-30 Level 3 Advanced Technical Certificate in Electrical Installation

8202-531 Level 3 Electrical Installation – Theory Exam

June 2022 Mark Scheme

1
List three technical specifications relating to the selection of a wall mounted light AO1
switch when recording on a materials list. (3 marks)

LO (unit title): 301 Planning and overseeing work activities. Test spec: 8202.301.03.02

Answers
Any three (1 mark each);

 Gangs or number of switches incorporated

 Ways or switching operation
 Function
 Finish or colour or material
 Type (e.g. grid, plate, surface, flush etc)

Any other suitable answer but do not allow duplicate marks where same feature is given more than
one name.

2
State the two types of losses associated with a transformer core. AO1
(2 marks)

LO (unit title): 302 Principles of electrical science. Test spec: 8202.302.01.04

Answers
The two acceptable (1 mark each);

 Iron
 Copper

Will accept eddy current loss or hysteresis as alternatives to iron loss but no other answers are
acceptable. If eddy current loss or hysteresis is given with iron loss, 1 mark only.
Will also accept heat loss as an alternative to copper loss. Question does state ‘the two’, so mark
first two if more given.
3
State two types of single-phase AC motor. AO1
(2 marks)

LO (unit title): 302 Principles of electrical science. Test spec: 8202.302.03.02

Answers

Any two from (1 mark each);

 Capacitor start
 Split phase
 Universal
 Induction

Accept induction and split-phase or capacitor start separate answers for 1 mark each even though
each are induction motors. Accept squirrel cage as alternative to induction or wound for universal.

4
State two types of fuse commonly found in electrical installations protecting circuits. AO1
(2 marks)

LO (unit title): 302 Principles of electrical science. Test spec: 8202.302.03.04

Answers

Any two from (1 mark each);

 HRC or HBC
 Cartridge
 Semi-enclosed or rewireable
 Plug fuse

Accept BS numbers as alternative answers. Do not accept duplicates e.g., BS88-3 and Cartridge;
or BS88-3 (or BS88) and BS1361, as separate answers. Mark first two only and these must be
fuses for the marks.
5
List three protective conductors commonly installed in electrical installations as given AO1
in BS 7671. (3 marks)

LO (unit title): 303 Electrical design and installation practices Test spec: 8202.303.02.01
and procedures.
Answers

Any three from (1 mark each);

 Earthing conductor
 Main protective bonding conductor
 cpc
 Supplementary equipotential bonding conductor
 High integrity protective conductor
 Protective bonding conductor

Accept variations that are fully understandable and cannot be misunderstood. Do not accept
functional earth as this is not protective.

6
List the first three tests carried out on a newly installed radial lighting circuit. AO1
(3 marks)

LO (unit title): 304 Principles of inspection, testing and Test spec: 8202.304.02.01
commissioning electrical systems.
Answers

Acceptable answers are (1 mark each);

 Continuity (or continuity of conductors)

 Insulation resistance
 Polarity

No other answers acceptable - order not important. Do not accept continuity of bonding etc or ring
final.
7
List three documents that would assist in fault diagnosis which are to be kept by the AO1
client. (3 marks)

LO (unit title): 306 Electrical system fault diagnosis and Test spec: 8202.306.02.01
rectification.
Answers

Any three (1 mark each);

 Electrical installation certificates

 Periodic reports or electrical installation condition reports
 Operation manuals or manufacturers data
 Fault reports
 Planned maintenance schedules

Exact wording not essential and other similar or separate documents allowed such as schedule of
test results but no duplications such as inspection schedule for periodic and inspection schedule
for certificate.
If electrical installation certificate (or EICR) is given and schedules as alternatives, one mark only
as these form one document.

8
List three factors that affect the decision between repairing or replacing a faulty item AO1
of equipment. (3 marks)

LO (unit title): 306 Electrical system fault diagnosis and Test spec: 8202.306.05.01
rectification.
Answers

Any three (1 mark each);

 Cost
 Availability
 Downtime
 Legal responsibility
 Safety responsibility
 Accessibility
 Frequency of use

Other suitable but do not accept duplications such as cost to repair, cost to replace as this would
attract one mark only or how badly it is damaged (simple language for quantifying) for 1 mark.
9
State the two methods of providing Basic Protection within a dwelling in accordance AO1
with BS 7671. (2 marks)

LO (unit title): 307 Requirements for electrical installations. Test spec: 8202.307.02.01

Answers

Any two from (1 mark each);

 Insulation
 Barriers or enclosures
 SELV

Barriers and enclosures only count as one mark and must be given in full for the one mark. If
barriers and enclosures are given as two separate items, one mark only. Obstacles or placing out
of reach not acceptable for a dwelling. (restrict to first two answers but take care to keep barriers
and enclosures as one answer. Eg. barriers, enclosures is 1 mark only but could be presented as
two answers.
10
List three labels, as given in BS 7671, that would be located on the installation AO1
consumer unit at the origin of an electrical installation. (3 marks)

LO (unit title): 307 Requirements for electrical installations. Test spec: 8202.307.03.01

Answers

Any three (1 mark each);

 Periodic test notice

 RCD test notice
 Alternative supplies
 Voltage label
 Mixed wiring colours

Other suitable notices or labels. Accept circuit chart even though this is not a label. Do not accept
bonding label as this would not be on the consumer unit. Do not accept sections/parts of a circuit
chart. Do not apply first three rule as many could be complex descriptions.
11
A 20 kVA transformer has a turns ratio of 8:3 and an input voltage of 400 V single- AO2
phase. (3 marks)
Determine the output current.
LO (unit title): 302 Principles of electrical science Test spec: 8202.302.01.05

Answers

20000
= 50𝐴 𝑖𝑛𝑝𝑢𝑡 (1)
400

8 𝐼 50 × 8
= 𝑠𝑜 (1) = 133.33 𝐴 (1)
3 50 3

12
Determine, for the circuit shown in figure 1, AO2
the circuit (4 marks)
a) supply current (Is) (1 mark)
b) power factor 5 total

Figure 1

LO (unit title): 302 Principles of electrical science Test spec: 8202.302.02.02 & 03

Answers

2𝜋 × 50 × 78 × 10 = 24.5 Ω (2)

45 + 24.5 = 51.23 Ω (1)

200
= 𝟑. 𝟗 𝑨 (1)
51.23
45
= 0.88 (1)
51.23

Allow 1 mark only for recalling basic formula (with or without figures).
If formula is incorrect in stage 1 or 2, marks for answers should not be given or carried over. If
correct formula used but wrong answer, carry over value.
Accept values without units of measure if values are correct.
13
A three-phase installation had the following load characteristics. AO2
L1 = 45 A (4 marks)
L2 = 72 A
L3 = 66 A

Determine the resulting neutral current.

LO (unit title): 302 Principles of electrical science Test spec: 8202.302.02.04

Answers

Answers may use calculation or graphical means to calculate current.

𝑁= 45 + 72 + 66 − (45 × 72) − (45 × 66) − (72 × 66) = 24.55 𝐴

Award marks for the following levels of accuracy;

 (accurate) 23.5 A to 25.5 A (4)

 (fairly accurate) 21 to 23.5 A or 25.5 to 28 A (3)
 Correct calculation or graphics with values but incorrect answer (2)
 Vague attempt at recalling graphic or calculation (formula must be some way to being
correct) (1)

14
Determine the illuminance level on a surface 3 m directly below a lamp having a AO2
luminous intensity of 800 candela. (3 marks)

LO (unit title): 302 Principles of electrical science Test spec: 8202.302.04.01

Answers

800
(1) = 88.9 (1)𝑙𝑢𝑥(1)
3

15
Explain the difference between an earth fault and a short circuit including if circuit AO2
breakers or RCDs operate under each condition. (4 marks)

LO (unit title): 303 Electrical design and installation practices Test spec: 8202.303.03.01
and procedures
Answers

Explanation to include the following points for 1 mark each;

 Earth fault is low impedance path between live (or line) and earth
 Short is low impedance path between live conductors
 If impedance between line and earth is low enough, circuit breaker will operate for both
 RCDs will not detect short circuits
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AO2
(2 marks)

Figure 2

Determine the overall voltage drop across the distribution and final circuit shown in
figure 2.

LO (unit title): 303 Electrical design and installation practices Test spec: 8202.303.04.01-02
and procedures
Answers

2.8 × 42 × 38
= 4.46 𝑉(1)
1000
4.46 + 1.3 = 5.7 𝑉(1)

Answers within 1 V +/- acceptable.

If incorrect VD in stage 1, carry this over for marks in stage 2 but formula in stage 1 must be
correct.

17
A continuity of ring-final circuit test is being undertaken during an initial verification. AO2
During step 1, the following measurements were made (3 marks)
 r1 – 0.8 Ω
 rn – 0.8 Ω
 r2 – 1.34 Ω
Explain the relationship between these results and the expected results when line
and neutral are cross connected and tested at each socket-outlet.

LO (unit title): 304 Principles of inspection, testing and Test spec: 8202.304.02.04
commissioning electrical systems
Answers

The results indicate a reduced size cpc in the circuit and Line and N are the same csa (1 for some
of this relationship).

0.8 + 0.8
(1) = 0.4 Ω (1)
4

0.4 Ω expected at each socket-outlet between line and neutral.

18
Explain why the earthing conductor must be disconnected from the installation main AO2
earthing terminal whilst undertaking a test to obtain a value of Ze. (3 marks)

LO (unit title): 304 Principles of inspection, testing and Test spec: 8202.304.03.02
commissioning electrical systems
Answers

Answers to cover the following points (1 mark each);

 remove parallel paths

 through other services or metallic parts (answer must indicate a path)
 ensure only electrical earth is providing low impedance

Similar descriptions may be given but marked on strength of description.

19
Figure 3 shows the intended location of a new AO2
socket-outlet within a room, as requested by the (7 marks)
client. The cable used to supply the socket-outlet
is to be concealed in the plastered wall to a
depth of 35 mm and run from point A in the
ceiling void above.

Describe how to run the cable from point A to the

socket in compliance with BS 7671, including any
further protection required.

Figure 3

LO (unit title): 307 Requirements for electrical installations Test spec: 8202.307.03.01

Answers

Suitable answer to include detail of;

 cable run above window within 150 mm of ceiling (or above ceiling) (2 marks if both options
explored)
 cable to be run within 150 mm (1) of corner of the walls(1)
 cable to be run directly horizontal to socket-outlet (1)
 cable/circuit to be protected by 30 mA RCD (1) known as Additional Protection (1)
 Identifying that the cable is less than 50 mm so requires measures of some type

Alternatively, description may take route to the left of the window but description must include
earthed metallic covering for duration of route up to the socket (to enable earthing).
Accept diagrams as an alternative answer but must include dimensions for the marks.
20
Figure 4 shows the complete earth fault loop path and supply network for a radial
power circuit in an electrical installation. (15 marks)

Figure 4

Evaluate the 230 V single-phase circuit for compliance with BS 7671 in terms of
current capacity, voltage drop and disconnection under earth fault conditions.

LO (unit title): 307 Requirements for AO4 (see below for test spec references)
electrical installations
Band 1 (1-5 marks) Indicative Content
Poor coverage of the question with no or
basic calculations undertaken but may have Design current
recalled some points in the process by 4800
showing basic formula required. Very few = 𝟐𝟗. 𝟖𝟏 𝑨
230 × 0.7
points considered with little relevance or
sequence. Limited use of reference
materials and little or no evidence that the Protective device therefore 32 A (consider
relevant information can be used in the reasoning of device type, C type more suitable for
calculations. No conclusions drawn. machine).

Suitable live conductors

Access to higher marks
Live conductor It from table 4D2A = 36 A
Very few calculations undertaken with few
Applicable rating factor = 0.94
correctly identified stages in the process.
Iz = 36 x 0.94 = 33.84 A which is greater than 32 A
Demonstrated limited ability in researching therefore suitable.
values such as tabulated values, installation
methods, voltage drop tolerances and some
rating factors or data from BS 7671. Voltage drop
Table 4D2B mV/A/m = 11 so
Band 2 (6 – 10 marks)
Some coverage of the question shown with 11 × 24 × 29.81
= 7.86 𝑉
limited calculations or near full coverage 1000
with in-accurate calculations. Logical
sequence followed, linking stages but with As 7.86 is less than 5% of 230 V (11.5 V) this is
some inaccuracies. Appropriate suitable.
considerations made through-out the
process. Earth fault loop impedance
Table I1 of OSG 4/4 = 9.22 mΩ/m
Access to higher marks Table I3 factor = 1.2
Most stages of the process considered with
more accuracy in calculations and relevance 9.22 × 1.2 × 24
in researched data. Logical sequence 𝑅 +𝑅 = = 𝟎. 𝟐𝟕 Ω
1000
followed with most stages linked. General
analysis is appropriate with some accurate 𝑍 = 0.19 + 0.27 = 𝟎. 𝟒𝟓 Ω 𝒁𝒔
references to permitted materials. Some
conclusions drawn at relevant points.
Disconnection must occur within 0.4 seconds and
maximum Zs values are, depending on CB type
Band 3 (11 – 15 marks) selected from Table 41.3
These candidates will be able to follow all  Type B – 1.37 so acceptable
design requirements but with minor errors.  Type C – 0.68 so acceptable
Candidates will give some consideration to
the location when specifying an installation
method. The application of correct
parameters for calculating Zs and fault
current or maximum Zs in accordance with
BS 7671.

Access to higher marks

These candidates will be able to determine
all design requirements but with very few
errors. They will make justified choices for
the circuit breaker type as well as reason all
aspects of the circuit design. They will also
make comparisons and evaluations,
justifying choice.
Test spec references:

302.02.01
302.02.04
303.02.01
303.02.02
303.02.03
303.04.01
303.04.02
303.05.06
303.05.08
307.02.01
307.03.01
307.05.02