©TVET Curriculum Development, Assessment and Certification Council March/April.

2021

TVET CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT, ASSESSMENT AND CERTIFICATION COUNCIL (TVET CDACC)

Qualification Code :
Qualification : Electrical Engineering Level 6

Unit Code : : ENG/OS/PO/CR/01/6

Unit of Competency : Perform Electrical Installation

WRITTEN ASSESSMENT ASSESSORS GUIDE

INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATE
1. You have 2 HOURS to answer all the questions.
2. Marks for each question are indicated in the brackets.
3. The paper consists of TWO sections: A and B.
4. Do not write on the question paper.
5. A separate answer booklet will be provided.

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SECTION A: 40 MARKS
(Answer all the question in this section)

1. State and explain any three precautions to be taken when handling electrical equipment
in an installation. [3 Marks]
• Always ware proper clothing and use the right tool for the right job.
• Switch off the supply before repairing/maintenance.
• Work quietly and give the job you are doing your full attention.
2. List four factors to be considered when selecting a given wiring system. [4 Marks]
• Installation conditions; Whether the installation is likely to be subjected to
mechanical damage, moisture, fumes, weather abnormalities or subnormal
temperatures, inflammable or explosive dusting gas/vapor.
• Durability: Whether the installation is to last for the time of life ot the building or
not. Certain systems have a ‘life’ in normal installation condition.
• Cost; (capital outlay required) whether the amount of money available for the
electrical installation part of building is restricted or not.
• Safety: This is an aspect which is extremely important apart from minimizing any
danger which may.
3. Outline the procedure of carrying out insulation resistance test. [3 Marks]

Line and neutral conductors to earth

1. Remove all lamps.
2. Close all switches and circuit breakers.
3. Disconnect appliances.
4. Test separately between the line conductor and earth, and between the neutral
conductor and earth, for every distribution circuit at the consumer’s unit as shown in
Fig. 8.16a.
Record the results on a schedule of test results such as that given in Appendix 6 of the
IEE Regulations

4. State three essential features of every supply point as required by the IEEE regulation.
[3Marks]
• A means of isolating all conductors of the installation from the mains supply
• Automatic protection against excess current by fuses or some form of circuit
breaker
• A means of earth leakage protection, though this may be needed where the
impedance of the earth leakage path is so low that the excess current protection also
gives earth leakage protection

5. Highlight four IEEE regulation requirements for lighting final sub-circuits. [4 Marks]
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• The Size of cable required is 1.5mm2

• Protection, 5 to 10A Circuit Breaker or Fuse
• Number of lighting points required for one final sub-circuit 12 lamps.

6. State four categories of electrician licenses obtained from EPRA. [4 Marks]

• class C2
• class C1
• class B
• class A

7. List the equipment found at consumer power intake point. [3 Marks]

• cutout
• meter
• main switch
• Double pole switch

8. State four safety precaution to be observed on a construction site? [4Marks]

• Work quietly and give the job you are doing your full attention.
• Keep your tools and equipment’s under control.
• Keep jack handles out of the way. stand the creeper against the wall when it is not in
use.
• Never indulge in horse play or other foolish activities; you could cause someone to
get seriously hurt.
• Don’t put sharp objects, such as screw drivers, in your pockets. You could cut
yourself or get stabbed, or you could damage the upholstery in a car.
• Always ware proper clothing and use the right tool for the right job.

9. Outline three methods of earthing and their application. [3 Marks]

TN−S
PE and N are separate conductors that are connected together only near the power
source. This arrangement is a current standard for most residential and industrial
electric systems particularly in Europe.
TN−C
A combined PEN conductor fulfils the functions of both a PE and an N conductor.
TN−C−S
Part of the system uses a combined PEN conductor, which is at some point split up
into separate PE and N lines. The combined PEN conductor typically occurs
between the substation and the entry point into the building, and separated in the
service head. In the UK, this system is also known as protective multiple earthing
(PME), because of the practice of connecting the combined neutral-and-earth
conductor to real earth at many locations, to reduce the risk of electric shock in the

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event of a broken PEN conductor - with a similar system in Australia and New
Zealand being designated as multiple earthed neutral (MEN).

10. define the following terms:

I) estimation
II) tendering [2 Marks]

11. Outline six distinct stages of construction process. [3 Marks]

• Concept.
• Contracts and Bid Documents.
• Bidding.
• Construction.
• Construction Payments.
• Completion. [3 Marks]

12. State two measuring equipment’s used for testing an electrical installation before
commissioning. [2Marks]
• continuity tester
• earth loop impedance tester

13. State four accessories used for the installation of cooker final sub-circuit. [2Marks].
consumer control unit, circuit breaker, socket outlet, spur

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SECTION B: 60 MARKS
(This section has FOUR questions, answer any THREE questions)

14.a) Assume you have been hired by a certain construction company as an electrical
technician, explain five Personal protective clothing (PPE) to be use for personal safety?
[10 Marks]

• Employees shall wear rubber-insulating gloves and properly sized leather protectors
where there is a danger of hand or arm injury due to contact with live parts or
possible exposure to arc flash burn.
• Electrical workers shall wear leather EH-rated footwear. Shoes should be clean and
free of oil and debris.
• Hearing protection is required when working in the arc flash boundary. Hearing
protective inserts are used to protect the employee in the event of an arc blast.
• Electrical workers shall wear helmets to protect their heads
• Electrical workers shall wear dust coats or overall to protect them from dust and
oily substance.

b) Draw a well-labeled circuit diagram for the two-way intermediate switching circuit
controlling lighting from four different positions. [10 Marks]

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15. a) Discuss four classes of fire and their methods of prevention. [10 Marks]

• Class A fires are defined as ordinary combustibles. These types are fires use
commonly flammable material as their fuel source. Wood, fabric, paper, trash, and
plastics are common sources of Class A fires. This is essentially the common
accidental fire encountered across several different industries. Trash fires are one
such example. Class A fires are commonly put out with water or mono-ammonium
phosphate.
• The Class B fire is defined as one that uses a flammable liquid or gas as its fuel base.
Common liquid based fuel sources include petroleum based oils and paints,
kerosene, and gasoline. Flammable gases such as butane or propane are also
common fuel sources in Class B fires. Class B fires are a common hazard in
industries dealing with fuels, lubricants, and certain types of paint. Smothering
these types of fires to remove oxygen is a common solution as are chemical reactions
that produce similar effects.
• The Class C fire is defined as a fire that uses electrical components and/or energized
equipment as its fuel source. Electrical fires are often fueled by motors, appliances,
and electronic transformers. Electrical fires are common in industries that deal with
energy or make use of heavy electrically-powered equipment. However, electrical
fires can occur on smaller scales in all businesses (i.e. an overloaded surge protector
or bad wiring) and should be taken seriously. To extinguish such fires, you cut the
power off and use non-conductive chemicals to extinguish the fire.

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• The Class D fire is defined as one that uses a combustible metal as its fuel source.
Examples of such combustible metals include titanium, magnesium, aluminum, and
potassium. Note that there are also other metals with combustive properties you
may encounter. Class D fires are a danger in laboratory environments. However, be
aware that combustible metals are used as part of production and other industry
processes, and you need to be certain of what materials you are using for day-to-day
operations. When confronted with such a fire, common extinguishing agents such as
water are ineffective and can be hazardous. To extinguish a Class D fire, use a dry
powder agent. This absorbs the heat the fire requires to burn and smothers it as
well.

b) Prepare a bill of quantity required to carry out electrical installation for a one-bedroom
house. [10 marks]
S.no. Item Description Quantity Units Unit Total
price
1. 80A 6-way Consumer 1 No.
control unit complete with
6 circuit breaker
2. 10A one way 1-gang switch 3 No.
3. 10A two way 2-gang switch 4 No.
4. 10A 1-gang Intermediate 3 No.
switch
5. 10A two way 1-gang switch 5 No.
6. 13A twin socket outlet 6 No.
7. Ceiling rose 6 No.
8. Straight bulb holder 4 No.
9. 45A cooker control unit 1 No.
10. Cooker connector 1 No.
11. 30A water heater switch 1 No.
12. 20mm PVC conduits (HG) 30 Pcs.
13. 25mm PVC conduits (HG) 20 Pcs.
14. 20mm PVC connectors 20 Pcs.
(HG)
15. 20mm PVC connectors 15 Pcs.
(HG)
16. Round boxes 30 Pcs.

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17. Single black Patrice’s boxes 20 Pcs.

18. Twin black Patrice’s boxes 10 Pcs.
19. Meter box 1 No.
20. 100A double switch 1 No.
21. 4 ft earth rod 1 No.
22. 6.0mm2 pvc single core 20 M
cable, red-black-yellow
23. 1.5mm2 single core cable 9 Rolls
4red, 3black, 2green
24. 2.5mm2 single core cable 6 Rolls
2red, 2black, 2green
25. 4.0mm2 single core cable 3 rolls
1red, 1black, 1green

16. a) With aid of a diagram, describe the preparation, method and instrument used in carrying
out earth loop impedance test giving the expected reading. [10 marks]

Earth Loop impedance is a live test which is carried out on a circuit to check the resistance of
the live (phase or line) conductor to the earth ( c.p.c ) conductor.
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b) With aid of a diagram explain TN-C-S (PME) method of earthing [10 marks]
TN-C-S earthing system: combined PEN conductor from transformer to building
distribution point, but separate PE and N conductors in fixed indoor wiring and flexible
power cords.

17. a) With aid of a diagram explain how phase balancing is carried out on a three phase
installation. [10 Marks]
b) Briefly discuss PVC conduit wiring system. [10 Marks]

There are two additional types of conduit wiring according to pipe installation
1. Surface Conduit Wiring
2. Concealed Conduit Wiring

Surface Conduit Wiring

If conduits installed on roof or wall, It is known as surface conduit wiring. in this wiring method,
they make holes on the surface of wall on equal distances and conduit is installed then with the
help of rawal plugs.
Concealed Conduit wiring
If the conduits is hidden inside the wall slots with the help of plastering, it is called concealed
conduit wiring. In other words, the electrical wiring system inside wall, roof or floor with the
help of plastic or metallic piping is called concealed conduit wiring. obliviously, It is the most
popular, beautiful, stronger and common electrical wiring system nowadays.

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