ZIMBABWE ELECTRICAL INDUSTRY : ELECTRICIAN Class: 3 1s to candidate: * Write candidate number on all loose answer bheets Provided as given on the multiple answer sheet, . \ questions * On multiple choice questions only one answer is correct. ‘The marking has to be done 2 if your test Paper is complete . carefully placing an X in the *pPropriate box and ONLY IN INK : are allowed to use Fon-programmable calculators Working on all calculation questions Time: 90 Minutes Number of questions: 40 Type of questions: 30 Multiple choice 10 Short Anowor “eae1 Mark the minimum protected by a fuse rated at 10A, If it has a fusing factor of 1.5, will be e Test Paper (#751)connection shal be accessible for inspection ¢ (A) (8) (c) (D) A joint that has been thoroughly inspected and tested A joint designed to be buried in the ground Ajoint in a class 2 junction box A joint that cannot be reasonably be located to comply with that Test Item: The effects 6 (c) (0) Test Item: The main characteristic of an autotransformer is 19 of an A.C motors stator winding on an open circuit is called Armature reaction Single-phasing Split- phasing Hunting 1 Mark 20 1 Mark (A) There is no Separation between primary and secondary windings (B) _ It is safer than other transformers (C) Itcan handle high voltages (D) There is good Separation between the secondary and Primary windings Fest Item: 21 4 Mark "he mounting height from floor level for switches is (A) 1,2m (B) 1,25m (C) 1.3m (0) 1.4mTest Item: 24 In discharge lamp circuits the function of the choke is to (A) _ improve the power factor (B) absorb ultra violet light (C) reduce cathode voltage drop (D) limit the supply current Test Item: 25 What determines the size the cable? (A) voltage (B) temperature current (D) resistance 41 Mark Test Item: 26 - When 100V is connected to a 20uF capacitor, the charge stored is: (A) 2mc (8) 5mC (Cc) 20mc (D) 100mC 4 Mark- Whats he purpose of ballast ina lari cir? y nereose Me stat a Test Item: 3 i ae Reed ark SAL & tenia it, fl wo o di advantages of using pve condul a a ee canlages an ce aE , iG ik MN \e con Cedleles Test Item: 4 AC & Oe a) State two types of electricity supply — b) Give two advantages of using electricity at fi ¢) Give two examples of important fields of application of electricity. Test Item: 5 . ve giaetiac . State two functions of a fuse in a circult, Test Item: 6 State three main parts of an electric motor, Write in full the follo} ‘ing abbreviations aa Test Item: 9 Lt four diferent methods Of evn i Test Item: 40 Ust components needed for @ 'the installation resista work of an electrical appliance sho (A) 0.5 (B) 1.00 (C) 1.5MQ (D) 1.0MQ Test Item: 21 Which of the following of the followin lights is no’ (A) fluorescent fitting ere (B) sodium vapour (C) mercury Vapour (D) incandescent lamp Test Item: 22 Identify a device used to reduce (A) Adischarge resistor electric shock in a (8) An automatic cut-out device (C) Aheat sink () an earth leakage trip Test Item; 23 What does the pitch of a winding mean? number of slots between Coils Position of winding in slots number of slots in Stator number of coilsItem: 1.0" 7 + - if three 4.0-UF capacitors are connected in parallel and in series combined capacitance in ) parallel connection b) series connection Test Item: 2 State the steps to be followed when changing bearings of an electric Test Item: 3 a) State two types of electricity supply he / De b) Give two advan tages of using electricity ¢) Give two examples of important fields of application of Test Item: 4 Explain two differences between testir test which must be carried out on an State the Principle of _/ Hist 2 characteristi State the p NSfe fest.(Total Marks » 33) piould pot Be Used in hot situations is that its working lemperature where it wil not lanical properties un impaired is 70 degrees.Name emo acorns wt ae, Pema Wonirired Torte Trewmaret Foot Monores EO Ry Tes ‘Tones Oy aretration we 9 ‘Shiteed Vorb br Do iret ot Eee ‘Binatone FASO 7 Roben Mugabe jon Cat Pen, Penell, Eraser ana Previous Skies Worker Cerificate or Statement of Rew t Theory Test Fee receipt appicateHON TO UNDERTAKE THEORY Test ed to report fo: VENUE : Mutare Polytechnic Comer Josiah Tongagara And Robert Mugabe Street Mutare DATE: Friday, July 28, 2023 TIME; 14:00 You are required to bring the following © - National Identification Gard Pen, Pencil, Eraser and Previous Skilled Worker Certificate or Staterm Theory Test Fee receipt. 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Greenfuel© Gtel Infinity x 2023.03.02 09:25Section A: Test Item: 4 : 1 All phase colours of @ three-core flexible cable should be identified a a (A) red 7 (8) brown (C) blue (0) black Testitem:2 SS Two electric bulbs have resistances In the ratio 1:2 If they are joined in series, the snergy consumed in them isin the ratio Ieee Test Item: 3 1 Mark The difference between the synchronous speed and the actual speed of an induction motor is known as (A) regulation (8) back lash (C) slip (0) lag Test Item: 4 1 Mark When capacitors of 24yF, 40uF and 60uF ara connected in series, the equivalent capacitance i is; (A) 12uF (8) 44 (C) 76yF (0) 124yF Test Item: 5 : it Mark .. is used to keep conduits in position Eiecvcian, Cass’ 3, Tesi Peper (#737) Movember 2022 iba? @© Gtel Infinity x 2023.03.02 09:24eh ee — Tost item: 6 1 Mark jou measure 25.0-V potential ditference across 5.009 resistor. wn resistor. What is t flowing through it? the current (A) 1254 (®) 5004 (C) 4004 a ©) 4.004 thn ‘Wark a Direct current is pref and cables bevaree 07700 Over alternating current for testing of AC transmission lines (A) Loss of charge method (8) Potentia! fall method (©) Ohmmeter (D) Allof the above Test Item: 8 + Tiark Small D.C motors up to 5H.P usually heve (A) 2poles (8) 4 poles (C) 6 poles (D) 8 poles que Test Item: 9 4 Mark ‘An earth conductor must be included in a steel conduit installation. This statement is. (A) false dpe? (8) tue {C) _ none of the above (0) _alllof the above Test Item: 10 4 Mark Skin effect can be reduced by (A) Using a bigger size of cable moured cable QB Ueruacn mnductor Instead of a scl! conductor Us stranded conde o Using a fx cable - Page 3018 QRS nines bee Sor 2023.03.02 09:24Test Item: 14 An example of a final circuit is 2 ier (A) a socket outlet | (8) a cooker (C) lighting (D) all of the above Testitem:120 i A Tong tester is used to measure: (A) frequency (8) vibrations. (C) power (0) current 4 Mark Test Item: 13 A motor is 2 machine which converts (A) mechanical energy to electrical energy (8) electrical energy to mechanical energy heat energy to electrical energy (0) none of the above 4 Mark Ne ee eee = Test Item: 14 ee A growler is used for testing for over current voltage (C) commutator wear (0) shorted coils ae. = - Test Item: 15 sa A generator is a machine which., uses electrical energy A) (B) _ produces electrical energy Gy produces mechanical energy mechanical 1Mark (8) strapper (Cc) lon (0) spur "e a Pape 409 Bien finiitye.eam Neamt 2023.03.02 09:24 @0O lee)Test Item: 17 1 Mark ory connection shall be accassible for inspection excep! for (©) Apint that has been thoroughly inspected and tested (8) Aoint designed to be buried in the ground (C) Ajoint in a class 2 junction box (0) Ajoint that cannot be reasonably be located to comply with that regulation, Test Item: 18 4 Mark The core of a transformer is laminated to (A) reduce cost (8) reduce copper losses (C) reduce hysteresis losses (D) reduce Eddy current losses Test Item: 19 pee When using an Edison Screw type lamp-holder, the centre contact must be connected to the (A) supply conductor (8) neutral conductor (C) switch conductor (0) — supply conductor — — a 4 Mark Test Item: 20 Unless otherwise stated, the insulation resistance between live conductors and exposed conductive of . 4 Mark Test Item: 24 the centre contact should be connected to the: When using Edison screw-type lamp-holder, (A) C.P.C conductor (B) neutral conductor (C) switch conductor (D) supply conductorTest Item: 22 Emergency ighting circuits fal in (A) Category 1 circuits (8) Category 2 circuits (C) Category 3 circuits (0) Category 4 circuits Test Item: 23° The importance of Carrying out preventative maintenance is to (A) keep workshop personne! busy (8) replace old gadgets (C) reduce unnecessary breakdowns (0) _ increase working hours Test Item: ‘Star Delta starting method is for (0) torque regulation Test Item: 25 One objective of polarity test is to verify that; lamps are correctly connected 8 ifral Ovoults are corvecty connected (c) the CPC is continuous throughout the installation (0) the protective devices are connected in the live conductor Test Item: 26 1 Mark 4 Mark 4 Mark 4 Mark 4 Mark: Under fault conditions, protective devices controlling fixed equipment circuils have (0 be f disconnected within a time ot... (A) 04sec (B) 05sec (C) 4.0sec (0) 5.0sec bent Ae @O 2023.03.02 O52)F oo " Test Item; 27 4 Mark ‘an electrical appliance which is double insulated does not have 8 (A) neutral conductor (8) live wire {C) earth wire {D) insulator Testitem:28 1 Mark Which Is a basic transformer principle (A) electromagnetic induction (8) magnetism (C) electromagnetism (0) electrochemical Testitom: 29 4 Mark The term ‘spur’ used | electrical definition means; (A) branch cable (B) outlet box (©) ting main box (0) circuit ex Test Item: 30 4 Mark Which of the following is the most important when selecting the size of a cable? (A) current drawn by the load, (B) voltage across the load {C) size of protective gear © Gtel Infinity X 2023.03.02 09:24section B feat item: 4 ivr pi 2 Mark Test ltom: 2 ®) Den On D) Ca Is aw and se te th tm ) Caicutto ‘ate the tormuin 6 Marks 100 t ONE frown #100V is apnteg ee Dn 4500 rss 0 Its ands YOr and the po Test Item: 3 ie 4 Marks *st four different methods of coupling and dewving machines Test Item: 4 3 Marks ind the resistance of an olectrical circuit that has voltage curren tage supply of 10 Volts and current of 5mA. ply Test Item: 5 : 3 Marks List the three types of electrical power and their units. — = 3 Marks q Test Item: 6 ‘5 iain the operation of the following i Expipin Uy single pole switch w 5 Marks (2morks) {amarks) Pope bad incu, Clann 3 Tout Paper (8 737) Nevernbet 2012u I section B Test Item: 1 What is power factor? 2 Marks Test Item: 2 ; pe Ohm's law and State the formula og a culate the current flo, @100V is applied tots ance 9” ® 9012 resistor and the power it cissipates whan a voltage of ——— Test Item: 3 — _— 7 4 Marks Uist four different methods of coupling and driving machines Test Item: 4 3 Marks Find the resistance of an electrical circuit that has voltage supply of 10 Volts and current of mA. i 3 Marks List the three types of electrical power and their units. Tetiem6 ~~” sees 5 Marks Briefly exploln what motor overhaul involves. ames) 4 ‘State three common causes of motor fallure f ‘Brecvicn, Gowe'3, Tout Paper W737) Noverbw 9022 [ Je} eiiiiaye4 CO 2023.02 23.03.02 09:24 Page 809 kl tol Afta gi ltem: @ si ineee principa fa tarer, Tak Test Item: 9 3 Belety exptein whatis a nationay grig coe 7 ist any 1 marks Y three powey Stations in Zimbabwe foe Test Item: 10 = 3 Marks Wale the ammeter readings at points 1,2 and 3 The ammmtar road 0.1A with te sich closed ti ret? Yt ea ae 4 Sete Bieta Riese? 4 4 icon bra? ure 2 Jou uuy Pape bel ~Hovembar 2023Gtel Infinity X dm oe oe te eeGtel Infinity X 2023.03.02 09:25oe nore? Test Item: 18 a = “ = : The resistance of an electrical element, which takes a current of 124 tra peak (A) 2880 ®) 59 (©) 12289 Mes 2 supply of A Test Item: 19 = Which earthing system uses a PEN conductor? (AV TNC system] (8) TN-S system — (C) TT sy 1 Mark ‘What too! is used to fit a lug on a cable without soldering (A) a ) a Side cutter (8) gas pliers (¢) crimping too! (0) hammer and cenire Test Item: 21 1 Mark The effects of an a.¢, motor's ‘Stator open circuit fault id called (A) split phasing (B) armature reaction (C) hunting (D) single phasing Test Item: 22 1 Mark ‘What is the space factor in a 20mm condult installation A) 35% (8) 40% (C) 45% (0) 50% Test Item: 23 1 Mark ‘Which of the following motors can be described as 2 split phase motor (A) a shunt motor (8) auniversal motor * (C) a compound motor (0) acapacitor start motor. Test Item: 24 4 Mark The term ‘spur’ used | electrical definition means; (A) branch cable (6) outlet box (C)ring mainbox (0) circuit flex Test Item: 25 1 Mark ‘The preset temperature of an immersion heater is maintained by (A) thermostat (B) rheostat (C) thermometer (0) simmerstat [ Test Item: 26 1 Mark | The permissible voltage crop_ in a consumer installation must not exceed } (aj25% (84.0% (0)6.0% (0)7.5% "1 Mark test Item: 2/ Awattmeter is used to measure power In. \C circuits (®) DC creuts only o A Chae crit ony, (0) power tc oy ——— Pi ecrcin, Clann 3 Teal Paper (P 244) July 2010 | } © Gtel Infinity X 2023.03.02 09:25 .Me Section B: Test Item: 4 4 Marks “1 Mark hiring 4 Marks What is an electromagnet BM = Test Item: 5 a 8) What instrument are used for ae { Drawing Cables in a conduit |i. Driving nails in planks lil, Removing Burrs on planks [marks] 2 Ae the three transformer losses [3marks) ¢) Explain why certain types of miniature circuit breakers tripping detec iature on natal 's have both thermal and magnetic Test Item: 6 1 Mark ‘State the maximum recommended number of bends in a conduit run or before an outlet. Test Item: 7 2 Marks What is power factor? Test item: 8 2 Marks State the tool used for the following purposes (A) Removing burrs from conduit Test Item: 9 a Metre Name the substance used to absorb moisture in a transformer unit. 2 Marks Test Item: 10 How is the low tensile strength of aluminium compensated i in the conection of ovrheas ‘mat lines? Page Soleet Test Item: 22 1 Mark Emergency lighting circuits Fall in Pac (A) Category 1 circuits (8) Category 2 circuits (C) Category 3 circuits (0) Category 4 circuits Test item:23. =i 4 Mark : The importance of carrying out preventative maintenance is to (A) keep workshop personnel busy (8) replace old gadgets (C) reduce unnecessary breakdowns (0) increase working hours 4 Mark ‘Star Delta starting method is for (A) starting current reduction Test Item: 25 7 1 Mark One objective of potarity testis to verity that; lamps are correctly connected (Cc) | TES ared Morea beg nor i (0) _ the protective devices are connected in the live 4 Mark 3 26 Tar ma mcs protective devices controlling fixed equipment circuits have to be ir disconnected within a time ot. @© Stel Infinity x —— ~ Paps bat