ELECTRICIAN 1st YEAR MODULE – Basic wiring practice July 2, 2025June 30, 2025 by admin TRANSLATE THIS QUIZ IN YOUR LANGUAGE इस प्रश्नोत्तरी का अपनी भाषा में अनुवाद करें <<123456789101112131415161718192021222324252627282930313233343536373839404142434445464748495051525354555657585960616263646566676869>> 0% Question 1 of 69 1. What happens when using low current rated cable for higher current loads? Voltage drop decreases Cable damage due to heat Voltage drop increases Load current increasesQuestion 1 of 69Question 2 of 69 2. What is a die stock set used for? Cut internal threads on cylindrical pipe Cut internal threads on rectangular pipe Cut external threads on cylindrical pipe Cut external threads on square pipeQuestion 2 of 69Question 3 of 69 3. What is this lighting circuit called? Staircase lighting wiring Godown lighting wiring Corridor lighting wiring Tunnel lighting wiringQuestion 3 of 69Question 4 of 69 4. What is the application of DC series MCB? DC motor AC motor Air conditioners LocomotivesQuestion 4 of 69Question 5 of 69 5. Which electrical accessory belongs to general classification? Ceiling roses Pendent lamp holder Intermediate switch FuseQuestion 5 of 69Question 6 of 69 6. What type of relay is this? Impulse relay Electromagnetic relay Latching relay Dry reed relayQuestion 6 of 69Question 7 of 69 7. What type of fuse is this? Knife edge cartridge fuse Diazed screw type cartridge fuse High rupturing capacity fuse Ferrule contact cartridge fuseQuestion 7 of 69Question 8 of 69 8. What does the symbol marked 'X' indicate? Number of battern (or) pipe to be fixed Number of wires run on the limb Number of switches to be connected Number of clamps (or) clips to be fixedQuestion 8 of 69Question 9 of 69 9. What does ECC stand for? Earth Conductor Continuity Earth Continuity Conductor Earth Carrying Conductor Earth Continuity CableQuestion 9 of 69Question 10 of 69 10. What is this accessory symbol called? Multi position switch single pole One way switch two poles Bell push switch Two way switchQuestion 10 of 69Question 11 of 69 11. Which conduit type is used for gas-tight explosive installations? Flexible non-metallic conduits Flexible conduits Rigid non-metallic conduits Rigid steel conduitsQuestion 11 of 69Question 12 of 69 12. What is the name of this wiring circuit symbol? Pull switch Fuse Link Plug and socketQuestion 12 of 69Question 13 of 69 13. What is the fusing factor for high rupturing capacity fuses (HRC)? 1.1 1.4 1.7 1.0Question 13 of 69Question 14 of 69 14. What is a group of four insulated conductors called? Quad Core Pair LayerQuestion 14 of 69Question 15 of 69 15. Which type of load is protected by the L-series MCB? Geyser Air conditioner Hand tools MotorsQuestion 15 of 69Question 16 of 69 16. What is the function of bimetallic strip in MCB? Over load protection Over voltage protection Earth leakage protection Short circuit protectionQuestion 16 of 69Question 17 of 69 17. What is this BIS symbol called? Multi-position switch Two way switch Lamp Intermediate switchQuestion 17 of 69Question 18 of 69 18. Which lamp holder is used for lamps above 300 watts? Angle holder Edison screw holder Goliath screw holder Bracket holderQuestion 18 of 69Question 19 of 69 19. What protection does a residual current circuit breaker offer? Protection from shock Protection from short circuit Protection from over load Protection from leakage currentQuestion 19 of 69Question 20 of 69 20. How many link clips are packed per BIS rules in cardboard boxes? 150 clips 100 clips 50 clips 75 clipsQuestion 20 of 69Question 21 of 69 21. Why is loop-in method preferred in domestic wiring? Easy fault identification No separate joints needed More tappings possible More sub-circuits possibleQuestion 21 of 69Question 22 of 69 22. What is this diagram called? Layout plan Wiring diagram Schematic diagram Installation planQuestion 22 of 69Question 23 of 69 23. Which material is used as filler for fixing screw holes on ceilings? Cement Paper Poly vinyl chloride NylonQuestion 23 of 69Question 24 of 69 24. What does MCB stand for? Maximum Current Breaker Minute Control Breaker Miniature Circuit Breaker Minimum Current BreakerQuestion 24 of 69Question 25 of 69 25. Which insulation is needed for proper function and basic protection? Supplementary insulation Reinforced insulation Functional insulation Double insulationQuestion 25 of 69Question 26 of 69 26. What is the primary function of a circuit breaker? Making contact at normal condition Making contact at abnormal condition Breaking automatically at abnormal condition Physical breaking contact at abnormal conditionQuestion 26 of 69Question 27 of 69 27. What is the purpose of a circuit diagram in wiring installation? Show schematic connections Show physical position of accessories Estimate various accessories Quickly inform circuit purposeQuestion 27 of 69Question 28 of 69 28. Which accessories operate portable appliances? Safety accessories Holding accessories Outlet accessories Controlling accessoriesQuestion 28 of 69Question 29 of 69 29. What type of wiring is this? Cleat wiring CTS wiring PVC conduit wiring PVC casing and capping wiringQuestion 29 of 69Question 30 of 69 30. What is the purpose of flexible cords in domestic wiring? Connection for transportable appliances Run cable through ceiling holes Concealed wiring Permanent connectionQuestion 30 of 69Question 31 of 69 31. Why is separate wiring recommended for home theatre and power wiring? Maintain constant voltage level Avoid electrical fire Reduce power loss Avoid electrical interferenceQuestion 31 of 69Question 32 of 69 32. How are ceiling roses classified? General accessories Safety accessories Outlet accessories Holding accessoriesQuestion 32 of 69Question 33 of 69 33. What is the advantage of concealed wiring? Less voltage drop Easy to maintain Protection against moisture High insulation resistanceQuestion 33 of 69Question 34 of 69 34. Which equipment uses 'L' series MCB? Halogen lamp Motors Air conditioner General lightingQuestion 34 of 69Question 35 of 69 35. Where is the Tree system of wiring most suitable? Domestic wiring Godown wiring Multi-storied building Industrial wiringQuestion 35 of 69Question 36 of 69 36. What is this wiring circuit application? Two lamps controlled by two switches Two lamps controlled by one switch One lamp bright and two lamps dim operation Two lamps dim operation onlyQuestion 36 of 69Question 37 of 69 37. How are conduit pipes specified? Length in metre Wall thickness in mm Inner diameter in mm Outer diameter in mmQuestion 37 of 69Question 38 of 69 38. What type of diagram is this? Wiring diagram Circuit diagram Layout diagram Installation planQuestion 38 of 69Question 39 of 69 39. Why is the tree system of wiring most suitable for multistoried buildings? Easy load balancing Easy fault finding with many fuses Offers minimum voltage drop Constant voltage distributionQuestion 39 of 69Question 40 of 69 40. What is the name of this type of relay? Impulse relay Electromagnetic relay Mercury wetted contact relay Dry reed relayQuestion 40 of 69Question 41 of 69 41. What is the purpose of underwriter's knot for pendent holder connection? Increase mechanical strength Prevent excessive cap cover pressure Avoid loose connections Reduce the strain from the terminals of accessoriesQuestion 41 of 69Question 42 of 69 42. Which circuit breaker is used above 100A current? Earth Leakage Circuit Breaker (ELCB) Residual Current Circuit Breaker (RCCB) Miniature Circuit Breaker (MCB) Moulded Case Circuit Breaker (MCCB)Question 42 of 69Question 43 of 69 43. What does AWG stand for? American Wire Group American Wire Gauge American Wire Grade American Wire GuardQuestion 43 of 69Question 44 of 69 44. What is the fusing factor for rewireable fuse? 2.5 1.1 1.4 2.1Question 44 of 69Question 45 of 69 45. Which category does fuse accessories belong to? Safety accessories Outlet accessories Controlling accessories Holding accessoriesQuestion 45 of 69Question 46 of 69 46. Which tool is used to bend conduits? Pipe vice Bench vice Coupler HickeyQuestion 46 of 69Question 47 of 69 47. Why shouldn't home theatre wiring run with power wiring? Avoid leakage current in home theatre wiring Control temperature in home theatre wiring Avoid electrical interference in audio/video system Reduce power consumption in power suppliesQuestion 47 of 69Question 48 of 69 48. Where is the phase conductor looped in a looping wiring system? Junction box Switch box Socket connection Distribution boxQuestion 48 of 69Question 49 of 69 49. Which relay type works with both AC and DC? Impulse relay Thermal relay Ferred relay Dry reed relayQuestion 49 of 69Question 50 of 69 50. Which wiring is suitable for temporary installations? Concealed wiring Metal conduit wiring Cleat wiring PVC conduit wiringQuestion 50 of 69Question 51 of 69 51. How many two-way switches with intermediate switch are needed to control one lamp from three places? 1 3 4 2Question 51 of 69Question 52 of 69 52. What is the name of the conduit accessory? Solid elbow Inspection elbow Solid bend Inspection BendQuestion 52 of 69Question 53 of 69 53. Calculate the earth fault loop impedance if ELCB tripping current is 30 mA? 16666 Ω 166 Ω 16.66 Ω 1666 ΩQuestion 53 of 69Question 54 of 69 54. Which type of switch is used in the circuit? Multiposition switch One way switch Intermediate switch Two way switchQuestion 54 of 69Question 55 of 69 55. What is the purpose of an ELCB? Monitors residual current Detects circuit faults Protects from short circuit Protects from overloadQuestion 55 of 69Question 56 of 69 56. What is the maximum PVC conduit size for safe cold bending? 19 mm 50 mm 25 mm 12 mmQuestion 56 of 69Question 57 of 69 57. Where is the Iron Clad Double Pole (ICDP) main switch typically used? Three phase power circuit installations Control main or branch circuits Large industrial installations Single phase domestic installationsQuestion 57 of 69Question 58 of 69 58. Why is copper fuse wire tin-coated? Prevent copper oxidation Withstand high temperature Increase mechanical strength Increase fusing factorQuestion 58 of 69Question 59 of 69 59. What is this electrical appliance accessory called? Iron connector with direct entry Flat connector with side entry Three pin plug 2 Pin plugQuestion 59 of 69Question 60 of 69 60. What is the purpose of the fuse cut-out at incoming power supply? Prevent electric shock Maintain stable voltage Prevent line overloading Protect from leakage currentQuestion 60 of 69Question 61 of 69 61. How many two-way switches are required in godown wiring to control four lamps? 5 2 4 3Question 61 of 69Question 62 of 69 62. What is this wiring method called? Loop in method using 2 plate ceiling rose Looping back method Joint box method Loop in method using 3 plate ceiling roseQuestion 62 of 69Question 63 of 69 63. What happens to earth resistance if earth pipe length increases? Remains same Infinity Increases DecreasesQuestion 63 of 69Question 64 of 69 64. What is the standard thread length on rigid conduits as per BIS? 13mm - 25mm 11mm - 27mm 9mm - 20mm 15mm - 30mmQuestion 64 of 69Question 65 of 69 65. What is the term for the time taken by a fuse to interrupt a faulty circuit? Fusing current Fusing factor Cut-off factor Time factorQuestion 65 of 69Question 66 of 69 66. What does this symbol indicate? Ceiling fan Bracket fan Table fan Exhaust fanQuestion 66 of 69Question 67 of 69 67. What is the name of this electrical accessory? Angle swivel lamp holder Bracket holder Goliath Edison screw lamp holder Edison screw type holderQuestion 67 of 69Question 68 of 69 68. What is this type of wiring called? Staircase wiring Hostel wiring Tunnel wiring Godown wiringQuestion 68 of 69Question 69 of 69 69. Which type of MCB is suitable for halogen lamps? 'G' series MCBs 'L' and 'G' series MCBs 'DC' series MCBs 'L' series MCBsQuestion 69 of 69 Loading...