TVET CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT, ASSESSMENT AND CERTIFICATION COUNCIL

(TVET CDACC)

Qualification Code :

Qualification : ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING LEVEL 6

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

Unit of Competency : PERFORM ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION

ASSINGMENT

This assessment requires you to demonstrate competence against unit of competency:

INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES:

i. This paper consists of element one questions

ii. You have one hour to answer all the questions

iii. You are provided with a full scaps

iv. Marks for each question are as indicated in the brackets [ ]

v. Do not write on the question paper

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ELEMENT ONE

1. a) Define the following terms as used in electrical installation.

i. Wiring system (1 mark)
ii. Cable (1 mark)
iii. Cable joint (1 mark)

b)

i. Explain four factors considered when determining the size of an electrical cable. (4 marks)
ii. With the aid of a diagram, outline the procedure of making a britannia joint.
(7 marks)

2.

i. Using well labeled diagram, explain the construction of a P.I.L.C.S.W.A

cable. (6 marks)

ii. Give five types of cable joints. (5 marks)

iii. Draw a wiring diagram having three lighting point and each lamp is controlled independently.
(6 marks)

3.

a) Give three types of fuses and their applications. (3 marks)

b) State four types of test that are done on a complete electrical intallation. (4 marks)
c) List four IEE regulations pertaining to cable joints. (4 marks)
d) Distinguish between a conductor and an insulator (4 marks)
e) Explain the reasons for carrying out test in a completed installation. (4 marks)