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Electrical Engineering (Power Option) Level 6
ENG/OS/PO/CR/01/6
Perform Electrical Installation
July/August 2023
WRITTEN ASSESSMENT
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TIME: 3 HOURS
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INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATE:
This paper consists of TWO sections: A and B.
Answer ALL questions in sections A and B in the answer booklet provided.
Marks for each question are indicated in brackets.
Do not write on this question paper.
Answer the questions in English.
This paper consists of three (3) printed pages.
Candidate should check the question paper to ascertain that all the pages are
printed as indicated and that no questions are missing.
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SECTION A (40 Marks)
Answer all questions from this section
1. Green view electrical company wins a tender to perform electrical wiring in a complete
building. Describe FIVE factors to consider when choosing a wiring system for this
building? (5 Marks)
2. What are the uses of the following basic electrical tools? (4 Marks)
i. Stripping knife
ii. Steel rule
iii. Spirit level
iv. Scriber
3. What are the FOUR reasons as to why the polarity test is carried out in an electrical
installation systems? (4 Marks)
4. An electrician requires different types of electrical accessories while performing
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domestic installation in a building. Name any FOUR electrical accessories required?
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(2 Marks)
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5. What are the basic factors would you take into consideration while designing a lighting
scheme for a building? (4 Marks)
6. What are the THREE IEE regulations an electrician should consider while making cable
joints? (3 Marks)
7. State THREE metallic parts which are usually exempted from earthing while carrying
out electrical installation. (3 Marks)
8. What are the TWO reasons why a neutral conductor is required in the cable supplying a
three-phase final sub-circuit that has heating loads that draw different values of current on
each of the phases? (2 Marks)
9. Outline any THREE equipment at consumer’s intake point? (3 Marks)
10. A fluorescent lamp you previously installed does not light at all. What would be the
possible causes of this? (3 Marks)
11. State any THREE types of cable joints. (3 Marks)
12. Outline FOUR main causes of accident in an electrical workshop. (4 Marks)
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SECTION B (60 MARKS)
Answer any three questions in this section.
13. (a) With the aid of labelled single line diagram, show typical industrial distribution layout
from supply authority mains to consumer loads indicating approximate protective devices.
(10 Marks)
b) A three phase 460V, 100hp, 60Hz, four –pole induction machine delivers rated output
power at slip of 0.05. Determine;
i. Synchronous speed and motor speed (3 Marks)
ii. Speed of the rotating air gap field. (2 Marks)
iii. Frequency of the rotor circuit. (2 Marks)
iv. Slip rpm (3 Marks)
14. (a.) Define a Cable and describe its THREE essential parts? (5 Marks)
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b) Describe FIVE factors that affect the current rating of a cable? (15 Marks)
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15. (a) State THREE types of contracts? (3 Marks)
b) Define a tender and state THREE methods of obtaining tenders? (5 Marks)
c) Describe SIX contract documents? (12 Marks)
16. (a) State three conditions which have to be fulfilled before an incoming generator can be
switched on to an existing bus-bar and mention one synchronization method. (4 Marks)
b) With the aid of well labelled wiring diagram, Illustrate ring final circuits. (7Marks)
c) What is the implication of having earth resistance that exceeds the permissible
value?
(3 Marks)
d) You have been awarded a contract to design a single phase transformer equipment
with specifications for normal operations. Determine a minimum circuit breaker trip
rating and interrupting capacity for a 10 KVA single phase transformer with 4%
impedance, to be operated from a 415 volt 50 Hz source. (6 Marks)
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