Great! Let’s do a quick and simple revision quiz for each topic.
I’ll ask
short questions and give you a moment to answer in your mind or write it
down. Then I’ll give the correct answer right after each one.
TOPIC 1: ELECTRICAL SAFETY
Q1: What does PPE stand for, and name three items of PPE on an
electrical site.
A: Personal Protective Equipment — helmet, gloves, boots (also: goggles,
overalls).
Q2: What is the purpose of Lockout/Tagout (LOTO)?
A: To ensure that electrical equipment is turned off and cannot be
accidentally energized during maintenance.
Q3: Why is grounding important?
A: It provides a safe path for fault current to flow to earth, preventing
electric shock.
TOPIC 2: TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT
Q4: What does a multimeter measure?
A: Voltage, current, resistance, and continuity.
Q5: What is the advantage of using a clamp meter?
A: It measures current without physically disconnecting the circuit.
Q6: Name two hand tools used to prepare electrical cables.
A: Cable stripper and crimper.
TOPIC 3: WIRING AND INSTALLATIONS
Q7: What’s the difference between a ring circuit and a radial circuit?
A: A ring circuit loops back to the DB; a radial circuit ends at the last
outlet.
Q8: What is the function of an MCB?
A: It automatically switches off power during overload or short circuit.
Q9: What is the purpose of a distribution board (DB)?
A: To divide and protect circuits with breakers and manage load
distribution.
TOPIC 4: READING DRAWINGS
Q10: What does a single line diagram (SLD) show?
A: A simplified representation of the electrical system showing power flow
and components.
Q11: What symbol is used for an earth/ground connection?
A: A line with three descending horizontal lines (looks like a triangle or
rake shape).
Q12: Why are drawings important on site?
A: They help technicians and engineers understand layout, cable routes,
and connections.
TOPIC 5: LOAD CALCULATIONS
Q13: What is the formula to calculate electrical power?
A: P = V × I (Power = Voltage × Current)
Q14: If you have 230V and a current of 10A, how much power is that?
A: 230 × 10 = 2,300 watts or 2.3 kW
Q15: What is the difference between kW and kVA?
A: kW is real power; kVA is apparent power. kW = kVA × Power Factor.
TOPIC 6: COMMON SITE TASKS
Q16: What are three tasks an intern might assist with on site?
A: Cable laying, socket/switch installation, circuit testing, site
measurements.
Q17: Who should you report to on-site as an intern?
A: Your assigned technician, site engineer, or supervisor.
TOPIC 7: SOFT SKILLS
Q18: What should you do if you don’t understand something on-site?
A: Ask respectfully. Never guess when safety or power is involved.
Q19: Why is punctuality important?
A: It shows respect, responsibility, and reliability.
TOPIC 8: YOUTUBE REVISION CHANNELS
Q20: Name one great YouTube channel for electrical learning.
A: "The Engineering Mindset" (also: Electrical 4U, Learn Engineering)