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071306T4EEN
ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING (POWER OPTION) LEVEL 6
ENG/OS/PO/CR/01/6
Perform Electrical Installation
Nov/Dec 2024
TVET CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT, ASSESSMENT AND CERTIFICATION
COUNCIL (TVET CDACC)
WRITTEN ASSESSMENT
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Time: 3 HOURS
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INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATE
1. marks for each question are indicated in the brackets.
2. The paper consists of TWO sections: A and B.
3. Candidates are provided with a separate answer booklet
4. DO NOT write on this question paper.
This paper consists of THREE (3) printed pages
Candidates should check the question paper to ascertain that all
pages are printed as indicated and that no questions are missing.
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SECTION A (40 MARKS)
Answer ALL the questions in this section.
1. Employees need to be compensated in case of an accident or contracting a disease at
work. The act of parliament in Kenya with a provision of compensating employees in
case of injuries and diseases contacted at work is? (1 mark)
2. Jamlick is the safety engineer at Sunshine Limited and he is supposed to purchase fire
extinguishers for the company. Which are the FIVE classes of fire that he should
consider while deciding on the type of fire extinguishers to purchase? (5 marks)
3. Safety is paramount when working on electrical installations. What is the purpose of
Occupational Safety and Health Act at the workplace (2 marks)
4. The following are different types of electrical installation: domestic installation,
commercial installation and the industrial installation. What is the difference between
the three types of installations? (6 marks)
5. Site survey is necessary before any electrical installation work. What are FIVE factors
that should be considered when surveying a site for an electrical installation.
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(5 marks)
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6. Earthing is vital for any electrical installation. Which are the THREE main functions
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of earthing? (3 marks)
7. What is the meaning of the following terms in relation to earthing? (6 marks)
8. Circuit protection is key in electrical installation. What are the THREE conditions that
require circuit protection? (3 marks)
9. Why is proper sizing of an electrical cable essential? (4 marks)
10. What are the TWO advantages of steel conduit over the plastic (PVC) conduit
(2 marks)
11. The following are the electrical tools; stock and die, hacksaw, screwdriver used in
electrical installation work. What are the functions of each tool? (3 marks)
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SECTION B (60 MARKS)
Answer Any THREE Questions in This Section
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a) You have been contracted to carry out wiring of a newly constructed county
hall building. Explain FIVE factors to consider while selecting the type of the
wiring system for the building. (10 marks)
b) You are required to carry a single-phase installation on a newly constructed
domestic house. With an aid of a well-labelled diagram explain the sequence
of supply control equipment in installation. (10 marks)
13.
a) Upon completion of electrical installation on a newly completed building tests
are carried by the technician. Explain FIVE tests that are carried out in a such
newly completed building. (10 marks)
b) Contracts are awarded after the tendering process. Explain FIVE types of
contracts that may be awarded after the tendering process. (10 marks)
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a) IEEE sets the regulations for all electrical installations. Explain SEVEN
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regulation requirements of IEEE on consumers supply intake point. (14 marks)
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b) Describe the THREE popular methods used for excess current protection in
electrical Installation. (6 marks)
15.
a) Electrical cables have definite current carrying capacities. Determine the
current carrying capacity of a 0.01m2 conductor if the current density of the
conductor is 400A/cm2. (4 marks)
b) With an aid of a labelled diagram, explain the functions of cross-sectional
parts of an armored cable. (6 marks)
c) With the aid of an illustration, explain stages involved during the process of
estimating and tendering. (10 marks)
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