A selection of questions taken from the best-selling Electacourse PAT Testing Exam Simulator. Purchased either on its own or as part of the popular Electacourse PAT Testing Revision Course, the PAT Testing Exam Simulator has been used by hundreds of UK electricians to help them gain the Portable Appliance Testing qualification
Maintained in an efficient state, in efficient working order and in good repair
Not accessible to trainee employees
Checked daily by a supervisor
Stored in a locked storage facility when not in use
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All persons using the work premises
Only trades persons using the work premises
Members of the public using the work premises
Only company personnel using the work premises
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IP Rating
GN Rating
IT Rating
GT Rating
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Remove the equipment from service and report the defect
Remove the plug from the equipment to ensure that it cannot be used
Inform all potential users of the defect
Label the equipment as ‘Potentially Dangerous’
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Determining whether maintenance is required
Keeping an up-to-date list of materials
Monitoring borrowed equipment
Ensuring the equipment is the latest edition
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Labelled, reported and withdrawn from service
Labelled and reported
Returned to the manufacturer
Reported to the responsible person
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Is showing signs of damage, distortion or erosion
Takes longer than expected to warm food
Is over a certain age
Is missing it’s internal plate
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Moveable
Stationary
Hand-held
Fixed Appliance
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0.1 + R Ω
0.1 - R Ω
0.5 + R Ω
0.5 - R Ω
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The user
Skilled persons
The manager
A keyholder
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Competent person
Experienced person
Trained person
Skilled person
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The visual inspection
The destruction test
Flash testing
Insulation resistance test
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Safety
Efficient use of power
Reliability
Ease of use
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Amperes
Ohms
Volts
Watts
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30 mA
100 mA
300 mA
500 mA
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W
Ω
A
KV
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Mm2
Mm
M2
Cm
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500 V DC
230 V AC
500 V AC
240 V DC
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3 A
5 A
13 A
65 A
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Uninterruptible power supply
Universal power supply
Universal photovoltaic system
Undervoltage power system
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Flash testing
Low pot testing
High energy testing
Quick testing
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That L & N are correctly connected
The appliance is earthed correctly
An extension lead is the correct length
The appliance functions correctly
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Portable
Hand-held
Transportable
Moveable
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A dedicated portable appliance test instrument
An insulation resistance test instrument
An earth fault loop impedance tester
An RCD tester
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Fuses should be checked, switches should be in the On position and covers in place
Switches should be in the ON position and all covers removed if possible
Switches should be in the OFF position and all covers in place
Fuses should be checked, switches should be in the OFF position and covers removed if possible
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Persons to be competent to prevent danger and injury
Strength and capability of electrical equipment
Means of cutting off the supply and for isolation
Working space, access and lighting
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0.4Ω
0.2 Ω
0.8 Ω
0.6Ω
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Fault protection
Safety protection
Basic protection
Barrier protection
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Protect the flexible cord
Protect the socket outlet
Protect the appliance
Protect the plug from overheating
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OneYear
TwoYears
ThreeYears
Four Years
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The socket outlet
The equipment fuses
The internal insulation
The protective conductors
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1.0 mA
6.4 mA
4.6 mA
5.2 mA
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All electrical equipment
Electrical equipment in the workplace only
Electrical equipment supplied at voltages of less than 1000 V a.c. only
Portable electrical appliances only
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Assessing on-going accuracy of test instruments
To keep results of the tests that the instrument may perform
To keep the instrument’s warranty valid
To keep a track of the instrument’s location and user
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After each check
Every six months
Where faults are found
Quarterly
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Health and safety
Electrical safety
An efficient workplace
Legal compliance
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0.3 MΩ
0.1 MΩ
100 MΩ
1000 MΩ
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Production testing
Environmental testing
Type testing
Flash testing
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Work on or near live conductors
Systems, work activities and protective equipment
Precautions for work on equipment made dead
Means of cutting off the supply and for isolation
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MΩ
KΩ
Ω
MΩ
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Handheld
Portable
Built in
Movable
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A low resistance ohmmeter
An earth loop impedance tester
An earth electrode resistance tester
An insulation resistance tester
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Electricity at Work Regulations
Management of Health and Safety at Work
Workplace (Health, Safety and Welfare) Regulations
Provision and Use of Work Equipment
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Double insulated
Metal-encased
Metal enclosed
Metal inside
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0.266 Ω
0.226 Ω
0.236 Ω
0.199 Ω
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WARNING: HIGH PROTECTIVE CONDUCTOR CURRENT, earth connection essential before connecting the supply
WARNING: HIGH TOUCH CURRENT, earth connection essential before connecting the supply
WARNING: HIGH CURRENT, earth connection essential before connecting the supply
WARNING: HIGH VOLTAGE APPLIANCE, earth connection essential before connecting the supply
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0.25 mA
0.50 mA
0.75 mA
0.95 mA
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0.2 Ω
2.0 Ω
2.2 Ω
0.5 Ω
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