INSTRUCTION SHEET TIME ALLOWED: 2.

5 hrs

“ELECTRICIANS”

TECHNICAL DRAWING
TRADE TEST “B”
2002

All questions must be attempted on the question paper.

All pages of this question paper must be returned used or unused to MTTC.
Make sure that your name is written as per attendance register on the space provided
on the front page of this question paper.

DO NOT WRITE ON THE OFFICIAL USE ONLY SPACE

This question paper consists of three (3) sections - (section A, B and C)

Section A:
 This section contains 20 multiple choice questions.
 Answer all questions.
 Each question carries 1 mark
 Circle the correct answer on the question paper. If you change your mind about it, cross
it and circle your new answer.
 Example:
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
Section B:
 This section contains 5 questions.
 Answer all questions.
 Use the space provided on the question paper.

Section C:
 This section contains 3 questions.
 Answer only two questions.
 Use the space provided on the question paper.

Make sure that your question paper has all the 24 pages before you start working.
The failure to comply with the regulations as stipulated in the candidates regulations
document may lead to disqualification/expulsion from the examination .

_____ Good Luck _____

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SECTION A:
1.
We install this type of switch with

a) 2-2 way switches

(b) 1-2 way switch
(c) 2-1 way switch
(d) 3-2 way switch

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2.
Which statement is true? This light is:

(a) table light

(b) ceiling light
(c) wall light
(d) kitchen light

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3.
This symbol shows a socket

(a) with two terminals

(b) with three terminals
(c) with ground terminal
(d) for extra low voltage

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4.
This symbol shows

(a) two switches in two different boxes

(b) two switches in one box
(c) two switches with two gang
(d) one switch with two gang

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5.
Which statement is true?

(a) Contracts change position due to voltage applied across A1 and A2

(b) Voltage applied across 134 and 14, 11 and 12 A2 should not differ from voltage across A1 and A2.
(c) terminal connections are wrongly labeled
(d) 13,14 contract used as an interlocking contract

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6.
When we supply this component we are expecting

(a) it to reduce magnetic field

(b) it to produce light
(c) it to rise temperature
(d) it to have temperature normal like in other contactor

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7.
Which instrument is wrongly connected.

(a) Y
(b) S
(c) W
(d) T

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8.
If the three loads are equal which statement is true adout the voltage value measured by voltmeter

(a) S differ from meters R,Z and M

(b) R differ from meter M and Z
(c) Z differ from meter M
(d) M is the same with meters S, Z and R

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9.
These wave forms are for:

(a) pure resistor

(b) pure inductor
(c) pure capacitor
(d) series connected inductor and capacitor

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10.
Which statement is true?

(a) the bell is on

(b) the bell will be on when S3 is pressed
(c) the bell will be on when S2 is pressed
(d) the bell will be on when S1 is pressed

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This sine wave shows:

(a) 6 periods
(b) 10 periods
(c) 3 periods
(d) 11 periods

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12.
During the earth fault the HRC fuse delayed to cut off supply by 1 to 2 seconds because:-

(a) wire B is broken

(b) wire B is loose
(c) wire D is broken
(d) wire D is loose

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13.
What is the diagram below illustrate?

(a) Kirchhoffs first law

(b) Ohms law
(c) Faraday’s law
(d) Kirchhoffs second law

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14.
The circles in the diagram indicate that:-

(a) the magnetic fields are from N to S

(b) the two blocks are permanent magnet
(c) the conductor is carry current
(d) the space between N and S is normal

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15.
How many instruments are connected in this circuit?

(a) No instrument is connected in this circuit

(b) One instrument is connected in this circuit
(c) Two instruments are connected in this circuit
(d) Three instruments are connected in this circuit

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16.
The switch shown below is a double two way switch, how many wires should go into the switch if it has a metal
wall box at one position.

(a) 6
(b) 5
(c) 4
(d) 7

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17.
This symbol shows ---

(a) terminal connection for socket out let

(b) terminal connection for the light
(c) terminal connection for switch
(d) terminal connection for earth conductor

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18.
When considering connections.

(a) voltage value across R1 is the same with voltage value across R2
(b) voltage value across R1 is the same with voltage value across R3
(c) voltage value across R3 differ with voltage value across R2
(d) voltage value across R3 differ with voltage value across R1

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19.
The symbol shown is a

(a) junction box

(b) wall box
(c) switch box
(d) socket outlet box

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20.
Which dimensions are not necessary?

(a) 30 + 20
(b) 70 + 50
(c) 50 + 25
(d) 45 +20

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SECTION B:

1. Draw an invisible line in the drawing below . (2)

b) The diagram below shows a current carring conductor with flux around it . Show by means off an arrow
the direction of current (3)

c)
The diagram below show a sine wave .On the time axis, write down the degrees on the given positions (6)

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? Correct *I25C* ? Grading *I25G* ? False *I25F*
2.
Give the functions of the following symbols in the drawn circuit.

Function A: _________________________________________________________________________

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Function B: _________________________________________________________________________

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Function C: _________________________________________________________________________

_________________________________________________________________________

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Function D: ________________________________________________________________________

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Function k: ________________________________________________________________________

_________________________________________________________________________

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3.
a) Sketch how insulation resistance test can be applied in this circuit.
b) state how each switch and lamp should be positioned during the test.
c) State the minimum value of this insulation test.

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4.
Explain the operating principle of this bell circuit..

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5.
a)
Sketch a wiring diagram of domestic geyser circuit with all necessary protective devices (6)

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b)
STATE:

i) the geyser temperature setting (in degree) (1)

ii) Current rating of circuit protective device (1)

iii) Three special precautions to be observed when installing and wiring this circuit, which are not applied to
other circuit, like in light and socket outlet circuit. (3)

iv) size of wires to be used. (1)

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SECTION C
ANSWER ANY ONE (1) OUT OF TWO (2) QUESTIONS

1.

a) State how will be the condition of circuits A, B and C respectively when the switch is at:-
i) low heat temperature (2)
ii) medium heat temperature (2)
iii) high heat temperature (2)

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b) Sketch the correct three heat switch diagram for:
i) low heat temperature (low position) (3)
ii) medium heat temperature (medium position) (3)
iii) high heat temperature (high position) (3)

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2.
Draw the diagram using the given components so as to supply socket outlet and a light.
COMPONENTS GIVEN IN THE TABLE BELOW

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3.
(a) Find the missing values and mark them in the response sheet.

V = 220V
I = 5A
V1 = 85V
V2 = _________
V3 = _________
R1 = 17
R2 = 12
R3 = 15
R4 = _________
I3 = 2A
R5 = _________
V4 = _________

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(b) Sketch the wiring diagram of two lamps alternately controlled by a two-way switch and a master switch.

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(c) The circuit below is wired through a 20mm B.E. conductor. Complete the lay out given below with
symbols and also mark the number of cables on AB,BC,CD,CE,EG and BF.

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