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What does PAT stand for?
Portable Application Technology
Portable Appliance Testing
Portable Appliance Training
Which of the following would be classed as a Portable Appliance?
A battery powered drill
A forklift truck
A toaster
Which of the following is NOT a low risk setting for PAT testing?
An office, using computers and other IT equipment
A rental property, using various kitchen appliances
A live construction site, with tools being used outside
One electrical hazard is the potential ignition of fire. Which of the following appliances would be most likely to cause a fire?
A computer monitor
A electric space heater
A lamp
Which of the following is the general occupational Health and Safety legislation in the UK?
The Reporting of Injuries, Diseases, and Dangerous Occurrence Regulation 2013
The Health, Safety, and Welfare Act 1991
The Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974
As an employee, which of these is your responsibility when it comes to PAT testing?
Making sure equipment is insured before testing
Only completing PAT testing when competent and appropriately trained
Completing Risk Assessments of electrical equipment
One hazard associated with electrical equipment is Overloading. What does this mean?
Lifting too much weight with electrical equipment
Plugging too many appliances into one socket / extension
Using an appliance for too long
Which of these is true?
The lower the amperage the more likely it is that a severe electric shock may occur
Only electric shocks at high amperage can be dangerous
The higher the amperage the more severe the electric shock
Which of the following is not associated with electric shocks?
Cancer
The “locking” of muscles
Muscular spasms potentially causing broken bones
Which of the following is not found in a Class II appliance?
A Live wire
An Earth wire
A Neutral wire
Which of the following is NOT a type of current?
Alternating Current
Direct Current
Cyclical Current
How much bigger than a Watt (W) is a Kilowatt (kW)?
100 times
1,000 times
1,000,000 times
During any PAT Test, which of the following should be done first?
Earth Bond Testing
Insulation Testing
Visual Inspection
If an appliance plug is found to be damaged during a visual inspection, what should be done?
The plug should be marked with electrical tape
The PAT Test should continue, and a testing device should be used to further assess
The appliance / cable should be marked with a Failed sticker, the fuse removed from the plug, and the result recorded
What is the cable anchor inside a plug for?
To secure the cable in the plug head and stop it from moving / pulling out
To allow the cable to bear weight if required
To indicate which wires are live, neutral, and earth
What is the colour of a 3 Amp fuse?
Red
Yellow
Brown
To be competent to complete PAT testing you must ensure that…
You know how to use the specific testing device you are provided with
You have a degree level or equivalent qualification in electrical engineering
The PAT testing device is brand new
What should be done before conducting Insulation Testing?
The appliance should be plugged into the mains
The manufacturer's guidelines should be consulted to ensure the test voltage will not damage the appliance
The PAT testing device should be connected to a mains supply
How often should PAT testing be carried out?
Every year
Every month
At a frequency dependent on the Risk Assessment
What is the purpose of a Risk Assessment?
To find the hazards, calculate associated risk, and decide on controls
To adequately manage a workforce
To fulfil insurance requirements for work tasks
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