Electrical Final Circuits and Outlets

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What is the definition of an outlet according to Dr. Mohamed Jama?

  • Any circuit connected directly to a current source
  • The point of connection for a large motor directly from a circuit breaker
  • The termination of fixed wiring feeding a luminaire, socket, or any current consuming appliance (correct)
  • A familiar item mounted on the wall into which a plug can be inserted

What is the rating of a double socket outlet according to Dr. Mohamed Jama?

  • 10 A shared between the two outlets
  • 13 A for each outlet
  • 20 A shared between the two outlets
  • 26 A (correct)

In which situations are two single sockets better than one double socket outlet according to Dr. Mohamed Jama?

  • For low power appliances in the same location
  • For low power appliances in different locations
  • For high power appliances in different locations
  • For high power appliances in the same location (correct)

What is the most common situation where having two single sockets is recommended according to Dr. Mohamed Jama?

<p>For a washing machine and tumble dryer (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of items are triple and quad versions of socket outlets according to Dr. Mohamed Jama?

<p>Rated at 13 A for each outlet (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of items fit onto a standard single or double backbox according to Dr. Mohamed Jama?

<p>Triple and quad versions of socket outlets only (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of circuit is suitable for connecting multiple 16A sockets, whether single or three phase?

<p>Radial circuit (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the maximum overcurrent device rating for a circuit with an unlimited number of 16A sockets?

<p>20A (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Under what circumstances can an unlimited number of sockets be connected to a final circuit with 4mm2 PVC insulated cables?

<p>Floor area not exceeding 75 m2 with a 32A overcurrent device (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary advantage of a 13A socket with a fused plug?

<p>Allows connection of appliances up to 2.99 kW (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main reason for connecting only one fully loaded 16A socket to any one circuit?

<p>To prevent overloading the circuit (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of circuit is suitable for connecting 13A sockets with fused plugs?

<p>Radial circuit (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the maximum floor area for connecting an unlimited number of sockets on a final circuit with 2.5mm2 PVC insulated cables and a 20A overcurrent device?

<p>50 m2 (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of appliances can be connected to a 13A socket with perfect safety?

<p>&lt;2.99 kW appliances (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is not required in heavy industrial type socket outlets (16A,32A,63A &125A)?

<p>Fuses in both sockets and plugs (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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