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Question 1

What is the maximum distance allowed between an electric fence and a boundary to avoid interference with neighboring properties?

Answer 1

2 meters

Question 2

True or False: An electrician must be licensed to carry out electrical work in New Zealand.

Answer 2

True

Question 3

What is the minimum insulation resistance required for electrical installations in New Zealand?

Answer 3

1 megaohm

Question 4

What is the maximum voltage allowed for electrical installations in Zone 0 in New Zealand?

Answer 4

50 volts

Question 5

What is the maximum voltage allowed for electrical installations in Zone 1 in New Zealand?

Answer 5

230 volts

Question 6

Fill in the blank: The New Zealand electrical regulations are outlined in the ________.

Answer 6

Electricity (Safety) Regulations 2010

Question 7

What is the minimum height required for an overhead line crossing a road in a rural area in New Zealand?

Answer 7

6 meters

Question 8

What is the maximum height allowed for an overhead line crossing a road in an urban area in New Zealand?

Answer 8

5.8 meters

Question 9

True or False: All electrical installations in New Zealand must comply with the AS/NZS 3000 Wiring Rules.

Answer 9

True

Question 10

What is the maximum fault current allowed for an electrical installation in New Zealand?

Answer 10

5 kA

Question 11

What is the minimum size of the main earthing conductor for an electrical installation in New Zealand?

Answer 11

16 mm²

Question 12

Fill in the blank: The maximum fault protection time for an electrical installation in New Zealand is ________ seconds.

Answer 12

5

Question 13

What is the minimum separation distance required between an electrical installation and a building structure in New Zealand?

Answer 13

25 mm

Question 14

True or False: The New Zealand electrical regulations require residual current devices (RCDs) to be installed in all final subcircuits.

Answer 14

True

Question 15

What is the minimum insulation resistance required for final subcircuits in New Zealand?

Answer 15

0.5 megaohm

Question 16

What is the maximum fault protection current for socket outlets in New Zealand?

Answer 16

30 mA

Question 17

Fill in the blank: The maximum fault protection current for fixed-wired electrical equipment in New Zealand is ________ mA.

Answer 17

10

Question 18

What is the maximum fault protection current for socket outlets in bathrooms in New Zealand?

Answer 18

10 mA

Question 19

True or False: All switchboards in New Zealand must have adequate mechanical protection.

Answer 19

True

Question 20

What is the minimum clearance required in front of an electrical switchboard in New Zealand?

Answer 20

1 meter

Question 21

What is the maximum height allowed for an electrical switchboard in New Zealand?

Answer 21

2 meters

Question 22

Fill in the blank: The New Zealand electrical regulations require electrical equipment to be suitable for its ________.

Answer 22

intended use

Question 23

What is the maximum fault protection current for electrical equipment for protection against electric shock in New Zealand?

Answer 23

30 mA

Question 24

True or False: All electrical equipment in New Zealand must be marked with the manufacturer’s name or trademark.

Answer 24

True