NRSWA Operative Practice Questions - NRSWA Street Works Operative Units (City & Guilds 6167 SWQR) Exam - NRSWA Operative Practice Questions - NRSWA Street Works Operative Units (City & Guilds 6167 SWQR) Exam

Question 1

According to HSE guidance HSG47 (Avoiding Danger from Underground Services), how should utility plant records and plans be used on an excavation site?

As an absolute, legally binding measurement of exact pipe depth and horizontal alignment Only for financial billing purposes without requiring on-site verification before excavating As a general indication of the presence and approximate route of underground services, but not as an exact statement of depth or location As a replacement for Cable Avoidance Tool (CAT) locator sweeps prior to mechanical digging

Correct Answer:

As a general indication of the presence and approximate route of underground services, but not as an exact statement of depth or location

Question 2

Under UK national utility colour coding standards, which colour sheath identifies underground electricity power cables?

Red Blue Yellow Grey

Correct Answer:

Red

Question 3

According to HSG47 guidelines, within what proximity of a known or indicated underground service must power tools be avoided and safe hand digging methods used?

1.5 metres (1500 mm) 2.5 metres (2500 mm) 0.1 metres (100 mm) 0.5 metres (500 mm)

Correct Answer:

0.5 metres (500 mm)

Question 4

What type of electromagnetic signal does a Cable Avoidance Tool (CAT) detect when operated in Power (P) mode?

Very low frequency (VLF) radio transmissions reflected by metallic gas pipes 50 Hz alternating current signals re-radiated by loaded, energised electrical power cables High-frequency 131 kHz signals generated directly by an internal battery oscillator Acoustic vibration frequencies generated by pressurised water mains

Correct Answer:

50 Hz alternating current signals re-radiated by loaded, energised electrical power cables

Question 5

When a Cable Avoidance Tool (CAT) is set to Radio (R) mode, what frequency range is it designed to detect?

Very Low Frequency (VLF) radio signals between 15 kHz and 30 kHz re-radiated by long metallic conductors 50 Hz power distribution frequencies emitted by high-voltage transformers Microwave frequencies above 2.4 GHz emitted by wireless telecommunication towers Direct current (DC) magnetic fields from cathodic protection systems

Correct Answer:

Very Low Frequency (VLF) radio signals between 15 kHz and 30 kHz re-radiated by long metallic conductors

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