Free mock exam
Cables & Containment — Industrial Electrical Practice
Free topic-focused mock exam: all 15 questions on Cables & Containment, drawn from the wider Industrial Electrical bank. 35-minute timer, 70% to pass, worked explanation on every question. Use this when you've taken the full mock once and want to drill the topics you got wrong.
- Questions
- 15
- Time limit
- 35 min
- Pass mark
- 70% · 11/15
- Question bank
- 15
Free, no sign-up. Retake as many times as you like — the questions are reshuffled, with the answer order changed.
Sample questions
01What does SWA cable stand for?
- ASteel Wire Armoured
- BStranded Wire Armoured
- CSingle Wire Armoured
- DStandard Wire Armour
Why: SWA (Steel Wire Armoured) cable has steel wire armour for mechanical protection.
02What is MICC cable used for?
- ABuried direct in the ground without protection
- BFlexible connections to vibrating equipment
- CLow-smoke escape-route lighting only
- DFire-resistant applications
Why: MICC (Mineral Insulated Copper Clad) cable maintains circuit integrity in fire conditions.
03What is the minimum bending radius for SWA cable?
- A8 x diameter
- B12 x diameter
- C3 x diameter
- D6 x diameter
Why: SWA cable minimum bending radius is typically 6 times the overall cable diameter.
Common questions
Is the Cables & Containment mock exam free?
Yes — 100% free, no sign-up needed. Questions are pulled at random from a substantial bank, with a worked explanation on every question after you submit.
Can I retake the mock exam?
Yes. Every attempt picks a different random selection and reshuffles the options, so each retake gives you genuinely new questions. No limit on retakes.
Does this count towards the real qualification?
No — this is independent practice material. To gain the actual qualification you need to sit the official assessment through an approved provider.
