Free mock exam
Special Locations — Level 3 Systems Design Practice
Free topic-focused mock exam: 30 random questions from a pool of 33 on Special Locations, drawn from the wider Level 3 Systems Design 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
- 30
- Time limit
- 35 min
- Pass mark
- 70% · 21/30
- Question bank
- 33
Free, no sign-up. Retake as many times as you like — different questions each time.
Sample questions
01Special locations in Part 7 of BS 7671 require:
- Ano earthing or bonding at all within any of the locations concerned
- Bthe use of aluminium conductors throughout in place of copper ones
- Cfewer protective measures than in a standard installation
- Dadditional or modified requirements beyond the standard rules
Why: Part 7 locations present an increased risk, requiring additional or modified protective measures.
02Bathroom zones define:
- Athe colour of the accessories and fittings that are to be used
- Bthe maximum number of socket-outlets permitted in the room
- Careas with specific equipment and protection requirements
- Dthe route that the cables must take through the walls of the room
Why: Zones 0, 1 and 2 define areas with specific IP-rating and equipment requirements.
03Zone 0 in a bathroom is:
- Athe interior of the bath tub or shower basin
- Bthe area immediately above the wash basin taps
- Cthe area more than 3 m from the bath
- Dthe space around the bathroom doorway
Why: Zone 0 is the interior of the bath or shower tray — the highest-risk area.
Common questions
Is the Special Locations 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.
