Information About Assessments
Multiple-Choice
Multiple-Choice Exam (Unit 701): This is a 1 hour 45-minute exam consisting of 50 multiple-choice questions. Candidates are allowed to refer to the IET Code of Practice during this open-book exam. The exam is designed to test the knowledge and understanding of the course material, and a pass mark of 80% is required.
Read the Question Carefully: Make sure you understand exactly what the question is asking. Look out for keywords or phrases that might change the meaning of the question.
Eliminate Incorrect Answers: If you’re not sure about the correct answer, try to eliminate the options that you know are incorrect. This will narrow down your choices and increase your chances of selecting the correct answer.
Don’t Rush: Take your time to read through all the answer choices before you make your selection, even if you think you know the answer after reading the first couple of options. There might be another answer that is more correct.
Look for Clues in Other Questions: Sometimes, an answer to a question can be found within another question on the test.
Trust Your First Instinct: If you have studied well, your first choice is often correct. Be careful about changing your answer unless you are absolutely sure the first one you chose is wrong.
Answer Every Question: It’s better to guess than to leave a question blank. You can go back and change your answer later. Mark the question using the flag tool and go back to it at the end of the exam.
Review Your Answers: If you have time left at the end of the exam, go back and check your answers. Make sure you have answered all the questions and that you haven’t made any mistakes in marking your answers.
Practical Assessment
Practical Assessment (Unit 702): This assignment involves a hands-on evaluation where each student is assessed on their ability to inspect and test two pieces of equipment and complete the necessary documentation.
During the practical assessment, you’ll be required to demonstrate your competence in inspecting and testing two items of electrical equipment, specifically a Class I appliance and a Class II appliance. If you’re attending a PAT testing course, there’s no need for undue concern about this practical assessment, as you’ll have ample opportunity to practice inspecting and testing a variety of appliances throughout the course before the assessment takes place.
You’ll also be required to record the results while conducting the inspection and tests. An example of the test record sheet can be found on page 103 of the Code of Practice. When filling out this form, it’s crucial to ensure that no sections are left blank. For the ‘Frequency’ section, simply enter what you deem appropriate.
For the ‘Test Results’ section, there is a helpful note at the bottom of the form: (✓) indicates a pass, (X) indicates a fail, (N/A) means not applicable, and (N/C) stands for not checked. For instance, when testing a Class II item, ensure you enter ‘N/A’ in the box for the Continuity reading, rather than leaving it blank.
Most testing machines will automatically perform a leakage test as part of the test sequence, so record the leakage result under the ‘Other’ section of the test results. Remember to include the units (mA) along with the measurement.
If you have your own PAT testing instrument, you’re welcome to use it for the practical assessment. However, it’s important that your instrument is capable of displaying the actual readings for the tests. PAT checkers that only indicate a pass or fail result, without providing the specific readings, are not suitable for this assessment.
