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Standards, Certification & Marking

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“CompEx — Standards, Certification & Marking” contains 27 questions across 1 collection.

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11) The recommendations for the inspection of electrical systems in hazardous areas are given in which one of the following standards?

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  • (I) BS EN50017;
  • (II) BS EN60079-17;✓ Correct answer
  • (III) BS EN50014;
  • (IV) BS EN60079-14.
7) The international abbreviation which is the equivalent of the ATEX Categories is?

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  • (I) EPL;✓ Correct answer
  • (II) IEC;
  • (III) API;
  • (IV) UPS
6) The recommendations for the installation of electrical systems in hazardous areas are provided by which one of the following standards?

One correct answer

  • (I) BS EN60079-20;
  • (II) BS EN60079-17;
  • (III) BS EN60079-19;
  • (IV) BS EN60079-14.✓ Correct answer
17) Equipment for use in hydrogen where the EPL / Cat requirement is Gc / Cat 3 will be marked with which one of the following:

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  • (I) Ex e IIB T4;
  • (II) Ex n II T4;✓ Correct answer
  • (III) Ex d IIB T5;
  • (IV) .Ex d IIAT5
4) The purpose of EU Directives such as ATEX 95 is to?

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  • (I) Enable equipment to be produced more cheaply;
  • (II) Make EU border controls more secure;
  • (III) Enable EU nations develop their own standards;
  • (IV) Improve trade between EU nations through alignment of technical and legal requirements.✓ Correct answer

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