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Key Facts: Elektrikersvendeprøven Exam

Level 4

Qualification level in the Danish Qualifications Framework

BEK nr. 460 af 11/05/2026

80 hours / 3 weeks

Guided time and duration of the final project examination

EVU Rammer for svendeprøven, May 2025

DS/HD 60364

Controlling electrical installation standard in Denmark

Sikkerhedsstyrelsen

Grade 02

Minimum passing grade required in each sub-examination

BEK nr. 460/2026 § 24

4.5 to 5 yrs

Total apprenticeship duration (Elektriker 1 vs Elektriker 2)

UddannelsesGuiden

EVU's Elektriker svendeprøve combines an H2 partial examination with a 3-week final customer-case project, practical product, concise documentation, innovative assessment, and individual oral examination.

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1Under DS/HD 60364-5-52, what fundamental relationship must exist between the circuit design current (Ib), the nominal rating of the overcurrent protective device (In), and the continuous current-carrying capacity of the cable (Iz) for overload protection?

A.Ib <= In <= Iz

B.In <= Ib <= Iz

C.Iz <= Ib <= In

D.Ib <= Iz <= In

Explanation: DS/HD 60364-4-43 and 5-52 stipulate that for coordinated overload protection, the design current must not exceed the protective device rating, which in turn must not exceed the cable's current-carrying capacity (Ib <= In <= Iz). Furthermore, the conventional operating current of the device must satisfy I2 <= 1.45 x Iz. This ensures that the cable never carries continuous load currents beyond its thermal limits.

2A single-phase 230 V sub-circuit supplies a fixed resistive heating load of 3.68 kW. What is the calculated design current (Ib) for this installation?

A.16.0 A

B.10.0 A

C.8.0 A

D.20.5 A

Explanation: For a single-phase resistive load where cos phi = 1.0, the design current is calculated as Ib = P / U = 3680 W / 230 V = 16.0 A. This calculation represents the baseline current used to select the upstream protective device (In) and determine the required cable cross-section under DS/HD 60364.

3In Danish domestic installations under DS/HD 60364, what is the maximum recommended voltage drop (spændingsfald) from the origin of the private electrical installation (el-tavle) to lighting points and other final circuit outlets under normal service?

A.3% for lighting circuits and 5% for other socket and power uses

B.5% for lighting circuits and 3% for power uses

C.1% for all domestic circuits regardless of use

D.10% for power circuits and 8% for lighting

Explanation: DS/HD 60364-5-52 (Informative Annex G) and Danish installation conventions establish that the voltage drop between the installation origin and consumption points should not exceed 3% for lighting installations and 5% for other applications (such as socket outlets and heating). Excessive voltage drop causes illumination flicker, reduces motor torque, and can cause sensitive electronics to malfunction.

4When performing kabeldimensionering (cable sizing) under DS/HD 60364-5-52, what does installation reference method B2 designate?

A.Multi-core cable in conduit or cable ducting mounted on a wooden or masonry wall

B.Insulated conductors in conduit embedded within a thermally insulated wall

C.Single-core or multi-core cable clipped directly to a non-metallic surface

D.Cables laid directly in soil with mechanical protective tiles

Explanation: Reference method B2 in DS/HD 60364-5-52 Table A.52.3 specifies multi-core cables run inside conduit or trunking mounted on a wall surface. Heat dissipation is moderately restricted compared to open clipped wiring (Method C), requiring lower tabulated current ratings (I0) than direct surface installation.

5What is the standard reference ambient air temperature used for tabulated current-carrying capacities (I0) in DS/HD 60364-5-52?

A.30 °C

B.20 °C

C.25 °C

D.40 °C

Explanation: The standard reference ambient temperature for cables installed in free air or surface-mounted conduits under DS/HD 60364-5-52 is 30 °C. When ambient operating temperatures diverge from 30 °C, temperature correction factor k1 must be applied to determine actual current capacity Iz.

6Under DS/HD 60364-5-52, which insulation material has a maximum continuous conductor operating temperature of 90 °C?

A.Cross-linked polyethylene (XLPE / PEX)

B.Polyvinyl chloride (PVC)

C.Natural rubber (VIR)

D.Standard paper insulation

Explanation: Cross-linked polyethylene (XLPE, often termed PEX in Danish practice) and ethylene propylene rubber (EPR) are thermosetting insulations rated for continuous operation at 90 °C and short-circuit temperatures up to 250 °C. Standard thermoplastic PVC is rated for a continuous maximum operating temperature of only 70 °C and short-circuit limit of 160 °C.

7What is the minimum permissible cross-sectional area for copper phase conductors in fixed power and lighting installations according to DS/HD 60364-5-52 Table 52.2?

A.1.5 mm² for lighting and power circuits

B.0.75 mm² for all fixed installations

C.2.5 mm² as an absolute statutory minimum for any building wiring

D.0.5 mm² provided conductors are enclosed in metal conduit

Explanation: Table 52.2 of DS/HD 60364-5-52 sets the minimum cross-sectional area for copper conductors in fixed power and lighting installations at 1.5 mm² for reasons of mechanical strength and short-circuit withstand. Smaller cross-sections (e.g. 0.5 mm² or 0.75 mm²) are permitted only for signaling, control, and electronic circuits.

8A three-phase 400 V symmetrical resistive load has a total active power rating of 20.78 kW. What is the line current (Ib) drawn by this load?

A.30.0 A

B.17.3 A

C.52.0 A

D.10.0 A

Explanation: For a balanced three-phase resistive load (cos phi = 1.0), the line current is calculated using Ib = P / (sqrt(3) x U) = 20780 W / (1.732 x 400 V) = 20780 / 692.8 = 30.0 A. This current defines the required rating for the upstream three-pole circuit breaker and cable conductors.

9A single-core PVC-insulated cable is routed through an industrial boiler room where the ambient air temperature is measured at 45 °C. If the temperature correction factor k1 is 0.79 and no grouping applies, what is the effective current-carrying capacity (Iz) of a conductor with a tabulated rating (I0) of 34 A?

A.26.86 A

B.34.00 A

C.43.04 A

D.22.10 A

Explanation: The effective current-carrying capacity is Iz = I0 x k1 x k2. With no grouping (k2 = 1.0), Iz = 34 A x 0.79 = 26.86 A. An overcurrent protective device selected for this circuit must not exceed In = 25 A to guarantee that the conductor does not exceed 70 °C under operating conditions.

10Six multi-core cables are bundled together in a single perforated cable tray in contact with one another. According to DS/HD 60364-5-52 Table B.52.17, the grouping factor (samlet fremføring k2) is 0.57. If the design current Ib of a circuit is 18 A and ambient temperature is 30 °C (k1 = 1.0), what is the minimum tabulated current capacity (I0) required for the cable?

A.31.58 A

B.18.00 A

C.10.26 A

D.24.00 A

Explanation: To ensure that Iz >= In >= Ib, the minimum tabulated rating must satisfy I0 >= In / (k1 x k2). For Ib = 18 A, the minimum required base capacity before grouping is I0 >= 18 / 0.57 = 31.58 A. The electrician must therefore choose a cable size whose base table rating is at least 32 A.

About the Elektrikersvendeprøven Exam

Elektrikersvendeprøven is the Level 4 concluding assessment for electricians in Denmark under BEK nr. 460/2026. EVU's current framework combines an H2 partial examination (20%) with a final examination (80%). The final provides 80 guided hours over 3 weeks for a self-selected customer case based on three elective modules, a practical product and no more than 6 pages of project material, followed by an individual 20-minute oral. The final technical and innovative assessments are weighted 75% and 25%, and both must reach grade 02. This English MCQ bank supports calculations, standards and diagnostic reasoning but does not reproduce the case, practical product or oral performance.

Assessment

Under BEK nr. 460/2026 and EVU's May 2025 framework, the svendeprøve combines the H2 partial examination (20%) with a final examination (80%). The final is a self-selected customer case based on three elective modules, completed individually or in a group of no more than three, and includes a practical product, project material of no more than 6 pages, and an individual oral examination.

Time Limit

Final examination: 80 school-guided hours over 3 weeks, followed by a 20-minute oral examination.

Passing Score

The final examination is weighted 75% technical and 25% innovative assessment, and each must be at least grade 02; the H2 partial examination and final examination contribute 20% and 80% respectively to the svendeprøve result.

Exam Fee

No current 2026 candidate-paid fee or employer charge was published in the reviewed EVU material; confirm the current company charge with EVU. (Approved technical colleges and Det Faglige Fællesudvalg for Elektrikeruddannelsen (EVU))

Elektrikersvendeprøven Exam Content Outline

25 questions

Cable Sizing & Installation Design

Conductor dimensioning, correction factors, thermal constraints, voltage drop, and short-circuit withstand.

25 questions

Earthing Systems & Protective Measures

TN-S, TN-C-S, and TT topologies, protective bonding, RCD application, and automatic disconnection.

20 questions

Verification & Electrical Testing

DS/HD 60364-6 procedures: PE continuity, 500V DC insulation resistance, loop impedance Zs, and RCD tripping.

15 questions

Industrial Automation & Motor Drives

Motor starters, contactors, overload relays, frequency converters, and sensor/PLC circuits.

15 questions

Building Systems & Surge Protection

KNX and DALI control protocols, surge protective devices (SPD Type 1/2), and structured data networking.

How to Pass the Elektrikersvendeprøven Exam

What You Need to Know

Passing score: The final examination is weighted 75% technical and 25% innovative assessment, and each must be at least grade 02; the H2 partial examination and final examination contribute 20% and 80% respectively to the svendeprøve result.
Assessment: Under BEK nr. 460/2026 and EVU's May 2025 framework, the svendeprøve combines the H2 partial examination (20%) with a final examination (80%). The final is a self-selected customer case based on three elective modules, completed individually or in a group of no more than three, and includes a practical product, project material of no more than 6 pages, and an individual oral examination.
Time limit: Final examination: 80 school-guided hours over 3 weeks, followed by a 20-minute oral examination.
Exam fee: No current 2026 candidate-paid fee or employer charge was published in the reviewed EVU material; confirm the current company charge with EVU.

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Elektrikersvendeprøven Study Tips from Top Performers

1Memorize the key DS/HD 60364 disconnect times: 0.4 seconds for 230 V final circuits in TN systems and 0.2 seconds in TT systems.

2Practice multi-step cable sizing: determine design current Ib, select protective device In, apply correction factors (ambient temp, grouping, installation method) to find minimum Iz, and verify voltage drop (max 3% for lighting, 5% for other uses).

3Understand the operational difference between Type AC, Type A, and Type B RCDs, especially regarding DC residual currents in EV chargers and frequency converters.

4Review L-AUS rules (working near live parts): the 5 safety golden rules, required insulated tools (1000 V rated), PPE, and mandatory risk assessments.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Danish Elektriker Svendeprøve a written multiple-choice test?

No. The assessment combines an H2 partial examination with a 3-week final customer-case project, practical product, concise documentation and a 20-minute individual oral examination. This bank is an English-language MCQ study adaptation.

What electrical installation standards apply in Denmark?

Denmark enforces the European harmonized standard DS/HD 60364 series through the Danish Safety Technology Authority (Sikkerhedsstyrelsen) under Elsikkerhedsloven and Executive Order on Electrical Installations.

What testing measurements must an electrician perform during verification?

Under DS/HD 60364-6, required measurements include continuity of protective conductors, insulation resistance (minimum 1.0 MΩ at 500 V DC for circuits up to 500 V), fault loop impedance (Zs), prospective short-circuit current (Ik), and RCD trip time and current.

What is the difference between Elektriker 1 and Elektriker 2?

Elektriker 1 lasts 4.5 years and focuses on installation and basic automation. Elektriker 2 lasts 5 years and includes advanced elective modules in industrial automation, high-voltage networks, or specialized building technologies.

What are the passing criteria for the svendeprøve?

The candidate must receive at least grade 02 on the 7-trinsskalaen in each independent assessment element (project design/documentation, practical execution, and oral defense) to be awarded the Svendebrev.