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2026 Statistics

Key Facts: AM2 / AM2S Exam

100

Practice Questions

OpenExamPrep

~30

Section E MCQs (online)

NET

Practical

Predominant Format

NET

~2.5 days

Assessment Duration

NET

BS 7671

Wiring Regulations Tested

IET

End-point

Competence Assessment

NET / JIB

The AM2/AM2S is the end-point assessment electricians must pass to confirm occupational competence, administered by NET (National Electrotechnical Training) with the JIB and delivered at approved assessment centres. It is PREDOMINANTLY PRACTICAL — safe isolation and risk assessment, composite single- and three-phase installation, inspection, testing and certification to BS 7671, and fault diagnosis and rectification — carried out over about 2.5 days. It also includes Section E, an online applied-knowledge test of around 30 multiple-choice questions on health and safety, Building Regulations (Part P) and BS 7671. It is NOT a written-only MCQ exam. This free prep includes 100 research-based practice questions with explanations and an AI tutor, targeting the Section E applied-knowledge test and the underpinning theory needed across the practical sections.

Sample AM2 / AM2S Practice Questions

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1When carrying out safe isolation, what must you do FIRST with your voltage indicator before you use it to prove a circuit dead?

A.Connect it across the circuit you intend to isolate

B.Prove it works on a known live source or proving unit

C.Lock off the main switch and apply a warning label

D.Record the readings on the inspection schedule

Explanation: The correct safe isolation sequence requires you to prove your voltage indicator gives a positive indication on a known live supply or proving unit BEFORE you rely on it to prove the circuit dead. This confirms the instrument is working so a 'dead' reading can be trusted.

2A voltage indicator used for safe isolation should comply with which HSE guidance note?

A.GS38

B.HSG85

C.GN3

D.INDG354

Explanation: HSE Guidance Note GS38 covers the requirements for test equipment used by electricians, including voltage indicators. It specifies fused probes with a maximum 4 mm (ideally 2 mm) exposed tip, finger guards and insulated leads.

3According to GS38, what is the recommended maximum exposed metal tip length on a voltage indicator probe?

A.10 mm

B.4 mm

C.20 mm

D.25 mm

Explanation: GS38 recommends test probes have no more than 4 mm of exposed metal tip, and ideally 2 mm or spring-loaded shrouds, to minimise the risk of shorting between adjacent terminals and reduce arc-flash hazard.

4During safe isolation of a single-phase final circuit, between which points must you test to confirm the circuit is dead?

A.Line to neutral only

B.Line to earth only

C.Line-neutral, line-earth and neutral-earth

D.Neutral to earth only

Explanation: To prove a single-phase circuit dead you must test all combinations: line to neutral, line to earth and neutral to earth. Testing only one pair could miss a borrowed neutral or a fault that leaves one conductor live.

5What is the primary purpose of applying a padlock and unique key to an isolated main switch during work?

A.To comply with the manufacturer's warranty

B.To prevent the circuit being re-energised by another person while work continues

C.To stop the RCD from tripping nuisance trips

D.To earth the installation safely

Explanation: Locking off with a padlock to which only the person working holds the key prevents anyone else from inadvertently re-energising the circuit while work is in progress. A warning notice is also applied so the reason for isolation is clear.

6After proving a circuit dead with your voltage indicator, what should you do next to validate the result?

A.Begin work immediately to save time

B.Re-prove the voltage indicator on the known live source again

C.Replace the voltage indicator batteries

D.Remove the lock-off device

Explanation: After confirming the circuit is dead you must re-prove the voltage indicator on the same known live source. A positive indication confirms the instrument was working throughout, so the 'dead' reading is genuine and not caused by a failed tester.

7Which legislation places a duty on electricians to ensure conductors are made dead and kept dead while work is carried out, where reasonably practicable?

A.The Building Act 1984

B.The Electricity at Work Regulations 1989

C.The Health and Safety (Display Screen Equipment) Regulations

D.The Construction Products Regulations

Explanation: The Electricity at Work Regulations 1989, particularly Regulation 14, require that work on or near live conductors is avoided unless it is unreasonable for them to be dead and suitable precautions are taken. This underpins the safe isolation procedure.

8Under RIDDOR, which of the following must an employer report to the HSE?

A.A minor cut treated with a plaster

B.A specified injury such as an electric shock causing unconsciousness

C.A near-miss that caused no injury or damage

D.An employee taking a single day off for a cold

Explanation: RIDDOR (Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations) requires reporting of specified injuries, which include any injury caused by electric shock leading to unconsciousness, resuscitation or admittance to hospital for more than 24 hours.

9What is the correct first step in a risk assessment before starting work in the AM2 installation area?

A.Select the cable for the circuit

B.Identify the hazards present in the work area

C.Energise the test rig

D.Complete the electrical installation certificate

Explanation: A risk assessment begins with identifying the hazards present. You then decide who might be harmed, evaluate the risks and decide on control measures, record the findings and review them. In the AM2 you must demonstrate this systematic approach before working.

10In the hierarchy of control, which measure should always be considered FIRST?

A.Personal protective equipment

B.Eliminating the hazard

C.Administrative controls such as signage

D.Providing training

Explanation: The hierarchy of control places elimination of the hazard at the top, followed by substitution, engineering controls, administrative controls and finally PPE. Removing the hazard entirely is the most effective control; PPE is the last resort.

About the AM2 / AM2S Exam

The AM2 (and its current versions AM2S and AM2E) is the industry end-point assessment that qualifying electricians in England, Wales and Northern Ireland must pass to confirm occupational competence. It is predominantly a practical assessment of safe isolation, composite installation, inspection and testing, and fault diagnosis, carried out over about two and a half days, with an online applied-knowledge multiple-choice test (Section E) on health and safety, Building Regulations and BS 7671.

Assessment

The AM2/AM2S is PREDOMINANTLY a PRACTICAL end-point assessment carried out over about 2.5 days (roughly 16.5-18 hours). It comprises safe isolation & risk assessment, composite installation (single- and three-phase), inspection, testing & certification, safe isolation of circuits, and fault diagnosis & rectification, PLUS Section E — an online applied-knowledge test of around 30 multiple-choice questions on health & safety, Building Regulations and BS 7671. This is NOT a written-only MCQ exam; our 100 practice questions prepare you for the Section E applied-knowledge test and the underpinning theory tested across the practical sections.

Time Limit

~16.5-18 hours total over about 2.5 days; the Section E online test is roughly 1 hour

Passing Score

Each section must be passed; Section E is graded by the centre against NET requirements

Exam Fee

AM2 ~£885; AM2S v1.0 ~£965; AM2S v1.1 ~£1,340 (NET fees from April 2026, usually paid via the training centre) (NET (National Electrotechnical Training), with the JIB; delivered at approved AM2 assessment centres)

AM2 / AM2S Exam Content Outline

20%

Safe Isolation & Risk Assessment

Safe isolation sequence, GS38 voltage indicator and proving unit, lock-off and warning notices, risk assessment and the hierarchy of control, and single-phase/three-phase/distribution-board isolation

18%

Health & Safety Legislation

Electricity at Work Regulations 1989, HASAWA, RIDDOR, PUWER, Work at Height, manual handling, COSHH/dust, PPE, permits to work and reduced low voltage on site

24%

Inspection, Testing & Certification

BS 7671 Part 6 sequence of tests, continuity, insulation resistance, polarity, Ze/Zs and disconnection times, prospective fault current, RCD testing and EIC/EICR certification

14%

Fault Diagnosis & Rectification

Systematic fault finding, short circuits, earth faults, high-resistance joints, three-phase faults, the half-split technique and re-testing after repair

14%

BS 7671 Application & Cable Selection

Cable sizing and correction factors, voltage drop, conductor colours, wiring systems and containment, CPC and bonding, and MCB types

10%

Building Regulations & Composite Installation Knowledge

Part P notifiable work, special locations and bathroom zones, earthing systems (TN-S/TN-C-S/TT), consumer units and AFDDs

How to Pass the AM2 / AM2S Exam

What You Need to Know

Passing score: Each section must be passed; Section E is graded by the centre against NET requirements
Assessment: The AM2/AM2S is PREDOMINANTLY a PRACTICAL end-point assessment carried out over about 2.5 days (roughly 16.5-18 hours). It comprises safe isolation & risk assessment, composite installation (single- and three-phase), inspection, testing & certification, safe isolation of circuits, and fault diagnosis & rectification, PLUS Section E — an online applied-knowledge test of around 30 multiple-choice questions on health & safety, Building Regulations and BS 7671. This is NOT a written-only MCQ exam; our 100 practice questions prepare you for the Section E applied-knowledge test and the underpinning theory tested across the practical sections.
Time limit: ~16.5-18 hours total over about 2.5 days; the Section E online test is roughly 1 hour
Exam fee: AM2 ~£885; AM2S v1.0 ~£965; AM2S v1.1 ~£1,340 (NET fees from April 2026, usually paid via the training centre)

Keys to Passing

Complete 500+ practice questions
Score 80%+ consistently before scheduling
Focus on highest-weighted sections
Use our AI tutor for tough concepts

AM2 / AM2S Study Tips from Top Performers

1Learn the safe isolation sequence cold: prove the tester live, isolate and lock off, prove the circuit dead in all combinations, then re-prove the tester live

2Memorise the BS 7671 Part 6 test sequence — continuity, ring final continuity, insulation resistance, polarity, then live tests (Ze/Zs, PFC, RCD, functional)

3Know the key numbers: 1 MΩ minimum insulation resistance at 500 V DC, 0.4 s disconnection for TN final circuits, 30 mA RCD tripping within 40 ms at 5x and not at 0.5x

4Be confident with Zs = Ze + (R1 + R2) and the 3%/5% voltage-drop limits for lighting and other circuits

5Revise Part P notifiable work, special-location/bathroom zones and the harmonised conductor colours (brown/blue, brown-black-grey three-phase)

6Complete all 100 practice questions and review every miss with the AI tutor before your Section E online test

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the AM2 a written exam or a practical assessment?

The AM2/AM2S is predominantly a PRACTICAL end-point assessment carried out over about 2.5 days, covering safe isolation, composite installation, inspection and testing, and fault diagnosis. It includes one online applied-knowledge test (Section E) of around 30 multiple-choice questions, but it is not a written-only exam.

How many multiple-choice questions are in the AM2 Section E online test?

Section E, the Assessment of Applied Knowledge, is an online test of approximately 30 multiple-choice questions covering health and safety, Building Regulations (Part P) and the application of BS 7671. Our 100 practice questions target this test plus the underpinning theory across the practical sections.

What is the difference between AM2, AM2S and AM2E?

AM2 is for learners completing the Level 3 NVQ 2357 route, AM2S is for apprentices on the Level 3 Installation & Maintenance Electrician standard (5357), and AM2E is the Experienced Worker route. The core content — safe isolation, installation, inspection and testing, and fault finding — is the same.

How much does the AM2 cost in 2026?

From April 2026 the NET first-attempt fees are around £885 for AM2, £965 for AM2S v1.0 and £1,340 for AM2S v1.1, usually paid through your training centre. Per-section re-sit fees of roughly £190-£320 apply if you need to retake part of the assessment.

How long does the AM2 take?

The AM2/AM2S runs for about 16.5 to 18 hours of assessed time, usually spread over two and a half days at an NET-approved assessment centre. The Section E online applied-knowledge test takes roughly one hour within that schedule.

Is this free AM2 practice as good as paid prep?

Our 100 practice questions cover the same applied-knowledge and underpinning-theory content as the AM2 — safe isolation, BS 7671 inspection and testing, fault finding, cable selection and Building Regulations — with a teaching explanation for every answer plus free daily AI tutor interactions. All content is free forever and updated for 2026.