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Key Facts: C&G 2365 Level 2 Exam

100

Practice Questions

OpenExamPrep

Level 2

Foundation Electrical Diploma

City & Guilds

25/40/40/20

Questions in the Unit 201/202/203/210 tests

City & Guilds test specification

~50%

Unit 202 Pass Mark

City & Guilds test specification

Online

e-volve MCQ + Practical

City & Guilds

230/400 V

UK Supply Voltages

BS 7671

The City & Guilds 2365-02 Level 2 Diploma in Electrical Installations (Buildings & Structures) is the foundation-level UK electrical qualification for trainee electricians, delivered through approved centres. It is assessed by four online e-volve multiple-choice tests: Unit 201 health and safety (25 questions, 40 minutes, pass about 60%), Unit 202 electrical science (40 questions, 90 minutes, pass about 50%), Unit 203 installation technology (40 questions, 75 minutes, IET On-Site Guide permitted, pass about 60%) and Unit 210 communication (20 questions, 40 minutes, pass about 60%), plus practical assignments for Units 201 and 204. It covers health, safety and environmental law, Ohm's law, power, magnetism, a.c. theory and electronic components, wiring systems and cable selection, TN-S, TN-C-S (PME and PNB) and TT earthing, micro-renewables, and dead testing. It leads on to the Level 3 Diploma (2365-03). This free prep includes 100 research-based practice questions with explanations and an AI tutor.

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1Which UK statute is the primary piece of legislation placing a general duty on employers and employees to ensure health and safety at work?

A.The Electricity at Work Regulations 1989

B.The Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974

C.The Building Regulations 2010

D.BS 7671:2018+A2:2022

Explanation: The Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974 (HASAWA) is the overarching primary legislation in the UK that places general duties on employers, employees and the self-employed. Other regulations such as the Electricity at Work Regulations 1989 are made under its umbrella.

2Under the Electricity at Work Regulations 1989, what is the FIRST action that should normally be taken before working on an electrical circuit?

A.Connect a temporary supply

B.Prove the test instrument, isolate and prove the circuit is dead

C.Inform the client in writing

D.Replace the protective device

Explanation: Safe isolation requires proving the voltage indicator on a known live source, isolating and locking off the supply, then proving the circuit dead, and finally re-proving the tester. This 'prove-test-prove' sequence prevents working on conductors that are still live.

3Which device is used to lock off an isolator so that it cannot be re-energised while work is in progress?

A.A residual current device

B.A padlock and lock-off kit

C.A circuit breaker

D.An RCBO

Explanation: A lock-off kit with a personal padlock physically secures the isolating device in the OFF position. The worker keeps the only key, ensuring no one else can restore the supply while they work on the circuit.

4What is the correct order of priority in the hierarchy of risk control measures?

A.PPE, isolation, substitution, elimination

B.Elimination, substitution, engineering controls, administrative controls, PPE

C.Administrative controls, PPE, elimination, substitution

D.Engineering controls, PPE, elimination, isolation

Explanation: The hierarchy of control prioritises removing the hazard entirely (elimination), then substitution, then engineering controls, then administrative controls, with personal protective equipment (PPE) as the last resort because it only protects the individual wearing it.

5Which UK regulations require certain dangerous occurrences, injuries and diseases to be reported to the enforcing authority?

A.COSHH 2002

B.RIDDOR 2013

C.PUWER 1998

D.The Work at Height Regulations 2005

Explanation: RIDDOR (Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations 2013) requires employers and the self-employed to report specified workplace injuries, occupational diseases and dangerous occurrences to the HSE.

6Which set of regulations is concerned with the safe handling of substances hazardous to health, such as solvents and dusts?

A.COSHH 2002

B.RIDDOR 2013

C.The Manual Handling Operations Regulations 1992

D.The Electricity at Work Regulations 1989

Explanation: The Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) Regulations 2002 require employers to assess and control exposure to hazardous substances such as dusts, fumes and solvents, using safety data sheets and control measures.

7When selecting a ladder for short-duration access work, which check should be carried out before use?

A.Confirm it is painted to identify ownership

B.Inspect for damage and ensure it is on firm, level ground at the correct angle

C.Ensure it is at least 6 metres long

D.Tie it only at the bottom

Explanation: Under the Work at Height Regulations a ladder must be inspected for defects, placed on firm, level ground and set at the correct angle (approximately 75 degrees, the 1-in-4 rule), and secured to prevent slipping before use.

8A small electrical fire involving live equipment has started. Which type of fire extinguisher is suitable for use on live electrical equipment?

A.Water (red)

B.Foam (cream)

C.Carbon dioxide (black)

D.Wet chemical (yellow)

Explanation: A carbon dioxide (CO2) extinguisher, identified by a black label, is suitable for electrical fires because it is non-conductive and leaves no residue. Water and foam conduct electricity and must not be used on live equipment.

9What is the main purpose of a safety data sheet (SDS) supplied with a hazardous product?

A.To advertise the manufacturer's other products

B.To provide information on hazards, safe handling, storage and first aid

C.To record who purchased the product

D.To list the product's retail price

Explanation: A safety data sheet provides the information needed to use a hazardous substance safely, including its hazards, precautions for handling and storage, PPE requirements, and first-aid and emergency measures. It supports the COSHH risk assessment.

10Which colour combination identifies a mandatory safety sign, such as 'eye protection must be worn'?

A.Red and white

B.Yellow and black

C.Blue and white

D.Green and white

Explanation: Mandatory signs, which instruct that a specific action must be taken, are blue circles with a white symbol. Examples include 'wear ear protection' or 'wear eye protection'.

About the C&G 2365 Level 2 Exam

The City & Guilds 2365-02 Level 2 Diploma in Electrical Installations (Buildings & Structures) is the foundational UK qualification for trainee electricians. It is assessed through several online e-volve multiple-choice unit exams covering health and safety, electrical science, installation technology and communication, alongside a practical wiring assessment, and it underpins the route to an installation-electrician career.

Exam sponsor: City & Guilds (via approved training centres). The requirements and fees below concern the certification or admission exam, separate from our free practice resources.

Assessment

Four online e-volve multiple-choice tests (Unit 201: 25 questions; Unit 202: 40; Unit 203: 40, with the IET On-Site Guide permitted; Unit 210: 20) plus practical assignments for Units 201 and 204

Time Limit

Unit 201: 40 min; Unit 202: 90 min; Unit 203: 75 min; Unit 210: 40 min

Passing Score

About 60% (Units 201, 203 and 210); about 50% (Unit 202)

Exam / Certification Fees

Set by the approved centre and normally included in the course fee; City & Guilds does not publish a learner price

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Fees, eligibility, and exam policies can change. Confirm them with the exam sponsor before applying or paying.

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Our practice resources: topics covered

We aim to reflect publicly available exam outlines and topic information in our study resources. Coverage, format, and difficulty may differ from the actual exam, and we cannot guarantee that every detail is accurate or current. Confirm exam requirements, fees, and policies with the official exam sponsor.

Health and Safety in Building Services Engineering (Unit 201)

3 of 49 credits. 25-question, 40-minute closed-book online test (pass approximately 60%) plus a practical assignment: health, safety and environmental legislation, accidents, first aid and emergencies, RIDDOR, risk assessments, method statements and permits, PPE, access equipment, safe isolation, CLP pictograms, fire extinguishers and asbestos

20%

Principles of Electrical Science (Unit 202)

10 of 49 credits. 40-question, 90-minute closed-book online test (pass approximately 50%): maths, SI units and instruments, mechanics (levers, gears, pulleys, work, energy, power and efficiency), electron theory, resistance and resistivity, series and parallel d.c. circuits, magnetism and electromagnetism, a.c. generation and electronic components

25%

Electrical Installations Technology (Unit 203)

12 of 49 credits. 40-question, 75-minute online test with the IET On-Site Guide permitted (pass approximately 60%): regulations, technical information and drawings, circuit types and wiring systems, current-carrying capacity, protective devices, earthing systems (TT, TN-S, TN-C-S PME and PNB), ADS, electricity supply and micro-renewables

43%

Installation of Wiring Systems and Enclosures (Unit 204)

21 of 49 credits. Externally set practical assignment: tools and safety checks, preparing the work area, installing and terminating wiring systems and enclosures from drawings, JIB safe isolation, bonding services to the MET, inspecting a dead installation and dead testing

Communication within Building Services Engineering (Unit 210)

3 of 49 credits. 20-question, 40-minute closed-book online test (pass approximately 60%): construction team roles, legislation and workplace documents, customer information, company policies and limits of authority, and effective communication

Preparing for the C&G 2365 Level 2 Exam

What You Need to Know

Passing score: About 60% (Units 201, 203 and 210); about 50% (Unit 202)
Assessment: Four online e-volve multiple-choice tests (Unit 201: 25 questions; Unit 202: 40; Unit 203: 40, with the IET On-Site Guide permitted; Unit 210: 20) plus practical assignments for Units 201 and 204
Time limit: Unit 201: 40 min; Unit 202: 90 min; Unit 203: 75 min; Unit 210: 40 min
Exam / certification fees: Set by the approved centre and normally included in the course fee; City & Guilds does not publish a learner price Official sources

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C&G 2365 Level 2: Suggested Study Strategy

1Give the most time to Unit 202 learning outcome 4 (Ohm's law, series and parallel circuits and power: 15 of 40 questions) and Unit 203 learning outcome 3 (wiring systems and cable selection: 15 of 40 questions)

2Learn the safe isolation sequence cold: prove the tester, isolate and lock off, prove dead, then prove the tester again

3Memorise the harmonised cable colours (brown = line, blue = neutral, green-and-yellow = earth) and standard device ratings (6 A lighting, 20 A radial, 32 A ring)

4Be able to tell TN-S, TN-C-S (PME) and TT earthing systems apart by how the earth is provided

5Know the dead-test sequence in order: continuity of protective conductors, continuity of ring conductors, insulation resistance, then polarity

6Complete all 100 practice questions and review every miss with the AI tutor before sitting each unit exam

Frequently Asked Questions

How is the City & Guilds 2365 Level 2 Diploma assessed?

It is assessed through four online e-volve multiple-choice tests: Unit 201 health and safety (25 questions, 40 minutes), Unit 202 electrical science (40 questions, 90 minutes), Unit 203 installation technology (40 questions, 75 minutes, with the IET On-Site Guide permitted) and Unit 210 communication (20 questions, 40 minutes), plus practical assignments for Units 201 and 204. There is no single combined exam.

What pass mark do I need for the 2365 Level 2 exams?

City & Guilds' test specifications give approximate pass marks of about 60% for the Unit 201, 203 and 210 tests and about 50% for the Unit 202 electrical science test. Your centre confirms the grade boundary for each test when it books it.

What topics does the 2365 Level 2 cover?

It covers health, safety and environmental law and safe isolation (Unit 201), electrical science including Ohm's law, power, magnetism, a.c. theory and electronic components (Unit 202), installation technology including wiring systems, cable selection, protective devices, earthing systems and micro-renewables (Unit 203), practical installation and dead testing (Unit 204), and communication on site (Unit 210).

Do I need any qualifications to start the 2365 Level 2?

City & Guilds sets no formal entry requirements, and the qualification is approved for learners aged 16 and over. A good standard of English and maths helps, and you enrol with a City & Guilds approved centre that delivers the learning and books the e-volve tests.

What can I do after passing the 2365 Level 2?

The Level 2 Diploma is the foundation stage. Most learners progress to the Level 3 Diploma (2365-03), complete an NVQ and the AM2 end-point assessment, and take the 18th Edition Wiring Regulations award to work towards installation-electrician status and the ECS Gold Card.

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