Syllabus content and objectives
Official WAEC Applied Electricity or Basic Electricity outline · Section A (For all candidates)
Content
Electrical installation, Wiring, Protection, Earthing, Maintenance, Testing, Safety
Objective
Surface, conduit, trunking, ducting wiring types. Selection of materials, tools, accessories, cable current capacity, socket/lighting wiring, IEE regulations. Fuses, circuit breakers, protective device discrimination. Earthing methods and earth loop impedance. Diagnosing/repairing short circuits, open circuits, earth leakages in domestic appliances. Continuity, insulation resistance, earth leakage, and polarity tests. Electrical safety regulations.
Practice Past Questions on this Topic
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