Electrical Engineering Quiz

Which conductor would most likely be used for transmission overhead lines?

• AAAC

• ABC

• Copper

• AAC

Which of the following is a common method for cooling transformers?

• Air cooling

• Oil cooling

• Gas cooling

• Water cooling

In a 132 KV overhead line conductor approximately how many strands would be there?

• 7

• 19

• 37

• 59

Which of the following materials is typically used for the insulation of high-voltage cables?

• Polyethylene

• Wood

• Rubber

• Glass

The purpose of screening 3-phase high voltage cables is to

• Stop electrolytic action

• Control tangential stresses

• Provide good earth continuity

• Give extra mechanical protection

On a cable plan the letters ABSD may appear. This would refer to

• Aerial bundled steel distributer

• Air blast system disengager

• Air break switch disconnector

• Aerial balanced safety distancer

When handling cold pour resins the mandatory PPE would be

• Overalls and eye protection

• Disposable gloves and breathing apparatus

• Breathing apparatus and overall

• Eye protection and disposable gloves.

Cable spiking minimizes the risk of.

• moisture

• flashover

• Results in deterioration

• puncture

What is the primary purpose of using a lightning arrester in electrical systems?

• To protect the system from lightning-induced surges

• To increase the system's voltage capacity

• To stabilize the system's frequency

• To decrease the system's current flow

The full form of PILCSWA in Underground cables refers to

• Plastic insulated lead covered steel wire armoured cable

• Plastic insulated laminated copper steel wire armoured cable

• Paper insulated lead covered steel wire armoured cable

• Paper insulated lead conductor steel wire armoured cable