Cables & Cords - All Questions

In accordance with which section of AS/NZS 3000 should cables be selected & installed?

• Section 1

• Section 2

• Section 3

• Section 4

State the reference in AS/NZS 3.3.2.2 that defines flexible cords.

• 1.4.30

• 1.4.26

• 1.4.32

• 1.4.36

What colours are used in NZ for Phase, Neutral & Earth conductors in single phase flexible leads?

• They are all the same colour

• Brown, Blue & Green/Yellow

• Red, Black & Green

• Brown, Blue and Green

Which of the following is not mentioned by AS/NZS 3000 3.3.2.2 for dealing with cables near external heat sources?

• Shielding

• Limiting the current in the cable to reduce operating temp.

• Selecting a system that allows for temperature rise.

• Wrapping the cable in Polystyrene.

• Placing cables away from heat source.

Which enviromental condition explains a Cable situation that needs to be suitable to cope with moisture to prevent shock, fire or malfunction.

• Flexing

• Moisture, water, and other liquids

• Mechanical damage

• Vibration

Which enviromental condition explains a Cable situation where cable has been damaged by hitting, squashing, cutting, bending, or stretching?

• Mechanical Damage

• Vibration

• High temperature

• Weight or Strain

Which enviromental condition explains a Cable situation where selection is made in accordance with AS/NZS 3000 7.7, so that those cables can survive for longer in a fire?

• High Temperature

• Vibration

• Solvents, chemicals, oil, or petrol

• Hazardous areas and fire

Which enviromental condition explains a Cable situation where cables can cope with a littlebit of this - if it is excessive then flexible cable is used

• Flexing

• Mechanical damage

• Weight or strain on a cable

• Vibration

Which enviromental condition explains a Cable situation that requires cables to be able to deal with (AS/NZS 3000 3.3.2.7)?

• High Temperature

• Flexing

• Mechanical Damage

• Vibration

Which enviromental condition explains a Cable situation where Insulation on plastic and rubber insulated cables can melt and fail if they get too hot.

• Moisture, water, and other liquids

• High Temperature

• Solvents, chemicals, oil, or petrol

• Weather/UV radiation, marine environments. dust