Quiz on Steel Wire Armoured (SWA) Cables

What is the primary use of Steel Wire Armoured (SWA) cables?

• For decorative lighting

• For main and sub-main cables in industrial installations

• For wireless communication

• For heating systems

What materials are used for the conductors in SWA cables?

• Copper or aluminium

• Gold or silver

• Iron or steel

• Plastic or rubber

What is the typical size range for single core SWA cables?

• 10mm² to 100mm²

• 50mm² to 1,000mm²

• 5mm² to 500mm²

• 100mm² to 2,000mm²

Where can SWA cables be laid directly?

• On rooftops

• In water

• On walls or in cable ducts

• In the air

What must be ascertained about the steel wire armouring when used as a circuit protective conductor (cpc)?

• It is made of gold

• It has the equivalent cross-sectional area as the corresponding copper cpc

• It is waterproof

• It is flexible