Capacitors and Electrical Systems Quiz

What is the primary function of capacitors in electrical systems?

• To increase voltage

• To correct power factor

• To generate electricity

• To decrease resistance

What separates the two conductive plates in a capacitor?

• A resistor

• An insulator

• A conductor

• A diode

What is the effect of capacitive reactance in a circuit?

• Increases inductive reactance

• Counteracts inductive reactance

• Increases resistance

• Decreases voltage

Where are switched capacitor banks often found?

• In residential areas

• In business parks and commercial areas

• In rural areas

• In industrial zones

What allows switched capacitor banks to communicate with other smart devices?

• Manual controls

• SCADA connectivity

• Wireless routers

• Ethernet cables

What device is used to de-energize fixed capacitors?

• Control panel

• Loadbuster

• Capacitor switch

• Grounding rod

What is the purpose of waiting five minutes during the disconnect process?

• To allow capacitors to energize

• To allow capacitors to discharge

• To open the switch

• To shunt the terminals

What is the role of fused cutouts in the disconnect process?

• To energize the capacitor bank

• To de-energize the bank using a load-break device

• To increase the bank's capacity

• To maintain the bank's voltage

What is the unit of capacitance?

• Ohm

• Farad

• Watt

• Henry