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Electrical Engineering Quiz

Total questions: 30

Worksheet time: 18mins

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1.

The acronym XLPE refers to a

a)

Plain lead covered earth cable

b)

Mineral insulated cable

c)

Cross linked polyethylene insulated cable

d)

Point on a cable plan where a cable is laid on top of another cable.

2.

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

a)

Air cooling

b)

Oil cooling

c)

Gas cooling

d)

Water cooling

3.

What type of gas is used in a gas filled cable?

a)

Carbon Dioxide

b)

Oxygen

c)

Helium

d)

Nitrogen

4.

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

a)

Polyethylene

b)

Wood

c)

Rubber

d)

Glass

5.

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

a)

Stop electrolytic action

b)

Control tangential stresses

c)

Provide good earth continuity

d)

Give extra mechanical protection

6.

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

a)

Aerial bundled steel distributer

b)

Air blast system disengager

c)

Air break switch disconnector

d)

Aerial balanced safety distancer

7.

When handling cold pour resins the mandatory PPE would be

a)

Overalls and eye protection

b)

Disposable gloves and breathing apparatus

c)

Breathing apparatus and overall

d)

Eye protection and disposable gloves.

8.

Cable spiking minimizes the risk of.

4 lines
9.

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

a)

To protect the system from lightning-induced surges

b)

To increase the system's voltage capacity

c)

To stabilize the system's frequency

d)

To decrease the system's current flow

10.

The full form of PILCSWA in Underground cables refers to

a)

Plastic insulated lead covered steel wire armoured cable

b)

Plastic insulated laminated copper steel wire armoured cable

c)

Paper insulated lead covered steel wire armoured cable

d)

Paper insulated lead conductor steel wire armoured cable

11.

For lightening protection, a simple form of supply system mounted on pylons would be

a)

A surge diverter

b)

An expulsion gaps

c)

A surge inverter

d)

An over-running earth wire

12.

What type of connection is adopted to carry 400 kv HV lines

a)

Star connection with neutral

b)

Delta connection

c)

Star connection without neutral

13.

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

a)

7

b)

19

c)

37

d)

59

14.

What is the purpose of using a Buchholz relay especially in substations?

a)

Ensure electric shock is prevented as far as is practicable

b)

Ensure the correct phase sequences are followed all along the system

c)

Ensure it can be transported over long distances

d)

Ensure it trips the transformer considering the gases produced as a fault.

15.

The purpose of multi-break construction for HV circuit breakers is to

a)

Divide the total interrupting duty between several breaks

b)

Divide the open- circuit current between several breaks

c)

Obtain a greatly increased speed of contact separation

d)

Allow the circuit to be interrupted in a sequence of successive breaks

16.

Off-load tap changers are designed in distribution system is to

a)

Control output voltage at full load

b)

Allow for future increase in load

c)

Reduce output voltage at periods of light load

d)

Permit nominal output voltage to be maintained

17.

In overhead lines wood pole supports are used in the voltage ranges between

a)

11 KV-33KV

b)

11KV-66KV

c)

230V-230KV

d)

230V-66KV

18.

What is the basic idea about a fault thrower switch?

a)

Introduces a phase to earth fault for remote tripping of circuit breakers

b)

Automatically moves the fault to another area of the system

c)

Automatically sends a message to the on-duty service engineer

d)

Ensures the fault is thrown into status of non-emergency operation

19.

The construction of all overhead lines is covered by what code of practice

a)

BS code of practice 1320

b)

BS code of Practice 321

c)

The electricity regulations

d)

The electricity at work regulations

20.

The purpose of a low earth fault loop impedance is to

a)

Ensure a good earth fault path load current

b)

Prove the earth is a complete loop circuit

c)

Equalise sufficient current will flow to operate protective devices

d)

Ensure protective multiple earthing is effective in event of earth fault

21.

Excessive corona on 400 KV overhead lines could be an indication of

a)

Broken stands or spacers

b)

Interference caused by a kite string

c)

Exceptionally dry weather conditions

d)

An over-running earth wire

22.

The neutral of a three phase four wire connection from a secondary transformer is connected to earth is to ensure

a)

Obtain the line voltage

b)

Maintain the neutral at earth potential

c)

Enable the transformer core to be earthed

d)

Protect the consumer from dangerous voltage

23.

The approved instrument used for testing correct connection in PME cut out would be

a)

Polarity meter

b)

Testoscope

c)

Phase rotation meter

d)

Insulation resistance meter

24.

Before filling the insulating oil in an HV switchgear what needed to be tested

a)

Viscosity

b)

Specific gravity

c)

Carbon deposit

d)

Dielectric strength

25.

Preventive maintenance is to ensure

a)

Make sure all faults will occur at a certain time

b)

Allow new transformers to be purchased on time

c)

Ensure there will be never be any faults on the system

d)

Maximise uptime and continuity of service

26.

In a tension insulator the compression joints are filled with graphite grease to

a)

Allow the conductor to move more easily

b)

Improve the insulation of joint

c)

Improve holding capacity

d)

Prevent corrosion

27.

What is the main purpose of using a circuit breaker in an electrical circuit?

a)

To reduce the circuit's inductance

b)

To automatically interrupt current flow in case of a fault

c)

To increase the circuit's resistance

d)

To provide a path for current flow

28.

Metals are earthed and bonded in order to create

a)

An equipotential zone

b)

A potential equidistant zone

c)

Equalise potential between phases

d)

Equilibrium potential between phases

29.

While an unarmoured lead sheathed cables are laid in the ground, they should

a)

Be encased in concrete

b)

Always be drawn in ducts

c)

Be surrounded by sand or similar graded material

d)

Be back filled with excavating soil with no specific precautions taken

30.

Which one of the following represents a star connected transformer winding?

a)

1

b)

2

c)

3

d)

4