Explore topic-wise MCQs in Electrical Engineering.

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101.

*/*_In a cable, the maximum stress under operating conditions is at?

A. Insulation layer
B. Sheath
C. Armour
D. Conductor surface
Answer» E.
102.

*/*_Empire tape is?

A. Varnished cambric
B. Vulcanized rubber
C. Impregnated paper
D. None of the above
Answer» B. Vulcanized rubber
103.

*/*_In capacitance grading of cables we use a _________ dielectric.?

A. Composite
B. Porous
C. Homogeneous
D. Hygroscopic
Answer» B. Porous
104.

*/*_In cables the charging current?

A. Lags the voltage by 90°
B. Leads the voltage by 90°
C. Lags the voltage by 180°
D. Leads the voltage by 180°
Answer» C. Lags the voltage by 180¬¨‚àû
105.

_ In capacitance grading of cables we use a _________ dielectric.$?

A. Composite
B. Porous
C. Homogeneous
D. Hygroscopic
Answer» B. Porous
106.

_ In a cable, the maximum stress under operating conditions is at$?

A. Insulation layer
B. Sheath
C. Armour
D. Conductor surface
Answer» E.
107.

_ Empire tape is$?

A. Varnished cambric
B. Vulcanized rubber
C. Impregnated paper
D. None of the above
Answer» B. Vulcanized rubber
108.

_ In cables the charging current$?

A. Lags the voltage by 90°
B. Leads the voltage by 90°
C. Lags the voltage by 180°
D. Leads the voltage by 180°
Answer» C. Lags the voltage by 180¬¨‚àû
109.

_In a cable immediately above metallic sheath ________ is provided.$?

A. Earthing connection
B. Bedding
C. Armouring
D. None of the above
Answer» C. Armouring
110.

_The breakdown of insulation of the cable can be avoided economically by the use of$?

A. Inter-sheaths
B. Insulating materials with different dielectric constants
C. Both (A) and (B)
D. None of the above
Answer» D. None of the above
111.

__________ cables are used for 132 kV lines.$?

A. High tension
B. Super tension
C. Extra high tension
D. Extra super voltage
Answer» E.
112.

_Which of the following protects a cable against mechanical injury?$?

A. Bedding
B. Sheath
C. Armouring
D. None of the above
Answer» D. None of the above
113.

A certain cable has an insulation of relative permittivity 4. If the insulation is replaced by one of relative permittivity 2, the capacitance of the cable will become$?

A. One half
B. Double
C. Four times
D. None of the above
Answer» B. Double
114.

Conduit pipes are normally used to protect ________ cables.$?

A. Unsheathed cables
B. Armoured
C. PVC sheathed cables
D. All of the above
Answer» B. Armoured
115.

In the cables, sheaths are used to$?

A. Prevent the moisture from entering the cable
B. Provide enough strength
C. Provide proper insulation
D. None of the above
Answer» B. Provide enough strength
116.

The disadvantage with paper as insulating material is$?

A. It is hygroscopic
B. It has high capacitance
C. It is an organic material
D. None of the above
Answer» B. It has high capacitance
117.

In the cables, sheaths are used to?

A. Prevent the moisture from entering the cable
B. Provide enough strength
C. Provide proper insulation
D. None of the above
Answer» B. Provide enough strength
118.

A certain cable has an insulation of relative permittivity 4. If the insulation is replaced by one of relative permittivity 2, the capacitance of the cable will become?

A. One half
B. Double
C. Four times
D. None of the above
Answer» B. Double
119.

Conduit pipes are normally used to protect ________ cables.?

A. Unsheathed cables
B. Armoured
C. PVC sheathed cables
D. All of the above
Answer» B. Armoured
120.

The disadvantage with paper as insulating material is?

A. It is hygroscopic
B. It has high capacitance
C. It is an organic material
D. None of the above
Answer» B. It has high capacitance
121.

The inters heaths in the cables are used to

A. Minimize the stress
B. Avoid the requirement of good insulation
C. Provide proper stress distribution
D. None of the above
Answer» D. None of the above