Electric Cables Mcqs
This set of Electrical engineering Multiple Choice Questions & Answers (MCQs) focuses on study of “Electric Cables”. These questions are chosen from a collection of most authoritative and best reference books on Electrical engineering. Our aim is to prepare an individual for competitive exams like NTS, GAT, ECAT, University and College entrance exams, Jobs and interviews. One should practice our MCQS to assimilate Electric Cables Mcqs comprehensively.
47. The advantage of oil filled cables is_________?
More perfect impregnation
Smaller overall size
No ionisation, oxidation and formation of voids
All of the above
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48. The breakdown voltage of a cable depends on_____________?
Presence of moisture
Working temperature
Time of application of the voltage
All of the above
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49. The thickness of metallic shielding on cables is usually_______________?
0.04 mm
0.2 to 0.4 mm
3 to 5 mm
40 to 60 mm
50. Underground cables are laid at sufficient depth___________?
To minimise temperature stresses
To avoid being unearthed easily due to removal of soil
To minimize the effect of shocks and vibrations due to gassing vehicles, etc
For all of the above reasons
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51. The electrostatic stress in underground cables is_________?
Same at the conductor and the sheath
Minimum at the conductor and maximum at the sheath
Maximum at the conductor and minimum at the sheath
Zero at the conductor as well as on the sheath
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52. A cable carrying alternating current has__________?
Hysteresis losses only
Hysteresis and leakage losses only
Hysteresis, leakage and copper losses only
Hysteresis, leakage, copper and friction losses
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53. Capacitance grading of cable implies__________?
Use of dielectrics of different permeabilities
Grading according to capacitance of cables per km length
Cables using single dielectric in different concentrations
Capacitance required to be introduced at different lengths to counter the effect of inductance
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54. The advantage of cables over overhead transmission lines is___________?
Easy maintenance
Low cost
Can be used in congested areas
Can be used in high voltage circuits
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55. Is a cable is to be designed for use on 1000 kV, which insulation would you prefer ____________?
Polyvinyle chloride
Vulcanised rubber
Impregnated paper
Compressed SFe gas
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56. The insulation of the cable decreases with__________?
The increase in length of the insulation
The decrease in the length of the insulation
Either A. or (b)
None of the above
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57. In a cable the voltage stress is maximum at____________?
Sheath
Insulator
Surface of the conductor
Core of the conductor
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