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H-Type Cable

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1. What does "H" stand for in H-type cables?

a) High voltage
b) High current
c) High tension
d) High efficiency
Answer: c) High tension
2. H-type cables are designed for voltages up to:
a) 3.3 kV
b) 6.6 kV
c) 33 kV
d) 66 kV
Answer: d) 66 kV
3. Which insulating material is primarily used in H-type cables?
a) Polyethylene
b) Rubber
c) Impregnated paper
d) PVC
Answer: c) Impregnated paper
4. H-type cables are typically used for:
a) Low-voltage power transmission
b) Medium-voltage power transmission
c) High-voltage power transmission
d) Communication networks
Answer: c) High-voltage power transmission
5. What is a unique feature of the H-type cable compared to other types?
a) Separate metallic screens around each conductor
b) Concentric neutral conductors
c) Use of fiber optics for insulation
d) Air insulation between layers
Answer: a) Separate metallic screens around each conductor
6. Why are the conductors in H-type cables screened individually?
a) To reduce the overall weight of the cable
b) To ensure uniform distribution of the electric field
c) To improve mechanical strength
d) To minimize heat dissipation
Answer: b) To ensure uniform distribution of the electric field
7. In H-type cables, the metallic screen around each core is typically made of:
a) Aluminum foil
b) Lead or copper tape
c) PVC material
d) Steel armor
Answer: b) Lead or copper tape
8. What is placed between the cores of an H-type cable to improve insulation?
a) Air gaps
b) Paper impregnated with dielectric material
c) Plastic separators
d) Fiber-reinforced sheets
Answer: b) Paper impregnated with dielectric material
9. The metallic sheath in H-type cables serves the purpose of:
a) Mechanical protection only
b) Carrying return current
c) Providing a path for fault current and shielding
d) Increasing the voltage rating
Answer: c) Providing a path for fault current and shielding
10. The main disadvantage of H-type cables is:
a) High cost
b) Difficulty in installation
c) Susceptibility to moisture ingress
d) Low current-carrying capacity
Answer: c) Susceptibility to moisture ingress
11. What kind of protection is applied to the H-type cable to prevent moisture ingress?
a) PVC sheath
b) Metallic lead sheath
c) Rubber coating
d) Steel armor
Answer: b) Metallic lead sheath
12. H-type cables are preferred over belt-type cables for:
a) High-frequency applications
b) Higher voltage applications
c) Underground communication lines
d) Low-voltage applications
Answer: b) Higher voltage applications
13. In H-type cables, the lead sheath covering the cores is grounded to:
a) Reduce voltage loss
b) Minimize electrical noise
c) Prevent moisture ingress and ensure safety
d) Increase the lifespan of the cable
Answer: c) Prevent moisture ingress and ensure safety
14. Which of the following is a limitation of H-type cables compared to other high-voltage
cables?
a) Limited to overhead installations
b) Complex manufacturing process
c) Larger size and weight due to metallic sheath
d) Low thermal resistance
Answer: c) Larger size and weight due to metallic sheath
15. H-type cables are most commonly installed in:
a) Power plants
b) Urban underground power transmission networks
c) Telecommunication networks
d) Submarine power transmission
Answer: b) Urban underground power transmission networks

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