MCQ on Vacuum Circuit Breaker

1. What is the primary dielectric medium used in Vacuum Circuit Breakers (VCBs)?
(a). Gas
(b). Oil
(c). Air
(d). High vacuum

Answer
           D

2. How is the vacuum level measured in Vacuum Circuit Breakers (VCBs)?
(a). PSI
(b). Volts
(c). Torr
(d). Amperes

Answer
           C

3. What is the term used for the arc formed when the contacts of a VCB are separated in vacuum?
(a). Thermal arc
(b). Cold cathode arc
(c). Electric arc
(d). Ionized arc

Answer
           B

4. How is the vacuum arc in VCBs different from conventional arcs?
(a). Involves only neutral atoms
(b). Involves only ions
(c). Involves only electrons
(d). Involves all of the above

Answer
           D

5. What is released from the contacts to create a plasma for extinguishing the arc in VCBs?
(a). Gas
(b). Oil
(c). Metal vapor
(d). Air

Answer
           C

6. What advantage does VCBs have in terms of dielectric strength recovery after arc extinction?
(a). Slow recovery
(b). Moderate recovery
(c). Rapid recovery
(d). No recovery

Answer
           C

7. What property of contact material influences the cutting of current in VCBs?
(a). Resistivity
(b). Thermal conductivity
(c). Density
(d). Hardness

Answer
           B

8. Why do Vacuum Circuit Breakers not require filling with oil or gas?
(a). Self-containment
(b). Environmental regulations
(c). Cost-effectiveness
(d). Technological advancement

Answer
           A

9. What makes VCBs suitable for capacitor and cable switching?
(a). Slow recovery
(b). Environmental friendliness
(c). Rapid recovery of dielectric strength
(d). Compact design

Answer
           C

10. What is a notable environmental advantage of VCBs?
(a). Emission of gases
(b). Non-explosive performance
(c). High maintenance requirements
(d). Slow switching speed

Answer
           B

11. What is a limitation in the production of vacuum interrupters, contributing to their high cost?
(a). Low technology requirements
(b). Lack of skilled labor
(c). Advanced technology production
(d). Minimal equipment needed

Answer
           C

12. What is the rated voltage limitation for a single interrupter in VCBs?
(a). 10 kV
(b). 15 kV
(c). 20 kV
(d). 25 kV

Answer
           C

13. What happens if vacuum is lost in a Vacuum Circuit Breaker?
(a). Repairable on-site
(b). Requires minimal maintenance
(c). Becomes useless and not repairable on-site
(d). Causes an explosion

Answer
           C

14. In which industrial setting are VCBs used for high-speed switching?
(a). Residential
(b). Agricultural
(c). Industrial
(d). Commercial

Answer
           C

15. What are VCBs ideal for in terms of specialized switching?
(a). Residential switching
(b). Transformer switching
(c). Commercial switching
(d). Agricultural switching

Answer
           B

16. In what scenarios are VCBs considered a cost-effective solution?
(a). High fault interference
(b). Low fault interference
(c). Moderate fault interference
(d). No fault interference

Answer
           B

17. Why are VCBs considered maintenance-friendly?
(a). Require frequent maintenance
(b). Minimal maintenance requirements
(c). No maintenance required
(d). On-site repairable

Answer
           B

18. What is the main technological advantage of Vacuum Circuit Breakers in electrical switching?
(a). Slow switching speed
(b). Rapid recovery
(c). Environmental friendliness
(d). Versatility

Answer
           B

19. What role do Vacuum Circuit Breakers play in electrical power systems?
(a). Secondary
(b). Non-essential
(c). Primary
(d). Auxiliary

Answer
           C

20. How do VCBs utilize the properties of high vacuum in their design?
(a). For heating
(b). For cooling
(c). For efficient interruption of electrical currents
(d). For generating electricity

Answer
           C

21. What contributes to the compactness of Vacuum Circuit Breakers?
(a). Large size
(b). Use of gases
(c). Use of oils
(d). Self-contained design

Answer
           D

22. What makes VCBs suitable for a variety of voltage and application scenarios?
(a). Limited applications
(b). Compact design
(c). Environmental limitations
(d). Voltage limitations

Answer
           B

23. What type of arc is formed during the interruption of the contacts in a Vacuum Circuit Breaker?
(a). Thermal arc
(b). Cold cathode arc
(c). Electric arc
(d). Ionized arc

Answer
           B

24. What is the primary advantage of the quick recovery of dielectric strength in VCBs?
(a). Slow fault resolution
(b). Fast fault resolution
(c). No fault resolution
(d). Costly fault resolution

Answer
           B

25. In which situations are Vacuum Circuit Breakers highly suitable for widespread use?
(a). Urban areas
(b). Rural areas
(c). Industrial areas
(d). Commercial areas

Answer
           B

26. What distinguishes the vacuum arc in VCBs from conventional arcs?
(a). Involvement of gases
(b). Involvement of oils
(c). Involvement of electrons
(d). Involvement of neutral atoms, ions, and electrons

Answer
           D

27. Why are VCBs considered environmentally friendly?
(a). Emission of gases
(b). Non-explosive performance
(c). High maintenance requirements
(d). Slow switching speed

Answer
           B

28. What factor affects the cutting of current in Vacuum Circuit Breakers?
(a). Voltage
(b). Vapor pressure
(c). Electron emission properties
(d). Thermal conductivity

Answer
           D

29. What role does metal vapor play in the interruption of the arc in VCBs?
(a). Creates the arc
(b). Extends the arc
(c). Extinguishes the arc
(d). Sustains the arc

Answer
           C

30. What is the primary reason for using high vacuum as a dielectric medium in VCBs?
(a). Cost-effectiveness
(b). Advanced technology
(c). Efficient interruption of electrical currents
(d). Environmental regulations

Answer
           C

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