Module 06 Exam
Module 06 Exam
Module 06 Exam
Instructions: Complete all the sections of this exam. E-mail the exam to EETraining@eaton.com, or
fax to 440-516-6628 for grading. If you provide an e-mail address, your test results
will be e-mailed to you within 10 days; otherwise, you will receive your test results by
mail. If you have any questions about your exam, contact Eaton University Product
Training at 440-516-6631.
Student Information
Exam Results
Total Questions: 16
Passing Score: 80%
Your Score:
1.) A type of medium voltage power circuit breaker no longer in common use in switchgear is the
Magnetic Air Type circuit breaker.
True
False
2.) Vacuum interrupters for circuit breaker duty must be capable of interrupting currents of 12 to 50
kA (and up) at voltages up to 38 kV.
True
False
3.) If the dielectric in a vacuum interrupter does not reach sufficient strength fast enough, the arc will
re-ignite.
True
False
5.) Short Circuit Current in the ANSI ratings chart is the equivalent to the _________ in the IEC
ratings chart.
Short circuit current
Normal current
Voltage class
Maximum voltage
6.) A medium voltage power circuit breaker must meet the requirements of ______, _______,
_______, and ______ to be considered “world-class”.
ANSI, UL, IEEE, NEMA
ANSI, UL, IEC, NEMA
ANSI, IEC, IEEE, NEMA
IEEE, IEC, UL, NEMA
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Module 6: Medium Voltage Power Circuit Breakers - (EDUCM011B645A)
7.) Continuous Current in the ANSI ratings chart is the equivalent to the _________ in the IEC
ratings chart.
Normal current
Voltage class
Maximum voltage
Short circuit current
8.) The highest voltage, at which the breaker can operate, according to IEC charts, is the
___________.
Normal Voltage
Voltage class
Maximum voltage
Continuous Voltage
9.) Which enclosure assembly method separates compartments within the switchgear by metal
barriers?
Metal-clad assembly
Metal-enclosed assembly
Metal barrier assembly
None of the above
10.) The rotary arc technology is not effective over as wide a range of short circuit currents and
voltages as the puffer technology.
True
False
11.) Which enclosure assembly method does not necessarily separate compartments within the
switchgear by metal barriers, and is common among low voltage equipment?
Metal-clad assembly
Metal-enclosed assembly
Metal barrier assembly
None of the above
12.) The spiral-shaped, copper-chrome contacts that provide a self-induced magnetic effect is a very
inefficient arc control method.
True
False
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Module 6: Medium Voltage Power Circuit Breakers - (EDUCM011B645A)
13.) The specific trip unit used with a medium voltage power circuit breaker, which functions to detect
a defective line or apparatus and dangerous or undesirable system conditions is called a
______________.
Arc extinguisher
Protective relay
Vacuum interrupter
None of the above
14.) The puffer extinguishing method is far less complicated than the rotary arc method.
True
False
15.) A medium voltage power circuit breaker uses a stored-energy operating mechanism, which uses
motor driven hydraulics, to open the circuit breaker.
True
False
16.) One drawback of the medium voltage power circuit breaker is the closing springs cannot be
charged manually.
True
False
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