DC Electrics - Circuit Protection and Capacitors: DGCA Technical General questions

Question 1

In a circuit fitted with a non-trip free circuit breaker if a fault occurs and persists:

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If the reset button is depressed and held in, the circuit will be made

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The trip button may be pressed to reset, but not permanently

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A non-trip free circuit breaker can never be bypassed

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The reset button may be pressed to make the circuit permanent

Question 2

A trip free circuit breaker that has tripped due to overload:

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May be reset manually after fault has been cleared

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Can be reset and held in during rectification

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Can never be reset

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Can be reset after overhaul

Question 3

Circuit breakers and fuses:

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Are used in AC or DC circuits

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Are used in DC circuits only

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Are used in AC circuits only

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Are used in low current circuits only

Question 4

A trip free circuit breaker is one which:

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Cannot be reset by holding the lever in while the fault persists

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Can be reset by holding the lever in while the fault persists

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Must be held in during checks to find faults

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Can be bypassed

Question 5

If the reset button is pressed in the trip free circuit breaker, the contacts with the fault cleared will:

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Be made and kept made

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Only be made if there is a fuse in the circuit

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Reset itself only after a delay of 20 seconds

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Not be made and the reset will remain inoperative

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