MEDIUM VOLTAGE TERMINATIONS /
SPLICES (PT. 4) EXAM QUESTIONS
WITH ANSWERS 2026
Which of the following can render a high voltage splice useless? - ANSWERSany
foreign matter
What are the 5 main components making up a MV cable other than the main conductor
itself? - ANSWERSStrand shielding semiconductor, Overall Jacket, Strand shielding
semiconductor,Metallic shield / concentric neutral, Primary insulation
Why is contact aid (anti oxidant paste) applied to aluminum conductors and connectors?
- ANSWERSBreaks down the insulating aluminum oxide coating on both the connector
and conductor surfaces
Resonant grounded systems typically require an insulation level of _________. -
ANSWERS173%
What are the two materials normally used to construct cable shield systems? -
ANSWERSMetal and semi-conductive material
Which of the following cable configurations has the smallest overall diameter for the
same amount of current carrying ability? - ANSWERScompact stranding
Solid wire is commonly used in industrial shielded power cable. - ANSWERSFalse
When air breaks down or ionizes, it produces ________. - ANSWERScorona
discharges
Which of the following best describes the semi-conductive layer between the conductor
and the insulation that compensates for air voids that exist between the conductor and
the insulation? - ANSWERSstrand shielding
What is normally the final step in a high voltage cable splice? - ANSWERSrejackting
When splicing aluminum conductors, which of the following should be applied to the
contact areas of the connector? - ANSWERSantioxide paste
One advantage of AC current testing is _____________. - ANSWERStrue simulation of
operating conditions
SPLICES (PT. 4) EXAM QUESTIONS
WITH ANSWERS 2026
Which of the following can render a high voltage splice useless? - ANSWERSany
foreign matter
What are the 5 main components making up a MV cable other than the main conductor
itself? - ANSWERSStrand shielding semiconductor, Overall Jacket, Strand shielding
semiconductor,Metallic shield / concentric neutral, Primary insulation
Why is contact aid (anti oxidant paste) applied to aluminum conductors and connectors?
- ANSWERSBreaks down the insulating aluminum oxide coating on both the connector
and conductor surfaces
Resonant grounded systems typically require an insulation level of _________. -
ANSWERS173%
What are the two materials normally used to construct cable shield systems? -
ANSWERSMetal and semi-conductive material
Which of the following cable configurations has the smallest overall diameter for the
same amount of current carrying ability? - ANSWERScompact stranding
Solid wire is commonly used in industrial shielded power cable. - ANSWERSFalse
When air breaks down or ionizes, it produces ________. - ANSWERScorona
discharges
Which of the following best describes the semi-conductive layer between the conductor
and the insulation that compensates for air voids that exist between the conductor and
the insulation? - ANSWERSstrand shielding
What is normally the final step in a high voltage cable splice? - ANSWERSrejackting
When splicing aluminum conductors, which of the following should be applied to the
contact areas of the connector? - ANSWERSantioxide paste
One advantage of AC current testing is _____________. - ANSWERStrue simulation of
operating conditions
