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1. What is IEC 61439 design verification?
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A.IEC TR 61641 test where an arc is ignited inside the assembly and cotton indicators around it must not ignite, proving personnel protection at the front, sides and rear
B.IP42 for indoor air-conditioned rooms, IP52 or IP54 for dusty plant areas, IP55 or IP65 for outdoor, accepting that tighter sealing reduces heat dissipation
C.short-circuit, temperature-rise and IP tests on a representative panel at Central Power Research Institute laboratories, the test report being a standard tender requirement
D.assemblies are proved by test, by calculation or by design rules against an original manufacturer's verified design, replacing the type-tested and partially type-tested labels of IEC 60439
2. Which term means: "assemblies are proved by test, by calculation or by design rules against an original manufacturer's verified design, replacing the type-tested and partially type-tested labels of IEC 60439"?
A.IEC 61439 design verification — 2 mm CRCA for frames and 1.6 mm for doors and covers, seven-tank pretreatment and a 60–80 µm powder coat, commonly RAL 7032, with salt-spray tested finish
B.IEC 61439 design verification — in Form 3b the terminals for external cables sit outside the unit compartments but are not separated from each other; Form 4b gives each functional unit its own separated terminal compartment
C.IEC 61439 design verification — IEC TR 61641 test where an arc is ignited inside the assembly and cotton indicators around it must not ignite, proving personnel protection at the front, sides and rear
D.IEC 61439 design verification — assemblies are proved by test, by calculation or by design rules against an original manufacturer's verified design, replacing the type-tested and partially type-tested labels of IEC 60439
A.in Form 3b the terminals for external cables sit outside the unit compartments but are not separated from each other; Form 4b gives each functional unit its own separated terminal compartment
B.cross-section chosen for temperature rise at rated current, short-time withstand for Icw, and support spacing against electromagnetic force at peak fault current, using IS 5082 aluminium or IS 613 copper
C.2 mm CRCA for frames and 1.6 mm for doors and covers, seven-tank pretreatment and a 60–80 µm powder coat, commonly RAL 7032, with salt-spray tested finish
D.assemblies are proved by test, by calculation or by design rules against an original manufacturer's verified design, replacing the type-tested and partially type-tested labels of IEC 60439
5. Which term means: "cross-section chosen for temperature rise at rated current, short-time withstand for Icw, and support spacing against electromagnetic force at peak fault current, using IS 5082 aluminium or IS 613 copper"?
A.Busbar sizing — cross-section chosen for temperature rise at rated current, short-time withstand for Icw, and support spacing against electromagnetic force at peak fault current, using IS 5082 aluminium or IS 613 copper
B.Busbar sizing — 2 mm CRCA for frames and 1.6 mm for doors and covers, seven-tank pretreatment and a 60–80 µm powder coat, commonly RAL 7032, with salt-spray tested finish
C.Busbar sizing — 1.5 mm² copper for control and 2.5 mm² for CT circuits, colour-coded and ferruled at both ends, routed in ducts with terminals numbered to the schematic
D.Busbar sizing — short-circuit, temperature-rise and IP tests on a representative panel at Central Power Research Institute laboratories, the test report being a standard tender requirement
A.IEC 61439-2 requires every panel to pass a wiring and functional check, protective-circuit continuity, and a dielectric test or insulation resistance of at least 1000 Ω per volt
B.assemblies are proved by test, by calculation or by design rules against an original manufacturer's verified design, replacing the type-tested and partially type-tested labels of IEC 60439
C.2 mm CRCA for frames and 1.6 mm for doors and covers, seven-tank pretreatment and a 60–80 µm powder coat, commonly RAL 7032, with salt-spray tested finish
D.IP42 for indoor air-conditioned rooms, IP52 or IP54 for dusty plant areas, IP55 or IP65 for outdoor, accepting that tighter sealing reduces heat dissipation
8. Which term means: "IP42 for indoor air-conditioned rooms, IP52 or IP54 for dusty plant areas, IP55 or IP65 for outdoor, accepting that tighter sealing reduces heat dissipation"?
A.Panel IP rating selection — short-circuit, temperature-rise and IP tests on a representative panel at Central Power Research Institute laboratories, the test report being a standard tender requirement
B.Panel IP rating selection — cross-section chosen for temperature rise at rated current, short-time withstand for Icw, and support spacing against electromagnetic force at peak fault current, using IS 5082 aluminium or IS 613 copper
C.Panel IP rating selection — IP42 for indoor air-conditioned rooms, IP52 or IP54 for dusty plant areas, IP55 or IP65 for outdoor, accepting that tighter sealing reduces heat dissipation
D.Panel IP rating selection — in Form 3b the terminals for external cables sit outside the unit compartments but are not separated from each other; Form 4b gives each functional unit its own separated terminal compartment
A.short-circuit, temperature-rise and IP tests on a representative panel at Central Power Research Institute laboratories, the test report being a standard tender requirement
B.2 mm CRCA for frames and 1.6 mm for doors and covers, seven-tank pretreatment and a 60–80 µm powder coat, commonly RAL 7032, with salt-spray tested finish
C.IEC TR 61641 test where an arc is ignited inside the assembly and cotton indicators around it must not ignite, proving personnel protection at the front, sides and rear
D.in Form 3b the terminals for external cables sit outside the unit compartments but are not separated from each other; Form 4b gives each functional unit its own separated terminal compartment
11. Which term means: "in Form 3b the terminals for external cables sit outside the unit compartments but are not separated from each other; Form 4b gives each functional unit its own separated terminal compartment"?
A.Form 3b vs Form 4b — IP42 for indoor air-conditioned rooms, IP52 or IP54 for dusty plant areas, IP55 or IP65 for outdoor, accepting that tighter sealing reduces heat dissipation
B.Form 3b vs Form 4b — short-circuit, temperature-rise and IP tests on a representative panel at Central Power Research Institute laboratories, the test report being a standard tender requirement
C.Form 3b vs Form 4b — IEC 61439-2 requires every panel to pass a wiring and functional check, protective-circuit continuity, and a dielectric test or insulation resistance of at least 1000 Ω per volt
D.Form 3b vs Form 4b — in Form 3b the terminals for external cables sit outside the unit compartments but are not separated from each other; Form 4b gives each functional unit its own separated terminal compartment
A.cross-section chosen for temperature rise at rated current, short-time withstand for Icw, and support spacing against electromagnetic force at peak fault current, using IS 5082 aluminium or IS 613 copper
B.IEC 61439-2 requires every panel to pass a wiring and functional check, protective-circuit continuity, and a dielectric test or insulation resistance of at least 1000 Ω per volt
C.1.5 mm² copper for control and 2.5 mm² for CT circuits, colour-coded and ferruled at both ends, routed in ducts with terminals numbered to the schematic
D.2 mm CRCA for frames and 1.6 mm for doors and covers, seven-tank pretreatment and a 60–80 µm powder coat, commonly RAL 7032, with salt-spray tested finish
14. Which term means: "1.5 mm² copper for control and 2.5 mm² for CT circuits, colour-coded and ferruled at both ends, routed in ducts with terminals numbered to the schematic"?
A.Control wiring practice — 2 mm CRCA for frames and 1.6 mm for doors and covers, seven-tank pretreatment and a 60–80 µm powder coat, commonly RAL 7032, with salt-spray tested finish
B.Control wiring practice — short-circuit, temperature-rise and IP tests on a representative panel at Central Power Research Institute laboratories, the test report being a standard tender requirement
C.Control wiring practice — 1.5 mm² copper for control and 2.5 mm² for CT circuits, colour-coded and ferruled at both ends, routed in ducts with terminals numbered to the schematic
D.Control wiring practice — IEC 61439-2 requires every panel to pass a wiring and functional check, protective-circuit continuity, and a dielectric test or insulation resistance of at least 1000 Ω per volt
A.2 mm CRCA for frames and 1.6 mm for doors and covers, seven-tank pretreatment and a 60–80 µm powder coat, commonly RAL 7032, with salt-spray tested finish
B.IEC 61439-2 requires every panel to pass a wiring and functional check, protective-circuit continuity, and a dielectric test or insulation resistance of at least 1000 Ω per volt
C.1.5 mm² copper for control and 2.5 mm² for CT circuits, colour-coded and ferruled at both ends, routed in ducts with terminals numbered to the schematic
D.cross-section chosen for temperature rise at rated current, short-time withstand for Icw, and support spacing against electromagnetic force at peak fault current, using IS 5082 aluminium or IS 613 copper
17. Which term means: "IEC 61439-2 requires every panel to pass a wiring and functional check, protective-circuit continuity, and a dielectric test or insulation resistance of at least 1000 Ω per volt"?
A.Routine tests on assemblies — cross-section chosen for temperature rise at rated current, short-time withstand for Icw, and support spacing against electromagnetic force at peak fault current, using IS 5082 aluminium or IS 613 copper
B.Routine tests on assemblies — in Form 3b the terminals for external cables sit outside the unit compartments but are not separated from each other; Form 4b gives each functional unit its own separated terminal compartment
C.Routine tests on assemblies — assemblies are proved by test, by calculation or by design rules against an original manufacturer's verified design, replacing the type-tested and partially type-tested labels of IEC 60439
D.Routine tests on assemblies — IEC 61439-2 requires every panel to pass a wiring and functional check, protective-circuit continuity, and a dielectric test or insulation resistance of at least 1000 Ω per volt
A.short-circuit, temperature-rise and IP tests on a representative panel at Central Power Research Institute laboratories, the test report being a standard tender requirement
B.assemblies are proved by test, by calculation or by design rules against an original manufacturer's verified design, replacing the type-tested and partially type-tested labels of IEC 60439
C.1.5 mm² copper for control and 2.5 mm² for CT circuits, colour-coded and ferruled at both ends, routed in ducts with terminals numbered to the schematic
D.2 mm CRCA for frames and 1.6 mm for doors and covers, seven-tank pretreatment and a 60–80 µm powder coat, commonly RAL 7032, with salt-spray tested finish
20. Which term means: "short-circuit, temperature-rise and IP tests on a representative panel at Central Power Research Institute laboratories, the test report being a standard tender requirement"?
A.CPRI type testing — assemblies are proved by test, by calculation or by design rules against an original manufacturer's verified design, replacing the type-tested and partially type-tested labels of IEC 60439
B.CPRI type testing — short-circuit, temperature-rise and IP tests on a representative panel at Central Power Research Institute laboratories, the test report being a standard tender requirement
C.CPRI type testing — cross-section chosen for temperature rise at rated current, short-time withstand for Icw, and support spacing against electromagnetic force at peak fault current, using IS 5082 aluminium or IS 613 copper
D.CPRI type testing — IEC 61439-2 requires every panel to pass a wiring and functional check, protective-circuit continuity, and a dielectric test or insulation resistance of at least 1000 Ω per volt
A.2 mm CRCA for frames and 1.6 mm for doors and covers, seven-tank pretreatment and a 60–80 µm powder coat, commonly RAL 7032, with salt-spray tested finish
B.cross-section chosen for temperature rise at rated current, short-time withstand for Icw, and support spacing against electromagnetic force at peak fault current, using IS 5082 aluminium or IS 613 copper
C.1.5 mm² copper for control and 2.5 mm² for CT circuits, colour-coded and ferruled at both ends, routed in ducts with terminals numbered to the schematic
D.IEC 61439-2 requires every panel to pass a wiring and functional check, protective-circuit continuity, and a dielectric test or insulation resistance of at least 1000 Ω per volt
23. Which term means: "2 mm CRCA for frames and 1.6 mm for doors and covers, seven-tank pretreatment and a 60–80 µm powder coat, commonly RAL 7032, with salt-spray tested finish"?
A.Sheet steel and finish — 2 mm CRCA for frames and 1.6 mm for doors and covers, seven-tank pretreatment and a 60–80 µm powder coat, commonly RAL 7032, with salt-spray tested finish
B.Sheet steel and finish — cross-section chosen for temperature rise at rated current, short-time withstand for Icw, and support spacing against electromagnetic force at peak fault current, using IS 5082 aluminium or IS 613 copper
C.Sheet steel and finish — short-circuit, temperature-rise and IP tests on a representative panel at Central Power Research Institute laboratories, the test report being a standard tender requirement
D.Sheet steel and finish — IEC TR 61641 test where an arc is ignited inside the assembly and cotton indicators around it must not ignite, proving personnel protection at the front, sides and rear
A.1.5 mm² copper for control and 2.5 mm² for CT circuits, colour-coded and ferruled at both ends, routed in ducts with terminals numbered to the schematic
B.IEC TR 61641 test where an arc is ignited inside the assembly and cotton indicators around it must not ignite, proving personnel protection at the front, sides and rear
C.assemblies are proved by test, by calculation or by design rules against an original manufacturer's verified design, replacing the type-tested and partially type-tested labels of IEC 60439
D.in Form 3b the terminals for external cables sit outside the unit compartments but are not separated from each other; Form 4b gives each functional unit its own separated terminal compartment
26. Which term means: "IEC TR 61641 test where an arc is ignited inside the assembly and cotton indicators around it must not ignite, proving personnel protection at the front, sides and rear"?
A.Internal arc classification — cross-section chosen for temperature rise at rated current, short-time withstand for Icw, and support spacing against electromagnetic force at peak fault current, using IS 5082 aluminium or IS 613 copper
B.Internal arc classification — IEC TR 61641 test where an arc is ignited inside the assembly and cotton indicators around it must not ignite, proving personnel protection at the front, sides and rear
C.Internal arc classification — short-circuit, temperature-rise and IP tests on a representative panel at Central Power Research Institute laboratories, the test report being a standard tender requirement
D.Internal arc classification — 1.5 mm² copper for control and 2.5 mm² for CT circuits, colour-coded and ferruled at both ends, routed in ducts with terminals numbered to the schematic
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