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What is the purpose of a moisture barrier in underground cables?
What is the purpose of a moisture barrier in underground cables?
Which factor does NOT contribute to the classification of underground cables based on design features?
Which factor does NOT contribute to the classification of underground cables based on design features?
What type of cables are needed to protect against damages while handling?
What type of cables are needed to protect against damages while handling?
In underground cables, what does the core consist of?
In underground cables, what does the core consist of?
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Which type of cable is used to protect against induction due to electrical lines?
Which type of cable is used to protect against induction due to electrical lines?
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What is the function of the filling compound in underground cables?
What is the function of the filling compound in underground cables?
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What material is used as core wrapping in PIJF cables?
What material is used as core wrapping in PIJF cables?
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What is the purpose of core wrappings in a cable?
What is the purpose of core wrappings in a cable?
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What type of compound should be used to fill the cable?
What type of compound should be used to fill the cable?
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What is the purpose of the aluminum tape coated with polythene/copolymer in a cable?
What is the purpose of the aluminum tape coated with polythene/copolymer in a cable?
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Why should the cable filling compound not contain dirt or metallic particles?
Why should the cable filling compound not contain dirt or metallic particles?
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What thickness is required for the aluminum tape applied over the cable core?
What thickness is required for the aluminum tape applied over the cable core?
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What is the norm for provision of cable conductors in a single exchange area up to 5000 lines?
What is the norm for provision of cable conductors in a single exchange area up to 5000 lines?
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In which type of system is the provision of cable conductors 10 kilometers per line?
In which type of system is the provision of cable conductors 10 kilometers per line?
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What is the norm for provision of cable conductors in a Multi Exchange area beyond 1,00,000 lines (metro - tele districts)?
What is the norm for provision of cable conductors in a Multi Exchange area beyond 1,00,000 lines (metro - tele districts)?
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Why is it mentioned that the cable network need not be waited for the sanctioning of the project in the text?
Why is it mentioned that the cable network need not be waited for the sanctioning of the project in the text?
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What is the purpose of coordinating all associated cable component works about 3 months in advance of the commissioning of the exchange?
What is the purpose of coordinating all associated cable component works about 3 months in advance of the commissioning of the exchange?
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Why are a huge number of laid-cable pairs left unutilized according to the text?
Why are a huge number of laid-cable pairs left unutilized according to the text?
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What are the two types of equipment mentioned in the text that are currently being used?
What are the two types of equipment mentioned in the text that are currently being used?
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What should be the basis for demarcating the area to be served by each DP?
What should be the basis for demarcating the area to be served by each DP?
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What should be ensured when demarcating the DP area for external DPs and practical difficulties are encountered?
What should be ensured when demarcating the DP area for external DPs and practical difficulties are encountered?
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What is the basis for marking the DPs for each block?
What is the basis for marking the DPs for each block?
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What factors should be considered when deciding which DPs to open immediately?
What factors should be considered when deciding which DPs to open immediately?
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What is the purpose of cabinets mentioned in the text?
What is the purpose of cabinets mentioned in the text?
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What is the recommended number of pillars that a cabinet should serve?
What is the recommended number of pillars that a cabinet should serve?
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Where should the cabinet be located in relation to the primary cable route?
Where should the cabinet be located in relation to the primary cable route?
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Which of the following statements is true regarding the location of cabinets?
Which of the following statements is true regarding the location of cabinets?
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What is the recommended relationship between primary cable length and secondary cable length for choosing the location of cabinets?
What is the recommended relationship between primary cable length and secondary cable length for choosing the location of cabinets?
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Which of the following factors governs the optimum number of exchanges?
Which of the following factors governs the optimum number of exchanges?
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What is the recommended relationship between secondary cable length and distribution cable length for choosing the location of pillars?
What is the recommended relationship between secondary cable length and distribution cable length for choosing the location of pillars?
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