Explore topic-wise MCQs in Power Systems.

This section includes 12 Mcqs, each offering curated multiple-choice questions to sharpen your Power Systems knowledge and support exam preparation. Choose a topic below to get started.

1.

Which of the following wire is used as stay wire?

A. All Aluminium Conductors
B. Standard Galvanized Steel Conductors
C. Cadmium Copper Conductors
D. Phosphor Bronze Conductors
Answer» C. Cadmium Copper Conductors
2.

Which of the following conductor is needed to use with shortest span?

A. ACSR Conductors
B. All Aluminium Conductors
C. Hard Drawn Copper Conductors
D. Cadmium Copper Conductors
Answer» C. Hard Drawn Copper Conductors
3.

WHICH_OF_THE_FOLLOWING_CONDUCTOR_IS_NEEDED_TO_USE_WITH_SHORTEST_SPAN??$

A. ACSR Conductors
B. All Aluminium Conductors
C. Hard Drawn Copper Conductors
D. Cadmium Copper Conductors
Answer» C. Hard Drawn Copper Conductors
4.

Which_of_the_following_wire_is_used_as_stay_wire?$

A. All Aluminium Conductors
B. Standard Galvanized Steel Conductors
C. Cadmium Copper Conductors
D. Phosphor Bronze Conductors
Answer» C. Cadmium Copper Conductors
5.

In extra High Voltage lines, which conductor material is used for ground wire provided above the line conductors for protection against lightning?

A. Hard drawn copper
B. Cadmium copper
C. Stranded galvanized steel
D. ACSR
Answer» D. ACSR
6.

What is the advantage of cadmium copper over hard drawn copper?

A. Higher conductivity
B. Higher tensile strength
C. Low cost
D. Low conductivity
Answer» C. Low cost
7.

What is the amount of Corona losses in ACSR conductors in comparison to copper conductors?

A. Low
B. High
C. Same
D. No Corona loss
Answer» B. High
8.

Which of the following conductive material will be preferred when harmful gases such as ammonia are present in atmosphere?

A. Cadmium copper
B. Phosphor bronze
C. Galvanized steel
D. Aluminium
Answer» C. Galvanized steel
9.

Which of the following conductors are most suitable for short lines supplying rural areas and operating at voltage of about 11 Kv?

A. Hard Drawn Copper Conductor
B. ACSR Conductor
C. Galvanized steel
D. Phosphor Bronze
Answer» D. Phosphor Bronze
10.

What is the disadvantage of using Stranded Hard Drawn Copper for overhead transmission lines?

A. Low tensile strength
B. Due to electrolytic troubles
C. Corrosion
D. High cost
Answer» E.
11.

A standard conductor have three layers of wire. What will be the diameter of stranded conductor if diameter of each strand is 5 mm?

A. 38 mm
B. 15 mm
C. 20 mm
D. 35 mm
Answer» E.
12.

In stranded conductor of 6 layers, what will be the total number of individual wire?

A. 75
B. 85
C. 84
D. 74
Answer» C. 84