Explore topic-wise MCQs in Power Systems.

This section includes 122 Mcqs, each offering curated multiple-choice questions to sharpen your Power Systems knowledge and support exam preparation. Choose a topic below to get started.

101.

Demand factor is defined as

A. average load/maximum load
B. maximum demand/connected load
C. connected load/maximum demand
D. average load x maximum load
Answer» C. connected load/maximum demand
102.

Which of the following is the disadvantage of static capacitor for power factor improvement ?

A. Easily damaged by high voltage
B. Cannot be repaired
C. Short service life
D. All of the above
Answer» E.
103.

Which of the following is an advantage of static capacitor for power factor improvement ?

A. Little maintenance cost
B. Ease in installation
C. Low losses
D. All of the above
Answer» E.
104.

In a load curve the highest point represents

A. peak demand
B. average demand
C. diversified demand
D. none of the above
Answer» B. average demand
105.

Which of the following equipment provides fluctuating load?

A. Exhaust fan
B. Lathe machine
C. Welding transformer
D. All of the above
Answer» D. All of the above
106.

For a consumer the most economical power factor is generally

A. 0.5 lagging
B. 0.5 leading
C. 0.95 lagging
D. 0.95 leading
Answer» D. 0.95 leading
107.

An alternator coupled to a _____ runs at slow speed, as compared to as compared to others.

A. diesel engine
B. hydraulic turbine
C. steam turbine
D. gas turbine
Answer» C. steam turbine
108.

_______ is invariably used as base load plant.

A. Diesel engine plant
B. Nuclear power plant
C. Gas turbine plant
D. Pumped storage plant
Answer» C. Gas turbine plant
109.

Depreciation charges are high in case of

A. thermal plant
B. diesel plant
C. hydroelectric plant
D. none of the above
Answer» B. diesel plant
110.

Which of the following is not a source of power ?

A. Thermocouple
B. Photovoltaic cell
C. Solar cell
D. Photoelectric cell
Answer» B. Photovoltaic cell
111.

THE_LOAD_FACTOR_IS___________?$

A. always less than unity
B. less than or greater than 1
C. always greater than 1
D. less than zero
Answer» B. less than or greater than 1
112.

Coincidence factor is reciprocal of ___________$

A. average load
B. demand factor
C. capacity factor
D. diversity factor
Answer» E.
113.

In_practice_what_is_the_value_of_diversity_factor?$

A. Less than Unity
B. Geater than Unity
C. Equal to or greater than Unity
D. Less than zero
Answer» C. Equal to or greater than Unity
114.

Which of the following is called as cold reserve?

A. Reserve capacity available but not ready for use
B. Reserve capacity available and ready for use
C. Generating capacity connected to bus and ready to take load
D. Capacity in service in excess of peak load
Answer» B. Reserve capacity available and ready for use
115.

Which of the following represents the annual average load?

A. (KWh supplied in a day)/24
B. {(KWh supplied in a day)/ 24 } √ó 365
C. {(KWh supplied in a month)/(30 x 24)
D. (KWh supplied in a year) / (24 √ó 365)
Answer» E.
116.

What is Demand factor?

A. Ratio of connected load to maximum demand
B. Ratio of average load to connected load
C. Ratio of maximum demand to the connected load
D. Ratio of kilowatt hour consumed to 24 hours
Answer» D. Ratio of kilowatt hour consumed to 24 hours
117.

Size and cost of installation depends upon ____________

A. average load
B. maximum demand
C. square mean load
D. square of peak load
Answer» C. square mean load
118.

During which time the demand of electrical energy is maximum?

A. 2 A.M. to 5 A.M.
B. 5 A.M. to 12 P.M.
C. 12 P.M. to 7 P.M.
D. 7 P.M. to 9 P.M
Answer» E.
119.

Load duration curve indicates _______

A. the variation of load during different hours of the day
B. total number of units generated for the given demand
C. total energy consumed by the load
D. the number of hours for which the particular load lasts during a day
Answer» E.
120.

Which of the following is equal to the maximum demand?

A. The ratio of area under curve to the total area of rectangle
B. The ratio of area under curve and number of hours
C. The peak of the load curve
D. The area under the curve
Answer» D. The area under the curve
121.

The area under the load curve represents ____________

A. the average load on power system
B. maximum demand
C. number of units generated
D. load factor
Answer» D. load factor
122.

What is the advantage of sectionalizing of power plant?

A. High reliability
B. Low capital cost
C. Low maintenance
D. Easy operation
Answer» B. Low capital cost