Which method provides cash for the replacement of asset at the end of its useful life?

Sum of years digits depreciation

To reduce the power consumption, the capacitors should be located

As close as possible to the load

Not too close not too far from the load

The secondary distribution transformer is generally

Star connected with the secondary delta connected

Delta connected with the secondary star connected

The rotational speed of an AC induction motor depends on the

Frequency of the applied AC power

The production factor is defined as the ratio of

current year production to the reference month production

current year production to the reference year production

current year production to the reference month production

reference month production to the current month production

reference year production to the current year production

The pay period is defined as the ratio of

Net investment to the capital cost

Net investment to the net annual cash flow

Net investment to the capital cost

Net annual cash flow to the capital cost

Net annual savings to the capital cost

The main objective of energy management is to

Maintain optimum energy procurement and utilization

The Indian electricity rules of 1956 cover

Inspections of electric installations

The energy strategies of companies have the principle of

restoring and preserving the environment

educating the people about energy conservation

The efficiency of variable speed drives generally

Remains constant with change in speed

The demand side management can be achieved by the technique of

Time of day pricing and metering

Multi - utility power exchange model

The basic function of electronic ballast is

To supply the power to the lamp

Power factor is the ratio of

Apparent power to the active power

Active power to the reactive power

Active power to the apparent power

Apparent power to the active power

Reactive power to the apparent power

In valley filling, the incremental costs during peak hours are

More than the average costs of electricity

Less than the average costs of electricity

More than the average costs of electricity

Equal to the average cost of electricity

In passive potential energy strategies,

Measures with low profitability is not considered

There is no systematic planning

Measures with low profitability is not considered

One should have high knowledge of the energy price

In order to improve the power factor of equipment operating at lagging power factor, a capacitor is connected

In series-parallel with the equipment

Indian Facility Management Association

International Facility Management Association

Indian Facility Management Association

International Facility Management Academy

Indian Facility Management Academy

Electrical power research industries

European power research institute

Electrical power Russian institute

Electrical power research institute

Electrical power research industries

59 + Mcqs in Electrical Audit in Electrical Engineering Questions Page 1 McqOptions

1.	Which method provides cash for the replacement of asset at the end of its useful life?
A.	Straight line depreciation
B.	Sum of years digits depreciation
C.	Declining balance depreciation
D.	Sinking fund depreciation
Answer» E.

Discussion

2.	Which is the major energy source to meet the Indian energy demand?
A.	Coal
B.	Oil
C.	Natural gas
D.	Lignite
Answer» B. Oil

Discussion

3.	Which country has the biggest coal reserves?
A.	Russia
B.	US
C.	China
D.	India
Answer» C. China

Discussion

4.	Which country has highest energy usage per capita?
A.	Iceland
B.	Qatar
C.	Kuwait
D.	United Arab emirates
Answer» B. Qatar

Discussion

5.	Which among the following is not the pronged approach to energy management?
A.	Capacity utilization
B.	Fine turning of equipment
C.	Technology up gradation
D.	All of these
E.	None of these
Answer» F.

Discussion

6.	Which among the following fuel is not available for thermal energy supply?
A.	LSHS
B.	LDO
C.	LPG
D.	All of these
E.	None of these
Answer» F.

Discussion

7.	To save energy, Washington DC, has developed an investment analysis software package, ENVEST. This program can be run on an
A.	IBM PC
B.	PCXT
C.	PCAT
D.	All of these
Answer» E.

Discussion

8.	To reduce the power consumption, the capacitors should be located
A.	As close as possible to the load
B.	As far as possible to the load
C.	Not too close not too far from the load
D.	All of these
E.	None of these
Answer» B. As far as possible to the load

Discussion

9.	The wattles component is
A.	I
B.	I cos∅
C.	I sin∅
D.	None of these
Answer» D. None of these

Discussion

10.	The water pollution prevention and control act was formed in the year
A.	1986
B.	1974
C.	1981
D.	1980
Answer» C. 1981

Discussion

11.	The term Demand Side Management was coined during
A.	1936 energy crisis
B.	1972 energy crisis
C.	1973 energy crisis
D.	1986 energy crisis
Answer» D. 1986 energy crisis

Discussion

12.	The sum of money received or paid in annual in one or more installments, for a given period of time is known as
A.	Time value of money
B.	Annuity
C.	True compounding
D.	Cash flow
Answer» C. True compounding

Discussion

13.	The secondary distribution transformer is generally
A.	Star connected
B.	Star connected with the secondary delta connected
C.	Delta connected with the secondary star connected
D.	Delta connected
Answer» D. Delta connected

Discussion

14.	The rules of a particular electricity supply system provision for metering, earthing and for other installation matters are in accordance with the electricity supply act of
A.	1947
B.	1948
C.	1956
D.	1958
Answer» C. 1956

Discussion

15.	The rotational speed of an AC induction motor depends on the
A.	Number of poles in stator
B.	Frequency of the applied AC power
C.	Both a and b
D.	None of these
Answer» D. None of these

Discussion

16.	The reduction of utility load primarily during peak demand is known as
A.	Peak clipping
B.	Load shifting
C.	Valley filling
D.	MTP analysis
Answer» B. Load shifting

Discussion

17.	The reactive power component kVAR is equal to the
A.	kVA sin∅
B.	kW tan∅
C.	kW cos∅
D.	Both (a) and (b)
E.	None of these
Answer» E. None of these

Discussion

18.	The ratio of average load over a designated period to the peak load demand occurring in that period is known as
A.	power factor
B.	ratchet rate
C.	load factor
D.	production factor
Answer» D. production factor

Discussion

19.	The production factor is defined as the ratio of
A.	current year production to the reference year production
B.	current year production to the reference month production
C.	reference month production to the current month production
D.	reference year production to the current year production
Answer» B. current year production to the reference month production

Discussion

20.	The pay period is defined as the ratio of
A.	Net investment to the net annual cash flow
B.	Net investment to the capital cost
C.	Net annual cash flow to the capital cost
D.	Net annual savings to the capital cost
Answer» B. Net investment to the capital cost

Discussion

21.	The monitor and control of energy management system is done by using
A.	MATLAB
B.	SCADA
C.	AUTO - CAED
D.	All of these
E.	None of these
Answer» C. AUTO - CAED

Discussion

22.	The main objective of energy management is to
A.	Minimize energy cost
B.	Minimum environmental effects
C.	Maintain optimum energy procurement and utilization
D.	Only A and B
E.	All of these
Answer» F.

Discussion

23.	The Indian electricity rules of 1956 cover
A.	Inspections of electric installations
B.	Licensing
C.	General safety precautions
D.	Only b and c
E.	All of these
Answer» F.

Discussion

24.	The future value of one dollar in “n” periods at interest rate of “I” present is known as
A.	Single payment compound amount
B.	Single payment present worth
C.	Uniform series compound amount
D.	Sinking fund payment
Answer» B. Single payment present worth

Discussion

25.	The energy strategies of companies have the principle of
A.	restoring and preserving the environment
B.	reducing wastes and pollutants
C.	educating the people about energy conservation
D.	all of these
E.	none of these
Answer» E. none of these

Discussion

26.	The electric power from primary distribution line is delivered to distribution substations by using
A.	1 phase wire
B.	3 phase, 3 wire
C.	3 phase, 4 wire
D.	All of these
E.	None of these
Answer» D. All of these

Discussion

27.	The efficiency of variable speed drives generally
A.	Decreases with speed
B.	Increases with speed
C.	Remains constant with change in speed
D.	None of these
Answer» B. Increases with speed

Discussion

28.	The demand side management can be achieved by the technique of
A.	Time of day pricing and metering
B.	Multi - utility power exchange model
C.	Load management
D.	All of these
E.	None of these
Answer» E. None of these

Discussion

29.	The current flowing through the resistance is given by
A.	I cos∅
B.	I sin∅
C.	I tan∅
D.	I cot∅
Answer» B. I sin∅

Discussion

30.	The conversion factor for the standard power rating motor is equal to
A.	0.735
B.	0.746
C.	0.748
D.	0.756
Answer» C. 0.748

Discussion

31.	The capital cost of generating equipment, transmission system and distribution system comes under
A.	Fixed capital
B.	Running capital
C.	Both fixed and running capital
D.	All of these
E.	None of these
Answer» B. Running capital

Discussion

32.	The basic function of electronic ballast is
A.	To ignite the lamp
B.	To stabilize the gas discharge
C.	To supply the power to the lamp
D.	Only a and c
E.	All of these
Answer» F.

Discussion

33.	Reactive power is measured in terms of
A.	kW
B.	kVA
C.	kVAR
D.	None of these
Answer» D. None of these

Discussion

34.	Power factor of a load can be improved by using
A.	Static capacitors
B.	Synchronous condenser
C.	Phase advancer
D.	Only a and b
E.	All of the above
Answer» F.

Discussion

35.	Power factor is the ratio of
A.	Active power to the reactive power
B.	Active power to the apparent power
C.	Apparent power to the active power
D.	Reactive power to the apparent power
Answer» C. Apparent power to the active power

Discussion

36.	Phase advancers are used to improve the power factor of
A.	Induction motors
B.	Induction generators
C.	Synchronous motors
D.	Synchronous generators
Answer» B. Induction generators

Discussion

37.	Maximum demand charges are given in
A.	kWh
B.	kVA
C.	kVAr
D.	All of these
E.	None of these
Answer» C. kVAr

Discussion

38.	LNG stands for
A.	Liquefied natural gas
B.	Liquid natural gas
C.	Low nitrogen content gas
D.	Liquid nitrogen gas
Answer» B. Liquid natural gas

Discussion

39.	In valley filling, the incremental costs during peak hours are
A.	Less than the average costs of electricity
B.	More than the average costs of electricity
C.	Equal to the average cost of electricity
D.	None of these
Answer» B. More than the average costs of electricity

Discussion

40.	In the given options, the non-commercial source of energy is
A.	Coal
B.	Lignite
C.	Firewood
D.	Refined petroleum products
Answer» E.

Discussion

41.	In passive potential energy strategies,
A.	There is no systematic planning
B.	Measures with low profitability is not considered
C.	One should have high knowledge of the energy price
D.	All of these
Answer» B. Measures with low profitability is not considered

Discussion

42.	In order to improve the power factor of equipment operating at lagging power factor, a capacitor is connected
A.	In series with the equipment
B.	In parallel with the equipment
C.	In series-parallel with the equipment
D.	Either (a) or (b)
Answer» C. In series-parallel with the equipment

Discussion

43.	IFMA stands for
A.	International Facility Management Association
B.	Indian Facility Management Association
C.	International Facility Management Academy
D.	Indian Facility Management Academy
Answer» B. Indian Facility Management Association

Discussion

44.	If the load current decreases then the power factor
A.	Will also decrease
B.	Will increase
C.	Will remains unchanged
D.	None of these
Answer» C. Will remains unchanged

Discussion

45.	If power factor is less than unity then it will result in
A.	Large kVA rating of equipment
B.	Greater conductor size
C.	Large copper losses
D.	Only A and C
E.	All of these
Answer» F.

Discussion

46.	If L is the value of equipment at the end of its useful life, n is the number of years of useful life equipment and P is the initial cost than the annual depreciation rate is given by
A.	( P - L ) / n
B.	( p - n ) / L
C.	( L - n ) / P
D.	n / ( L - P )
Answer» B. ( p - n ) / L

Discussion

47.	If an alternator is supplying load of 350 kW at 0.6 pf lagging and its power factor is raised to unity then to supply the alternator for the same kVA loading, the extra required kilowatts will be
A.	205 kW
B.	212 kW
C.	233 kW
D.	246 kW
Answer» D. 246 kW

Discussion

48.	For voltage boosting in distribution networks the capacitors used is
A.	Series capacitors
B.	Shunt capacitors
C.	Both (a) and (b)
D.	None of these
Answer» B. Shunt capacitors

Discussion

49.	For a typical AC power supply, the secondary transmission carries the voltage of
A.	11kV
B.	33 kV
C.	66 kV
D.	132 kV
Answer» C. 66 kV

Discussion

50.	EPRI stands for
A.	European power research institute
B.	Electrical power Russian institute
C.	Electrical power research institute
D.	Electrical power research industries
Answer» D. Electrical power research industries

Discussion

Explore topic-wise MCQs in Electrical Engineering Questions.

Which method provides cash for the replacement of asset at the end of its useful life?

Which is the major energy source to meet the Indian energy demand?

Which country has the biggest coal reserves?

Which country has highest energy usage per capita?

Which among the following is not the pronged approach to energy management?

Which among the following fuel is not available for thermal energy supply?

To save energy, Washington DC, has developed an investment analysis software package, ENVEST. This program can be run on an

To reduce the power consumption, the capacitors should be located

The wattles component is

The water pollution prevention and control act was formed in the year

The term Demand Side Management was coined during

The sum of money received or paid in annual in one or more installments, for a given period of time is known as

The secondary distribution transformer is generally

The rules of a particular electricity supply system provision for metering, earthing and for other installation matters are in accordance with the electricity supply act of

The rotational speed of an AC induction motor depends on the

The reduction of utility load primarily during peak demand is known as

The reactive power component kVAR is equal to the

The ratio of average load over a designated period to the peak load demand occurring in that period is known as

The production factor is defined as the ratio of

The pay period is defined as the ratio of

The monitor and control of energy management system is done by using

The main objective of energy management is to

The Indian electricity rules of 1956 cover

The future value of one dollar in “n” periods at interest rate of “I” present is known as

The energy strategies of companies have the principle of

The electric power from primary distribution line is delivered to distribution substations by using

The efficiency of variable speed drives generally

The demand side management can be achieved by the technique of

The current flowing through the resistance is given by

The conversion factor for the standard power rating motor is equal to

The capital cost of generating equipment, transmission system and distribution system comes under

The basic function of electronic ballast is

Reactive power is measured in terms of

Power factor of a load can be improved by using

Power factor is the ratio of

Phase advancers are used to improve the power factor of

Maximum demand charges are given in

LNG stands for

In valley filling, the incremental costs during peak hours are

In the given options, the non-commercial source of energy is

In passive potential energy strategies,

In order to improve the power factor of equipment operating at lagging power factor, a capacitor is connected

IFMA stands for

If the load current decreases then the power factor

If power factor is less than unity then it will result in

If L is the value of equipment at the end of its useful life, n is the number of years of useful life equipment and P is the initial cost than the annual depreciation rate is given by

If an alternator is supplying load of 350 kW at 0.6 pf lagging and its power factor is raised to unity then to supply the alternator for the same kVA loading, the extra required kilowatts will be

For voltage boosting in distribution networks the capacitors used is

For a typical AC power supply, the secondary transmission carries the voltage of

EPRI stands for