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1.

The degree of mechanical vibrations produced by the laminations of a transformer depends on

A. tightness of clamping
B. gauge of laminations
C. size of laminations
D. all of the above
Answer» E.
2.

The no-load current drawn by transformer is usually what per cent of the full-load current ?

A. 0.2 to 0.5 per cent
B. 2 to 5 per cent
C. 12 to 15 per cent
D. 20 to 30 per cent
Answer» C. 12 to 15 per cent
3.

Auto-transformer makes effective saving on copper and copper losses, whenits transformation ratio is

A. approximately equal to one
B. less than one
C. great than one
D. none of the above
Answer» B. less than one
4.

In a step-down transformer, there is a change of 15 A in the load current. This results in change of supply current of

A. less than 15 A
B. more than 15 A
C. 15 A
D. none of the above
Answer» B. more than 15 A
5.

To get the speed of D.C, motor below the normal without wastage of electrical energy is used.

A. Ward Leonard control
B. rheostatic control
C. any of the above method
D. none of the above method
Answer» B. rheostatic control
6.

In a D.C. shunt motor, under the conditions of maximum power, the current inthe armature will be

A. almost negligible
B. rated full-load current
C. less than full-load current
D. more than full-load current
Answer» E.
7.

By looking at which part of the motor, it can be easily confirmedthat a particular motor is D.C. motor?

A. Frame
B. Shaft
C. Commutator
D. Stator
Answer» D. Stator
8.

In case-the conditions for maximum power for a D.C. motor are established,the efficiency of the motor will be

A. 100%
B. around 90%
C. anywhere between 75% and 90%
D. less than 50%
Answer» E.
9.

Which of the following law/rule can he used to determine the direction of rotationof D.C. motor ?

A. Lenz's law
B. Faraday's law
C. Coloumb'slaw
D. Fleming's left-hand rule
Answer» E.
10.

Which of the following load normally needs starting torque more than therated torque?

A. Blowers
B. Conveyors
C. Air compressors
D. Centrifugal pumps
Answer» C. Air compressors
11.

In a D.C. series motor, if the armature current is reduced by 50%, the torque of the motor will be equal to

A. 100% of the previous value
B. 50% of the previous value
C. 25% of the previous value
D. 10% of the previous value
Answer» D. 10% of the previous value
12.

Which D.C. motor will be suitable alongwith flywheel for intermittent light andheavy loads?

A. Series motor
B. Shunt motor
C. Cumulatively compounded motor
D. Differentially compounded motor
Answer» D. Differentially compounded motor
13.

Reduction in core losses and increase in permeability are obtained with transformer employing

A. core built-up of laminations of cold rolled grain oriented steel
B. core built-up of laminations of hot rolled sheet
C. either of the above
D. none of the above
Answer» B. core built-up of laminations of hot rolled sheet
14.

Which of the following statements regarding an idel single-phase transformerhaving a turn ratio of 1 : 2 and drawing a current of 10 A from 200 V A.C. supply is incorrect ?

A. Its secondary current is 5 A
B. Its secondary voltage is 400 V
C. Its rating is 2 kVA
D. Its secondary current is 20 A
Answer» E.
15.

In a given transformer for a given applied voltage, losses which remainconstant irrespective of load changes are

A. hysteresis and eddy current losses
B. friction and windage losses
C. copper losses
D. none of the above
Answer» B. friction and windage losses
16.

Which of the following is the main advantage of an auto-transformer over a two winding transformer ?

A. Hysteresis losses are reduced
B. Saving in winding material
C. Copper losses are negligible
D. Eddy losses are totally eliminated
Answer» C. Copper losses are negligible
17.

The secondary of a current transformer is always short-circuited underoperating conditions because it

A. avoids core saturation and high voltage induction
B. is safe to human beings
C. protects the primary circuit
D. none of the above
Answer» B. is safe to human beings
18.

Which of the following acts as a protection against high voltage surges due to lightning and switching ?

A. Horn gaps
B. Thermal overload relays
C. Breather
D. Conservator
Answer» B. Thermal overload relays
19.

Which of the following protection is normally not provided on smalldistribution transformers ?

A. Overfluxing protection
B. Buchholz relay
C. Overcurrent protection
D. All of the above
Answer» C. Overcurrent protection
20.

The efficiency of two identical transformers under load conditionscan be determined by

A. short-circuit test
B. back-to-back test
C. open circuit test
D. any of the above
Answer» C. open circuit test
21.

Which of the following insulating materials can withstand the highest temperature safely ?

A. Cellulose
B. Asbestos
C. Mica
D. Glass fibre
Answer» D. Glass fibre
22.

The changes in volume of transformer cooling oil due to variation of atmospheric temperature during day and night is taken care of by which part of transformer

A. Conservator
B. Breather
C. Bushings
D. Buchholz relay
Answer» B. Breather
23.

For the parallel operation of single phase transformers it is necessary that they should have

A. same efficiency
B. same polarity
C. same kVA rating
D. same number of turns on the secondary side.
Answer» C. same kVA rating
24.

Which of the following property is not necessarily desirable in the material for transformer core ?

A. Mechanical strength
B. Low hysteresis loss
C. High thermal conductivity
D. High permeability
Answer» D. High permeability
25.

Gas is usually not liberated due to dissociation of transformer oil unless the oil temperature exceeds

A. 50 C
B. 80 C
C. 100 C
D. 150 C
Answer» E.
26.

Which of the following properties is not necessarily desirable for the material for transformer core ?

A. Low hysteresis loss
B. High permeability
C. High thermal conductivity
D. Adequate mechanicalstrength
Answer» D. Adequate mechanicalstrength
27.

Which of the following tests will be suitable for testing two similar D.C. series motors of large capacity ?

A. Swinburne'stest
B. Hopkinson'stest
C. Field test
D. Brake test
Answer» D. Brake test
28.

A 220 V D.C. generator is run at full speed without any excitation. The open circuit voltage will be

A. zero
B. about 2 V
C. about 50 V
D. 220V
Answer» C. about 50 V
29.

The terminal voltage of a D.C. shunt generator drops on load because of all of the following reasons except

A. armature reaction
B. armature resistance drop
C. field weakening due to armature reaction and armature
D. commut ation
Answer» E.
30.

Which of the following motors is most suitable for signalling devices and many kinds of timers ?

A. D.C. shunt motor
B. D.C. series motor
C. Induction motor
D. Reluctance motor
Answer» E.
31.

D.C. generators are connected to the busbars or disconnected from them only under the floating condition

A. to avoid sudden loading of the primemover
B. to avoid mechanicaljerk to the shaft
C. to avoid burning of switch contacts
D. all above
Answer» E.
32.

In any rotating machine that part which houses the conductors and in which e.m.f. induced is to be utilised is called

A. rotor
B. stator
C. field
D. armature
Answer» E.
33.

If the supply voltage for a D.C. motor is increased, which of the following willdecrease ?

A. Starting torque
B. Operating speed
C. Full-load current
D. All of the above
Answer» D. All of the above
34.

If B is the flux density, I the length of conductor and v the velocity of conductor, then induced e.m.f. is given by

A. Blv
B. Blv2
C. Bl2v
D. Bl2v2
Answer» B. Blv2
35.

Which of the following components of a D.C, generator plays vital role for providing direct current of a D.C. generator ?

A. Dummy coils
B. Commutator
C. Eye bolt
D. Equilizer rings
Answer» C. Eye bolt
36.

The voltage drop for which of the following types of brush can be expected to be least?

A. Graphite brushes
B. Carbon brushes
C. Metal graphite brushes
D. None of the above
Answer» D. None of the above
37.

In a D.C. generator the number of mechanical degrees and electrical degrees will be the same when

A. r.p.m. is more than 300
B. r.p.m. is less than 300
C. number of poles is 4
D. number of poles is 2
Answer» E.
38.

Which of the following could be lamina-proximately the thickness of laminations of a D.C. machine ?

A. 0.005 mm
B. 0.05 mm
C. 0.5 m
D. 5 m
Answer» D. 5 m
39.

To achieve sparkless commutation brushes of a D.C. generator are rockedm ahead soas to bring them

A. just ahead of magnetic neutral axis
B. in magnetic neutral axis
C. just behind the magnetic neutral axis
D. none
Answer» B. in magnetic neutral axis
40.

Which of the following generating machine will offer constant voltage on all loads ?

A. Self-excited generator
B. Separately excited generator
C. Level compounded generator .
D. All of the above
Answer» D. All of the above
41.

Two generators are running in parallel. One of the generators may run as motor for which of the following reasons ?

A. The direction of that generator is reversed
B. The speed of that generator is increased
C. The field of that generator is weakened
D. That generator takes large share of loads
Answer» E.
42.

Which of the following method of speed control of D.C. machine will offer minimum efficiency ?

A. Voltage control method
B. Field control method
C. Armature control method
D. All above methods
Answer» D. All above methods
43.

Which of the following generators will be preferred if they are required to be run in parallel ?

A. Shunt generators
B. Series generators
C. Compound generators
D. None of the above
Answer» B. Series generators
44.

The essential condition for parallel operation of two D.C. generators is that they have '

A. same kW rating
B. the same operation r.p.m.
C. the same drooping voltage charac-teristics
D. same percentage regulation
Answer» D. same percentage regulation
45.

For both lap and wave windings, there are as many commutator bars as the numberof

A. slots
B. armature conductors
C. winding elements
D. poles
Answer» D. poles
46.

Buses, trains, trolleys, hoists, cranes require high starting torque and therefore make use of

A. D.C. series motor
B. D.C. shunt motor
C. induction motor
D. all of above motors
Answer» B. D.C. shunt motor
47.

As there is no back e.m.f. at the instant of starting a D.C. motor, in order to prevent a heavy current from flowing though the armature circuit

A. a resistance is connected in series with armature
B. a resistance is connected parallel to the armature
C. armature is temporarily open circuited
D. a high value resistor is connected across the fieldwinding
Answer» B. a resistance is connected parallel to the armature
48.

As a result of armature reaction, the reduction in the total mutual air gap flux in aD.C. generator is approximately

A. 40 percent
B. 25 percent
C. 10 percent
D. 5 percent
Answer» E.
49.

The number of armature parallel paths in a two-pole D.C. generator having duplexlap winding is

A. 2
B. 4
C. 6
D. 8
Answer» C. 6
50.

Following D.C. generator will be in a position to build up without any residual magnetism in the poles

A. series generator
B. shunt generator
C. compound generator
D. self-excited generator
Answer» E.