Explore topic-wise MCQs in Electrical Engineering.

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51.

Which of the following can be used as a comparator?

A. zener diode
B. diode
C. operational amplifier
D. all of the mentioned
Answer» D. all of the mentioned
52.

For instrumentation system, precision variable voltage-reference system is necessary.

A. true
B. false
Answer» B. false
53.

For excellent stability, the zener diode is kept in temperature controlled casket.

A. true
B. false
Answer» B. false
54.

Stability of output voltage is entirely depended on

A. stability of transformer
B. stability of zener diode
C. quality of wires
D. capacitor values
Answer» C. quality of wires
55.

Which of the following generate output voltage much closer to true value?

A. true generator
B. precision generator
C. output generator
D. accurate generator
Answer» C. output generator
56.

Why zener diodes are provided in dc supply?

A. for forward conduction
B. for reverse conduction
C. for reference voltage
D. for increasing amplitude
Answer» D. for increasing amplitude
57.

Which of the following represent a change of output voltage when load current is increased?

A. line regulation
B. load regulation
C. current regulation
D. voltage regulation
Answer» C. current regulation
58.

Which of the application’s filters used for?

A. reducing ripples
B. increasing ripples
C. increasing phase change
D. increasing amplitude
Answer» B. increasing ripples
59.

Which of the following can be a source of supply in dc power supplies?

A. battery
B. dry cell
C. full wave rectifier
D. all of the mentioned
Answer» E.
60.

The negative polarity is used in the monopolar link because it

A. uses less conductor size
B. is safer
C. produces less radio interference
D. has less resistance
Answer» D. has less resistance
61.

HVDC transmission has                        as compared to HVAC transmission.

A. smaller transformer size
B. smaller conductor size
C. higher corona loss
D. smaller power transfer capabilities
Answer» C. higher corona loss
62.

Usually                      batteries are used in the UPS systems.

A. nc
B. li-on
C. lead acid
D. all of the mentioned
Answer» D. all of the mentioned
63.

                     is used in the rotating type UPS system to supply the mains.

A. dc motor
B. self excited dc generator
C. alternator
D. battery bank
Answer» D. battery bank
64.

                   is used for critical loads where temporary power failure can cause a great deal of inconvenience.

A. smps
B. ups
C. mps
D. rccb
Answer» C. mps
65.

SMPS is used for

A. obtaining controlled ac power supply
B. obtaining controlled dc power supply
C. storage of dc power
D. switch from one source to another
Answer» C. storage of dc power
66.

In the transfer characteristics of a MOSFET, the threshold voltage is the measure of the

A. minimum voltage to induce a n-channel/p- channel for conduction
B. minimum voltage till which temperature is constant
C. minimum voltage to turn off the device
D. none of the above mentioned is true
Answer» B. minimum voltage till which temperature is constant
67.

Choose the incorrect statement.

A. smps is less sensitive to input voltage variations
B. smps is smaller as compared to rectifiers
C. smps has low input ripple
D. smps is a source of radio interference
Answer» D. smps is a source of radio interference
68.

In the internal structure of a MOSFET, a parasitic BJT exists between the

A. source & gate terminals
B. source & drain terminals
C. drain & gate terminals
D. there is no parasitic bjt in mosfet
Answer» C. drain & gate terminals
69.

The output characteristics of a MOSFET, is a plot of

A. id as a function of vgs with vds as a parameter
B. id as a function of vds with vgs as a parameter
C. ig as a function of vgs with vds as a parameter
D. ig as a function of vds with vgs as a parameter
Answer» C. ig as a function of vgs with vds as a parameter
70.

The arrow on the symbol of MOSFET indicates

A. that it is a n-channel mosfet
B. the direction of electrons
C. the direction of conventional current flow
D. that it is a p-channel mosfet
Answer» C. the direction of conventional current flow
71.

The controlling parameter in MOSFET is

A. vds
B. ig
C. vgs
D. is
Answer» C. vgs
72.

33/ Ipk

A. 1- iii , 2- i , 3- ii
B. 1- i , 2- ii , 3- iii
C. 1- iii , 2- ii , 3- i
D. 1- iii , 2- ii , 3- i
Answer» C. 1- iii , 2- ii , 3- i
73.

What is done in switching regulators to minimize its power dissipation during switching?

A. uses external transistor
B. uses 1mh choke
C. uses external transistor and 1mh choke
D. none of the mentioned
Answer» D. none of the mentioned
74.

Due to centre tap Vm=400/2=200) IRMS=198/√2=140mA, IAVG=2*198/ π=126mA. ϒ=[(140/126)2-1]1/2=0.48. So, ϒ=48%.

A. 0.623
B. 0.678
C. 0.693
D. 0.625
Answer» D. 0.625
75.

In a centre tapped full wave rectifier, RL=1KΩ and for diode Rf=10Ω. The primary voltage is 800sinωt with transformer turns ratio=2. The ripple factor will be

A. 54%
B. 48%
C. 26%
D. 81%
Answer» C. 26%
76.

A full wave rectifier delivers 50W to a load of 200Ω. If the ripple factor is 2%, calculate the AC ripple across the load.

A. 2v
B. 5v
C. 4v
D. 1v
Answer» B. 5v
77.

If the peak voltage on a centre tapped full wave rectifier circuit is 5V and diode cut in voltage is 0.7. The peak inverse voltage on diode is

A. 4.3v
B. 9.3v
C. 5.7v d) 10.7v
Answer» C. 5.7v d) 10.7v
78.

If the input frequency of a half wave rectifier is 100Hz, then the ripple frequency will be

A. 150hz
B. 200hz
C. 100hz
D. 300hz
Answer» D. 300hz
79.

Transformer utilisation factor of a half wave rectifier is

A. 0.234
B. 0.279
C. 0.287
D. 0.453
Answer» D. 0.453
80.

If peak voltage for a half wave rectifier circuit is 5V and diode cut in voltage is 0.7, then peak inverse voltage on diode will be?

A. 5v
B. 4.9v
C. 4.3v
D. 6.7v
Answer» D. 6.7v
81.

Efficiency of a centre tapped full wave rectifier is

A. 50%
B. 46%
C. 70%
D. 81.2%
Answer» E.
82.

694.

A. 50%
B. 60%
C. 40.6%
D. 46%
Answer» D. 46%
83.

In a half wave rectifier, the sine wave input is 50sin50t. If the load resistance is of 1K, then average DC power output will be?

A. 3.99v
B. 2.5v c) 5.97v d) 6.77v
Answer» C.
84.

What is the output as a function of the input voltage (for positive values) for the given figure. Assume it’s an ideal op-amp with zero forward drop (Di=0)

A. 0
B. -vi
C. vi
D. 2vi
Answer» D. 2vi
85.

The diode in a half wave rectifier has a forward resistance RF. The voltage is Vmsinωt and the load resistance is RL. The DC current is given by

A. vm/√2rl
B. vm/(rf+rl)Ï€
C. 2vm/√π
D. vm/rl
Answer» C. 2vm/√π
86.

Filter used in switching regulator’s are also as called

A. dc – ac transformers
B. ac – dc transformers
C. dc transformer
D. ac transformer
Answer» D. ac transformer
87.

Which of the following is considered to be the most important components of the switching regulator?

A. rc or rlc filter
B. rl or rlc filter
C. orc or rl filter
D. rc, rlc or rl filter
Answer» C. orc or rl filter
88.

Which is the most commonly used low voltage switching regulators?

A. powdered permalloy toroids
B. fermite ei, u and toroid cores
C. silicon steel ei butt stacks
D. none of the mentioned
Answer» D. none of the mentioned
89.

What should be the frequency range of pulse generator?

A. 250 khz
B. 40 khz
C. 120 khz
D. 20 khz
Answer» E.
90.

Which among the following act as a switch in switching regulator?

A. rectifiers
B. diode
C. transistors
D. relays
Answer» D. relays
91.

It may be required to store energy for a specified amount of time during power failure especially if the system is designed for a computer power supply.

A. 1 and 3
B. 1,2,3 and 4
C. 2,3 and 4
D. 1,3 and 4
Answer» C. 2,3 and 4
92.

The switching regulators can operate in

A. step up
B. step down
C. polarity inverting
D. all the mentioned
Answer» E.
93.

A series switching regulators

A. improves the efficiency of regulators
B. improves the flexibility of switching
C. enhance the response of regulators
D. all of the mentioned
Answer» B. improves the flexibility of switching
94.

Linear series regulators are suited for application with

A. high current
B. medium current
C. low current
D. none of the mentioned
Answer» C. low current
95.

Fixed voltage regulators and adjustable regulators are often called as

A. series dissipative regulators
B. shunt dissipative regulators
C. stray dissipative regulators
D. all the mentioned
Answer» B. shunt dissipative regulators
96.

Switching speed of P+ junction depends on

A. mobility of minority carriers in p junction
B. life time of minority carriers in p junction
C. mobility of majority carriers in n junction
D. life time of minority carriers in n junction
Answer» E.
97.

Which of the following helps in reducing the switching time of a transistor?

A. a resistor connected from base to ground
B. a resistor connected from emitter to ground
C. a capacitor connected from base to ground
D. a capacitor connected from emitter to ground
Answer» B. a resistor connected from emitter to ground
98.

The time taken for a transistor to turn from saturation to cut off is

A. inversely proportional to charge carriers
B. directly proportional to charge carriers
C. charging time of the capacitor
D. discharging time of the capacitor
Answer» C. charging time of the capacitor
99.

Which of the following circuits helps in the applications of switching times?

A. c)
B. d)
Answer» C.
100.

For the BJT, β=∞, VBEon=0.7V VCEsat=0.7V. The switch is initially closed. At t=0, it is opened. At which time the BJT leaves the active region?

A. 20ms
B. 50ms
C. 60ms
D. 70ms
Answer» C. 60ms