Explore topic-wise MCQs in Electrical Engineering.

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101.

High resistivity materials are used in

A. precision instruments
B. heating elements
C. motor starters
D. all of the above
Answer» E.
102.

The material for armouring on cable is usually

A. steel tape
B. galvanised steel wire
C. any of the above
D. none of the above
Answer» D. none of the above
103.

Pressure cables are generally not used beyond

A. 11 kV
B. 33 kV
C. 66 kV
D. 132 kV
Answer» D. 132 kV
104.

Superconductors are becoming popular for use in

A. generating very strong magnetic field
B. manufacture of bubble memories
C. generating electrostatic field
D. generating regions free from magnetic field
Answer» B. manufacture of bubble memories
105.

In a superconductor the value of critical density depends upon

A. magnetic field strength
B. temperature
C. either (a) or (b)
D. both (a) and (b)
Answer» E.
106.

In capacitance grading of cables we use a ______ dielectric.

A. composite
B. porous
C. homogeneous
D. hygroscopic
Answer» B. porous
107.

The value of critical field below the transition temperature will

A. increase
B. decrease
C. remain unchanged
D. any of the above
Answer» B. decrease
108.

PVC stands for

A. polyvinyl chloride
B. post varnish conductor
C. pressed and varnished cloth
D. positive voltage conductor
Answer» B. post varnish conductor
109.

The superconductivity is due to

A. the crystal structure having no atomic vibration at 0°K
B. all electrons interact in the super-conducting state
C. the electrons jump into nucleus at 0°K
D. none of the above
Answer» B. all electrons interact in the super-conducting state
110.

The surge resistance of cable is

A. 5 ohms
B. 20 ohms
C. 50 ohms
D. 100 ohms
Answer» D. 100 ohms
111.

Superconductivity is observed for

A. infrared frequencies
B. d.c. and low frequency
C. a.c. and high frequency
D. frequencies having no effect
Answer» C. a.c. and high frequency
112.

The conductivity of a conductor can be increased by

A. decreasing its temperature
B. increasing its temperature
C. decreasing its vibration
D. increasing its vibration
Answer» B. increasing its temperature
113.

High tension cables are generally used up to

A. 11kV
B. 33kV
C. 66 kV
D. 132 kV
Answer» B. 33kV
114.

A highly conductive material must have

A. highest conductivity
B. all of the above
C. easy solderable and drawable quality
D. good corrosion resistance
Answer» C. easy solderable and drawable quality
115.

The kinetic energy of a bounded electron is

A. less than that of unbounded electron
B. greater than that of unbounded electron
C. equal to that of unbounded electron
D. infinite
Answer» B. greater than that of unbounded electron
116.

Which of the following materials is preferred for transmitting electrical energy over long distance ?

A. Copper
B. Aluminium
C. Steel reinforced copper
D. Steel reinforced aluminium
Answer» E.
117.

In a cable, the maximum stress under operating conditions is at

A. insulation layer
B. sheath
C. armour
D. conductor surface
Answer» E.
118.

Commonly used conducting materials are

A. copper
B. aluminium
C. both (a) and (b)
D. copper and silver
Answer» D. copper and silver
119.

Low tension cables are generally used up to

A. 200 V
B. 500 V
C. 700 V
D. 1000 V
Answer» E.
120.

The metal having the lowest temperature coefficient of resistance is

A. gold
B. copper
C. aluminium
D. kanthal
Answer» B. copper
121.

Dielectric strength of rubber is around

A. 5 kV/mm
B. 15 kV/mm
C. 30 kV/mm
D. 200 kV/mm
Answer» D. 200 kV/mm
122.

A perfect conductor has

A. zero conductivity
B. unity conductivity
C. infinite conductivity
D. none of the above
Answer» D. none of the above
123.

In single core cables armouring is not done to

A. avoid excessive sheath losses
B. make it flexible
C. either of the above
D. none of the above
Answer» B. make it flexible
124.

The covalent bond is formed by

A. transfer of electrons between atoms
B. sharing of electrons between atoms
C. sharing of variable number of electrons by a variable number of atoms
D. none of the above
Answer» C. sharing of variable number of electrons by a variable number of atoms
125.

The minimum dielectric stress in a cable is at

A. armour
B. bedding
C. conductor surface
D. lead sheath
Answer» E.
126.

The co-ordination number of a simple cubic structure is

A. 2
B. 4
C. 6
D. 8
Answer» D. 8
127.

The tiny block formed by the arrangement of a small group of atoms is called the

A. unit cell
B. space lattice
C. either (a) or (b)
D. none of the above
Answer» B. space lattice
128.

Conduit pipes are normally used to protect _____ cables

A. unsheathed cables
B. armoured
C. PVC sheathed cables
D. all of the above
Answer» B. armoured
129.

The formula ____ determines the number of electrons that can be accommodated in any level.

A. 2n2
B. 4n2
C. 2n3
D. 4ns
Answer» B. 4n2
130.

cables are used for 132 kV lines.

A. High tension
B. Super tension
C. Extra high tension
D. Extra super voltage
Answer» E.
131.

is a negatively charged particle present in an atom.

A. Proton
B. Neutron
C. Electron
D. None of the above
Answer» D. None of the above
132.

In case of three core flexible cable the colour of the neutral is

A. blue
B. black
C. brown
D. none of the above
Answer» B. black
133.

On which of the following factors does the resistivity of a material depend ?

A. Resistance of the conductor
B. Area of the conductor section
C. Length of the conductor
D. All of the above
Answer» E.
134.

The converse of hardness is known as

A. malleability
B. toughness
C. softness
D. none of the above
Answer» D. none of the above
135.

The current carrying capacity of cables in D.C. is more thanthat in A.C. mainly due to

A. absence of harmonics
B. non-existence of any stability limit
C. smaller dielectric loss
D. absence of ripples
Answer» D. absence of ripples
136.

In a cable immediately above metallic sheath _____ is provided.

A. earthing connection
B. bedding
C. armouring
D. none of the above
Answer» C. armouring
137.

The insulating material for cables should

A. be acid proof
B. be non-inflammable
C. be non-hygroscopic
D. have all above properties
Answer» E.
138.

The bedding on a cable consists of

A. hessian cloth
B. jute
C. any of the above
D. none of the above
Answer» D. none of the above
139.

The thickness of the layer of insulation on the conductor, in cables, depends upon

A. reactive power
B. power factor
C. voltage
D. current carrying capacity
Answer» D. current carrying capacity
140.

Empire tape is

A. varnished cambric
B. vulcanised rubber
C. impregnated paper
D. none of the above
Answer» B. vulcanised rubber
141.

Which of the following insulation is used in cables ?

A. Varnished cambric
B. Rubber
C. Paper
D. Any of the above
Answer» E.
142.

Which of the following protects a cable against mechanical injury ?

A. Bedding
B. Sheath
C. Armouring
D. None of the above
Answer» D. None of the above
143.

The insulating material for a cable should have

A. low cost
B. high dielectric strength
C. high mechanical strength
D. all of the above
Answer» E.
144.

A differential relay measures the vector difference between

A. two currents
B. two voltages
C. two or more similar electrical quantities
D. none of the above
Answer» D. none of the above
145.

Directional relays are based on flow of

A. power
B. current
C. voltage wave
D. all of the above
Answer» B. current
146.

Burden of a protective relay is the power

A. required to operate the circuit breaker
B. absorbed by the circuit of relay
C. developed by the relay circuit
D. none of the above
Answer» C. developed by the relay circuit
147.

An efficient and a well designed protective relaying should have

A. good selectivity and reliability
B. economy and simplicity
C. high speed and selectivity
D. all of the above
Answer» E.
148.

Air blast circuit breaker is used for

A. over currents
B. short duty
C. intermittant duty
D. repeated duty
Answer» E.
149.

Circuit breakers are essentially

A. current carrying contacts called electrodes
B. arc extinguishers
C. circuits to break the system
D. transformers to isolate the two systems
Answer» B. arc extinguishers
150.

Circuit breakers usually operate under

A. transient state of short-circuit current
B. sub-transient state of short-circuit current
C. sub-transient state of short-circuit current
D. after D.C. component has ceased
Answer» B. sub-transient state of short-circuit current