Explore topic-wise MCQs in Electrical Engineering.

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51.

Heavy duty cranes are used in~!

A. Ore handling plants
B. Steel plants
C. Heavy engineering workshops
D. All of the above
Answer» E.
52.

Which of the following types of motor enclosure is safest?%!

A. Totally enclosed
B. Totally enclosed fan cooled
C. Open type
D. Semi closed
Answer» C. Open type
53.

Reluctance motor is a%!

A. Variable torque motor
B. Low torque variable speed motor
C. Self starting type synchronous motor
D. Low noise, slow speed motor
Answer» D. Low noise, slow speed motor
54.

Short time rated motors are preferred for overhead traveling cranes%!

A. True
B. False
Answer» B. False
55.

Which of the following is essentially needed while selecting a motor?%!

A. Pulley
B. Starter
C. Foundation pedal
D. Bearings
Answer» C. Foundation pedal
56.

By the use of which of the following D.C. can be obtained from AC.?%!

A. Silicon diodes
B. Mercury arc rectifier
C. Motor generator set
D. Any of the above
Answer» E.
57.

Belted slip ring induction motor is almost invariably used for%!

A. Water pumps
B. Jaw crushers
C. Centrifugal blowers
D. None of the above
Answer» C. Centrifugal blowers
58.

Which of the following motors are preferred for overhead traveling cranes?%!

A. Slow speed motors
B. Continuous duty motors
C. Short time rated motors
D. None of the above
Answer» D. None of the above
59.

________ need frequent starting and stopping of electric motors,%!

A. Paper mills
B. Grinding mills
C. Air-conditioners
D. Lifts and hoists
Answer» E.
60.

A pony motor is used for the starting which of the following motors?%!

A. Squirrel cage induction motor
B. Schrage motor
C. Synchronous motor
D. None of the above
Answer» D. None of the above
61.

In series motor which of the following methods can be used for changing the flux per pole?%!

A. Tapped field control
B. Diverter field control
C. Series-parallel control
D. Any of the above
Answer» E.
62.

The selection of an electric motor for any application depends on which of the following factors?%!

A. Electrical characteristics
B. Mechanical characteristics
C. Size and rating of motors
D. All of the above
Answer» E.
63.

The starting torque of a D.C. motor is independent of which of the following?%!

A. Flux
B. Armature current
C. Flux and armature current
D. Speed
Answer» E.
64.

The starting torque in case of centrifugal pumps is generally%!

A. Less than running torque
B. Same as running torque
C. Slightly more than running torque
D. Double the running torque
Answer» B. Same as running torque
65.

The capacity of a crane is expressed in terms of%!

A. Type of drive
B. Span
C. Tonnes
D. Any of the above
Answer» D. Any of the above
66.

Is preferred for synthetic fibre mills.%!

A. Synchronous motor
B. Reluctance motor
C. Series motor
D. Shunt motor
Answer» C. Series motor
67.

In ________ the speed can be varied by changing the position of brushes.%!

A. Slip ring motor
B. Schrage motor
C. Induction motor
D. Repulsion motor
Answer» C. Induction motor
68.

For a motor-generator set which of the following motors will be preferred?%!

A. Synchronous motor
B. Slip ring induction motor
C. Pole changing induction motor
D. Squirrel cage induction motor
Answer» B. Slip ring induction motor
69.

The cost of an induction motor will increase as%!

A. Horsepower rating increases but r.p.m. decreases
B. Horsepower rating decreases but r.p.m. increases
C. Horsepower rating and operating speed increases
D. Horsepower rating and operating speed decreases
Answer» B. Horsepower rating decreases but r.p.m. increases
70.

*$_The cost of an induction motor will increase as?

A. Horsepower rating increases but r.p.m. decreases
B. Horsepower rating decreases but r.p.m. increases
C. Horsepower rating and operating speed increases
D. Horsepower rating and operating speed decreases
Answer» B. Horsepower rating decreases but r.p.m. increases
71.

*$_For a motor-generator set which of the following motors will be preferred??

A. Synchronous motor
B. Slip ring induction motor
C. Pole changing induction motor
D. Squirrel cage induction motor
Answer» B. Slip ring induction motor
72.

*$_In ________ the speed can be varied by changing the position of brushes.?

A. Slip ring motor
B. Schrage motor
C. Induction motor
D. Repulsion motor
Answer» C. Induction motor
73.

*$_Is preferred for synthetic fibre mills.?

A. Synchronous motor
B. Reluctance motor
C. Series motor
D. Shunt motor
Answer» C. Series motor
74.

*$_The capacity of a crane is expressed in terms of?

A. Type of drive
B. Span
C. Tonnes
D. Any of the above
Answer» D. Any of the above
75.

*/*_The selection of an electric motor for any application depends on which of the following factors??

A. Electrical characteristics
B. Mechanical characteristics
C. Size and rating of motors
D. All of the above
Answer» E.
76.

*/*_The starting torque of a D.C. motor is independent of which of the following??

A. Flux
B. Armature current
C. Flux and armature current
D. Speed
Answer» E.
77.

*/*_Which of the following motors are preferred for overhead traveling cranes??

A. Slow speed motors
B. Continuous duty motors
C. Short time rated motors
D. None of the above
Answer» D. None of the above
78.

*/*_________ need frequent starting and stopping of electric motors,?

A. Paper mills
B. Grinding mills
C. Air-conditioners
D. Lifts and hoists
Answer» E.
79.

*/*_The starting torque in case of centrifugal pumps is generally?

A. Less than running torque
B. Same as running torque
C. Slightly more than running torque
D. Double the running torque
Answer» B. Same as running torque
80.

*/*_A pony motor is used for the starting which of the following motors??

A. Squirrel cage induction motor
B. Schrage motor
C. Synchronous motor
D. None of the above
Answer» D. None of the above
81.

*/*_In series motor which of the following methods can be used for changing the flux per pole??

A. Tapped field control
B. Diverter field control
C. Series-parallel control
D. Any of the above
Answer» E.
82.

*/*_Belted slip ring induction motor is almost invariably used for?

A. Water pumps
B. Jaw crushers
C. Centrifugal blowers
D. None of the above
Answer» C. Centrifugal blowers
83.

%_A reluctance motor_%

A. Is provided with slip rings
B. Requires starting gear
C. Has high cost
D. Is compact
Answer» E.
84.

%_In squirrel cage induction motors which of the following methods of starting cannot be used?_%

A. Resistance in rotor circuit
B. Resistance in stator circuit
C. Autotransformer starting
D. Star-delta starting
Answer» B. Resistance in stator circuit
85.

%_For crane travel which of the following motors is normally used?_%

A. Synchronous motor
B. D.C. differentially compound motor
C. Ward-Leonard controlled D.C. shunt motor
D. AC. slip ring motor
Answer» E.
86.

%_Is preferred for automatic drives._%

A. Squirrel cage induction motor
B. Synchronous motors
C. Ward Leonard controlled D.C. motors
D. Any of the above
Answer» D. Any of the above
87.

%_In a paper mill where constant speed is required_%

A. Synchronous motors are preferred
B. A.C. motors are preferred
C. Individual drive is preferred
D. Group drive is preferred
Answer» D. Group drive is preferred
88.

%_The size of an excavator is usually expressed in terms of_%

A. "Crowd" motion
B. Angle of swing
C. Cubic meters
D. Travel in meters
Answer» D. Travel in meters
89.

_ Which of the following motors is preferred when smooth and precise speed control over a wide range is desired?$?

A. D.C. motor
B. Squirrel cage induction motor
C. Wound rotor induction motor
D. Synchronous motor
Answer» B. Squirrel cage induction motor
90.

_ The characteristics of drive for crane hoisting and lowering are which of the following?$?

A. Precise control
B. Smooth movement
C. Fast speed control
D. All of the above
Answer» E.
91.

_ A reluctance motor$?

A. Is provided with slip rings
B. Requires starting gear
C. Has high cost
D. Is compact
Answer» E.
92.

_ For blowers which of the following motor is preferred?$?

A. D.C. series motor
B. D.C. shunt motor
C. Squirrel cage induction motor
D. Wound rotor induction motor
Answer» C. Squirrel cage induction motor
93.

_ ________ has the least value of starting torque to full load torque ratio.$?

A. D.C. shunt motor
B. D.C. series motor
C. Squirrel cage induction motor
D. Slip ring induction motor
Answer» D. Slip ring induction motor
94.

_ For which of the following applications motor has to start with high acceleration?$?

A. Oil expeller
B. Floor mill
C. Lifts and hoists
D. Centrifugal pump
Answer» D. Centrifugal pump
95.

_ Which of the following machines has heavy fluctuation of load?$?

A. Printing machine
B. Punching machine
C. Planer
D. Lathe
Answer» C. Planer
96.

_ Which of the following motors is preferred for traction work?$?

A. Universal motor
B. D.C. series motor
C. Synchronous motor
D. Three-phase induction motor
Answer» B. D.C. series motor
97.

__Battery operated scooter for braking uses__

A. Plugging
B. Mechanical braking
C. Regenerative braking
D. Rheostatic braking
Answer» C. Regenerative braking
98.

__Which of the following motors is usually preferred for kiln drives?__

A. Cascade controlled A.C. motor
B. Slip ring induction motor
C. Three phase shunt wound commutator motor
D. Any of the above
Answer» E.
99.

____________ motor is a constant speed motor.__

A. Synchronous motor
B. Schrage motor
C. Induction motor
D. Universal motor
Answer» B. Schrage motor
100.

____________ method of starting a three phase induction motor needs six terminals.__

A. Star-delta
B. Resistance starting
C. Autotransformer
D. None of the above
Answer» B. Resistance starting