Explore topic-wise MCQs in Power Systems.

This section includes 15 Mcqs, each offering curated multiple-choice questions to sharpen your Power Systems knowledge and support exam preparation. Choose a topic below to get started.

1.

Voltage distribution across disc of strings of suspension insulator assembly is ______

A. same for all disks
B. maximum for unit nearest to the line
C. maximum for unit nearest to the tower
D. equal to transmission line voltage rating
Answer» C. maximum for unit nearest to the tower
2.

If a string of suspension insulator has three units, each can withstand a maximum 11 KV and total string can withstand 25.76 KV. What is the string efficiency?

A. 234.1%
B. 46.3%
C. 68.75%
D. 78%
Answer» E.
3.

What is the most common cause of failure of overhead line insulators?

A. Flashover
B. Mechanical stress
C. Porosity of materials
D. Improper vitrification
Answer» B. Mechanical stress
4.

Suspension type insulator are subjected to ______________

A. tensile stress
B. compressive stress
C. tensile and compressive stress
D. depends on its use
Answer» B. compressive stress
5.

WHAT_IS_THE_MOST_COMMON_CAUSE_OF_FAILURE_OF_OVERHEAD_LINE_INSULATORS??$

A. Flashover
B. Mechanical stress
C. Porosity of materials
D. Improper vitrification
Answer» B. Mechanical stress
6.

Voltage distribution across disc of strings of suspension insulator assembly is ______$

A. same for all disks
B. maximum for unit nearest to the line
C. maximum for unit nearest to the tower
D. equal to transmission line voltage rating
Answer» C. maximum for unit nearest to the tower
7.

If_a_string_of_suspension_insulator_has_three_units,_each_can_withstand_a_maximum_11_KV_and_total_string_can_withstand_25.76_KV._What_is_the_string_efficiency?$

A. 234.1%
B. 46.3%
C. 68.75%
D. 78%
Answer» E.
8.

Which type of insulator is used where there is dead end of the line or there is a corner or a sharp curve, for high voltage line?

A. Pin type insulator
B. Shackle insulator
C. Strain insulator
D. Stay insulator
Answer» D. Stay insulator
9.

Which of the following insulator is similar to pin type insulator?

A. Suspension insulator
B. Post insulator
C. Strain insulator
D. Shackle insulator
Answer» C. Strain insulator
10.

Suspension insulator are made up of _____________

A. glass
B. porcelain
C. steatite
D. epoxy resin
Answer» C. steatite
11.

A transmission line consists of 9 discs of suspension insulator in each string. What is the operating voltage of the transmission line?

A. 11 KV
B. 33 KV
C. 66 KV
D. 132 KV
Answer» E.
12.

Suspension type insulator are subjected to ______________

A. tensile stress
B. compressive stress
C. tensile and compressive stress
D. depends on its use
Answer» B. compressive stress
13.

Which of the following is the main field of application of pin type insulator?

A. Distribution system
B. Transmission system
C. Transmission and distribution system
D. EHV transmission system
Answer» B. Transmission system
14.

Pin type insulator are mostly subjected to which type of mechanical stress?

A. Compressive stress
B. Tensile stress
C. Both tensile and compressive stress
D. Twisting stress
Answer» E.
15.

Which of the following material is not used for overhead line insulators?

A. Porcelain
B. Glass
C. PVC
D. Steatite
Answer» D. Steatite