Explore topic-wise MCQs in Power Systems.

This section includes 20 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.

A blocked electric current of 4000 A is passing through the primary side of a converter having 400/5 A current. The plug setting of the electric current relay is set at 50% at the secondary of the electric current converter. What will be the plug setting multiplier?

A. 20
B. 30
C. 10
D. 40
Answer» B. 30
2.

For differential protection of power transformer (delta-delta) the current transformers will have

A. Delta-delta connection
B. Star-delta connection
C. Star-star connection
D. Delta-star connection
Answer» D. Delta-star connection
3.

Impedance relay is used on______ transmission lines.

A. Short
B. Medium
C. Long
D. All
Answer» C. Long
4.

A 11 kV 100 MVA alternator is grounded through a resistance of 4 Ω. The C.T.s have a ratio of 500/5. The relay is set to operate when there is an out of balance current of 2 A. What percentage of generator winding will be protected by the percentage differential protection scheme?

A. 93.7
B. 6.3
C. 87.4
D. 84.5
Answer» D. 84.5
5.

If for an IDMT relay with a plug setting of 50% and a CT ration of 400/5, the current is 3000 A, then the plug setting multiplier would be:

A. 7.5
B. 15
C. 18.75
D. 37.5
Answer» C. 18.75
6.

In case of short-tie-line fed at both the ends, for protection

A. reactance relay is the best choice
B. ohm relay is the best choice
C. mho relay is the best choice
D. Both (1) and (3)
Answer» D. Both (1) and (3)
7.

Buchholz relay is used on:

A. Oil cooled transformer
B. Air cooled transformer
C. Welding transformer
D. Furnace transformer
Answer» B. Air cooled transformer
8.

A 3 – Phase transformer rated for 33 kV/ 11kV is connected in delta/star as shown in figure. The current transformers (CTs) on low land high voltage sides have a ratio of 500/5. Find the current \({i_1}\) and \({i_2}\), of the fault current is 300 A as shown in figure

A. \({i_1} = \frac{1}{{\sqrt 3 A}},{i_2} = 0A\)
B. \({i_1} = 0A\), \({i_2} = 0A\)
C. \({i_1} = 0A,{i_2} = \frac{1}{{\sqrt 3 A}}\)
D. \({i_1} = \frac{1}{{\sqrt 3 A}},{i_2} = \frac{1}{{\sqrt 3 A}}\)
Answer» B. \({i_1} = 0A\), \({i_2} = 0A\)
9.

Distance protection relay is used in:

A. Transformer
B. Generator
C. Transmission line
D. Motor
Answer» D. Motor
10.

Determine operating current of the relay, for 5 A, 2.2-sec IDMT rating, and 125% relay setting?

A. 11 A
B. 4 A
C. 12.5 A
D. 6.25 A
Answer» E.
11.

An electromagnetic attraction type relay operates on ______.

A. Pulsated DC
B. AC only
C. DC only
D. Both AC & DC
Answer» E.
12.

In induction type directional over current relay the driving torque is due to interaction of magnetic fields derived from

A. current in the potential coil
B. both voltage and current in the relay windings
C. directional element and non-directional element
D. non-directional element and the trip circuit
Answer» D. non-directional element and the trip circuit
13.

Directional overcurrent relay is used for the protection of

A. long transmission lines
B. large power transformers
C. ring main distribution lines
D. radial distribution lines
Answer» D. radial distribution lines
14.

If the PSM is 8, the relay setting is 125% and CT ratio is 400 : 1, then the value of fault current will be:

A. 4550 A
B. 5000 A
C. 3000 A
D. 4000 A
Answer» E.
15.

In case of transformer Buchholz relay is used to protect from ________.

A. High voltage surges
B. Overload faults
C. Incipient faults
D. Earth faults
Answer» D. Earth faults
16.

A distance relay with inherent directional property is known as

A. Buchholtz relay
B. Admittance relay
C. Directional over current relay
D. Directional switched relay
Answer» C. Directional over current relay
17.

IDMT full form is:

A. Inverse Distance maximum Time Relay
B. Inverse Definite Minimum Time Relay
C. Inverse Distance Minimum Time Relay
D. Inverse Definite Maximum Time Relay
Answer» C. Inverse Distance Minimum Time Relay
18.

A relay is connected to a 400/5 A current transformer and set for 150%. The primary fault current of 2400 A needs a plug setting multiplier of

A. 2
B. 4
C. 6
D. 8
Answer» C. 6
19.

An earth fault relay has a setting of 150% and a current rating of 5 A. It is connected to a current transformer of ratio 200:5. The current in the primary for which the relay picks up is

A. 7.5 A
B. 20 A
C. 300 A
D. 1500 A
Answer» D. 1500 A
20.

A power system with two generators is shown in the figure below. The system (generators, buses and transmission lines) is protected by six overcurrent relays R1 to R6. Assuming a mix of directional and non-directional relays at appropriate locations, the remote backup relays for R4 are

A. R1, R2
B. R2, R6
C. R2, R5
D. R1, R6
Answer» E.