Explore topic-wise MCQs in Dairy Engineering.

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201.

Which of the following terms describes the effects of harmonics to industrial power systems?

A. Disturbance to Electric and Electronic Devices
B. Extra Fault Current
C. Lower Losses
D. Increased costs from downtime
Answer» B. Extra Fault Current
202.

The most economic load on an underground cable is :

A. Greater than its surge loading
B. Less thart the surge loading
C. Equal to the surge loading
D. None of the above is necessary
Answer» C. Equal to the surge loading
203.

For measuring positive, negative and zero sequence voltages in a system, thereference is taken as :

A. Neutral of the system only
B. Ground only
C. For zero sequence neutral and for positive and negative the ground
D. None of the above
Answer» E.
204.

Shunt compensation in an EHV line is used to improve

A. stability and fault level
B. fault level and voltage profile
C. voltage profile and stability
D. stability, fault level and voltage profile
Answer» C. voltage profile and stability
205.

What is transient stability limit?

A. The maximum flow of power through a particular point in the power system without loss of stability when small disturbances occur.
B. The maximum power flow possible through a particular component connected in the power system.
C. The maximum flow of power through a particular point in the power system without loss of stability when large and sudden disturbances occur
D. All of these
Answer» D. All of these
206.

To obtain a constant current input, a inductor is placed in current source inductor(CSI) in:

A. Parallel
B. Series
C. Both Series and Parallel
D. Not placed at all
Answer» C. Both Series and Parallel
207.

Double-energy transients are produced in circuits consisting of

A. two or more resistors
B. resistance and inductance
C. resistance and capacitance
D. resistance, inductance and capacitance
Answer» E.
208.

The power factor angle of a purely inductive circuit is:

A. 45 degree
B. 60 degree
C. 75 degrees
D. 90 degree
Answer» E.
209.

The harmonic current distortion in adjustable speed drive is_____

A. Constant
B. Not Constant
C. High
D. low
Answer» C. High
210.

The following statement describes the effects of poor power quality, EXCEPT

A. Equipment malfunction
B. Increased costs from downtime
C. Premature failure of equipment
D. Reduced maintenance, repair time and expenses
Answer» D. Reduced maintenance, repair time and expenses
211.

A generator is connected to a synchronous motor. From stability point of view it is preferable to have :

A. Generator neutral reactance grounded and motor neutral resistance grounded
B. Generator and motor neutrals resistance grounded
C. Generator and motor neutrals reactance grounded
D. Generator neutral resistance and motor neutral reactace grounded
Answer» E.
212.

Consider the following statements : The transient stability of the power system under unbalanced fault conditions can be effectively improved by 1. Excitation control 2. phase-shifting transformer 3. single-pole switching of circuit breakers 4. increasing the turbine input. Of these statements

A. 1 and 2 are correct
B. 2 and 3 are correct
C. 3 and 4 are correct
D. 1 and 3 are correct
Answer» D. 1 and 3 are correct
213.

There are no transients in pure resistive circuits because they

A. offer high resistance
B. obey Ohm's law
C. have no stored energy
D. are linear circuits
Answer» D. are linear circuits
214.

Since most of the industrial loads are inductive type, which of the following will help to correct the power factor?

A. Increase lagging reactive current demand of the loads
B. Compensate lagging reactive current by supplying leading reactive current to the power system
C. Compensate leading reactive current by supplying lagging reactive current to the power system
D. Reduce leading reactive current demand of the loads
Answer» C. Compensate leading reactive current by supplying lagging reactive current to the power system
215.

The Short Interruptions occurs for

A. Less than two complete cycles
B. exact two complete cycles
C. less than one complete cycles
D. exact one complete cycles
Answer» D. exact one complete cycles
216.

While rising and falling if a wave is not symmetrical, it contains

A. even harmonics in addition to fundamental
B. odd harmonics in addition to fundamental
C. both odd and even harmonics in additions to fundamental
D. none of the above
Answer» B. odd harmonics in addition to fundamental
217.

Pure inductive circuit takes power (reactive) from the a.c. line when

A. both applied voltage and current rise
B. both applied voltage and current decrease
C. applied voltage decreases but current increases
D. (a) and (b)
Answer» D. (a) and (b)
218.

The velocity of travelling wave through a cable of relative permittivity 9 is

A. 9 x 108 m/s
B. 3 x 108 m/s
C. 108 m/s
D. 2 x 108 ms
Answer» D. 2 x 108 ms
219.

With 100% series compensation of lines

A. the circuit is series resonant at power frequency
B. low transient voltage
C. high transient current
D. (a) and (b)
Answer» E.
220.

An RLC series circuit remains predominantly inductive :

A. At resonance frequency
B. Below resonance frequency
C. Above resonance frequency
D. At the lower half power frequency
Answer» D. At the lower half power frequency
221.

What is power system stability?

A. The maximum power flow possible through a particular component connected in the power system.
B. The ability of the power system to regain the state of operating equilibrium point when the system is subjected to any disturbances.
C. It is a phenomenon in which a power system losses its operating equilibrium when subjected to large disturbances.
D. All of these
Answer» C. It is a phenomenon in which a power system losses its operating equilibrium when subjected to large disturbances.
222.

Lightening and Tree striking on a live conductor is an example________ PowerQuality issue.

A. Voltage Sag
B. Voltage Swell
C. Interruption
D. Surge
Answer» C. Interruption
223.

A lightning arrestor connected between the line and earth in a power system

A. protects the terminal equipment against travelling surges
B. protects the transmission line against lightning stroke
C. suppresses high frequency oscillations in the line
D. reflects back the travelling wave approaching it
Answer» B. protects the transmission line against lightning stroke
224.

Which of the following explains the reasons for concern with power quality?

A. End-user equipment become more sensitive to power quality due to many microprocessor-based controls
B. The adjustable-speed motor drives helps to reduce harmonic levels
C. Modern load & equipment are less sensitive to power quality variations.
D. Power electronics equipment do not affect the power quality at all.
Answer» B. The adjustable-speed motor drives helps to reduce harmonic levels
225.

ABOUT_____________PERCENT_OF_THE_CALCIUM_AVAILABLE_IN_THE_FOOD_SUPPLY_IS_PROVIDED_BY_MILK_AND_MILK_PRODUCTS.?$

A. 66%
B. 76%
C. 86%
D. 96%
Answer» C. 86%
226.

The pasteurized Milk Ordinance regulates what?$

A. Grade A milk
B. Manufacturing grade milk
C. Grade B milk
D. Grade C milk
Answer» B. Manufacturing grade milk
227.

Which_of_the_following_directly_influence(s)_the_total_supply_of_milk?$

A. Prices paid milk producers
B. Manufacturing plants
C. Costs of fat production
D. Foreign exports
Answer» B. Manufacturing plants
228.

What marketing tool would be used in the futures market by someone who owns a commodity such as milk and intends to sell it sometime in the future?

A. Basis contract
B. Pooling contract
C. Short Hedge
D. Speculating buyer
Answer» D. Speculating buyer
229.

The cheese price series is based on 63 U.S. cheese plants that make 80-85 percent of the bulk Cheddar. What is the price series called?

A. NASS Cheese Price Survey
B. NASS Cheddar Cheese Price Survey
C. NASS Swiss cheese Price Survey
D. U.S. Cheddar Cheese Price Survey
Answer» C. NASS Swiss cheese Price Survey
230.

According to the Food & Nutrition Board of the National Academy of Sciences, all people need at least _________ milligrams of calcium per day.

A. 100
B. 1000
C. 10,000
D. 100,000
Answer» C. 10,000
231.

Dairy_farmers_can_buy_and_sell_dairy_futures_on_what_exchange?

A. New York Stock Exchange
B. National Dairy Exchange
C. Coffee, Sugar, Coca Exchange
D. Chicago Mercantile Exchange
Answer» E.
232.

Which of the following is not a cause of coliform mastitis?

A. Cracked or split inflations
B. Milking too soon after calving
C. Using excessive water in washing udders
D. Slightly damp, warm bedding
Answer» C. Using excessive water in washing udders
233.

Milk provides__________ and _____________ in approximately the same ratio as found in bone.

A. Calcium and Magnesium
B. Calcium and Phosphorus
C. Calcium and Iron
D. Phosphorus and Magnesium
Answer» C. Calcium and Iron
234.

The __________ test is used to detect if milk has been pasteurized properly.

A. Lipase
B. Coliform
C. Standard Plate Count
D. Phosphatase
Answer» E.
235.

One type of test for antibiotics, common adulterants of milk, is based upon the principle that the growth of bacteria is __________ by them.

A. Stimulated
B. Enhanced
C. Magnified
D. Inhibited
Answer» E.
236.

The Standard Plate Count (SPC) has a prescribed incubation time of _____ hours at _____ ºC$

A. 24 hours at 32ºC
B. 48 hours at 45ºC
C. 48 hours at 32ºC
D. 12 hours at 45ºC
Answer» D. 12 hours at 45¬¨¬®‚Äö√†¬¥C
237.

Which of the following will best control contagious mastitis?

A. Pre-milking teat dip
B. Barrier type teat dip
C. Antibiotic teat dip
D. Germicidal teat dip
Answer» D. Germicidal teat dip
238.

The form of mastitis that is hidden from sight is known as __________________

A. Infectious
B. Clinical
C. Acute
D. Sub-Clinical
Answer» E.
239.

The milk fat differential used in paying for raw milk is?

A. The price to be added or subtracted per 1/10 % of milk fat above or below a set percentage
B. A value established to penalize milk producers who have too much fat in their milk
C. A value set to penalize milk producers who have too little fat in their milk
D. The price to be added or subtracted per 50 percent of milk fat above or below a set percentage
Answer» B. A value established to penalize milk producers who have too much fat in their milk