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1.

The transformer ratings are usually expressed in terms of~!

A. volts
B. amperes
C. kW
D. kVA
Answer» E.
2.

Which of the following is not a routine test on transformers?%!

A. Core insulation voltage test
B. Impedance test
C. Radio interference test
D. Polarity test
Answer» D. Polarity test
3.

During open circuit test of a transformer%!

A. primary is supplied rated voltage
B. primary is supplied full-load current
C. primary is supplied current at reduced voltage
D. primary is supplied rated kVA
Answer» B. primary is supplied full-load current
4.

An ideal transformer has infinite values of primary and secondary inductances. The statement is%!

A. true
B. false
Answer» C.
5.

When the equivalent circuit diagram of doouble squirrelcage induction motor is constructed the two cages can be considered%!

A. in series
B. in parallel
C. in series-parallel
D. in parallel with stator
Answer» C. in series-parallel
6.

Which of the following is not the standard voltage for power supply in India?%!

A. llkV
B. 33kV
C. 66 kV
D. 122 kV
Answer» E.
7.

Power transformers are designed to have maximum efficiency at%!

A. nearly full load
B. 70% full load
C. 50% full load
D. no load
Answer» B. 70% full load
8.

The thickness of laminations used in a transformer is usually%!

A. 0.4 mm to 0.5 mm
B. 4 mm to 5 mm
C. 14 mm to 15 mm
D. 25 mm to 40 mm
Answer» B. 4 mm to 5 mm
9.

Helical coils can be used on%!

A. low voltage side of high kVA transformers
B. high frequency transformers
C. high voltage side of small capacity transformers
D. high voltage side of high kVA rating transformers
Answer» B. high frequency transformers
10.

Delta/star transformer works satisfactorily when%!

A. load is balanced only
B. load is unbalanced only
C. on balanced as well as unbalanced loads
D. none of the above
Answer» D. none of the above
11.

Two transformers are connected in parallel. These transformers do not have equal percentage impedance. This is likely to result in%!

A. short-circuiting of the secondaries
B. power factor of one of the transformers is leading while that of the other lagging
C. transformers having higher copper losses will have negligible core losses
D. loading of the transformers not in proportion to their kVA ratings
Answer» E.
12.

The highest voltage for transmitting electrical power in India is%!

A. 33 kV
B. 66 kV
C. 132 kV
D. 400 kV
Answer» E.
13.

The chemical used in breather is%!

A. asbestos fiber
B. silica sand
C. sodium chloride
D. silica gel
Answer» E.
14.

Part of the transformer which is most subject to damage from overheating is%!

A. iron core
B. copper winding
C. winding insulation
D. frame or case
Answer» D. frame or case
15.

Buchholz's relay gives warning and protection against%!

A. electrical fault inside the transformer itself
B. electrical fault outside the transformer in outgoing feeder
C. for both outside and inside faults
D. none of the above
Answer» B. electrical fault outside the transformer in outgoing feeder
16.

Which of the following does not change in a transformer?%!

A. Current
B. Voltage
C. Frequency
D. All of the above
Answer» D. All of the above
17.

The primary coil of a transformer is connected to a 60 V ac source. The secondary coil is connected to a 330 Ω load. The turns ratio is 3:1. What is the secondary voltage?%!

A. 2 V
B. 20 V
C. 180 V
D. 18 V
Answer» C. 180 V
18.

The purpose of providing iron core in a step-up transformer is%!

A. To provide coupling between primary and secondary
B. To increase the magnitude of mutual flux
C. To decrease the magnitude of magnetizing current
D. To provide all above features
Answer» D. To provide all above features
19.

A Buchholz relay can be installed on%!

A. auto-transformers
B. air-cooled transformers
C. welding transformers
D. oil cooled transformers
Answer» E.
20.

When secondary of a current transformer is open-circuited its iron core will be%!

A. hot because of heavy iron losses taking place in it due to high flux density
B. hot because primary will carry heavy current
C. cool as there is no secondary current
D. none of above will happen
Answer» B. hot because primary will carry heavy current
21.

Power transformers are generally designed to have maximum efficiency around%!

A. no-load
B. half-load
C. near full-load
D. 10% overload
Answer» D. 10% overload
22.

Which winding in a transformer has more number of turns?%!

A. Low voltage winding
B. High voltage winding
C. Primary winding
D. Secondary winding
Answer» C. Primary winding
23.

The maximum load that a power transformer can carry is limited by its%!

A. temperature rise
B. dielectric strength of oil
C. voltage ratio
D. copper loss
Answer» D. copper loss
24.

Losses which occur in rotating electric machines and do not occur in trans formers are%!

A. friction and windage losses
B. magnetic losses
C. hysteresis and eddy current losses
D. copper losses
Answer» B. magnetic losses
25.

In a step-down transformer, there is a change of 15 A in the load current. This results in change of supply current of%!

A. less than 15 A
B. more than 15 A
C. 15 A
D. none of the above
Answer» B. more than 15 A
26.

Auto-transformer makes effective saving on copper and copper losses, when its transformation ratio is%!

A. approximately equal to one
B. less than one
C. great than one
D. none of the above
Answer» B. less than one
27.

Open circuit test on transformers is conducted to determine%!

A. hysteresis losses
B. copper losses
C. core losses
D. eddy current losses
Answer» D. eddy current losses
28.

Which type of winding is used in 3phase shell-type transformer?%!

A. Circular type
B. Sandwich type
C. Cylindrical type
D. Rectangular type
Answer» C. Cylindrical type
29.

Natural air cooling is generally restricted for transformers up to%!

A. 1.5 MVA
B. 5 MVA
C. 15 MVA
D. 50 MVA
Answer» B. 5 MVA
30.

The voltage transformation ratio of a transformer is equal to the ratio of%!

A. primary turns to secondary turns
B. secondary current to primary current
C. secondary induced e.m.f. to primary induced e.m.f.
D. secondary terminal voltage to primary applied voltage
Answer» D. secondary terminal voltage to primary applied voltage
31.

Which winding of the transformer has less cross-sectional area?%!

A. Primary winding
B. Secondary winding
C. Low voltage winding
D. High voltage winding
Answer» E.
32.

*$_The purpose of providing iron core in a step-up transformer is?

A. To provide coupling between primary and secondary
B. To increase the magnitude of mutual flux
C. To decrease the magnitude of magnetizing current
D. To provide all above features
Answer» D. To provide all above features
33.

*$_The primary coil of a transformer is connected to a 60 V ac source. The secondary coil is connected to a 330 Ω load. The turns ratio is 3:1. What is the secondary voltage??

A. 2 V
B. 20 V
C. 180 V
D. 18 V
Answer» C. 180 V
34.

*$_Which of the following does not change in a transformer??

A. Current
B. Voltage
C. Frequency
D. All of the above
Answer» D. All of the above
35.

*$_Buchholz's relay gives warning and protection against?

A. electrical fault inside the transformer itself
B. electrical fault outside the transformer in outgoing feeder
C. for both outside and inside faults
D. none of the above
Answer» B. electrical fault outside the transformer in outgoing feeder
36.

*$_Losses which occur in rotating electric machines and do not occur in trans formers are?

A. friction and windage losses
B. magnetic losses
C. hysteresis and eddy current losses
D. copper losses
Answer» B. magnetic losses
37.

*$_Which type of winding is used in 3phase shell-type transformer??

A. Circular type
B. Sandwich type
C. Cylindrical type
D. Rectangular type
Answer» C. Cylindrical type
38.

*$_In a step-down transformer, there is a change of 15 A in the load current. This results in change of supply current of?

A. less than 15 A
B. more than 15 A
C. 15 A
D. none of the above
Answer» B. more than 15 A
39.

*$_Auto-transformer makes effective saving on copper and copper losses, when its transformation ratio is?

A. approximately equal to one
B. less than one
C. great than one
D. none of the above
Answer» B. less than one
40.

*$_The voltage transformation ratio of a transformer is equal to the ratio of?

A. primary turns to secondary turns
B. secondary current to primary current
C. secondary induced e.m.f. to primary induced e.m.f.
D. secondary terminal voltage to primary applied voltage
Answer» D. secondary terminal voltage to primary applied voltage
41.

*$_Which winding of the transformer has less cross-sectional area??

A. Primary winding
B. Secondary winding
C. Low voltage winding
D. High voltage winding
Answer» E.
42.

*$_Natural air cooling is generally restricted for transformers up to?

A. 1.5 MVA
B. 5 MVA
C. 15 MVA
D. 50 MVA
Answer» B. 5 MVA
43.

*$_The chemical used in breather is?

A. asbestos fiber
B. silica sand
C. sodium chloride
D. silica gel
Answer» E.
44.

*$_The highest voltage for transmitting electrical power in India is?

A. 33 kV
B. 66 kV
C. 132 kV
D. 400 kV
Answer» E.
45.

*$_Two transformers are connected in parallel. These transformers do not have equal percentage impedance. This is likely to result in?

A. short-circuiting of the secondaries
B. power factor of one of the transformers is leading while that of the other lagging
C. transformers having higher copper losses will have negligible core losses
D. loading of the transformers not in proportion to their kVA ratings
Answer» E.
46.

*$_Delta/star transformer works satisfactorily when?

A. load is balanced only
B. load is unbalanced only
C. on balanced as well as unbalanced loads
D. none of the above
Answer» D. none of the above
47.

*$_Part of the transformer which is most subject to damage from overheating is?

A. iron core
B. copper winding
C. winding insulation
D. frame or case
Answer» D. frame or case
48.

*$_Helical coils can be used on?

A. low voltage side of high kVA transformers
B. high frequency transformers
C. high voltage side of small capacity transformers
D. high voltage side of high kVA rating transformers
Answer» B. high frequency transformers
49.

*$_The thickness of laminations used in a transformer is usually?

A. 0.4 mm to 0.5 mm
B. 4 mm to 5 mm
C. 14 mm to 15 mm
D. 25 mm to 40 mm
Answer» B. 4 mm to 5 mm
50.

*$_Power transformers are designed to have maximum efficiency at?

A. nearly full load
B. 70% full load
C. 50% full load
D. no load
Answer» B. 70% full load