Explore topic-wise MCQs in Electronics.

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101.

Which of the following loss in a transformer is zero even at full load ?

A. Core loss
B. Friction loss
C. Eddy current loss
D. Hysteresis loss
Answer» C. Eddy current loss
102.

A transformer cannot raise or lower the voltage of a D.C. supply because

A. There is no need to change the D.C. voltage
B. A D.C. circuit has more losses
C. Faraday's laws of electromagnetic induction are not valid since the rate of change of flux is zero
D. None of the above
Answer» D. None of the above
103.

The size of a transformer core will depend on

A. frequency
B. area of the core
C. flux density of the core material
D. (A) and (B) both
Answer» E.
104.

The full-load copper loss of a transformer is 1600 W. At half-load, the copper loss will be

A. 6400 W
B. 1600 W
C. 800 W
D. 400 W
Answer» E.
105.

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
106.

No-load current of a transformer has

A. has high magnitude and low power factor
B. has high magnitude and high power factor
C. has small magnitude and high power factor
D. has small magnitude and low power factor
Answer» E.
107.

The permissible flux density in case of cold rolled grain oriented steel is around

A. 1.7 Wb/m²
B. 2.7 Wb/m²
C. 3.7 Wb/m²
D. 4.7 Wb/m²
Answer» B. 2.7 Wb/m²
108.

The path of the magnetic flux in transformer should have

A. high reluctance
B. low reactance
C. high resistance
D. low resistance
Answer» C. high resistance
109.

The path of a magnetic flux in a transformer should have

A. high resistance
B. high reluctance
C. low resistance
D. low reluctance
Answer» E.
110.

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.
111.

Which of the following is not a part of transformer installation?

A. Conservator
B. Breather
C. Buchholz relay
D. Exciter
Answer» E.
112.

The secondary of a current transformer is always short-circuited under operating conditions because it

A. avoids core saturation and high voltage induction
B. is safe to human beings
C. protects the primary circuit
D. none of the above
Answer» B. is safe to human beings
113.

A transformer can have zero voltage regulation at

A. leading power factor
B. lagging power factor
C. unity power factor
D. zero power factor
Answer» B. lagging power factor
114.

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
115.

In a transformer the energy is conveyed from primary to secondary

A. through cooling coil
B. through air
C. by the flux
D. none of the above
Answer» D. none of the above
116.

An open-circuit test on a transformer is conducted primarily to measure

A. insulation resistance
B. copper loss
C. core loss
D. total loss
Answer» D. total loss
117.

A common method of cooling a power transformer is

A. natural air cooling
B. air blast cooling
C. oil cooling
D. any of the above
Answer» D. any of the above
118.

The complete circle diagram of induetion motor can be drawn with the help of data found from

A. noload test
B. blocked rotor test
C. stator resistance test
D. all of the above
Answer» E.
119.

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
120.

Which of the following properties is not necessarily desirable for the material for transformer core?

A. Low hysteresis loss
B. High permeability
C. High thermal conductivity
D. Adequate mechanical strength
Answer» D. Adequate mechanical strength
121.

Which of the following property is not necessarily desirable in the material for transformer core?

A. Mechanical strength
B. Low hysteresis loss
C. High thermal conductivity
D. High permeability
Answer» D. High permeability
122.

Efficiency of a power transformer is of the order of

A. 100 per cent
B. 98 per cent
C. 50 per cent
D. 25 per cent
Answer» C. 50 per cent
123.

Iron loss of a transformer can be measured by

A. low power factor wattmeter
B. unity power factor wattmeter
C. frequency meter
D. any type of wattmeter
Answer» B. unity power factor wattmeter
124.

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
125.

In a power or distribution transformer about 10 per cent end turns are heavily insulated

A. to withstand the high voltage drop due to line surge produced by the shunting capacitance of the end turns
B. to absorb the line surge voltage and save the winding of transformer from damage
C. to reflect the line surge and save the winding of a transformer from damage
D. none of the above
Answer» B. to absorb the line surge voltage and save the winding of transformer from damage
126.

The efficiency of a transformer, under heavy loads, is comparatively low because

A. copper loss becomes high in proportion to the output
B. iron loss is increased considerably
C. voltage drop both in primary and secondary becomes large
D. secondary output is much less as compared to primary input
Answer» B. iron loss is increased considerably
127.

Harmonics in transformer result in

A. increased core losses
B. increased I2R losses
C. magnetic interference with communication circuits
D. all of the above
Answer» E.
128.

Reduction in core losses and increase in permeability are obtained with transformer employing

A. core built-up of laminations of cold rolled grain oriented steel
B. core built-up of laminations of hot rolled sheet
C. either of the above
D. none of the above
Answer» B. core built-up of laminations of hot rolled sheet
129.

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
130.

Natural oil cooling is used for transformers up to a rating of

A. 3000 kVA
B. 1000 kVA
C. 500 kVA
D. 250 kVA
Answer» B. 1000 kVA
131.

Material used for construction of transformer core is usually

A. wood
B. copper
C. aluminium
D. silicon steel
Answer» E.
132.

Transformer breaths in when

A. load on it increases
B. load on it decreases
C. load remains constant
D. none of the above
Answer» C. load remains constant
133.

What will happen if the transformers working in parallel are not connected with regard to polarity?

A. The power factor of the two transformers will be different from the power factor of common load
B. Incorrect polarity will result in dead short circuit
C. The transformers will not share load in proportion to their kVA ratings
D. none of the above
Answer» C. The transformers will not share load in proportion to their kVA ratings
134.

Which of the following parts of a transformer is visible from outside?

A. Bushings
B. Core
C. Primary winding
D. Secondary winding
Answer» B. Core
135.

A no-load test is performed on a transformer to determine

A. core loss
B. copper loss
C. efficiency
D. magnetising current
E. magnetising current and loss
Answer» F.
136.

The noise produced by a transformer is termed as

A. zoom
B. hum
C. ringing
D. buzz
Answer» C. ringing
137.

The leakage flux in a transformer depends upon

A. load current
B. load current and voltage
C. load current, voltage and frequency
D. load current, voltage, frequency and power factor
Answer» B. load current and voltage
138.

Which of the following is the most likely source of harmonics in a transformer?

A. poor insulation
B. Overload
C. loose connections
D. Core saturation
Answer» E.
139.

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
140.

The main reason for generation of harmonics in a transformer could be

A. fluctuating load
B. poor insulation
C. mechanical vibrations
D. saturation of core
Answer» E.
141.

In case of 3-phase induction motors, plugging means

A. pulling the motor directly on line without a starter
B. locking of rotor due to harmonics
C. starting the motor on load which is more than the rated load
D. interchanging two supply phases for quick stopping
Answer» E.
142.

Which of the following insulating materials can withstand the highest temperature safely?

A. Cellulose
B. Asbestos
C. Mica
D. Glass fibre
Answer» D. Glass fibre
143.

The magnetising current of a transformer is usually small because it has

A. small air gap
B. large leakage flux
C. laminated silicon steel core
D. fewer rotating parts
Answer» B. large leakage flux
144.

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
145.

Distribution transformers are generally designed for maximum efficiency around

A. 90% load
B. Zero load
C. 25% load
D. 50% load
Answer» E.
146.

In Ns is the synchronous speed and s the slip, then actual running speed of an induction motor will be

A. Ns
B. s.N.
C. (l-s)Ns
D. (Ns-l)s
Answer» D. (Ns-l)s
147.

A shell-type transformer has

A. high eddy current losses
B. reduced magnetic leakage
C. negligibly hysteresis losses
D. none of the above
Answer» C. negligibly hysteresis losses
148.

Spacers are provided between adjacent coils

A. to provide free passage to the cooling oil
B. to insulate the coils from each other
C. both (A) and (B)
D. none of the above
Answer» B. to insulate the coils from each other
149.

The efficiency of a transformer will be maximum when

A. copper losses = hysteresis losses
B. hysteresis losses = eddy current losses
C. eddy current losses = copper losses
D. copper losses = iron losses
Answer» E.
150.

Insertion of resistance in the rotcir of an induction motor to develop a given torque

A. decreases the rotor current
B. increases the rotor current
C. rotor current becomes zero
D. rotor current rernains same
Answer» E.