Electrical Engineering Exam Prep
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ELEC TRICAL
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Problems and Solutions
R. R. Gupta
James R. Claycomb, PhD
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CONTENTS
∫ cos θ dθ is equal to
2
5.
0
(a) π /2
(b) 0
(c) −π / 2
(d) 1
π
∫ sin θ dθ is equal to
2
6.
0
(a) π /2
(b) 0
(c) −π / 2
(d) 1
2
(c) sin θ − 1
2
(d) 1 − cos θ
2
2 2 2
(c) c = a + b − 2 ab sin θ
(d) c = a + b + 2 ab sin θ
2 2 2
ENGINEERING MATHEMATICS • 3
(b) ln å ai
i
(a) diverges
(b) is equal to zero
∞
0
0
−∞
∞
(a) diverges
(b) is equal to zero
∞
0
0
−∞
ENGINEERING MATHEMATICS • 5
9 x2 − 4 x + 5
23. The integral ∫ 3 x3 − 2 x2 + 5 x + 2 dx is best solved
by substituting u = 3 x − 2 x + 5 x + 2
3 2
(a)
(b) integrating by parts
(c) by performing a partial fractions decomposition
(d) by performing a trigonometric substitution
1
∫ x exp ( − x )dx is
2
24. The integral
−1
(c) A - B
2 2
(a) ( iˆ + ˆj + kˆ ) / 3
(b) ( iˆ + ˆj − kˆ ) / 3
(c) ( iˆ + ˆj + kˆ ) / 5
(d) ( iˆ + ˆj − kˆ ) / 5
8 • ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING EXAM PREP: PROBLEMS AND SOLUTIONS
33. Two vectors A and B are equal if they have the same
(a) magnitude
(b) direction
(c) magnitude and units
(d) magnitude, direction, and units
a
34. The matrix product (1 2 3 ) b is equal to
c
(a) a + 2 b + 3 c
(b) 6abc
a 2a 3a
(c) b 2 b 3 b
c 2c 3c
a
(d) 2 b
3c
a
35. The matrix product b (1 2 3 )
c
(a) a + 2 b + 3 c
(b) 6abc
a 2a 3a
(c) b 2 b 3 b
c 2c 3c
(d) (1 2 a 3 c )
36. The trace of a square matrix is
(a) the sum of diagonal elements
(b) product of diagonal elements
(c) determinate of the matrix inverse
(d) determinate of the matrix transpose
ENGINEERING MATHEMATICS • 9
df ( x )
(b) >0
dx x0
df ( x )
(c) <0
dx x0
(d) Either (b) or (c) can be true for a critical point
d2 f ( x)
40. If < 0 at a critical point x0 then the point is
dx2 x
0
d2 f ( x)
41. If > 0 at a critical point x0 then the point is
dx2 x
0
3!
(a)
34
(b) 0.074
1
(c)
27
(d) answers (a) and (b) are true
44. The integral ∫ ln xdx for x > 0 is equal to
(a) e + C
x
(b) x ln x − x + C
(c) x ln x + x + C
(d) ln x − x + C
∂2 f ∂2 f
45.
−α x
Given f ( x, t ) = e cos(ω t) the quantity + is equal to
∂x2 ∂t 2
2 2
(a) α + ω
(b) (α − ω ) f ( x, t )
2 2
ENGINEERING MATHEMATICS • 11
(c) (α 2
+ ω 2 ) f ( x, t )
(d) 0
∞
1 1 1 1 1
46. Given = ∑ x n for x < 1 the infinite sum 1 + + + + +
1 − x n=0 3 9 27 81
(a) diverges
(b) is equal to 3/2
(c) is equal to 2/3
(d) is equal to 2
1
Given the approximation (1 + x ) ≈ 1 + nx for x << 1 the quantity
n
47.
v2
1-
c2
for v << c is approximately
(a) c / 2
v2
(b) 1 -
c2
1 v2
(c) 1 +
2 c2
1 v2
(d) 1 -
2 c2
48. Given G ( x, y, z ) = xyz the gradient ∇G is equal to
(a) 3
(b) yz + xz + yz
d2 x dx
50. The differential equation 2
+ 2 + x2 = sin ( t ) is
dt dt
(a) is second order, linear, homogeneous
(b) is second order, nonlinear, inhomogeneous
(c) is first order, nonlinear, inhomogeneous
(d) is first order, linear, homogeneous
dx
51. The differential equation + x2 = sin ( t ) is
dt
(a) is second order, linear, homogeneous
(b) is second order, nonlinear, inhomogeneous
(c) is first order, nonlinear, inhomogeneous
(d) is first order, linear, homogeneous
52. The Dirac delta function δ ( x ) is
(a) one if x = 0 and zero if x ≠ 0
(b) infinite if x = 0 and zero if x ≠ 0
(c) one if x = 0 and undefined for x ≠ 0
(d) zero if x < 0 and one if x ≥ 0
53. The Dirac delta function δ ( x − a ) is
(a) one if x = a and zero if x ≠ a
(b) infinite if x = a and zero if x ≠ a
(c) one if x = a and undefined for x ≠ a
(d) zero if x < a and one if x ≥ a
54. The Heaviside step function Θ ( x − a ) is
(a) one if x = a and zero if x ≠ a
(b) infinite if x = a and zero if x ≠ a
(c) one if x = a and undefined for x ≠ a
(d) zero if x < a and one if x ≥ a
55. The following functions are orthogonal over the interval [−π , π ]
(a) sin ( x ) and sin ( 2x )
x 2x
(b) e and e
ENGINEERING MATHEMATICS • 13
x
(c) sin ( x ) and e
(d) sin ( x ) and 2 sin ( x )
∞
j ( kx −ω t )
56. The integral involving a Dirac delta function ∫e δ ( x − a ) dx
−∞
evaluates to
j ( ka −ω t )
(a) e
jka
(b) e
(c) 0
(d) -1
d2 y dy
A solution to the differential equation (1 − x ) − 2 x + 6 y = 0 is
2
57. 2
dx dx
3 2 1
(a) y = x −
2 2
(b) y = x
3x −3 x
(c) y = c1 e + c2 e
(d) y = c1 cos ( 3 x ) + c2 sin ( 3 x )
d2 y
58. A solution to the differential equation 2 + 9 y = 0 is
dt
3 2 1
(a) y = t −
2 2
(b) y = t
3t −3 t
(c) y = c1 e + c2 e
(d) y = c1 cos ( 3 t ) + c2 sin ( 3 t )
d2 y
59. A solution to the differential equation − 9 y = 0 is
dt 2
3 2 1
(a) y = t −
2 2
(b) y = t
3t −3 t
(c) y = c1 e + c2 e
(d) y = c1 cos ( 3 t ) + c2 sin ( 3 t )
14 • ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING EXAM PREP: PROBLEMS AND SOLUTIONS
rt d3 y d2 y dy
60. Substitution of e into the differential equation 3
+ 2 2
+ 3 − 9y = 0
dt dt dt
gives the characteristic equation
(a) r + 2 r + 3 r − 9 = 0
3 2
1 4 2 3 r2
(b) r + r + 3 − 9r = 0
4 3 2
(c) r + 2 r + 3 r = 0
3 2
(d) r + 2 r + 3 = 0
2
1 1
61. The matrix
1 −1
(a) has determinate equal to -2
(b) has zero trace
(c) is equal to twice its inverse
(d) all the above
2 0
62. The inverse of the matrix
0 −1
1
0
(a) is 2
0 −1
−2 0
(b) is
0 1
0 1
(c) is
−2 1
(d) does not exist
cosθ sin θ 0
63. The inverse of the matrix − sin θ cosθ 0
0 0 1
cosθ − sin θ 0
(a) is sin θ cosθ 0
0 0 1
ENGINEERING MATHEMATICS • 15
sin θ cosθ 0
(b) is − cosθ sin θ 0
0 0 1
cosθ 0 − sin θ
(c) is 0 1 0
sin θ 0 cosθ
(d) does not exist
cosθ sin θ 0
64. The determinant of the matrix − sin θ cosθ 0 is
0 0 1
(a) cos2 θ − sin 2 θ
(b) equal to 1
(c) equal to -1
(d) is not defined
0 1 0
65. The inverse of the matrix −1 0 0 is
0 0 1
0 −1 0
(a) 1 0 0
0 0 1
0 −1 0
(b) 1 0 0
0 0 −1
0 1 0
(c) 1 0 0
0 0 1
(d) not defined
16 • ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING EXAM PREP: PROBLEMS AND SOLUTIONS
f ( x + ∆x ) − f ( x )
66. The numerical approximation of the first derivative f ′ ( x ) ≈
∆x
(a) is first order, forward difference
(b) is second order, forward difference
(c) is first order, backward difference
(d) is second order, backward difference
f ( x ) − f ( x − ∆x )
67. The numerical approximation of the first derivative f ′ ( x ) ≈
∆x
(a) is first order, forward difference
(b) is second order, forward difference
(c) is first order, backward difference
(d) is second order, backward difference
68. The numerical approximation of the second derivative
f ( x + ∆x ) − 2 f ( x ) + f ( x − ∆x )
f ′′ ( x ) ≈
∆x2
(a) is first order, forward difference
(b) is second order, forward difference
(c) is first order, central difference
(d) is second order, central difference
1 1
69. The direct product ⊗ is equal to
0 1
1
0
(a)
1
0
1 1
(b)
0 1
1
1
(c)
0
0
(d) 1
ENGINEERING MATHEMATICS • 17
(a) 1
-s
(b) e
(c) 0
s
(d) e
71. The divergence of a
(a) vector field gives a scalar field
(b) vector field gives a vector field
(c) scalar field gives a vector field
(d) scalar field gives a scalar field
72. The gradient of
(a) vector field gives a scalar field
(b) vector field gives a vector field
(c) scalar field gives a vector field
(d) scalar field gives a scalar field
73. The curl of
(a) vector field gives a scalar field
(b) vector field gives a vector field
(c) scalar field gives a vector field
(d) scalar field gives a scalar field
74. The scalar Laplacian of
(a) vector field gives a scalar field
(b) vector field gives a vector field
(c) scalar field gives a vector field
(d) scalar field gives a scalar field
18 • ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING EXAM PREP: PROBLEMS AND SOLUTIONS
Fig. Q. 77.
77. The vector field above has
(a) curl only
(b) divergence only
(c) both divergence and curl
(d) neither divergence nor curl
ENGINEERING MATHEMATICS • 19
Fig. Q. 78.
78. The vector field above has
(a) curl only
(b) divergence only
(c) both divergence and curl
(d) neither divergence nor curl
Fig. Q. 79.
79. The vector field above has
(a) curl only
(b) divergence only
(c) both divergence and curl
(d) neither divergence nor curl
20 • ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING EXAM PREP: PROBLEMS AND SOLUTIONS
Fig. Q. 80.
80. The vector field above has
(a) curl only
(b) divergence only
(c) both divergence and curl
(d) neither divergence nor curl
81. The vector field F ( x, y ) = xiˆ + yˆj has
(a) curl only
(b) divergence only
(c) both divergence and curl
(d) neither divergence nor curl
82. The vector field F ( x y ) = yiˆ - xˆj has
(a) curl only
(b) divergence only
(c) both divergence and curl
(d) neither divergence nor curl
83. The vector field F ( x, y ) = 3 iˆ + 2 ˆj has
(a) curl only
(b) divergence only
(c) both divergence and curl
(d) neither divergence nor curl
ENGINEERING MATHEMATICS • 21
equal to
(a) closed surface integral ò F × nˆ da
surf
88. Stokes’ curl theorem states that the open surface integral ∫ ∇ × F ⋅ nˆ da
surf
is
equal to
(a) closed surface integral ò F × nˆ da
surf
eθ + e−θ
99. The expression is equal to
2
(a) cosq
(b) sin q
(c) cosh q
(d) sinh q
eθ − e−θ
100. The expression is equal to
2
(a) cosq
(b) sin q
(c) cosh q
(d) sinh q
e jθ − e− jθ
101. The expression is equal to
e jθ + e− jθ
(a) coth q
(b) tanh q
(c) j tan (θ )
(d) cot q
e jθ + e− jθ
102. The expression is equal to
e jθ − e− jθ
(a) coth q
(b) tanh q
(c) − jcot (θ )
(d) jcot (θ )
eθ − e−θ
103. The expression is equal to
eθ + e−θ
(a) coth q
(b) tanh q
(c) tan q
(d) cot q
ENGINEERING MATHEMATICS • 25
eθ + e−θ
104. The expression is equal to
eθ − e−θ
(a) coth q
(b) tanh q
(c) tan q
(d) cot q
1
105. The real part of is equal to
3+2 j
(a) 3 / 13
(b) -2 / 13
(c) 1 / 13
(d) 2 / 13
1
106. The imaginary part of is equal to
3+2 j
(a) 3 / 13
(b) -2 / 13
(c) 1 / 13
(d) 2 / 13
107. The magnitude of 4 - 3 j is equal to
(a) 5
(b) 25
(c) 1
(d) 7
108. Given a scalar function V , the curl of the gradient ∇ × ∇V is
(a) zero
(b) equal to the Laplacian ∇ V
2
(c) equal to ∇ ( ∇ ⋅ F ) − ∇ F
2
x3 2 5
115. The series x + + x + is
3 15
x
(a) e
(b) sin ( x )
(c) cos ( x )
(d) tan ( x )
x 3 x 5 x7
116. The series x − + − + is
3 ! 5! 7 !
x
(a) e
(b) sin ( x )
(c) cos ( x )
(d) tan ( x )
x2 x 4 x6
117. The series 1 − + − + is
2! 4! 6!
x
(a) e
(b) sin ( x )
(c) cos ( x )
(d) tan ( x )
1 1 1
118. f ( x ) = f ( a ) + f ′ ( a ) ( x − a ) + f ′′ ( a ) ( x − a ) + is a
2
0! 1! 2!
(a) Taylor series
(b) Maclaurin series when a = 0
(c) divergent series
(d) both (a) and (b)
2
ELECTRICAL MACHINES
1. The left-hand rule is applicable to a
(a) generator (b) motor
(c) transformer (d) (a) and (b) both
(e) (a) or (b)
2. The eddy current losses in the transformer will be reduced if
(a) the laminations are thick
(b) number of turns in the primary winding is reduced
(c) the number of turns in the secondary winding is reduced
(d) the laminations are thin
3. The speed of a D.C. series motor at no load is
(a) zero (b) 1500 R.P.M.
(c) infinity (d) 3000 R.P.M.
(e) none of the above
4. A sinusoidal voltage of frequency 1 Hz is applied to the field of a D.C.
generator. The armature voltage will be
(a) 1 Hz square wave (b) 1 Hz sinusoidal voltage
(c) D.C. voltage (d) none of the above
5. The function of the commutator in a D.C. machine is
(a) to change alternating current to a direct current
(b) to improve commutation
(c) for easy control
(d) to change alternating voltage to direct voltage
30 • ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING EXAM PREP: PROBLEMS AND SOLUTIONS
14. A D.C. shunt generator driven at a normal speed in the normal direction fails
to build up armature voltage because
(a) the resistance of armature is high
(b) field current is not sufficiently high
(c) there is no residual magnetism
(d) field winding has small number of turns
15. The skin effect can be reduced
(a) by increasing the radius of the conductor
(b) by decreasing the radius of the conductor
(c) by increasing the frequency of the supply
(d) if the hollow conductor is used
(e) (b) and (d) both
16. If a D.C. motor is connected across A.C. supply, the D.C. motor will
(a) burn as the eddy currents in the field produce heat
(b) run at its normal speed
(c) run at a lower speed
(d) run continuously but the sparking takes place at the brushes
17. What would happen if the field of a D.C. shunt motor is opened?
(a) The speed of the motor will be reduced
(b) It will continue to run at its normal speed
(c) The speed of the motor will be enormously high and might destroy itself
(d) The current in the armature will increase
18. A single-phase induction motor can be run on two or three-phase lines.
(a) true (b) false
19. What is standard direction of rotation of a motor?
(a) Clockwise when looking at the front end of the motor
(b) Counter-clockwise when looking at the front end of the motor
20. If the field of a synchronous motor is under-excited the power factor will be
(a) lagging (b) leading
(c) unity (d) more than unity
32 • ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING EXAM PREP: PROBLEMS AND SOLUTIONS
45. A thicker wire is used in the D.C. series field winding than D.C. shunt field
winding in D.C. machines
(a) to prevent mechanical vibrations
(b) to produce large flux
(c) because it carries the load current which is much higher than shunt field
current for the same rating of D.C. machines
(d) to provide strength
46. Transformer core is laminated
(a) because it is difficult to fabricate solid core
(b) because laminated core provides high flux density
(c) to avoid eddy current and hysteresis losses
(d) to increase the main flux
47. The mechanical power developed by the D.C. motor is maximum when
(a) back E.M.F. is equal to applied voltage
(b) back E.M.F. is equal to zero
(c) back E.M.F. is equal to half the applied voltage
(d) none of the above
48. Which motor is used to drive constant speed line shafting, lathes, blowers,
and fans?
(a) D.C. shunt motor (b) D.C. series motor
(c) Cumulative compound motor (d) None of the above
49. In series-parallel control method when two D.C. series motors are connected
in series, the speed of the set is
(a) half of the speed of the motors when connected in parallel
(b) one-fourth of the speed of motors when connected in parallel
(c) same as in parallel
(d) rated speed of any one of the motors
50. The torque produced by series combination of two D.C. series motors is
(a) equal to the torque when they are connected in parallel
(b) half of the torque when they are connected in parallel
(c) four times the torque when they are connected in parallel
(d) twice the torque when they are connected in parallel
36 • ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING EXAM PREP: PROBLEMS AND SOLUTIONS
59. As the load is increased the speed of D.C. shunt motor will
(a) increase proportionately (b) remain almost constant
(c) increase slightly (d) reduce slightly
60. Two transformers operating in parallel will share the load depending upon
their
(a) ratings (b) leakage reactance
(c) efficiency (d) per unit impedance
61. The equalizer rings are used in
(a) lap winding (b) wave winding
(c) multilayer wave winding (d) none of the above
62. The generator is called flat compounded if
(a) the series field ampere turns are such as to produce the same voltage at
rated load as at no load
(b) the series field turns are such that the rated load voltage is greater than
no-load voltage
(c) the rated voltage is less than the no-load voltage
(d) none of the above
63. The slip test is used
(a) to measure the slip of the induction motor
(b) to measure the torque of the induction motor
(c) to measure the Xd and Xq of the alternator
(d) for none of the above
64. What will happen if the back E.M.F. in the D.C. motor absent?
(a) Motor will run faster than rated value
(b) Motor will burn
(c) Armature drop will be reduced substantially
(d) None of the above
65. The armature torque of the D.C. shunt motor is proportional to
(a) armature current only (b) field flux only
(c) armature current and flux both (d) none of the above
66. The back E.M.F. has no relation with armature torque in D.C. motors.
(a) true (b) false
38 • ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING EXAM PREP: PROBLEMS AND SOLUTIONS
67. The speed of the D.C. shunt motor increases as the armature torque
increases.
(a) true (b) false
68. The horsepower obtained from the shaft torque is called
(a) indicated horsepower or I.H.P. (b) brake horsepower or B.H.P.
(c) F.H.P. (d) none of the above
69. For D.C. shunt motors the speed is dependent on back E.M.F. only because
(a) flux is practically constant in D.C. shunt motors
(b) flux is proportional to armature current
(c) armature drop is negligible
(d) back E.M.F. is equal to armature drop
70. It is preferable to start a D.C. series motor with some mechanical load
because
(a) it may develop excessive speed otherwise and damage itself
(b) it will not run at no load
(c) a little load will act as a starter to the motor
(d) none of the above
71. When the torque of the D.C. series motor is doubled the power is increased
by
(a) 70% (b) 50% to 60%
(c) 20% (d) 100%
72. When two D.C. series generators are running in parallel an equalizer bar
is used
(a) because two similar machines will pass approximately equal currents to
the load
(b) to reduce the combined effect of armature reaction of both machines
(c) to increase the speed and hence generated E.M.F.
(d) to increase the series flux
73. The speed of D.C. motors can be controlled by
(a) controlling flux only
(b) controlling flux, armature resistance, and voltage
(c) controlling voltage and flux only
(d) controlling armature resistance and voltage only
ELECTRICAL MACHINES • 39
82. The retardation test is applicable to shunt motors and generators and is used
to find
(a) stray losses (b) copper losses
(c) eddy current losses (d) friction losses
83. In the load Field’s test, two similar D.C. series machines are mechanically
coupled. The output of the generator is fed to the resistance and hence is
called the regenerative test.
(a) true (b) false
84. The use of higher flux density in the transformer design
(a) reduces the weight per KVA
(b) increases the weight per KVA
(c) has no relation with the weight of the transformer
(d) increases the weight per KW
85. The oil used in the small transformer provides
(a) cooling only (b) insulation only
(c) insulation and cooling both (d) lubrication only
86. The oil used in the transformer should be free from moisture because
(a) moisture will reduce the density of the oil, which is slightly undesirable
(b) moisture will reduce the dielectric strength of the oil and hence
insulation is weakened
(c) moisture will reduce the lubricating property of the oil
(d) moisture will develop rust
87. ASKARELS is the trade name given to
(a) natural mineral oil used in the transformer
(b) synthetic insulating fluids used in the transformer
(c) insulating materials for transformers
(d) insulating materials for motors and generators
88. The conservator is used in the transformer
(a) to supply oil to the transformer whenever needed
(b) to protect the transformer from damage when oil expands due to rise in
temperature. It stores the increasing volume of the oil
(c) to provide fresh air to cool down the oil
(d) to store water for transformer cooling
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104. The distribution transformers are designed to keep core losses minimum, and
copper losses are relatively less important because
(a) the primary of such transformers is energized for all twenty-four hours
and core losses occur throughout the day, whereas copper losses will
occur only when secondary is supplying load
(b) core losses are always more than copper losses
(c) core losses may destroy the insulation
(d) core losses will heat up the oil of the transformer rapidly
105. The tapping in the transformer is always provided in the low voltage side.
(a) true (b) false
106. Enumerate the conditions for successful parallel operation of single-phase
transformers.
(i) The percentage impedance should be equal
(ii) The transformers should be properly connected with regards to polarity
(iii) The primary windings of the transformers should be suitable for the
supply system voltage and frequency
(iv) The voltage ratings of transformers of primary and secondary windings
should be identical
107. What will happen if transformers working in parallel are not connected with
regards to polarity?
(a) Incorrect polarity will result in dead short-circuit
(b) The transformers will not share load in proportion to their KVA ratings
(c) The power factors of two transformers will be different from the power
factor of common load
(d) None of the above
108. What will happen if the percentage impedances of the two transformers
working in parallel are different?
(a) Parallel operation will not be possible
(b) Parallel operation will still be possible, but the power factors at which the
two transformers operate will be different from the power factor of the
common load
(c) Transformers will be over-heated
(d) Power factors of both transformers will be same
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109. Which of the following connections is most suitable and economical for
small, high-voltage transformers?
(a) Delta-delta connection (b) Star-star connection
(c) Star-delta connection (d) Delta-star connection
110. Delta-delta connection is economical for large, low-voltage transformers in
which insulation problems are not urgent.
(a) true (b) false
111. The average power factor at which an open-delta bank of single-phase
transformers operates is less than that of load.
(a) true (b) false
112. The Scott connection is used
(a) to accomplish three-phase to three-phase transformation only
(b) to accomplish three-phase to two-phase transformation only
(c) to accomplish three-phase to three-phase and three-phase to two-phase
transformation
(d) none of the above
113. Under balanced load conditions, the main transformer rating in the Scott
connection is
(a) 10% greater than the teaser transformer
(b) 15% greater than the teaser transformer
(c) 57.7% greater than the teaser transformer
(d) 66.6% greater than the teaser transformer
114. If the load is balanced on one side of the transformer in the Scott connection,
the load is balanced on the other side as well.
(a) true (b) false
115. If K is the transformation ratio of the main transformer in the Scott
connection then the transformation ratio of the teaser will be
(a) K / √3 (b) √3 / 2K (c) 2K / √3 (d) √K / 2
116. The rotor slots are usually given slight skew in the squirrel case indication
motor
(a) to increase the tensile strength of the rotor bars and hence strength
(b) to reduce the magnetic hum and locking tendency of the rotor
(c) to see the copper used
(d) because of ease in fabrication
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117. The starting torque of the slip-ring induction motor can be increased by
(a) adding external resistance to the rotor
(b) adding external inductance to the rotor
(c) adding both resistance and inductance to the rotor
(d) adding external capacitance to the rotor
118. What will happen if the relative speed between the rotating flux of stator and
rotor of the induction motor is zero?
(a) The rotor will not run
(b) The rotor will run at very high speed
(c) The slip of the motor will be zero
(d) The torque produced will be very large
119. When the rotor starts rotating the frequency of the rotor of the induction
motor will depend on relative speed of the stator and the rotor.
(a) true (b) false
120. A 400 KW, 3 Phase, 440 volts, 50 Hz A.C. induction motor has a speed of
950 R.P.M. on full load. The machine has 6 poles. The slip of machine will be
(a) 0.06 (b) 0.10 (c) 0.04 (d) 0.05
121. If the rotor of the induction motor is assumed non-inductive, the torque
acting on each conductor will be positive or undirectional.
(a) true (b) false
122. Which of the following statements is most appropriate if T is the starting
torque developed in the rotor and V is the supply voltage to the stator?
(a) T is proportional to V2
(b) T is proportional to V
(c) T is proportional to √V
(d) T is proportional to V1/4
123. A change of 5% in supply voltage to an induction motor will produce a
change of approximately
(a) 5% in the rotor torque
(b) 7% in the rotor torque
(c) 25% in the rotor torque
(d) 10% in the rotor torque
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131. When the frequency of the rotor of an induction motor is small, it can be
measured by a
(a) galvanometer
(b) D.C. moving coil millivoltmeter
(c) D.C. moving coil ammeter
(d) A.C. voltmeter
132. The rotor efficiency of induction motor is called
(a) I.H.P. (b) F.H.P.
(c) B.H.P. (d) none of the above
133. The rotor efficiency of an induction motor is defined as the ratio of the actual
speed of the rotor to the synchronous speed of the rotor.
(a) true (b) false
134. The synchronous watt can be defined as
(a) the unit of rating of a synchronous machine
(b) the unit of torque defined at radius unit
(c) the torque which, at the synchronous speed of the machine under
consideration, would develop a power of 1 watt
(d) the unit of the power when the power factor in the power equation is
omitted
135. The synchronous wattage of an induction motor equals the power transferred
across the air gap to the rotor in the induction motor.
(a) true (b) false
136. When it is said that an induction motor is developing a torque of 900
synchronous watts, it means that the rotor input is 900 watts, and that torque
is such that the power developed would be 900 watts, provided the rotor was
running synchronously and developing the same torque.
(a) true (b) false
137. The power output of an induction motor will be maximum when
(a) the equivalent load resistance is equal to the standstill reactance of the
motor
(b) the equivalent load resistance is equal to the resistance of the rotor
(c) the equivalent resistance is equal to the standstill leakage impedance of
the motor
(d) the slip is zero
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138. The complete circle diagram of an induction motor can be drawn with the
help of data found from
(a) no load test
(b) blocked rotor test
(c) (a) and (d) both
(d) (a), (b), and stator resistance test
139. The transformation ratio of the induction motor cannot be defined in terms
of stator and rotor currents.
(a) true (b) false
140. The maximum torque of an induction motor varies directly as standstill
reactance of the rotor.
(a) true (b) false
141. The value of the transformation ratio of an induction motor can be found by
(a) short circuit test only (b) open circuit test only
(c) slip test (d) stator resistance test
142. The power scale of the circle diagram of an induction motor can be found
from
(a) no load test only (b) short circuit test only
(c) stator resistance test (d) none of the above
143. The starting torque of an induction motor cannot be determined from the
circle diagram.
(a) true (b) false
144. It is advisable to avoid line-starting of an induction motor and use the starter
because
(a) starting torque is very high
(b) the motor takes five to seven times its full load current
(c) it will pick up very high speed and may go out of step
(d) it will run in reverse direction
145. The induced E.M.F. in the rotor of an induction motor is proportional to
(a) supply voltage only
(b) relative velocity between flux and rotor conductors
(c) (a) and (b) both
(d) slip
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146. The relation between maximum torque and full load torque (Tmax, Tf
respectively) when referred to an induction motor is given by
Tƒ 2a Tƒ 2
(a) = (b)
Tmax (a2 + s2) Tmax = (a2 + s2)
Tƒ 2as Tƒ a
(c) = (d)
Tmax (a2 + s2) Tmax = (a2 + s2)
148. The slip of the induction motor can be calculated if the rotor copper losses
and rotor input are known.
(a) true (b) false
149. The auto-starters (using three auto-transformers) can be used to start cage-
induction motors of the following type:
(a) star connected only (b) delta connected only
(c) (a) and (b) both (d) none of the above
150. The torque developed in the cage induction motor with auto-starter is
(a) K × torque with direct switching
(b) K/torque with direct switching
(c) K2 × torque with direct switching
(d) K2/torque with direct switching
where tapping of transformation ratio K is used in case of auto-transformer.
151. Percentage tapping required of an auto-transformer for a cage motor to start
the motor against 1 of full load will be
4
(a) 70% (b) 71%
(c) 71.5% (d) 72.2%
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when the short-circuit current on normal voltage is 4 times the full load and
full load slip is 30%.
152. The start-delta switch is equivalent to the auto-transformer of ratio (when
applied to delta-connected cage-induction motor)
(a) 57% (b) 56.5%
(c) 86.6% (d) 58% approximately
153. The rotor current can be reduced by introducing a star-connected resistance
starter in the rotor circuit of the cage motor and slip ring motor as well.
(a) true (b) false
154. The slip-ring motor can be started under load conditions.
(a) true (b) false
155. The crawling in the induction motor is caused by
(a) improper design of the machine
(b) low voltage supply
(c) high loads
(d) harmonics developed in the motor
156. Cogging in the induction motor usually occurs at high voltage.
(a) true (b) false
157. The outer cage in the double squirrel cage motor has low-resistance copper
bars.
(a) true (b) false
158. The torque/speed characteristics of a double squirrel cage-induction motor
may be taken to be sum of two motors, one having a high resistance rotor and
other a low resistance one.
(a) true (b) false
159. When the equivalent circuit diagram of double squirrel cage-induction motor
is constructed the two rotor cages can be considered
(a) in parallel (b) in series parallel
(c) in series (d) in parallel with stator
160. The speed of the cage-induction motor cannot be controlled from the rotor
side.
(a) true (b) false
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161. Which of the following methods is easily applicable to control the speed of
the squirrel cage-induction motor?
(a) Rotor rheostat control
(b) Operating two motors in cascade
(c) Injecting an E.M.F. in the rotor circuit
(d) Changing the number of stator poles
162. Rotor rheostat control to control the speed of the induction motor is only
applicable to slip-ring induction motors.
(a) true (b) false
163. The injected E.M.F. in the rotor of an induction motor must have
(a) the same frequency as the slip frequency
(b) the same phase as the rotor E.M.F.
(c) high value for satisfactory speed control
(d) zero frequency
164. The additional stator winding is used in the compensated repulsion motor
(a) to improve power factor and provide better speed regulation
(b) to eliminate armature reaction
(c) to prevent hunting in the motor
(d) to provide mechanical balance
165. Repulsion start induction-run motors can be applicable to commercial
refrigerators.
(a) true (b) false
166. The rotation of the repulsion induction motor can be reversed by the usual
brush shifting arrangement.
(a) true (b) false
167. The power factor improvement of an A.C. series motor is possible by
(a) increasing the magnitude of inductance and armature winding
(b) decreasing the magnitude of reactance and armature winding
(c) equalizing the armature resistance to armature reactance
(d) none of the above
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168. If the number of the turns on the field winding in an A.C. series motor is
decreased, the speed of the motor increases but torque decreases.
The same torque can be achieved by
(a) increasing the number of turns on armature winding proportionately
(b) decreasing the number of turns on armature winding
(c) increasing armature resistance
(d) equalizing the armature resistance to the armature reactance
169. In conductively-compensated A.C. series motors, the compensating winding is
(a) connected in parallel with the armature
(b) short circuited and has no interconnection with the motor circuit
(c) connected in series with the armature
(d) none of the above
170. The current in inductively compensated winding of the A.C. series motor is
proportional to the armature current and 180 degrees out of phase.
(a) true (b) false
171. The huge voltage, induced in the short-circuited coil (by transformer action)
of an A.C. series motor when commutation takes place is neutralized by
(a) increasing inductance of the compensating winding
(b) increasing resistance of the compensating winding
(c) decreasing the number of turns in the compensating winding
(d) shunting the winding of each commutating pole with non-inductive
resistance
172. A universal motor is defined as a motor which may be operated either on
D.C. or single-phase A.C. supply at
(a) same output but different speeds
(b) same speed and different output
(c) approximately same output and same speed
(d) synchronous speed
173. It is preferred to use single turn coil in the armature of the single-phase A.C.
series motors
(a) to facilitate commutation and avoid sparking at the brushes
(b) to reduce the resistance of the armature
(c) to reduce the reactance of the armature
(d) to reduce the weight of the armature
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188. When the power factor of load is unity, the armature flux of an alternator
will be
(a) demagnetizing
(b) cross-magnetizing
(c) square waveform
(d) in phase with current
189. When the load has power factor zero lagging, the main flux of the alternator
will decrease.
(a) true (b) false
190. The armature reaction of an alternator will be completely magnetizing when
(a) load power factor is unity
(b) load power factor is zero lagging
(c) load power factor is zero leading
(d) load power factor is 7.0 lagging
191. Synchronous reactance is defined as the
(a) reactance due to armature reaction of the machine
(b) reactance of synchronous machine
(c) reactance due to leakage flux
(d) combined reactance due to leakage of flux and armature reaction
192. In case of leading load power factor, the terminal voltage of alternator will
fall on removing the full load.
(a) true (b) false
193. The rise of the voltage of alternator when the load is thrown off is same as
the fall in the voltage when full load is applied.
(a) true (b) false
194. Give the three methods of determining the voltage regulation of the
alternator.
(i) Synchronous Impedance Method
(ii) M.M.F. Method
(iii) Potier Triangle Method
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195. The synchronous impedance method will not give accurate voltage regulation
because
(a) the value of synchronous impedance found is always less than actual
value
(b) the value of synchronous impedance found is always less than the actual
value
(c) the value of the synchronous impedance is independent of saturation
(d) the reactance due to armature reaction is considered separately
196. The value of the voltage regulation found by the M.M.F. method is always
less than the actual value.
(a) true (b) false
197. Which of the following methods is better to find the voltage regulation?
(a) M.M.F. Method
(b) Potier Triangle Method
(c) Synchronous Impedance Method
(d) None of the above
198. The operation of connecting an alternator in parallel with another alternator
or with common bus bar is known as
(a) proper machine (b) mechanizing
(c) synchronizing (d) asynchronizing
199. Give the three conditions for the proper synchronization of an alternator.
(i) The terminal voltage for the incoming alternator must be same as bus bar
voltage
(ii) The speed of the incoming machine must be such that its frequency
(= PN/120) equals bus bar frequency
(iii) The phase of the alternator voltage must be identical with the phase of
the bus bar voltage. It means that switch must be closed at (or very near)
the instant of the two voltages have correct relationship
200. In three-phase alternators, it is necessary to synchronize one phase only; the
other phases will be synchronized automatically.
(a) true (b) false
201. When the alternators are running in proper synchronism the synchronizing
power will be zero.
(a) true (b) false
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202. If the two alternators are running in proper synchronism and the voltage of
one machine is suddenly increased
(a) the machines will burn
(b) both machines will stop
(c) the synchronization torque will be produced to restore further
synchronism
(d) synchronization cannot be attained automatically
203. If the input to the prime-mover of an alternator is kept constant but the
excitation is changed, then
(a) the reactive component of the output is changed
(b) the active component of the output is changed
(c) the power factor of the load remains constant
(d) (a) and (b) takes place simultaneously
204. The load taken up by the alternator directly depends upon the driving
torque, or in other words, upon the angular advance of its rotor.
(a) true (b) false
205. A synchronous motor is inherently a self-starting motor.
(a) true (b) false
206. The working of a synchronous motor is, in many ways, similar to
(a) the power transformer (b) the hydraulic motor
(c) the gear train arrangement
(d) the transmission of mechanical power by a shaft
207. The coupling angle or load angle of synchronous motor is defined as
(a) the angle between the rotor and the stator poles of same polarity
(b) the angle between the rotor and the stator poles of opposite polarity
(c) the angle between the rotor and the stator teeth
(d) none of the above
208. The coupling angle of a synchronous motor is independent of load.
(a) true (b) false
209. The torque developed by the synchronous motor is independent of the
coupling angle.
(a) true (b) false
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210. The back E.M.F. set up in the stator of a synchronous motor will depend on
(a) the rotor excitation only
(b) the rotor excitation and speed both
(c) the rotor speed only
(d) the coupling angle only
211. If the synchronous motor (properly synchronized to the supply) is running on
no load and is having negligible loss, then
(a) the stator current will be very high
(b) the stator current will be zero
(c) the stator current will be very small
(d) the back E.M.F. will be more than the supply voltage
212. The maximum power developed in the synchronous motor will depend on
(a) the supply voltage only
(b) the rotor excitation only
(c) the rotor excitation and supply voltage both
(d) the rotor excitation, supply voltage and maximum value of coupling angle
(90 degrees)
213. The armature current of the synchronous motor
(a) has large values for low excitation only
(b) has large values for high excitation only
(c) has large values for low and high excitation
(d) has large current for lagging excitation
214. The minimum armature current of the synchronous motor
(a) corresponds to 0.8 power factor
(b) corresponds to zero power factor
(c) corresponds to 0.866 power factor
(d) corresponds to unity power factor
215. The synchronous motor can be used as phase advancer.
(a) true (b) false
216. A synchronous capacitor is nothing but a synchronous motor running on no
load with over-excitation.
(a) true (b) false
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217. If the field of the synchronous motor is left short circuited and connected to
supply through an auto-transformer
(a) the motor will run at its normal speed
(b) the motor will just crawl
(c) the motor will run as an induction motor
(d) the armature will burn because there is no back E.M.F. in the armature
218. The synchronous motor can be operated at desired power factor by varying
the excitation to the motor.
(a) true (b) false
219. The rotary convertor can be used to
(a) convert A.C. to D.C.
(b) convert D.C. to A.C.
(c) convert linear motion to rotary motion
(d) (a) and (b) both
220. A rotary convertor is used to convert A.C. to D.C. but cannot be used to
convert D.C. to A.C.
(a) true (b) false
221. A 2-kW single-phase rotary convertor operates at full load from 230 volts
A.C. source. Assuming unity power factor and 100% efficiency the D.C.
current will be
(a) 6 A (b) 6.15 A
(c) 8.7 A (d) 5 A
222. A rotary convertor can be run as a
(a) induction motor
(b) synchronous motor
(c) D.C. series motor
(d) D.C. compound motor
223. In the operation of poly-phase rotary convertors, which of the following
should be introduced between the A.C. sources and slip rings?
(a) Amplifier (b) Rectifier
(c) Transformer (d) Diode
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(c) C C
D
(d) D S
271. What type of current is normally used to excite synchronous and D.C.
generators?
(a) D.C.
(b) A.C. single-phase
(c) A.C. three-phase
(d) A.C. two-phase
272. Under what conditions will an electromotive force be exerted on an electric
conductor in a magnetic field?
(a) The conductor must have diameter
(b) The conductor must have current passing through it
(c) Magnetic field must be intensified
(d) The conductor must be in coil form
273. Which of the following statements is correct?
(a) A magnetic field exerts a force on-line conductor
(b) The cause of force effect lies in the fact that the original magnetic field
and that of the line conductor affected each other
(c) The repulsion takes place in the direction of mutually reducing field
forces
(d) All the above statements are correct
274. Which of the following transformers will have the smallest size with the same
electrical specifications?
(a) Oil Natural Air Natural (ONAN) cooled transformer
(b) Dry type transformer
(c) Oil Natural Air Force (ONAF) cooled transformer
(d) Oil Forced Water Force (OFWF) cooled transformer
275. Which of the following includes motor and generator Standards?
(a) NIST (b) NEMA
(c) T Standards (d) R Standards
276. 1 H.P. is equivalent to
(a) 0.746 W (b) 0.746 kW
(c) 7.46 W (d) 7.46 kW
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277. What kind of bushings will be used in the transformers above 33kV ratings?
(a) Porcelain type (b) Condenser type
(c) Oil-filled type (d) (b) or (c)
278. If the percentage reactance of a power is 5.0, what will be the per unit
reactance?
(a) 0.05 (b) 0.4
(c) 1.0 (d) 0.5
279. The eddy current loss in the transformer occurs in the
(a) primary winding (b) secondary winding
(c) laminations (d) none of the above
280. A transformer with output of 250 kVA at 3300 volts, has 1000 turns on its
primary winding and 100 turns on secondary winding. What will be the
transformation ratio of the transformer?
(a) 10 (b) 4
(c) 5 (d) 3
281. In Question 280, what will be the primary rated voltage of the transformer?
(a) 33,000 V (b) 1650 V
(c) 16,500 V (d) 1500 V
282. The speed-torque characteristics for single-phase
induction motor shown to the right
(a) shaded pole motor
SPEED
300. Four speed-torque curves are shown below; which of the curves is drawn for
repulsion start induction run?
SPEED
SPEED
SPEED
SPEED
TORQUE TORQUE TORQUE TORQUE
A B C D
Fig. Q. 300.
(a) A (b) B
(c) C (d) D
301. The torque developed in a D.C. motor depends on
(a) armature current
(b) magnetic field
(c) magnetic field and armature current
(d) speed
302. The speed regulation of a D.C. motor can be ideally achieved with
(a) variable excitation to the field of the motor
(b) constant excitation to the field of the motor
(c) A.C. excitation to the field of the motor
(d) no excitation to the field of the motor
303. If the excitation to the field of the D.C. motor is constant, then the torque
developed in the motor is proportional to
(a) armature current (b) field current
(c) speed (d) magnetic flux
304. For which of the following machines is residual magnetism a requirement to
build up voltage output?
(a) Separately excited generator
(b) Self-excited generator
(c) All A.C. generators
(d) None of them
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305. What will happen to the D.C. generator if the field winding attains critical
resistance?
(a) It will generate maximum voltage
(b) It will generate maximum power
(c) It will not develop voltage at all
(d) None of them
306. Which of the following conditions hold true for paralleling two D.C.
generators?
(a) Their polarities must match
(b) Their phase sequences must match
(c) Their polarities and voltages must match
(d) (b) and (c) both
307. The armature voltage control is suitable if the D.C. machine is driven at
(a) constant current
(b) constant torque
(c) constant speed
(d) constant magnetic field
308. Which of the following parameters is controlled to achieve the variable speed
of a D.C. drive?
(a) Magnetic field (b) Armature resistance
(c) Voltage (d) None of the above
309. The Ward Leonard method of speed control of a D.C. machine controls
the speed below or above normal speed in clockwise and counter-clockwise
direction.
(a) true (b) false
310. Which of the following motors will one choose to drive the
rotary compressor?
(a) Universal motor (b) Synchronous motor
(c) D.C. series motor (d) D.C. shunt motor
311. The electric current in the motor generates
(a) heat only (b) magnetic field only
(c) (a) and (b) (d) power only
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319. The number of bushings in a transformer can be reduced if the tappings are
provided
(a) at the phase ends
(b) at the high voltage side
(c) in the middle of the transformer
(d) on the low voltage side
320. Which of the following transformers will use oil natural cooling with tubes?
(a) 100 kVA (b) 800 kVA
(c) All the above transformers
321. An induction motor with 1000 R.P.M. speed will have
(a) 2 poles (b) 6 poles
(c) 4 poles (d) 8 poles
322. Which of the following equipment will draw the reactive power?
(a) Electrical iron (b) Tubelight
(c) Three-phase motor (d) Rectifier
323. The large number of narrow slots in the stator of an A.C. motor is preferred
because
(a) it is easier to make narrow slots than wide open slots
(b) large number of narrow slots reduces motor noise
(c) large number of narrow slots reduces noise and tooth pulsation losses
(d) it helps in uniform distribution of flux
324. The number of parallel paths in wave winding of a machine is
(a) 4 (b) 6 (c) 2 (d) 8
325. The alternators are normally designed for the torque angle of the order of
(a) 3° to 15° (b) 2 rad to 3 rad
(c) 15° to 30° (d) 1° to 3°
326. Which material is used to insulate the segments of a commutator?
(a) Fiberglass (b) Plastic
(c) Mica (d) PVC
327. The brushes of electrical machines are made of
(a) carbon (b) copper
(c) cast iron (d) steel
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328. If the resistance of the field winding of a D.C. generator is increased, then
the output voltage
(a) increases
(b) decreases
(c) remains constant
(d) decreases proportional to the resistance of field winding
329. Which of the following generators will be preferred if they are required to be
run in parallel?
(a) Series generators (b) Shunt generators
(c) Shunt and series generators (d) Compound generators
330. Two separately excited motors have
(a) excitation which is independent of load current
(b) the advantage over a self-excited motor in that it can be utilized for zero
volt to its maximum rated capacity
(c) a and b both
(d) none of them
331. The armature voltage control of D.C. motor provides
(a) constant current drive (b) constant voltage drive
(c) constant torque drive (d) constant torque drive
332. The field current control of D.C. shunt motors will provide
(a) constant current drive (b) constant voltage drive
(c) constant HP drive (d) constant torque drive
333. Which of the following methods of speed control of D.C. machines will offer
minimum efficiency?
(a) Armature control method (b) Field control method
(c) Voltage control method (d) All above methods
334. In which of the following methods of speed control is computation
unsatisfactory?
(a) Field control method
(b) Voltage control method
(c) Armature current control method
(d) All above methods
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341. For which of the following three-phase alternators will the distribution factor
be 0.96?
(a) 4 pole wound on 72 slots core
(b) 8 pole wound on 80 slots core
(c) 8 pole wound on 72 slots core
(d) 6 pole wound on 72 slots core
342. Which of the synchronous alternators will complete 1080 electrical degrees
in one revolution?
(a) 8 pole synchronous alternator
(b) 6 pole synchronous alternator
(c) 4 pole synchronous alternator
(d) 10 pole synchronous alternator
343. How many cycles of alternating current will be generated in one revolution
of an 8-pole synchronous alternator?
(a) 10 cycles (b) 4 cycles
(c) 8 cycles (d) 16 cycles
344. How many poles will be required if an alternator runs at 1500 R.P.M. and
gives a frequency of 50 Hz?
(a) 8 poles (b) 6 poles
(c) 4 poles (d) 2 poles
345. Two generators are running in parallel. One generator may run as the motor
for which of the following reasons?
(a) The speed of that generator is increased
(b) The direction that generator is reversed
(c) The generator takes a large share of loads
(d) The field of that generator is weakened
346. Which of the following statements is correct?
(a) A single-phase induction motor has a very high starting torque
(b) A single-phase induction motor has zero starting torque
(c) A single-phase starting torque is as good as that of a 3-phase induction
motor
(d) A single-phase motor has very small torque but greater than zero
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36. The resonance effect can be used to ascertain whether any particular
harmonics exist in an E.M.F. waveform.
(a) true (b) false
37. The power factor of a circuit in which voltage and current waves are non-
sinusoidal requires the following definition:
(a) It is the cosine of the angle of phase difference between the voltage and
current waves
(b) It is the cosine of the angle of phase difference between the two complex
waves
(c) It is the cosine of the angle of phase difference between two ‘‘equivalent
sine waves’’ having respectively R.M.S. values equal to those of the
voltage and current in the circuit
(d) It is the sine of the angle of phase difference between the two complex
waves
38. The electron beam in the cathode ray oscilloscope may be deflected by
(a) electrostatic field only
(b) electromagnetic field only
(c) (a) or (b)
(d) none of the above
39. The temperature at which the readings of Fahrenheit and Centigrade
thermometers are the same is
(a) zero (b) 25°C
(c) −40°C (d) 32°C
40. The alloying element which really makes steel corrosion resistant is
(a) chromium (b) magnesium
(c) nickel (d) molybdenum
41. The resistance of the coil of a 1000-watt, 250 V electric lamp is
(a) 2.5 ohms (b) 6.25 ohms
(c) 62.5 ohms (d) 625 ohms
42. The rating of batteries is given by
(a) KW (b) ampere-hours
(c) KVA (d) VARh
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49. The secondary of the current transformer is always short circuited through
low resistance ammeter or low resistance
(a) to get accurate measurement
(b) to avoid excessive current in the primary
(c) to avoid the risk of high voltage because the unopposed primary M.M.F.
will set up an abnormally high flux in the core which produces excessive
core loss with high heating and a high voltage across the secondary of the
transformer
(d) because the current in the primary is not determined by load in primary
50. The current in the primary of the potential transformer is determined by the
load in primary.
(a) true (b) false
51. A 100:5 transformer is used in conjunction with a 5-amp ammeter. If latter
reads 2.5 amps the line current will be
(a) 2.5 × 100/5 amps
(b) 2.5 × 5/100 amps
(c) 2.5 × (5/100)2 amps
(d) 2.5 × (100/5)2 amps
52. Which of the following circuits has no transients?
(a) Pure resistive circuit
(b) L-C circuit
(c) R-L-C circuit
(d) R-L circuit
53. Which of the following statements is true?
(a) A galvanometer with low resistance in series is an ammeter
(b) A galvanometer with high resistance in series is an ammeter
(c) A galvanometer with high resistance in parallel is a voltmeter
(d) A galvanometer with low resistance in parallel is a voltmeter
54. A voltage source can be converted into constant current source by adding
(a) low resistance in parallel with the voltage source
(b) high resistance in parallel with the voltage source
(c) low resistance in series with the voltage source
(d) high resistance in series with the voltage source
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Ω
84. A voltage source and a voltmeter have
(a) zero and ideally infinite zero input impedances V
respectively
Ω
(b) ideally infinite and zero input impedances Ω
10
respectively
(c) high and low input impedances respectively E = 10 V
(d) none of the above
Fig. Q. 84.
85. The R.M.S. value of the
following half wave with its
maximum, Imax is
(a) Imax /2 Imax
101. For a good 0.5 micro-farad paper capacitor, the ohm-meter reading should
(a) go quickly to 100 ohms and remain there
(b) show low resistance momentarily and back off to a very high resistance
(c) not move at all
(d) show very high resistance first and then low
102. Which of the following errors may arise in wattmeter if it is not compensated
for the errors?
(a) Voltage coil inductance (b) Voltage coil capacitance
(c) Eddy currents (d) (a), (b), and (c)
103. Which of the following methods is the commonest method of measuring
three-phase balanced or unbalanced power?
(a) One wattmeter method (b) Two wattmeter method
(c) Three wattmeter method (d) Ammeter method
104. One-wattmeter method is used to measure
(a) the power when load is balanced in three-phase circuit
(b) the power when load is unbalanced in three-phase circuit
(c) (a) or (b)
(d) single-phase power with balanced load
105. The reactive power can be measured with wattmeter when voltage across
voltage coil is adjusted to be out of phase with the current by
(a) 90° (b) 180°
(c) 45° (d) 0°
(e) 120°
106. The change of frequency affects the circuit parameters of wattmeter
connected to measure the power of a three-phase A.C. system.
(a) true (b) false
107. Which of the following devices are required to measure three-phase balanced
power?
(a) one wattmeter
(b) one wattmeter and one voltage transformer of 1 : 1 ratio
(c) one wattmeter and two current transformers of 1 : 1 ratio
(d) either (b) or (c)
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116. Which of the following energy meters is universally accepted to measure A.C.
energy?
(a) Motor meter (b) Induction type meter
(c) Mercury motor meter (d) Reason electrostatic meter
117. Which of the following loads are dangerous for thermal heating of wattmeter
even if meter reading is low?
(a) Loads with high value of power factor
(b) Loads with low value of power factor
(c) Chokes
(d) (b) and (c)
118. The eddy current torque on a metallic disc rotating between poles of a
permanent magnet in an energy meter is directly proportional to the angular
velocity of the disc.
(a) true (b) false
119. If the reading of two wattmeters in two-wattmeter method of power
measurement are 4 kW and 3 kW respectively and the latter reading obtained
after reversing connection of the current coil of wattmeter, what will be the
power?
(a) 6 kW (b) 1 kW
(c) 4 kW (d) 5 kW
(e) 7 kW
120. An A.C. potentiometer can be used to measure the loss in an iron ring made
up of thin stampings.
(a) true (b) false
121. Which thermocouple will one choose to measure the temperature of 500°C?
(a) Chromel Alumel (Cr Al)
(b) Iron Constantan (Fe K)
(c) Platinum-Platinum Rhodium (Pt Pt Rh)
(d) None of the above
122. Cr Al thermocouple can be used to measure the temperature up to
(a) 500°C (b) 800°C
(c) 1200°C (d) 1800°C
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160. When the secondary winding of the current transformer is opened, the
ampere-turns of primary winding will
(a) increase (b) decrease
(c) remain same (d) be very small
161. Which of the following transformers have secondary current of same order as
magnetizing current?
(a) Current transformer (b) Voltage transformer
(c) Power transformer (d) Distribution transformer
162. Turns compensation in the current transformers is used to
(a) eliminate phase angle error
(b) eliminate ratio error
(c) obtain a transformation ratio more nearly equal to nominal ratio of the
transformer
(d) none of the above
163. The burden of the current transformer is 15 VA, and secondary current is
5 A. What will be the impedance of connected load?
(a) 6 ohms (b) 0.6 ohm
(c) 60 ohms (d) 5 ohms
164. What will be the secondary terminal voltage of the current transformer in
Question 163?
(a) 4 V (b) 6 V
(c) 3 V (d) 12 V
(e) 1 V (f) 5 V
165. The inaccuracy in balancing the bridge circuit is attributed to
(a) temperature (b) thermal E.M.F.
(c) battery of circuit (d) resistance of the bridge
166. Which of the bridges will be used to measure the inductance in terms of the
resistance and capacitance?
(a) Wein bridge (b) Schering bridge
(c) Anderson bridge (d) Maxwell bridge
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R1 C1
R1 C1 L R3 R1 R3
R3
R C1
G G G G
R2 C2 R2 C2 R4 R2 R2 R4
C2
V V V V
A B C D
Fig. Q. 174.
175. Which of the following bridges will be used to measure low values of
resistance?
(a) Wein bridge (b) Maxwell bridge
(c) Schering bridge (d) Anderson bridge
176. What will happen when quartz (SiO2) crystal is compressed?
(a) The size of the crystal will be reduced
(b) There will be a great amount of heat because of molecule movement
(c) The electrical charges will be set up across the crystal ends
(d) The crystal will melt
177. The quartz (SiO2) crystal is compressed to develop voltage across the ends;
this phenomenon is known as:
(a) voltaic effect (b) piezo-electric effect
(c) Hall effect (d) photo-voltaic effect
178. A switchgear control consists of
(a) a main switch to isolate the apparatus from the supply
(b) fuses
(c) circuit breaker and fuses
(d) overvoltage relay
(e) interlocks and earth connections
(f) (a), (c), (d), and (e)
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50
(a) A (b) B 40
A
(c) C (d) D 30
20
183. Alundum is the name given to
10
(a) fused alumina
200 400 600 800 1000 1200
(b) fused fireclay Temperature °C
(c) fused alumina and fireclay Fig. Q. 182.
(d) fused platinum
184. The alternating current and voltage wave forms do not, in general, contain
even harmonics.
(a) true (b) false
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185. If the voltage wave form having all odd harmonics is applied to the resistive
circuit, then the current wave form will
(a) be like a voltage wave form
(b) be different from voltage wave form
(c) have even harmonics
(d) be sinusoidal
186. The primary winding of CT has
(a) thicker wire than secondary winding
(b) thinner wire than secondary winding
(c) same thickness as secondary winding
(d) more turns than secondary
187. The self-balancing potentiometer is used
(a) for experimental purpose in the laboratory
(b) for vibration measurements
(c) for industrial measurements
(d) in recorders
188. Which of the following bridges can be used to measure high frequency
oscillations?
(a) Schering bridge (b) Anderson bridge
(c) Wein bridge (d) Maxwell bridge
189. Which of the methods will one choose for low resistance measurement?
(a) Schering bridge method (b) Maxwell bridge method
(c) Kelvin’s double bridge method (d) Potentiometric method
190. Two voltmeters each with the range of 0–100 V and resistances 40,000 Ω and
10,000 Ω respectively are connected in series across the power supply source
of 50 V. The voltmeters will indicate
(a) 40 V, 10 V respectively (b) 30 V, 20 V respectively
(c) 50 V, 0 V respectively (d) 20 V, 30 V respectively
191. A rectifier type instrument is used to measure D.C. voltage of 220V. What
will the instrument indicate?
(a) 220 V (b) 110 V
(c) 178 V (d) 0 V
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35. If two resistances are connected in parallel and each dissipates 10 watts, the
total power supplied by the voltage source equals
(a) 5 watts (b) 10 watts
(c) 20 watts (d) 100 watts
36. If a parallel circuit is open in the main line, the current
(a) increases in each branch
(b) is zero in all branches
(c) is zero in the highest resistive branch
(d) increases in the branch of the lowest resistance
37. In a series parallel circuit, any two resistances in the same current path must
be in
(a) parallel with each other
(b) parallel with the voltage source
(c) series with the voltage source
(d) series with each other
38. In a series parallel circuit with 6 resistances, if there are three in one parallel
bank, these three resistances must have
(a) the same current as in the voltage source
(b) the same current
(c) the same IR drop
(d) an IR drop equal to the applied voltage
39. In which of the following circuits will most current be produced by the
voltage source?
(a) 5 volts across a 5-ohm resistance
(b) 5 volts across two 5-ohm resistances in series
(c) 5 volts across two 5-ohm resistances in parallel
(d) 500 volts across a 1 M Ω resistance
40. Three 60-watt bulbs are in parallel across a 60 volt power line.
If one bulbs burns open
(a) The other two bulbs will not light
(b) All three bulbs will light
(c) The other two bulbs will light
(d) There will be heavy current in the main line
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70. If the length, number of turns, and area of a coil are doubled, the inductance
of the coil is
(a) the same (b) double
(c) quadruple (d) one-quarter
71. The D.C. resistance of a coil made with 100 ft of No. 30 gauge copper wire is
approximately
(a) less than 1 ohm (b) 10.5 ohms
(c) 104 ohms (d) more than 1 M Ω
72. An open coil has
(a) zero resistance and high inductance
(b) infinite resistance and zero inductance
(c) infinite resistance and normal inductance
(d) zero resistance and inductance
73. Inductive reactance is measured in ohms because it
(a) reduces the amplitude of alternating current
(b) increases the amplitude of alternating current
(c) increases the amplitude of direct current
(d) has a back E.M.F. opposing the voltage output of a battery
74. Inductive reactance is applied to sine wave only because it
(a) increases with lower frequency
(b) increases with lower inductance
(c) depends on the factor 2p
(d) decreases with the higher frequencies
75. In a sine wave A.C. circuit with 90 ohms R in series with 90 ohms XL, phase
angle q equals
(a) 0° (b) 60°
(c) 45° (d) 90°
76. An arc across the switch opening an R-L circuit is a result of the
(a) long time constant
(b) large self-induced voltage across the inductance
(c) source of the voltage caused by IR drop across the resistance
(d) low resistance of the open switch
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77. In a sine wave A.C. circuit with a resistive branch and inductive branch in
parallel, the
(a) voltage across the inductor leads the voltage across the reactance by 90°
(b) resistance branch current is 90° out of phase with the inductive branch
current
(c) resistive and inductive branch currents are 180° out of phase
(d) inductive and resistive branch currents are in phase
78. A D.C. voltage of 12 volts applied across an inductance in series with a switch
(a) can produce the induced voltage as the current decreases when the
switch is opened
(b) cannot produce the induced voltage as the voltage applied has the one
polarity
(c) produces more induced voltage when the switch is closed than the switch
is opened
(d) none of the above
79. Alternating current in the inductance will produce maximum induced voltage
when the current has
(a) maximum value
(b) maximum change in magnetic field
(c) minimum change in magnetic field
(d) 0.707 × Peak
80. Two 300-mh chokes connected in series will have the total inductance of
(a) 60 mh (b) 300 mh
(c) 150 mh (d) 600 mh
81. Which of the following statements is true?
(a) Iron core has the maximum eddy-current losses
(b) Laminated iron core has the minimum eddy-current losses
(c) Powered-iron core has the maximum eddy-current losses
(d) Air core has the minimum eddy-current
82. Two waves have the frequency of 500 Hz and one is set at its maximum value
whereas the other is set at zero; the phase angle between them will be
(a) 0° (b) 180°
(c) 360° (d) 90°
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89. A capacitor can store the charge because it has dielectric between two
conductors.
(a) true (b) false
90. The thinner the dielectric, the more the capacitance and lower the voltage
breakdown rating for a capacitor.
(a) true (b) false
91. In a parallel L-C circuit, at the resonant frequency
(a) a line current is maximum
(b) the total impedance is minimum
(c) the total impedance is maximum
(d) the inductive branch current is minimum
92. The series and parallel resonance in L-C circuit differs in that
(a) series resonance needs a high-resistance source for a sharp rise in current
(b) series resonance needs a low-resistance source for a sharp rise in current
(c) parallel resonance needs a low-resistance source for a sharp increase in
impedance
(d) parallel resonance needs a low-resistance source for a sharp rise in line
current
93. In a series L-C circuit at the resonant frequency the
(a) current is minimum (b) voltage across C is minimum
(c) impedance is maximum (d) current is maximum
94. A ferrite core has less eddy-current loss than an iron core because ferrites
have
(a) low resistance (b) high resistance
(c) low permeability (d) high hysteresis
95. A coil with large distributed capacitance has a
(a) high resonant frequency (b) low resonant frequency
(c) high Q (d) low A.C. resistance
96. A capacitor with power factor of 0.002 has a Q of
(a) 0.002 (b) 20
(c) 200 (d) 500
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112. A horseshoe magnet is far removed from magnetic substances. The magnetic
potential will be zero at a point
(a) lying on its axial line
(b) lying on the center of the line joining the two poles
(c) lying anywhere on its equatorial line
(d) on the center of the magnet
113. Three capacitors, each of capacity C, are given. The resultant capacity 2C/3
can be obtained by using them
(a) all in parallel
(b) all in series
(c) two in series and third in parallel across this combination
(d) two in parallel and third in series with this combination
114. Two spheres of radii 10 and 20 cm have charges 100 and 200 E.S.U.
respectively. These are joined by a fine wire. The loss of energy will be
10 × 20
(a) 1 × (200 + 100)2 ergs
2 10 + 10
10 + 20
(b) 1 × (200 − 100) ergs
2 10 × 20
(c) 1 × (200 − 100)2 ergs
2
(d) zero
115. What will be the frequency of the
following wave?
(a) 10 KHz
(b) 5 KHz
(c) 100 KHz
(d) 150 Hz 10 µ sec.
116. If the pulse repetition time of a
Fig. Q. 115.
square wave is 60 microseconds, the
pulse repetition rate will be
(a) 5 KHz (b) 16 KHz
(c) 10 KHz (d) 15 MHz
(e) 15 Hz
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117. Using the following figure, find the capacitor discharge voltage when the
switch is first placed in position A for 4.7 × 10−3 seconds, and then when the
switch is placed in position B for 4.7 × 10−3 seconds. Assume that the initial
charge on the capacitor is zero.
(a) 9.45 volts (b) 15 volts
(c) 3.5 volts (d) 6 volts
Fig. Q. 117.
118. Ohm’s law states that
(a) V is proportional to I (b) I is proportional to V
(c) V is proportional to IR (d) V is proportional to R
119. The electromagnetic radiation that can only be emitted or absorbed by
matter in small discrete units is called a
(a) proton (b) electron
(c) photon (d) neutron
120. If the peak voltage of a wave is 15 V and pulse repetition time is 60
microseconds, what will be the average value of voltage?
(a) 10 volts (b) 5 volts approximately
(c) 15 volts (d) 7 volts
121. A 100 watt, 250 V bulb will have more resistance than 60 watt, 250 V bulb.
(a) true (b) false
122. Kirchhoff’s Laws fail in
(a) lumped parameters circuit (b) distributed parameters circuit
(c) nonlinear circuits (d) linear circuits
(e) bilateral circuits
123. When a current of 0.1 A is passed through a coil of 2000 turns, the MMF
produced by the coil will be
(a) 100 AT (b) 200 AT
(c) 300 AT (d) 10 AT
PASSIVE CIRCUITS AND ELECTROMAGNETIC FIELDS • 135
158. If two capacitors with 20 mF capacitance each are connected in series, what
will be the net capacitance of the circuit?
(a) 10 mF (b) 20 mF
(c) 40 mF (d) 80 mF
159. In the above question, if the capacitors are connected in parallel, what will be
the net capacitance?
(a) 40 mF (b) 20 mF
(c) 10 mF (d) 30 mF
160. Three vector diagrams are shown below. Which diagram is for pure resistive
circuit?
I
V
I
V I
Fig. Q. 160.
161. In the vector diagrams of Question 160, diagram (a) corresponds to
(a) pure inductive circuit (b) pure capacitive circuit
(c) pure resistive circuit (d) none of the above
162. In the vector diagrams shown in Question 160, diagram (b) corresponds to
(a) pure inductive circuit (b) pure resistive circuit
(c) pure capacitive circuit
163. Which of the following expressions is true for apparent power in an A.C.
circuit?
(a) VR.M.S. × IR.M.S. (b) Vmean × Imean
(c) Vpeak × Ipeak (d) V I cos f
164. The sum of the R.M.S. potentials in the RC circuit does not follow
Kirchhoff’s law.
(a) true (b) false
165. The power dissipation in the pure capacitance of RC circuit will be
(a) zero (b) small
(c) higher than dissipation in resistance
(d) equal to dissipation in resistance
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166. Which of the following expressions is correct for series reactance Xcs if three
capacitors C1, C2, and C3 are connected in a series?
1 1 1 1
(a) = + +
Xcs Xc1 Xc2 Xc3
y
Voltage
Current
(a)
t
y
Current Voltage
(b)
t
y Current
Voltage
(c)
t
Fig. Q. 168.
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Fig. Q. 187.
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(b) V C vC
(c) V/2
Fig. Q. 188.
(d) 0.37 V
(e) 0.63 V
189. In the figure of Question 188, what will be the voltage vR at t = ∞?
(a) 0 (b) V
(c) 0.37 V (d) 0.63 V
(e) V/√3
190. In the figure of Question 188, what will be the voltage vC at t = 0?
(a) 0 (b) V
(c) 0.37 V (d) 0.63 V
191. In the figure of Question 188, what will be the voltage vC at t = ∞?
(a) V (b) 0
(c) V/√3 (d) 0.63 V
192. A pulse of width T seconds is applied =T
/4
to an RC circuit. The response of VS R C RC = T
the circuit is shown below. Which 4T
RC =
kind of filter circuit will produce this
T
response?
Fig. Q. 192.
(a) Low pass filter
(b) High pass filter
(c) Medium pass filter
(d) None of the above
193. If the output signal of a circuit appropriates the time integral of the input
signal, such circuit is called
(a) differentiator
(b) integrator
(c) multiplier
(d) divider
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RC = 4T
RC = T
RC = T/4
Fig. Q. 194.
IA L L
L L
5V
IB
A B
5V
Fig. Q. 211.
212. If one cycle of A.C. waveform occurs every second, what will be the
frequency of this waveform?
(a) 0.2 Hz (b) 0.5 Hz
(c) 1 Hz (d) 2 Hz
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(d) 5 amps
Fig. Q. 213.
214. There are two circuits shown below. Which of
the following statements is true?
(a) The lamp will be brightest when contact K moves to A in circuit (a)
(b) The lamp will be brightest when the contact K moves to B in circuit (a)
(c) The lamp will be brightest when contact K is moved to A the circuit (b)
(d) Circuit (a) is a potential divider
L
L
K K
A A B
B
5V 5V
(a) ( b)
Fig. Q. 214.
215. In Question 214, circuit (a) behaves as a
(a) current limiting source
(b) potential divider
(c) light limiting source
(d) none of the above
216. In Question 214, circuit (b) behaves as a
(a) current limiting source (b) potential divider
(c) light limiting source (d) none of the above
217. Wheatstone bridge is used to measure
(a) current (b) voltage
(c) resistance (d) power
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218. What will be the energy used by the battery if the battery has to drive 625 ×
1016 electrons with potential difference of 10 V across the terminals?
(a) 5 joules (b) 10 joules
(c) 6.25 joules (d) 1.6 joules
219. If a light bulb is used at less brightness than a rated one, which of the
following methods would one choose to achieve the required brightness?
(a) Current-limiting resistor (b) Potential divider
(c) Source Voltage Reduction (d) Either (a) or (b)
220. A sine wave of 220 V, 50 Hz A.C. will achieve its negative maximum value in
(a) 10 m sec (b) 15 m sec
(c) 20 m sec (d) 50 m sec
221. If a neon bulb of 60 watts is connected across 220 V, A.C. source and draws
272 mA current, what will be the resistance of the bulb filament?
(a) 1000 Ω (b) 808 Ω
(c) 800 Ω (d) 60 Ω
(e) 272 Ω
R
222. An inductive circuit is shown below; which of
the equations represents the circuit correctly?
V 1 L
(a) V = Ldi/dt
(b) V = IR + Ldi/dt
(c) V = IR Fig. Q. 222.
(d) V = IR + 1/L di/dt
223. Which of the following conditions is true for
maximum transfer of power if the internal
impedance of the voltage source is Zs = R + jx? V ZL
(a) ZL = Zs
(b) ZL = R − jx
Fig. Q. 223.
(c) ZL = R + jx
(d) ZL = Zs/2
224. In Question 223, what will be the maximum transfer of power to ZL?
(a) V2/R (b) V2/2R
(c) V2/R2 (d) V2/4R
PASSIVE CIRCUITS AND ELECTROMAGNETIC FIELDS • 151
225. An RC circuit is shown below; the current will reach its maximum value
(a) after 1000 m sec of turning on the switch
(b) after 500 m sec of turning on the switch
(c) after 50 m sec of turning on the switch
(d) immediately after turning on the switch
100
100 V
V 10 f
D.C.
Fig. Q. 225.
Fig. Q. 246.
247. If 0 < q1 < q2 < p/2, which of the following statements is true?
(a) sin q1 < sin q2 (b) cos q1 < cos q2
(c) tan q1 < tan q2 (d) (a) and (c) only
(e) (b) and (c) only (f) (a) and (b) only
248. Which of the following statements is true?
(a) The magnetic field inside the conductor is zero
(b) The magnetic field inside the semiconductor is zero
(c) The magnetic field inside the superconductor is zero
(d) The magnetic field inside the dielectric is zero
249. Wein Bridge may be used for
(a) resistance determination (b) frequency measurements
(c) power factor measurements (d) harmonic distortion analysis
(e) both (b) and (d)
250. D’Arsonval/Weston type galvanometers work on the principle of
(a) moving coil instruments
(b) moving iron instruments
(c) potentiometric instruments
(d) permanent magnet moving coil instruments
(e) induction instruments
PASSIVE CIRCUITS AND ELECTROMAGNETIC FIELDS • 155
251. When any material has negative magnetism, the material is called
(a) paramagnetic (b) diamagnetic
(c) ferromagnetic (d) antiferromagnetic
252. A bar magnet has
(a) the dipole movement (b) monopole movement
(c) (a) and (c) both (d) none of the above
253. There is no material that has properties of a magnetic monopole.
(a) true (b) false
254. Which of the following materials are diamagnetic?
(a) Copper (b) Silver
(c) Copper and silver (d) Iron
255. When of the following materials fall in the category of paramagnetic
materials?
(a) Copper (b) Iron
(c) Copper and iron (d) Nickel
(e) None of the above
256. Which of the following types of material are not very important for
engineering applications?
(a) Paramagnetic (b) Ferromagnetic
(c) Diamagnetic (d) None of the above
257. The solids which have small but positive magnetic susceptibility are called
(a) ferromagnetic (b) paramagnetic
(c) diamagnetic (d) anti-ferromagnetic
258. The susceptibility of paramagnetic materials generally lies between
(a) 10−3 and 10−7 (b) 10−3 and 10−5
(c) 10−4 and 10−8 (d) 10−2 and 10−5
259. For which of the following materials is the saturation value the highest?
(a) Ferrites
(b) Ferromagnetic materials
(c) Paramagnetic materials
(d) Diamagnetic materials
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260. For which of the following materials is the relative permeability less
than one?
(a) Ferromagnetic materials (b) Diamagnetic materials
(c) Paramagnetic materials (d) Ferrites
261. The temperature above which an anti-ferromagnetic material becomes
paramagnetic is called
(a) peak temperature (b) critical temperature
(c) Neel temperature (d) Weiss temperature
262. The inductance of the following circuit L1 L2
across A and B will be A
M
(a) L1 + L2 + M
(b) L1 + L2 + 2M
B
(c) L1 + L2 − 2M
Fig. Q. 262.
(d) L1 + L2 − M
263. The inductance of the following circuit across A and B will be
A
(a) L1 + L2 − M
(b) L1 + L2 + 2M L2 L1
2
(c) L1 + L2 + M − L1L2 B M
2
(d) (L1L2 − M ) Fig. Q. 263.
(L1 + L2 + 2M)
264. Transient currents may occur in the following circuits:
(a) Pure resistive circuits (b) Capacitive circuits
(c) RL circuits (d) RLC circuits
(e) (b) or (c) or (d)
265. Which of the following coils will have large resonant frequency?
(a) A coil with large distributed capacitance
(b) A coil with low distributed capacitance
(c) A coil with large resistance
(d) A coil with low resistance
PASSIVE CIRCUITS AND ELECTROMAGNETIC FIELDS • 157
1 0
266. The transfer matrix belongs to which of a following circuits?
Y 1
Y Y
(a) (b)
Y Y Y
(c) (d)
Fig. Q. 266.
267. What will be the magnetic field in a toroid having N number of turns,
diameter d and current I?
m NI
(c) m0
1 NI NI NI
(a) (b) 1 (d) 0
2p d p d p d p d2
268. A variable A.C. source is connected across the resistor. Which of the
following curves represents the correct relationship between W and voltage
V, if voltage is increased gradually.
W
(a) (c)
V V
W W
(b) (d)
V V
Fig. Q. 268.
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289. The magnetization and applied field in ferromagnetic materials are related
(a) linearly (b) non-linearly
(c) parabolically (d) sinusoidally
290. The effective power in a pure capacitive circuit shall be
(a) energy stored by capacitor (b) positive
(c) half of the energy stored (d) zero
291. A pure inductance connected across 230 V 50 Hz supply consumes 50 W.
This consumption can be attributed to
(a) the reactance of the inductor
(b) the current flowing in the inductor
(c) the big size of the inductor
(d) the false statement made in this question
292. The heat generated by an electric iron is
(a) reactive power (b) true power
(c) apparent power (d) reactive and true power
293. In which of these materials are the spin moments associated with two sets of
atoms aligned antiparallel to each other?
(a) Ferrimagnetic materials (b) Anti-ferromagnetic materials
(c) Ferrites (d) Ferromagnetic materials
294. Which of the following statements is correct?
(a) Polarizer converts the produced hydrogen in the water in the carbon zinc
battery
(b) Depolarizer converts the produced hydrogen in the water in the carbon
zinc battery
(c) Carbon power converts the produced hydrogen in the water in the
carbon zinc battery
(d) Zinc chloride converts the produced hydrogen in the water in the carbon
zinc battery
295. Manganese dioxide acts as depolarizer in a
(a) lead acid battery (b) carbon zinc cell
(c) dry cell (d) zinc electrolyte cell
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304. Given the time dependent charge Q(t) = Q0e-lt the current I(t) is equal to
(a) -lQ0e-lt (b) ltQ0e-lt
Q0 −λt Q
(c) e (d) 0 (1 − e−λt )
λ λ
305. The MKS units of resistivity are
m
(a) Ω ⋅ m (b)
S
(c) Ω / m (d) S ⋅ m
(e) Answers (a) and (b)
306. The MKS units of conductivity are
1 S
(a) (b)
Ω⋅m m
(c) Ω / m (d) S ⋅ m
(e) answers (a) and (b)
307. The electrical skin depth in good conductors with electrical conductivity σ,
permeability m = mrm0 and permittivity e = ere0 at a frequency ω = 2pf is
2 µωσ
(a) δ = (b) δ =
µωσ 2
2 ε ωσ
(c) δ = (d) δ =
ε ωσ 2
308. The electrical skin depth in a conductor at 5 kHz is found to be 1.0 cm. What
is the skin depth at 20 kHz
(a) 2.0 cm (b) 1.7 cm
(c) 0.25 cm (d) 0.50 cm
309. The discontinuity in the electric displacement at a surface is numerically
equal to the
(a) surface charge density (b) surface current density
(c) electric potential (d) vector potential
310. Specified potential values on exterior boundaries or edges within a solution
region
(a) Dirichlet boundary conditions (b) Neumann boundary conditions
(c) mixed boundary conditions (d) open boundary conditions
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325. The force per unit length between two parallel line wires each with a current
I separated by a distance r.
F µ0 I 2
(a) = (attractive)
L 2π r
F µ0 I 2
(b) = (repulsive)
L 2π r
F µ0 I 2
(c) = (attractive)
L 4π r 2
F µ0 I 2
(d) = (repulsive)
L 4π r 2
326. The differential form of Faraday’s law for time harmonic fields
ω
(a) ∇ × B = j 2 E (b) ∇ × E = -jωB
c
∂E 1 ∂E
(c) ∇ × B = µJ + µε (d) ∇ × B = 2
∂t c ∂t
∂D
327. Maxwell’s equation in matter ∇ × H = J + where
∂t
(a) B = mH
(b) D = eE
(c) ∂D / ∂t is Maxwell’s displacement current
(d) all the above
328. Given Maxwell’s equation for in material media with time harmonic fields
∇ × B = mσE + jωmeE the conduction current will be much greater than the
displacement current for frequencies
(a) ω σ / ε (b) ω σ / ε
(c) answers (a) and (b) (d) neither (a) nor (b)
∂A
329. Taking the curl of the relation E + = −∇V gives
∂t
ρ ∂B
(a) ∇ 2 V = − (b) ∇ × E = −
ε0 ∂t
ρ 1 ∂E
(c) ∇ ⋅ E = (d) ∇ × B =
ε0 c ∂t
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∂A
330. Taking the divergence of the relation E + = −∇V gives
∂t
ρ
(a) ∇ 2 V = − if ∇ ⋅ A = 0
ε0
∂B
(b) ∇ × E = −
∂t
ρ
(c) ∇ ⋅ E =
ε0
1 ∂E
(d) ∇ × B =
c ∂t
331. If the electric potential is constant, as in a conductor, then the relation
between eddy current Jeddy and vector potential A is
(a) Jeddy = -jωσA for A.C. fields
dA
(b) J eddy = −σ for transient fields
dt
(c) Jeddy = -ωσ∇ × A
(d) both (a) and (b)
332. The active and reactive components of the current density J = σE + jωeE
(a) Jactive = σωE Jreactive = eE
(b) Jactive = σE Jreactive = ωeE
(c) Jreactive = σE Jactive = ωeE
(d) Jactive = σE + ωeE Jreactive = σE - ωeE
333. The loss tangent (or loss factor) is defined as
J σ
(a) tan δ = active . (b) tan δ =
Jreactive ωε
(c) answers (a) and (b) (d) neither (a) nor (b)
σ
334. The loss angle δ = tan −1 is a measure of
ωε
(a) the energy lost divided by the energy stored per cycle
(b) the energy stored divided by the energy lost per cycle
(c) the energy stored times the energy lost per cycle
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335. The Lorentz force law states that the force acting on a charge q moving with
velocity v in electric E and magnetic B fields points
(a) in the direction of E only
(b) perpendicular to both E and B
(c) parallel to B only
(d) in the direction E + v × B
336. The magnetic field in a region of space is given by B = B sin ( kx − ωt ) kˆ . Find
0
the curl of the electric field ∇ × E
(a) B k cos ( kx − ωt ) kˆ
0 (b) B0 ω cos ( kx − ωt ) kˆ
ˆ B0
(c) − B0 ω sin ( kx − ωt ) i (d) − cos ( kx − ωt ) iˆ
ω
x
337. The electric field in a region of space is given by E = E0 cos ( ωt ) ˆj. Find the
curl of the magnetic field ∇ × B a
ω xω
(a) E = − E0 sin ( ωt ) ˆj (b) E = E0 cos ( ωt ) iˆ
a a
ω x ω
(c) E = − 2 E0 sin ( ωt ) ĵ (d) E = − E0 cos ( ωt ) ˆj
c a ca
338. Given a static electric current density J the curl of the magnetic field ∇ × B is
dJ
(a) (b) ∇ × J
dt 1
(c) m0 J (d) J
µ0
339. The total magnetic flux through any open surface is zero
(a) true (b) false
340. Numerical algorithm that solves Maxwell’s first order equations
(a) Yee’s algorithm (b) The Boris algorithm
(c) Poisson’s algorithm (d) The metropolis algorithm
341. Numerical algorithm for the calculation of particle trajectories in electric and
magnetic fields
(a) Yee’s algorithm (b) The Boris algorithm
(c) Poisson’s algorithm (d) The metropolis algorithm
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POWER SYSTEMS
1. If a fixed amount of power is to be transmitted over a certain length with
fixed power loss, it can be said
(a) the volume of conductor required is inversely proportional to the square
of voltage and that of the power factor of load
(b) the volume of the conductor is inversely proportional to voltage and that
of power factor of load
(c) the volume of the conductor is proportional to square of the voltage and
directly proportional to power factor of load
(d) the volume of the conductor required in proportional to voltage only
2. There is no skin effect in D.C. transmission.
(a) true (b) false
3. Assuming constant efficiency transmission, if the voltage is increased n times,
the size of conductor would be
(a) reduced to 1/n2 that of the original
(b) increased to n2 that of the original
(c) reduced to 1/n that of the original
(d) increased to n times that of the original
4. The percentage regulation of the transmission line is inversely proportional
to the square of the voltage.
(a) true (b) false
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11. When a single machine supplies a local load, a change in excitation of the
machine changes terminal voltage; likewise it is true for infinite busbars.
(a) true (b) false
12. The actual division of the total kW load between alternators running in
parallel depends upon the
(a) speed-load characteristic (b) voltage-load characteristic
(c) (a) and (b) both (d) (a) or (b)
13. The division of the total reactive KVA between alternators will depend upon
the voltage-load characteristic.
(a) true (b) false
14. The critical value of surge impedance of a large transmission line is
(a) 50 ohms (b) 500 ohms
(c) 75 ohms (d) 1000 ohms
15. The surge impedance of a telephone line is
(a) 75 ohms (b) 600 ohms
(c) 500 ohms (d) 50 ohms
(e) 60 ohms
16. The approximate surge impedance of a transmission line is
(a) L/C (b) LC
(c) √L/C (d) √LC
17. Natural uranium contains
(a) 0.7% U235 (b) 0.7% U238
(c) 100% U238 (d) 50% U235
18. Which of the following will affect the transfer of real power between stations
if they are interconnected?
(a) Quadrature voltage
(b) In-phase voltage boost
(c) Reactance
(d) Angular displacement between stations
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50. If the reactance of the line is varied and resistance is kept constant, the
maximum steady state power that could be transmitted over the line would
be greater when
R
(a) X = (b) X = 3R
√3
R
(c) X = √3R (d) X =
3
51. The equal area criterion of stability is applicable to
(a) two machine system and infinite busbars
(b) one machine system and infinite busbars
(c) multi-machine system only
(d) none of the above
52. If the torque angle d increases infinitely, the system will show
(a) stability (b) instability
(c) steady state stability (d) none of the above
53. If VS = VR = 33 kV for three phase transmission and reactance is 13 ohms per
phase, what will be the maximum power transmission per phase?
(a) 29 MW (b) 28 MW
(c) 30 MW (d) 60 MW
54. Switching operations will not affect the transient stability of the system.
(a) true (b) false
55. The size of the feeder is determined primarily by
(a) the current it is required to carry
(b) the percentage variation of voltage in the feeder
(c) the voltage across the feeder
(d) the distance over which the transmission is made
56. If the voltage is increased n times, the current in the feeder is reduced to (for
a given power delivered)
(a) 1/n times the original (b) 1/n2 times the original
(c) 1/√n times the original (d) √n times the original
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57. In the D.C. three wire transmission system, the cross-section of the neutral is
generally
(a) 1 of the outer conductors (b) 1 of the outer conductors
4 2
(c) 1 of the outer conductors (d) equal to the outer conductors
3
58. The radial system of distribution is better than the ring main system.
(a) true (b) false
59. The metal clad is related to
(a) amplidyne (b) switchgear system
(c) synchros (d) relays
60. As the transmission voltage increases, the percentage resistance drop
(a) increases (b) decreases
(c) will not change
(d) will increase in a random manner
61. As the transmission voltage increases, the volume of the conductor
(a) increases (b) decreases
(c) will not change (d) will increase proportionately
62. The power transmission capacity of the transmission line is
(a) proportional to the square of the operating voltage
(b) inversely proportional to the voltage
(c) proportional to the voltage
(d) inversely proportional to the square of the voltage
63. As the overall capital cost of transmission decreases, the voltage of
transmission increases.
(a) true (b) false
64. Which of the following power plants has the maximum efficiency?
(a) Thermal power plant (b) Hydro-electric power plant
(c) Atomic reactor (d) MHD
65. The corona loss in a transmission line can be reduced by increasing spacing
between the conductors or the diameter of the conductors.
(a) true (b) false
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66. Bundle conductors are preferred for EHV transmission line because
(a) it is easy to fabricate thin conductors and combine them to make a
bundle
(b) overall inductance of the line is reduced and corona loss and radio
influences are minimum
(c) height of the tower is reduced, hence cheap transmission
(d) fabrication of the conductor is cheap
(e) of erection difficulties
67. EHV D.C. transmission over large distances is cheaper than EHV A.C.
transmission.
(a) true (b) false
68. Percentage reactance is defined as
(a) the percentage of the ratio of change in reactance in transient condition
to the total reactance of the machine
(b) the percentage of the ratio of change in reactance in transient condition
of the total resistance of the machine
(c) the percentage of the ratio of voltage drop due to reactance synchronous
machine to the rated voltage when full load rating current is flowing
(d) either (a) or (c)
69. If the secondary of the transformer having a reactance of 4% is short
circuited with normal voltage applied to the primary, the symmetrical short
circuit current will be
(a) 4 times the full load current
(b) 25 times the full load current
(c) 2 times the full load current
(d) 8 times the full load current
(e) 40 times the full load current
70. If the base kVA is 25,000, then a 5000 kVA alternator with 8% reactance will
have a
(a) 4% reactance
(b) 40% reactance
(c) 16% reactance
(d) 20% reactance
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71. The percentage reactance can be converted into ohmic value with the
following formula:
X(%) × 100 (kV)2 X(%) × 1000 (kV)2
(a) Xohms = (b) Xohms =
kVA kVA
72. When an alternator is short circuited on three phases, it settles down to the
steady short circuit value and is limited by
(a) sub-transient reactance (b) transient reactance
(c) synchronous reactance (d) either (a) or (c)
73. The short circuit current of an alternator when short circuited on three
phases will be
(a) zero as time goes to infinity
(b) maximum when time goes to infinity
(c) infinite when time goes to infinity
(d) small as time goes to infinity but not zero
(e) none of the above
74. The reactors used to limit the short circuit current in the alternators have
very small resistance in comparison to reactance
(a) because the high resistance will not help to limit the short circuit current
(b) to avoid the energy waste
(c) because the high resistance will raise the temperature and the insulation
of reactor will be spoiled
(d) to improve power factor
75. “a” is an operator used for symmetrical component analysis
(a) which rotates the vector it operates upon through an angle 90° in the
clockwise direction
(b) which rotates the vector it operates upon through an angle 120° in the
counter-clockwise direction
(c) which rotates the vector it operates upon through an angle 120° in the
clockwise direction
(d) which rotates the vector it operates upon through an angle 240° in the
clockwise direction
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R3 R1 + R2 + R3
(c) Ra = (d) Ra =
R1R2 + R2R3 + R1R3 R1 + R2
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R1 Ra Rb
R3
R2 Rc
Fig. Q. 97.
98. The location of lightning arresters is
(a) near the transformer
(b) away from the transformer
(c) near the circuit breaker
(d) away from the circuit breaker
99. The steady state stability of a power system can be increased by
(a) using machines of high impedance
(b) connecting lines in series
(c) connecting lines in parallel
(d) reducing the excitation of the machines
100. With single frequency transients, the ratio of peak restriking voltage/time
between voltage zero and peak voltage is known as
(a) recovery voltage
(b) restriking voltage
(c) rate of rise restriking voltage
(d) active recovery voltage
101. Which of the following power system distributions gives greater reliability?
(a) radial system of distribution
(b) ring system of distribution
(c) D.C. three wire system of distribution
(d) A.C. three phase four wire system
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103. In transformers
(a) high tension winding is used near the core
(b) high tension winding is used away from the core
(c) low tension winding is used near the core
(d) low tension winding is used away from the core
104. For the system shown below the base voltage is
(a) 11 kV for whole system
(b) 132 kV for the whole system
(c) 11 kV for the generator side and 132 kV for the transmission side
(d) cannot be determined from the given data
11 kV, 1000 kVA Transmisson line
11 kV
1000 kVA
11/132 kV
Fig. Q. 104.
105. The efficiency of the transformer lies between
(a) 70 to 80% (b) 80 to 90%
(c) 90 to 98% (d) none of the above
106. For the three-phase transformer, which of the following statements is true?
(a) turn ratio = line voltage ratio (b) turn ratio = phase voltage ratio
(c) turn ratio = √3 phase voltage ratio
(d) turn ratio = √3 lines voltage ratio
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114. The inductive interference between the power and the communication line
can be minimized by
(a) increasing the distance between the conductors
(b) transposition of the power line
(c) transposition of the communication line
(d) (b) and (c) both
115. Two transmission lines of a surge impedance of 600 ohms each are linked by
a cable. What should be the surge impedance of the cable if there were no
reflection at the junction?
(a) 300 ohms (b) 30 ohms
(c) 600 ohms (d) 60 ohms
116. A delta and star capacitances configurations are shown. Find CY in terms of
CD, so that the capacitances between any corresponding points are in the star
circuit
(a) CY = 2CL (b) CY = 3CD
(c) CY = CD (d) CY = CD/2
A′
A
CY
CY CY
CD CD
B′
C′
B CD C
Fig. Q. 116.
125. The auxiliary power supply system in any kind of power station is arranged
such that the power supplies are
(a) redundant only
(b) redundant and independent only
(c) reliable
(d) independent only
(e) none of the above
126. High water level of a boiler drum can damage
(a) boiler tubes only (b) turbine and steam line
(c) turbine only (d) none of the above
127. Which of the following statements is true?
(a) The zero-sequence reactance of a transformer is approximately equal to
negative sequence reactance
(b) The zero-sequence reactance of a transformer is approximately equal to
positive sequence reactance
(c) The zero-sequence reactance depends on the connection and winding of
the transformer
(d) The zero-sequence reactance is larger than negative sequence reactance
but less than positive sequence reactance in the transformer
128. The capacitor voltage transformer is used
(a) up to 11 kV (b) up to 33 kV
(c) above 220 kV (d) above 132 kV
(e) above 110 kV
129. The MHO relay is inherently a
(a) directional unit (b) non-directional unit
(c) none of the above
130. The operating time of instantaneous relay is usually
(a) of an order of a few seconds (b) without any time delay
(c) one second (d) 0.01 second
131. For which of the following ratings of the transformer differential is protection
recommended?
(a) Above 50 kVA (b) Equal to and above 5 MVA
(c) Equal to and above 20 MVA (d) Any of the above cases
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132. When the stator neutral of a generator is grounded through a resistor, the
stator ground fault is detected through
(a) an under-voltage relay connected across the resistor
(b) an over-voltage relay connected across the resistor
(c) an over-current relay connected to the current CT
(d) any ground fault relay
133. The longitudinal differential relaying system responds in faults between turns
of winding of a transformer.
(a) true (b) false
134. Over voltage protection is recommended for
(a) steam turbine generators (b) hydro-electric generators
(c) gas turbine generators (d) all the above
(e) none of the above
135. Distance relays are generally
(a) MHO relays (b) reactance relays
(c) impedance relays (d) split-phase relays
136. Which of the following relays is preferred for phase fault on a short
transmission line?
(a) Reactance relay (b) Impedance relay
(c) MHO relay (d) Induction type relay
137. In a multi-terminal line, the first zone of the distance relay is set to reach 80
to 90% of the distance from the nearest terminal.
(a) true (b) false
138. The knee-point in the magnetizing characteristics of a CT is a point where
10% increase in the secondary voltage increases
(a) the exciting current by 10% (b) the exciting current by 30%
(c) the exciting current by 50% (d) the exciting current by 14.4%
(e) the primary voltage by 10%
139. Fuses are used where relays and circuit breakers
(a) fail to interrupt heavy short circuit currents
(b) are not economically justified (c) are not available
(d) require more care and maintenance (e) take more time to clear the fault
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1000V
100V
Fig. Q. 156.
162. If the height of the transmission tower is decreased, the capacitance of the
line will
(a) increase (b) decrease
(c) remain same (d) decrease exponentially
163. An A.C. system has the following disadvantages over a D.C. system:
(i) skin effect exists
(ii) line regulation is more
(iii) charging current exists
164. Power loss is important for the design of a
(a) generator (b) motor
(c) feeder (d) transmission line
165. Voltage regulation is an important factor for the design of a
(a) generator (b) motor
(c) feeder (d) transmission line
166. A booster transformer is used to increase the voltage at
(a) intermediate points
(b) receiving end of transmission line
(c) sending end of transmission line
(d) any point desired
167. Which of the statements is true?
(a) The fault current in an impedance relay will be maximum when fault
occurs near the relay
(b) The fault current in an impedance relay will be minimum when fault
occurs near the relay
(c) The fault current in an impedance relay will be maximum when fault
occurs away from the relay
(d) The fault current in an impedance relay will be maximum when fault
occurs near the transmitting end
168. The lightning arrester acts as a
(a) surge diverter (b) surge coil
(c) surge absorber (d) surge reflector
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187. The stability of a salient pole alternator is better than the stability of a non-
salient pole alternator.
(a) true (b) false
188. Series reactors should have
(a) high resistance (b) low resistance
(c) high impedance (d) low impedance
189. Which of the following frequency variations for power frequency is as per IS?
(a) 2.5% (b) 5%
(c) ± 5% (d) ± 2.5%
190. Which of the following devices will be preferred to control the power system
voltage?
(a) Transformers
(b) Shunt capacitors
(c) Series capacitors
(d) Electronic amplifiers
(e) Synchronous conductors
191. Back-up protection is provided with time delay, during which main
protection to the power system must operate when a fault occurs. If the main
protection fails to operate, the back-up protection will operate.
(a) true (b) false
192. What kind of insulator will be used if the direction of the transmission line is
changed?
(a) Suspension type insulators
(b) Pin type insulators
(c) Rubber insulators
(d) Strain type insulators
193. Which of the insulator discs will be exposed to maximum electrical stress?
(a) One which is near to the conductor
(b) One which is away from the conductor
(c) One which is at the bottom of a string
(d) One which is in the center of a string
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209. The drop in the terminal voltage of a shunt generator on load may be
attributed to
(a) increase in armature resistance
(b) drop in field current due to armature reaction
(c) drop in field current due to drop in armature resistance
(d) (b) and (c) both
210. If load is not connected to the D.C. series motor then
(a) it will not build up the voltage
(b) it will build up very high voltage
(c) it will have very low speed
(d) none of the above
211. The power factor of an alternator depends on load.
(a) true (b) false
212. Which of the following transmission lines has a reflection coefficient of one?
(a) Open circuit transmission line
(b) Short circuit transmission line
(c) Either (a) or (b)
(d) Long transmission line
213. Which of the following transmission lines has a reflection coefficient of minus
one?
(a) Open circuit transmission line
(b) Short circuit transmission line
(c) Long transmission line
(d) Short transmission line
214. Which of the following circuit breakers has high reliability and minimum
maintenance?
(a) Oil circuit breakers
(b) Air blast circuit breakers
(c) Vacuum circuit breakers
(d) Circuit breakers with SF6 gas
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221. What will be the reflection coefficient in the above question if surge
impedance is half of the load?
(a) 2/3 (b) 1/3
(c) 3 (d) 1/6
222. Which of the following statements is correct?
(a) Arc in a circuit breaker is interrupted at maximum current
(b) Arc in a circuit breaker is interrupted at zero current
(c) Arc in a circuit breaker is interrupted at maximum voltage
(d) Arc in a circuit breaker is interrupted at minimum voltage
223. The sag of a transmission line with a 50 M span is 1 M. What will be the sag if
the height of the transmission line is increased by 20%?
(a) 1.2 M (b) 2 M
(c) 1.25 M (d) 1 M
224. For which of the following increased values of horizontal tension there will
be an increase of 20% in tension of the line for a certain span?
(a) 50% (b) 10%
(c) 5% (d) 20%
225. The method of image cannot be used to find out the
(a) line capacitance (b) line inductance
(c) line resistance (d) (b) and (c)
226. Which of the following insulators will be selected for a high voltage
application?
(a) Strain type (b) Disc type
(c) Suspension type (d) Pin type
227. Strain type insulators are used when
(a) the transmission line is dead ended
(b) the direction of transmission line changes
(c) the transmission line is short
(d) (a) or (b)
228. Voltage regulation is the main criterion for designing the
(a) transmission line (b) feeder
(c) motor (d) generator
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12. The table for the Routh-Hurwitz criterion is shown. How many roots will lie
in right half s-plane?
(a) One s3 1 100
(b) Two s 2
4 500
(c) Three s –25 0
(d) Four s0 500 0
13. A capacitance cannot be used to fabricate a lag network.
(a) true (b) false
14. Inductance is not used to fabricate lag networks because
(a) its size is big
(b) it has high reactance
(c) it produces time delay and hysteresis losses
(d) it does not work satisfactorily at high frequencies
K(s + 2)2
15. The transfer function of a system is given as The system is
(s + 1)(s - 2)2
(a) stable (b) unstable
(c) critically stable (d) conditionally stable
16. The damping factor of a system is unity; the system response will be
(a) overdamped (b) underdamped
(c) critically damped (d) oscillatory
17. The input current of an ideal amplifier is
(a) very small (b) zero
(c) very large (d) in milliamperes
(e) infinity
18. The common emitter configuration is most commonly used for transistor
amplifiers because it has
(a) high voltage gain only (b) high power gain only
(c) high current gain only (d) (a) and (c) both
19. The knowledge of the transfer function of a system is necessary for the
calculation of
(a) the time constant (b) the order of the system
(c) the output for any given input (d) the steady state gain
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40. The first derivative output control, when fed back negatively, would
(a) increase the damping of the system
(b) decrease the damping of the system
(c) decrease the velocity-lag error
(d) decrease the steady state error
41. The first input derivative control cannot be used to make the velocity-lag
error zero in servosystems.
(a) true (b) false
42. The second derivative output and error controls do not change the
characteristic equation and can be used to change the apparent inertia of the
system.
(a) true (b) false
43. The second-derivative input signal adjusts
(a) the gain of the system
(b) the damping of the system
(c) the time constant of the system
(d) the time constant and suppresses the oscillations
44. The first and second derivative control signals can be used to adjust the
magnitude of errors, but do effect the roots of the system equation.
(a) true (b) false
45. The settling time of the second order linear system is
(a) 2 times the time constant of the system
(b) 4 times the time constant of the system
(c) 3 times the time constant of the system
1
(d) of the time constant
4
46. The frequency domain and the time domain are related through
(a) Laplace transform
(b) Fourier integral
(c) (a) and (b) both
(d) none of the above
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47. The use of integral error control is superior to derivative error control as far
as steady state errors are concerned.
(a) true (b) false
48. If initial conditions are inherently zero, physically it means
(a) the system is at rest but stores energy
(b) the system is working but does not store energy
(c) the system is at rest or no energy is stored in any of its parts
(d) the system is working with zero reference input
49. To define the transfer function of a system, the all initial conditions should be
zero.
(a) true (b) false
50. A D.C. generator can be treated as an amplifier.
(a) true (b) false
51. Which of the following motors is suitable for servomechanism application?
(a) D.C. shunt motor (b) A.C. series motor
(c) Two phase induction motor (d) Single phase induction motor
52. The Bode diagram has no relation with the Nyquist plot.
(a) true (b) false
53. The value of 6 dB per octave is equal to
(a) 12 dB per decade (b) –6 dB per decade
(c) 20 dB per decade (d) none of the above
54. The phase shift of a second order system with transfer function 1/s2 will be
(a) − 90° (b) − 180°
(c) + 180° (d) + 90°
55. The form of the transfer function used in the Bode plot is
(a) G(s) (b) g(jω)
(c) (a) or (b) (d) G(s) H(s)
56. The numerical value of the system gain constant is same for two
arrangements, (sT + 1) and (s + 1/T) respectively, for the Bode diagram.
(a) true (b) false
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57. The Bode diagram can be evaluated from the s-plane plot by laying off
vectors from the poles and zeros to selected points on the imaginary axis.
(a) true (b) false
58. For type two systems, the lowest frequency asymptote will have a slope of
(a) –6 dB/octave
(b) –12 dB/octave
(c) –18 dB/octave
(d) 10 dB/octave
59. The polar plot of G(jω) cannot be obtained from the Bode diagram.
(a) true (b) false
60. The closed loop frequency response cannot be obtained from open loop
frequency plots.
(a) true (b) false
61. The desired form of the factor in the transfer function when the Bode
diagram is plotted is
(a) (sT + 1) (b) (s + 1/T)
(c) (s + T) (d) (1/s + T)
62. The root loci originate at the poles of the G(s) F(s).
(a) true (b) false
63. Whenever there are more poles than the zeros in the G(s) F(s), the number
of root-locus segments is
(a) equal to the number of zeros
(b) equal to the number of poles
(c) equal to the difference between poles and zeros
(d) equal to the sum of poles and zeros
64. What will happen if the gain of the system is increased?
(a) The roots move away from the zeros
(b) The roots move away from the poles
(c) Gain does not affect the positions of the roots
(d) The roots move towards origin of the s-plot
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72. For the small value of gain K the roots must be near the poles of the loop
transfer function.
(a) true (b) false
73. A system is called absolutely stable if any oscillations set up in the system are
(a) self-sustaining and tend to last indefinitely
(b) eventually damped out
(c) not enough to change the parameters of the system
(d) none of the above
74. There is a possibility of absolute instability in any servomechanism because
(a) there is no feedback path in the system
(b) there is a feedback path and it is always possible that feedback path may
become regenerative under certain conditions of adjustment
(c) there is separate circuitry to make the system stable
(d) the control motor is always a two-phase induction motor
75. Which of the following systems is stable?
(a) As4 + Bs2 + Cs + D = 0
(b) As2 + Bs + C = 0
(c) As2 − Bs + C = 0
(d) − As2 + Bs − C = 0
76. The number of roots lying in the right-hand half of the s-plane is determined
by using Routh’s criterion.
(a) true (b) false
77. Which of the following methods is the strongest tool to determine the
stability and the transient response of the system?
(a) Routh-Hurwitz criterion (b) Bode plot
(c) Nyquist plot (d) Root locus
78. A system is absolutely stable if
(a) all real roots are negative, and all complex roots have positive real parts
(b) all real roots are negative, and all complex roots have negative real parts
(c) all real roots are positive, and all complex roots have negative real parts
(d) all real roots are positive, and all complex roots have positive real parts
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79. The primary purpose of the Nyquist test is to show the existence of any
zeros in the right-hand half of the s-plane, since a single such zero makes the
system unstable.
(a) true (b) false
80. The system is stable if the origin of 1 + G(s) F(s) plane is not enclosed by the
Nyquist plot.
(a) true (b) false
81. The numerical values of the phase margin and the gain margin give some
indication of the tolerance requirements for the loop parameters and
allowable range of adjustment in the servo-design.
(a) true (b) false
82. The number of pure integrations in the system transfer function determine
(a) transient performance of the system (b) stability of the system
(c) degree of the stability (d) steady state performance
83. Which of the following systems is type 1?
(s + 1)(s + 2) (s + 4)(s + 2)
(a) G(s) = (b) G(s) =
s(s + 4)(s + 3) s2(s + 1)(s + 3)
(s + 2)(s + 5) (s + 2)(s + 6)
(c) G(s) = (d) G(s) =
s(s + 1)(s + 6) (s + 7)(s + 4)
84. In which of the following classes of regulators fall?
(a) Type 0 system (b) Type 1 system
(c) Type 2 system (d) Type 3 system
85. The Type 0 systems have
(a) small steady-state error
(b) zero steady-state error
(c) high gain constant
(d) high steady-state error with high gain constant
86. A servomechanism with step-displacement input will fall in the
(a) type 0 system (b) type 1 system
(c) type 2 system (d) type 3 system
87. The steady-state output of the Type 1 system with step-displacement input is
the integral of the error.
(a) true (b) false
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88. For a Type 1 stable system the steady state error in response to a step-
displacement input is very small.
(a) true (b) false
89. The steady-state error is always zero in response to step-displacement input
for a
(a) type 3 system
(b) type 1 system
(c) type 2 system
(d) type (N > 1) system, where N = 0, 1, 2, ...N
90. The systems which commonly operate under a Type 1 system with step-
velocity input are
(a) servomechanisms
(b) regulators
(c) fire-control servos and tracking radar
(d) none of the above
91. The Type 1 system can have a constant output velocity at steady-state only if
there is a constant steady-state error.
(a) true (b) false
92. The velocity-lag error of a Type 1 system is
(a) proportional to the gain constant of the Type 1 system
(b) inversely proportional to the gain constant of Type 1 system
(c) independent of the gain constant
(d) proportional to the bandwidth of the system
93. For a Type 2 system the position error arises at steady-state when
(a) input is step-displacement (b) input is ramp
(c) input is constant acceleration (d) there is no input to the system
94. When the frequency response plots of the transfer function are used for the
transient analysis of the system, the roots of the closed loop system function
are available.
(a) true (b) false
95. The Fourier integral relates the frequency response to the transient
response.
(a) true (b) false
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96. On the Bode diagram the phase margin and gain margin do not provide a
ready estimate of the closed loop frequency response.
(a) true (b) false
97. If the differentiator is inserted in the forward path of any control system, the
type number of the system is
(a) increased (b) decreased
(c) not affected (d) zero
98. If the differentiator is placed in the main feedback path, this is equivalent to
replacing position feedback with a tachometer.
(a) true (b) false
99. Which of the following analyses is more convenient to see the effect of
additional zero and pole in the system on the phase margin and the gain
margin?
(a) Root locus (b) Nyquist plot
(c) Bode plot (d) Routh-Hurwitz criterion
100. Which of the following compensators will be used to increase the damping of
a pair of complex roots which are badly underdamped?
(a) Phase-lag
(b) Phase-lead
(c) Phase-lag-lead
(d) Compensator having 45° lead circuit
101. Tachometer feedback is used to provide damping in many instrument
servomechanisms.
(a) true (b) false
102. Tachometer feedback does not change the algebraic form of the system
transfer function but reduces the
(a) gain only (b) time constant only
(c) gain and time constant both (d) either (a) or (b)
103. The s factor in numerator and denominator of G(s) E(s) cannot be cancelled
for
(a) Root locus analysis (b) Bode plot
(c) Nyquist plot (d) Nichols chart
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111. Which of the following compensators will increase the bandwidth of a given
control system?
(a) Phase-lag network (b) Phase-lead network
(c) Phase-lag-lead network (d) Any one of the above
112. The lag network is used to stabilize the system while maintaining the
desired velocity gain constant, but in the process the phase-lag characteristic
decreases the bandwidth.
(a) true (b) false
113. Hydraulic motors are preferred to electric motors for use in airplanes
because
(a) hydraulic motors are cheaper than electric motors
(b) hydraulic motors are light and torque/inertia ratio is high
(c) electric power consumption is very small
(d) oil used in hydraulic motors is very cheap
114. The principle of the gyroscope is based on
(a) Newton’s third law
(b) second law of thermodynamics
(c) law of conservation of momentum
(d) law of conservation of energy
115. The gyroscope is used as an error detector for angular misalignment in three-
dimensional space.
(a) true (b) false
116. Which of the following non-linearities is caused by gear trains in the control
system?
(a) Saturation (b) Dead-space
(c) Coulomb friction (d) Backlash
117. Laplace transform is not applicable to a non-linear system because
(a) the time domain analysis is easier than frequency domain analysis
(b) the initial conditions are not zero in non-linear systems
(c) superposition law is not applied to non-linear systems
(d) non-linear systems are time varying
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+
Output Output
Input
Input Input
–
126. Which of the following devices is used to avoid the loading effect on the
potentiometer?
(a) Rheostat (b) Battery
(c) Trimmer (d) Current generator
127. If the excitation voltage across 1000 turns in a potentiometer is 5 volts, what
will be the percentage resolution of the potentiometer?
(a) 0.5% (b) 0.2%
(c) 0.1% (d) 5%
128. The deposited film potentiometer has the following disadvantage:
(a) It has continuous surface and hence resistance cannot be changed
(b) Its resistance varies with the temperature
(c) It has infinite resolution
(d) It cannot be used as an error detector
129. The loading error in a potentiometer cannot be compensated by introducing
intentional non-linearity.
(a) true (b) false
130. A linear transformer is preferred to a potentiometer when used as an error
detector because
(a) it is very cheap
(b) it eliminates the possibility of leading error
(c) it has high voltage sensitivity, infinite resolution and low friction level
(d) actuating signal is strong enough
131. The linear differential transformer is an
(a) electric device (b) electromechanical device
(c) electromagnetic device (d) electrostatic device
132. The linear differential transformer can be used to measure acceleration.
(a) true (b) false
133. Which of the following devices is used to indicate the angular position of
rudders in an aircraft?
(a) Potentiometer
(b) Linear differential transformer
(c) Rotary differential type transformer
(d) None of the above
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151. A diode is connected in series with the A.C. source in a magnetic amplifier
(a) to avoid ripples from the signals
(b) to avoid desaturation of the core due to negative half cycle
(c) to convert A.C. to pure D.C.
(d) to suppress high frequencies of source current
152. D.C. output cannot be obtained from the magnetic amplifier.
(a) true (b) false
153. The power amplification in a magnetic amplifier can be increased
(a) by positive feedback
(b) by negative feedback
(c) with higher inductance of the A.C. coil
(d) none of the above
154. Bias is used in magnetic amplifiers
(a) to increase the D.C. current in the core
(b) to increase the D.C. flux in the core
(c) to weaken the A.C. flux in the core
(d) to produce an initial amount of D.C. saturation to obtain more
amplification for weak signals than would be obtained without it
155. Which of the following would you choose for high power amplification?
(a) Magnetic amplifier
(b) Electronic amplifier
(c) Amplidyne
(d) D.C. generator
156. If the direct axis winding of the amplidyne is short circuited and the output is
taken from the quadrature axis, the voltage output will be
(a) greater than that of the direct axis winding
(b) less than that of the direct axis winding
(c) equal to that when it is taken from the brushes placed on direct axis
winding
(d) none of the above
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163. D.C. servomotors are usually lighter for the same power output and have
higher starting and reversing torques than A.C. servomotors.
(a) true (b) false
164. Which of the following motors is extensively used in servo applications?
(a) A.C. motor
(b) Field controlled D.C. motor
(c) Armature controlled D.C. motor
(d) None of the above
165. The clamping device used for sampled-data applications is called a
(a) clamper (b) clipper
(c) chopper (d) boxcar generator
166. When a clamper is used in the sampled-data system, there is no need to
distinguish between pulse and impulse representation of the samples, since
the sampled signal amplitude is held constant for the entire sampling period.
(a) true (b) false
167. If the synchro-transmitter shaft becomes disengaged from its driving gear it
will
(a) run as a receiver (b) remain stationary at all times
(c) burn out (d) feed in false control signals
168. In the following figure the synchro-receiver will run
(a) correctly (b) erratically
(c) in reverse direction (d) 120° out of line
S1 S1
R1 S2 S2 R1
R2 R2
S3 S3
Fig. Q. 168.
169. If an electro-hydraulic servo unit is too ‘‘still’’ when responding to a signal, its
action can be damped by
(a) increasing servo pressure (b) decreasing servo pressure
(c) opening the dash pot (d) closing the dash pot
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170. The static friction at the pilot value of a hydraulic servo is eliminated by
(a) using a low viscosity servo oil
(b) increased valve clearance
(c) allowing the pump vibrations to pass into the servo
(d) superimposing a 50 Hz either signal at the field coils
171. What will be the D.C. voltage V in the following figure?
(a) x times y (b) x divided by y
(c) x + y (d) x – y
X
+
V
–
Y
Fig. Q. 171.
172. If the coil P in the following figure is rotated as indicated by the arrow, the
voltage induced in the coil S will
(a) remain constant
(b) increase as the misalignment increases up to 360°
(c) decrease as the misalignment increases up to 360°
(d) be proportional to the sine of the angle of misalignment
(e) be proportional to the cosine of the angle of the misalignment
Vi V
P S
Fig. Q. 172.
173. The output of the feedback control system should be a function of
(a) input (b) reference and output
(c) feedback signal (d) input and feedback signal
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174. Which of the following characteristics can be studied with the transfer
function of the system?
(a) Steady state characteristics only
(b) Transient characteristics only
(c) (a) and (b) both
(d) None of the above
175. How will the transient response be affected if feedback is introduced in the
system?
(a) The transient response dies off
(b) The transient response decays slowly
(c) The transient response decays very fast
(d) The transient response does not vary
176. The sensitivity of the feedback system is
(a) less than the sensitivity of the system without feedback
(b) more than the sensitivity of the system without feedback
(c) same as of the system without feedback
(d) zero
177. Which of the following is the main cause of non-linearity in electrical
systems?
(a) Friction
(b) Resistance
(c) Inductance
(d) Capacitance
(e) Saturation of magnetic core
178. If the control signal is modulated by some modulating devices, the system is
referred as a
(a) D.C. control system
(b) A.C. control system
(c) sampled data control system
(d) none of the above
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e2
e1 G e2
e1 G e2
e1 e1 1/G
(a) (b)
e1 G e2 +– e2
G
G e3
I2
(c) (d)
Fig. Q. 179.
180. Which of the following block systems will give transfer function
G
?
1 + GH
e1 G e1 G e2
e2
e1 e2
(a) (b)
e1 GH + e2 R + G c
– –
e1 H
(c) (d)
R + G c
–
1/H
(e)
Fig. Q. 180.
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181. What will be the transfer function for the following diagram?
0 (s) RCs 0 (s) 1
(a) = (b) =
I (s) RCs + 1 I (s) RCs
+1
0 (s) 0 (s)
(c) = RCs + 1 (d) 1 − RCs
I (s) I (s)
C
I O
R
Fig. Q. 181.
182. Which of the following controllers is based on integral error compensation?
(a) Proportional controller
(b) Proportional plus derivative controller
(c) Proportional plus integral controller
(d) Proportional minus integral controller
R2C2S + 1
183. The transfer function F(s) = (R + R ) C S + 1 is for
1 2 2
– 1.0
σ
ω=
Fig. Q. 191.
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Amplitude K>1
ω
O
Fig. Q. 192.
20
Amplitude
ω
0
Fig. Q. 193.
20
Amplitude
0 ω
– 20
Fig. Q. 194.
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Fig. Q. 199.
200. What will be the value of Kp, i.e., proportion constant for the system shown
in Question 199?
(a) 2 (b) Zero
(c) Infinity (d) None of the above
201. What will be the value of Kv, i.e., velocity constant for the system
shown in Question 199?
(a) 2 (b) Zero
(c) Infinity (d) 10
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202. What will be the value of Ka, i.e., acceleration constant for the
system in Question 199?
(a) 2 (b) Zero
(c) 5 (d) Infinity
203. The radar tracking servosystem is an example of a
(a) continuous control system
(b) relay type control system
(c) discrete data control system
(d) any of the above
204. If every state variable of the process can be controlled in finite time by some
input, then the process is called
(a) completely controllable
(b) uncontrollable
(c) completely observable
(d) unobservable
205. If every state variable eventually affects the some of the outputs of the
process then the process is called
(a) completely controllable (b) uncontrollable
(c) completely observable (d) unobservable
206. A signal flow graph of a process is shown below. Which statement is true for
the process?
(a) The process is controllable
(b) The process is observable
(c) The process is uncontrollable but observable
(d) The process is unobservable
t13
t43
1 2 1
c
r r x1 x2 x3 x4
t21
Fig. Q. 206.
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207. The signal flow diagram of a process is shown below. Which statement is true
for the process?
(a) The process is controllable
(b) The process is observable
(c) The process is controllable but unobservable
(d) The process is uncontrollable but observable
t14
1 2 x 3 t34 1
c
r r x1 x2 x4
t32
Fig. Q. 207.
t
2a 4a
Fig. Q. 210.
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212. For which of the following waveforms will the Laplace transform
1
F(s) be s(1 - e-as) ?
f(t) f(t)
1 1
t a 2a t
(a) (b)
f(t)
f(t) 3
2
a 2a 3a t
1
1 2 3 t
(c) (d)
Fig. Q. 212.
213. How many bellows will be required to generate proportional (P) action in a
pneumatic controller?
(a) 1 (b) 2
(c) 4 (d) 6
214. How many operational amplifiers are required to generate PI action?
(a) 1 (b) 2
(c) 3 (d) 4
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215. How many variable restrictors are required in a pneumatic controller with
PID action?
(a) 1 (b) 2
(c) 3 (d) 4
216. The essential function of an electronic controller is
(a) sensing (b) comparison
(c) amplifying (d) clamping
217. If the proportional band of a controllers is 10% that represents
(a) the change in control output by 10%
(b) the change in control output by 90%
(c) the change in control output from 10% to 90%
(d) the change in control output from maximum value to minimum value for
10% change in measured variable
218. Which of the following controllers will have zero proportional band?
(a) Linear continuous controller
(b) Non-linear continuous controller
(c) ON-OFF controller
(d) Either (a) or (c)
219. If the integral control action (I) is included in the controller having
proportional (P) control action, the proportional band will
(a) increase
(b) decrease
(c) remain unchanged
(d) vary depending on integral time of I action
220. The oscillator is not used in the automatic control systems.
(a) true (b) false
221. If the bandwidth of a control system is increased, the noise in the system will
(a) increase
(b) decrease
(c) not be affected
(d) be zero
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229. Which of the following controllers can be used to control the speed of
squirrel cage motors?
(a) Amplidyne (b) Electronic amplifier
(c) Magnetic amplifier (d) None of these
230. An A.C. servometer operates on the principle of operation of a
(a) A.C. generator
(b) synchronous motor
(c) single phase induction motor
(d) two phase induction motor
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1. The VTVM can be used to measure
(a) D.C. voltage only
(b) A.C. voltage of high frequency only
(c) D.C. voltage and A.C. voltage up to the order of 5 MHz frequency
(d) A.C. voltage of low frequency
2. An oscillator cannot be used as an X-Y plotter.
(a) true (b) false
3. The forward resistance of the diode will be
(a) zero (b) small
(c) infinity (d) high
4. Vacuum tubes are
(a) high current devices
(b) low current and high voltage devices
(c) low voltage devices
(d) low current and low voltage devices
5. Transistors are
(a) high voltage devices
(b) low voltage and low current devices
(c) high current devices
(d) low current devices
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6. The voltage at which electron flow starts from the anode to cathode is called
(a) breakdown voltage (b) peak inverse voltage
(c) peak voltage (d) pinch off voltage
7. The energy needed to disrupt the bonds of pure germanium is
(a) 1.12 eV (b) 0.75 eV
(c) 0.6 eV (d) 7.5 eV
8. The lifetime of an electron hole before recombination will be
(a) 1/2 minute
(b) 1/2 second
(c) less than microseconds to more than milliseconds depending on
circumstances
(d) 1/4 second
(e) milliseconds
9. Which of the following doping will create a ‘‘p-type’’ semiconductor?
(a) Germanium with phosphor (b) Silicon with indium
(c) Germanium with antimony (d) Germanium with indium
10. The triode has
(a) two electrodes (b) three electrodes
(c) four electrodes (d) none of the above
11. The input to the triode is given between
(a) plate and grid (b) plate and cathode
(c) grid and cathode (d) plate and heater
12. The grid in the triode has
(a) negative potential
(b) positive potential
(c) negative potential but more positive than cathode
(d) negative potential but more negative than cathode
13. When the grid of the triode is negative
(a) the plate current will increase
(b) the plate current will decrease
(c) the plate current will not be affected
(d) the grid will attract more electrons
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14. The term ‘‘No Signal’’ related to electron tubes usually indicates
(a) open grid circuit (b) open plate circuit
(c) open cathode circuit (d) signal of zero volt
15. The amplification of a signal by a triode common-cathode amplifier will
cease if
(a) the grid is more positive
(b) the grid is more negative than cut off voltage
(c) the plate is more positive
(d) the plate is more negative
16. The unit of the amplification factor is
(a) decibels (b) volt
(c) neper (d) none of the above
17. To define the amplification factor of a tube, which of the following quantities
remains constant?
(a) Plate voltage (b) Plate current
(c) Grid voltage (d) Grid current
18. The bypass capacitor used in a self-biased amplifier must have
(a) very high capacitance
(b) very low capacitance
(c) low capacitance for low frequency signal
(d) low capacitance for high frequency signal
19. The unit of transconductance is
(a) ohm (b) mho
(c) henry (d) none of the above
20. In a pentode the screen grid is placed closer to the
(a) plate
(b) cathode
(c) heater
(d) heater than the suppression grid
21. A pentode cannot be used for amplification purposes.
(a) true (b) false
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50. The phase shift between the input and output signals in an RC coupled
amplifier for a high pass network can be expressed in terms of lower
frequency response limit f1 or upper frequency response limit f2.
(a) true (b) false
51. If the gain of an RC coupled amplifier decreases
(a) the phase shift will increase
(b) the phase shift will decrease
(c) the phase shift will not vary
(d) the phase shift has no relation with gain
52. If three amplifiers having same bandwidth are cascaded, the bandwidth of
the resulting amplifier will be
(a) better than that of each stage
(b) worse than that of each stage
(c) same as that of each stage
(d) none of the above
53. The bandwidth of the resulting amplifier in the above question will
(a) increase as the number of identical amplifier stages increases
(b) decrease as the number of identical amplifier stages increases
(c) not change as the number of identical amplifier stages increases
(d) be very high as the number of identical amplifier stages increases
54. The transformer coupling of amplifiers provides a more efficient signal
transfer than RC coupling because
(a) the problem of impedance matching is solved
(b) there is a little power loss in the transformer winding
(c) the use of a transformer is cheaper than the RC coupled network
(d) of easy control of voltage output
55. Which of the following amplifiers is used to operate a loudspeaker?
(a) Audio voltage amplifier
(b) Audio power amplifier
(c) Audio current amplifier
(d) Any one of the above
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56. If the triode is used as an amplifier, the maximum power will be developed in
the load when
(a) plate resistance is equal to the load resistance
(b) plate resistance is less than the load resistance
(c) plate resistance is more than the load resistance
(d) load resistance is very high
57. The transformer coupling of an amplifier will provide proper impedance
matching between circuits.
(a) true (b) false
58. Sometimes the power required for the load is more than can be handled by
convenient amplification elements. Which of the following amplifiers is called
for?
(a) RC coupled amplifier
(b) Transformer coupled amplifier
(c) Push-pull amplifier
(d) Audio power amplifier
59. The two input signals applied to a push-pull amplifier are
(a) 60° out of phase (b) 180° out of phase
(c) in phase (d) 90° out of phase
60. The amplifier which provides the push-pull output stage with equal but
opposite signals is called a
(a) phase-converter amplifier (b) phase-inverter amplifier
(c) phase-diverter amplifier (d) none of the above
61. Zener breakdown of a p-n junction will occur if
(a) the electrons drifting through the depletion region pick up sufficient
K.E. to ionize other atoms with which they collide and produce a sudden
large reverse current
(b) there is a large forward bias current to cause breakdown
(c) there is a large reverse bias current to break covalent bonds and produce
free electron-hole pairs
(d) none of the above
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62. If the diode is reversed biased, the sudden increase of the current in the
diode is attributed to
(a) Zener breakdown only (b) avalanche breakdown only
(c) either (a) or (b) (d) (a) and (b) both
63. The output of a thermocouple is
(a) D.C. voltage (b) A.C. voltage
(c) square wave (d) sinusoidal voltage
64. The chopper amplifies D.C. signal
(a) without converting it to alternating current
(b) first converting to alternating current and amplifying it, then reconverting
to direct current
(c) either (a) or (b)
(d) none of the above
65. Which of the following amplifiers has the largest bandwidth?
(a) RC coupled amplifier
(b) Transformer coupled amplifier
(c) Direct-coupled amplifier
(d) Difference amplifier
66. If one wishes to amplify the potential difference between two points in a
circuit when neither of these points is grounded, which of the following
amplifiers will be used?
(a) RC coupled amplifier (b) Transformer coupled
(c) Difference amplifier (d) Audio power amplifier
67. Any electrical conductor acts as an antenna for the reception of the
electromagnetic radiation in the radio frequency range.
(a) true (b) false
68. If a mechanical movement is converted into an electrical signal in an
instrument and acts as noise to the system, this effect is called
(a) stereophonic
(b) microphonic
(c) electro-chemical conversion
(d) vibrational echo
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77. Negative feedback used in amplifiers will reduce the noise by the same factor
as gain.
(a) true (b) false
78. Enumerate the four benefits of negative feedback used in the amplifiers:
(i) Increased input impedance
(ii) Reduced output impedance
(iii) Improved gain stability
(iv) Extended bandwidth
79. When the same amount of current can be controlled from a low impedance
source to a high impedance source, this is called
(a) power amplification (b) current amplification
(c) voltage amplification (d) gain amplification
80. When the signal feedback to the amplifier circuit is proportional to the
output current rather than output voltage, an amplifier is said to have
(a) power feedback (b) voltage feedback
(c) current feedback (d) signal feedback
81. An element is said to have negative resistance when
(a) the element has negative temperature coefficient
(b) the current/voltage curve has negative slope
(c) the element has negative specific resistance
(d) the current/voltage curve has positive slope
82. A feedback oscillator would oscillate at all frequencies for which
(a) Aβ = 0 (b) Aβ ≤ 1
(c) Aβ ≥ 1 (d) Aβ = 1
83. The phase-shift network fulfils the oscillation condition of regenerative
feedback for only one frequency.
(a) true (b) false
84. When R and C are the same for all three high pass filters in series, the
frequency of oscillation of the oscillator will be
o = 1/2p
(a) f+4 √RC (b) fo+4 = 1/2p √3RC
o = 1/2p
(c) f+4 √6RC (d) fo+4 = 1/ √RC
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99. If the gain of the chopper amplifier is 1000 and the operational amplifier gain
is 50,000, the D.C. gain of the chopper stabilized operational amplifier will be
(a) 50,000 (b) 50 × 106
(c) 1000 (d) 50
100. A chopper amplifier detects offset by measuring the potential at the summing
point of the operational amplifier.
(a) true (b) false
101. In some cases, the operational amplifier can be used as a precision waveform
generator.
(a) true (b) false
102. The term ‘‘fly back’’ is associated with
(a) CRT (b) transistor
(c) operational amplifier (d) rectifier
(e) electronic tubes
103. Which of the following waveforms is referred as ‘‘sweep’’?
(a) Square waveform (b) Sinusoidal waveform
(c) Triangular waveform (d) Sawtooth waveform
104. A silicon Zener diode has a theoretical switching time of about
(a) 1 × 10−6 seconds (b) 1 × 10−8 seconds
(c) 8 × 10−6 seconds (d) 1 × 10−12 seconds
105. A diode-resistor circuit can be used as a limiter by connecting the load
(a) in series with the diode only (b) in shunt with the diode only
(c) (a) or (b) (d) none of the above
106. The ‘‘D.C. resistor’’ is the name given to a
(a) clipper (b) clamper
(c) limiter (d) shunt limiter
107. Enumerate the four advantages of SCR over the thyratron.
(i) No filament current is required
(ii) Smaller size
(iii) Higher current handling capacity
(iv) Much smaller voltage across the ‘‘on’’ SCR
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Fig. Q. 119.
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132. The suppression grid in the pentode is used to eliminate the problem of
secondary emission.
(a) true (b) false
133. In the half-wave rectifier diode conducts when the
(a) A.C. input voltage is at its average value of zero
(b) anode is made positive by positive alteration of the A.C. input voltage
(c) plate is made negative by negative alteration of the A.C. input voltage
(d) cathode is made positive
134. With an indirectly heated cathode in the tube, the heater voltage
(a) is applied to the cathode
(b) is separate from the cathode circuit
(c) must be steady voltage
(d) is equal to the capacitor bias voltage
135. The transistor has no heater and hence it presents
(a) high power rating up to 10 kW
(b) long warm up time in amplifier circuit
(c) no hum from heater cathode leakage
(d) short service life because of solid construction
136. When germanium is doped with a controlled amount of impurity
(a) p-type semiconductor with excess holes is produced by doping
with arsenic
(b) n-type semiconductor with excess electrons is produced by doping
with arsenic
(c) n-type semiconductor with excess electrons is produced by doping
with indium
(d) n-type semiconductor with excess holes is produced by doping
with arsenic
137. The hole current is the movement of
(a) positive charges in the opposite direction from electron current
(b) positive charges in the same direction as electron current
(c) neutral charges in the opposite direction from electron current
(d) negative charges in the opposite direction from electron current
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144. The skin effect will produce the least losses with R.F. current flowing in a
(a) square thin wire
(b) round thin wire
(c) hollow tubular conductor of large diameter
(d) long thin wire
145. Which of the following is the best bypass for a 1 MΩ resistor at 50 MHz?
(a) 100 mmF ceramic capacitor
(b) 1 mF paper capacitor
(c) 1 mF electrolyte capacitor
(d) 40 mF electrolyte capacitor
146. For an R.F. electromagnetic field the best shield is a
(a) iron enclosure
(b) Faraday screen
(c) permalloy
(d) copper or aluminium enclosure
147. The current through an external plate load resistor is the same as the internal
electron flow in a tube to the plate.
(a) true (b) false
148. The emitter is always forward biased while the collector has the reverse bias
in the transistor.
(a) true (b) false
149. The input characteristic of the transistors is the ratio of the collector current
to the base current.
(a) true (b) false
150. The + mark on the silicon diode power rectifier indicates where positive D.C.
output voltage is obtained.
(a) true (b) false
151. The ‘‘slide rule’’ is said to be a
(a) analog computer
(b) digital computer
(c) hybrid computer
(d) tele-type machine
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152. The series combination of resistance and capacitance is put across the
thyristor to protect it from
(a) high current
(b) high voltage
(c) high rate of change of voltage
(d) high rate of change of current
(e) thermal runaway
153. A radar measures distance by measuring the
(a) voltage amplitude of the transmitted R.F. pulses
(b) voltage amplitude of an echo
(c) time between transmitted R.F. pulses
(d) time between its R.F. pulse and its echo
154. Inductors are not common in ICs.
(a) true (b) false
155. SiO2 is a conductor.
(a) true (b) false
156. In semiconductor ICs a resistance is made when the base of the transistor is
made.
(a) true (b) false
157. In semiconductor ICs a diode is like a capacitor.
(a) true (b) false
158. It is easy to make n-p-n and p-n-p transistors on the same chip.
(a) true (b) false
159. Hybrid ICs are generally cheaper than other types of ICs.
(a) true (b) false
160. In triggering a triac with a gate pulse, a low current has a long turn-on time
and a high current a short turn-on time.
(a) true (b) false
161. A 4-volt change in control grid voltage is equal to a 4-volt change in plate
voltage on the amount of electrons reaching plate.
(a) true (b) false
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171. MOSFETs are suitably used where source resistance ranges from
(a) a few ohms to 1000 ohms (b) 10 to 100 MΩ
(c) 100 MΩ and above (d) milliohms to a few ohms
172. Which of the following devices is the best for improving switching speeds of
bipolar transistors?
(a) Speed-up capacitor
(b) Transistor with higher cut-off frequency
(c) Clamping diode
(d) Clamping diode with zero storage time
173. Which of the following makes an active circuit?
(a) Inductor (b) Resistor
(c) Field effect transistor (d) Bipolar transistor
(e) (c) and (b) both (f) Capacitor
174. Which of the following displays has minimum power consumption?
(a) Light emitting diode (LED)
(b) Liquid crystal display (LCD)
(c) Nixie tubes
(d) Fluorescent
175. Which of the following displays has slowest switching speed?
(a) LEDs (b) LCD
(c) Nixie tubes (d) Fluorescent
176. A transistor is a faster switching device than a silicon-controlled rectifier
of same capacity.
(a) true (b) false
177. For the operation of FET with TTL logic, the threshold voltage of
FET shall be
(a) 4 V (b) –12 V
(c) –4 V (d) 2.2 V
178. An operational amplifier shall have zero voltage output for zero input voltage.
(a) true (b) false
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195. The UJT often reduces the number of components necessary to perform a
given function to less than half that required if bipolar transistors are used.
(a) true (b) false
196. In which of the following devices are the base resistors not added in the
package but added externally?
(a) UJT (b) CUJT
(c) PUT (d) None of the above
197. Diodes are somewhat analogous to
(a) toggle switches (b) relays
(c) circuit breakers (d) fuses
198. Transistors are analogous to
(a) toggle switches (b) relays
(c) circuit breakers (d) fuses
199. Oscillator circuits with only D.C. power sources can produce
(a) A.C. wave only (b) square wave only
(c) sawtooth wave only (d) any of the above
200. With no voltage applied between the gate and source electrodes in
MOSFETs, the impedance between the drain and source terminals is
very low.
(a) true (b) false
201. Thermionic Integrated Micro-Module (TIMM) is the trade name for
(a) vacuum diodes (b) vacuum tubes
(c) vacuum diodes and tubes with no heaters
(d) triodes (e) pentodes
202. The forward resistance of thermionic diodes is
(a) zero (b) very small
(c) in the range of 100 to 1000 ohms (d) very large
203. The interelectrode capacitance of a thermionic diode is
(a) small (b) zero
(c) of the order of 5 pf (d) very large
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204. The plate characteristics of a triode plotted with positive and negative grid
voltages will have
(a) the same slopes
(b) completely different slopes
(c) almost the same slopes
(d) positive and negative slopes respectively
205. The reciprocal of slope of plate characteristics of the triode will generate
(a) plate resistance
(b) amplification factor
(c) mutual conductance of triode
(d) penetration factor
206. The plate-grid capacitance in a triode is
(a) less than that of a tetrode
(b) more than that of a tetrode
(c) equal to that of a tetrode
(d) zero
207. In a cathode follower the voltage drop across the cathode is
(a) positive
(b) negative
(c) zero
(d) none of the above
208. The ‘‘grid base’’ of a tube is
(a) dependent on the peak voltage of the plate
(b) independent of the peak voltage of the plate
(c) dependent on the cathode voltage
(d) none of the above
209. A triode tube has an amplification factor 8 and is operated at a plate
voltage of 240 volts. What grid potential is required to reduce the plate
current to zero?
(a) 30 volts (b) –30 volts
(c) 5 volts (d) –5 volts
(e) –15 volts
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Fig. Q. 210.
211. The materials whose electrical conductivity is usually less than
1 × 106 mho/m are
(a) semiconductors (b) conductors
(c) insulators (d) alloys
212. The Hall Coefficient for p-type semiconductors is
(a) negative only (b) positive only
(c) either positive or negative (d) not applicable
213. The Hall Coefficient will be zero for a
(a) insulator
(b) n-type semiconductor
(c) conductor
(d) p-type semiconductor
214. Fermi Level is the energy where the probability of a state occupied in
conduction and valance band is
(a) 0.1 (b) 0.5
(c) 1.0 (d) 0.33
215. The average energy of an electron in the conduction band of a metal at 0°K
as a function of Fermi Level (EF) will be
(a) 1/5 EF (b) 2/5 EF
(c) 3/5 EF (d) 4/5 EF
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223. Which of the following statements is true when atoms are electrically
neutral?
(a) The number of electrons is equal to protons
(b) The number of electrons is less than protons
(c) The number of electrons is more than protons
(d) The number of protons is equal to neutrons
224. In which shells do electrons have more accommodating space?
(a) In the shells closer to the atomic nucleus
(b) In the outer shell
(c) In any position of the shells
(d) None of them
225. If pairs of electrons are shared by adjacent atoms in a covalent bond, the
atoms
(a) remain neutral
(b) become electrically charged
(c) become negatively charged
(d) become positively charged
226. Which of the following statements is correct?
(a) Inner electrons are always present in the semiconductor
(b) Bound electrons are always present in the semiconductor
(c) Free electrons are always present in the semiconductor
(d) Inner and bound electrons are always present in the semiconductor
227. Intrinsic semiconductors have
(a) more electrons than holes (b) more protons than holes
(c) more holes than electrons (d) electrons equal holes
228. Why are the valence electrons specifically important in semiconductors?
(a) Because they are negatively charged
(b) Because they can contribute to current flow in certain situations
(c) Because they can produce bonds with other atoms
(d) Because they make covalent bonds
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229. Which electrons are important in holding the atoms in a crystal together?
(a) The inner electrons of the atoms
(b) The valence electrons that are in outer shells of atoms
(c) (a) and (b) both
(d) All the electrons irrespective of location
230. The reciprocal of slope of a line joining the operating point to the origin in
the volt-ampere characteristics curve of a diode is defined as
(a) dynamic resistance of diode
(b) static resistance of diode
(c) (a) and (b) both
(d) reverse resistance
231. Which of the following resistances is important in the case of diodes?
(a) Dynamic resistance (b) Static resistance
(c) Reverse resistance (d) None of the above
232. If the reverse voltage in a diode is increased, the barrier capacitance would
(a) increase
(b) decrease
(c) remain constant
(d) increase proportional to applied voltage
233. The diode used for voltage regulating purposes below 2 V is usually chosen to
conduct
(a) in forward direction
(b) in reverse direction
(c) in either forward or reverse direction
(d) in both directions depending on the polarity of applied voltage
234. Which of the following combinations will be chosen to use the diodes for
higher voltage rating?
(a) The diodes shall be connected in series
(b) The diodes shall be connected in parallel
(c) Some diodes in series and a few in parallel
(d) Such combinations are not possible and only a single diode shall be used
of the rated voltage
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235. Diodes manufactured specially for voltage tuning of LC resonant circuits are
called
(a) tunnel diodes (b) Zener diodes
(c) varactors (d) varicaps
(e) voltacaps (f) (c) or (d) or (e)
236. The degree of doping in a semiconductor material is commonly expressed in
terms of
(a) drift (b) diffusion
(c) conductivity (d) resistivity
(e) conductivity or resistivity
237. Which of the following assumptions is taken into consideration if the
transistor alpha is defined as the product of the transport factor and emitter
efficiency?
(a) Collector multiplication ratio is zero
(b) Collector multiplication ratio is positive
(c) Collector multiplication ratio is negative
(d) Collector multiplication ratio is unity
238. A transistor can provide
(a) current amplification
(b) voltage amplification
(c) power amplification
(d) current, voltage and power amplification
239. Which of the following conditions must be satisfied to operate a p-n-p
transistor in an active region?
(a) The collector and the emitter junctions are biased in the forward
direction
(b) The collector junction is biased in the forward direction and the emitter
junction is biased in reverse direction
(c) The collector junction is biased in reverse direction and emitter junction
is biased in forward direction
(d) The collector and emitter junctions are biased in reverse direction
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254. The noise for which the frequency spectrum is flat, i.e., a distribution which
gives the same noise per unit, the bandwidth of the amplifier anywhere in
frequency spectrum is called
(a) blue noise (b) white noise
(c) red noise (d) black noise
255. The noise in the amplifier which varies approximately as reciprocal to
frequency at low frequencies is called
(a) shot noise (b) white noise
(c) flicker noise (d) excess noise
256. White noise in the transistor amplifier is caused by
(a) thermal agitation
(b) recombination of holes and electrons
(c) bulk resistance of semiconductor material and fluctuation of currents
(d) frequency variations
257. An ideal voltage amplifier must have
(a) infinite input resistance and zero output resistance
(b) zero input resistance and infinite output resistance
(c) same input and output resistance
(d) none of the above
258. A voltage amplifier provides output voltage proportional to the input voltage
and the proportionality factor is independent of magnitude of source and
load resistances.
(a) true (b) false
259. An ideal amplifier whose output current is proportional to the input voltage is
called
(a) voltage amplifier
(b) current amplifier
(c) transconductance amplifier
(d) transresistance amplifier
260. If a transfer gain of the amplifier with feedback signal is more than the
transfer gain without feedback, the amplifier has
(a) negative feedback (b) positive feedback
(c) positive feedforward (d) negative feedforward
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261. If the feedback block does not contain reactive elements, the overall gain of
the amplifier is
(a) independent of frequency
(b) dependent on frequency
(c) independent of phase distortion
(d) none of the above
262. Negative feedback in amplifiers in which feedback signal is returned to the
input voltage in shunt with the applied signal
(a) increases input resistance of the amplifiers
(b) decreases input resistance of the amplifiers
(c) does not change the input resistance of the amplifiers
(d) decreases output resistance of the amplifiers
(e) (b) and (d) both
263. The current-shunt negative feedback
(a) increases the input resistance of the amplifier
(b) decreases the input resistance of the amplifier
(c) does not change the input resistance of the amplifier
(d) increases the output resistance of the amplifier
264. For which of the following amplifiers does the negative feedback introduced
increase the bandwidth?
(a) Voltage amplifier
(b) Current amplifier
(c) Transconductance amplifier
(d) Transresistance amplifier
(e) All of the above
265. The hum in an electronic tube audio amplifier may be caused by the
interference of
(a) power frequency voltage (b) power frequency currents
(c) power frequency fields (d) (a), (b), and (c)
266. For a Class A push-pull amplifier, the output transformer will give the correct
impedance match to the load with a simple output tube when one half of the
center tapped winding is used as primary.
(a) true (b) false
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281. What will happen if an inductor is connected in series with load resistance of
the full wave rectifier?
(a) The ripple factor of the rectifier circuit will be more than that of the
circuit without inductance
(b) The ripple factor of the rectifier circuit will be less than that of the circuit
without inductance
(c) The ripple factor will not be affected with addition of inductance
(d) The ripple factor is independent of inductance in the circuit
282. Which of the following statements is correct in the case of rectifiers
employing capacitor input filters?
(a) The ripple in the output will be high for large loads
(b) The ripple in the output will be low for large loads
(c) The ripple in the output will be same for all loads
(d) The capacitor eliminates the ripple in the output
283. Which of the following statements is true?
(a) The maximum energy of electrons liberated photo-electrically from a
metal surface is dependent on light intensity but independent of the
frequency of the incident light
(b) The maximum energy of the electrons liberated photo-electrically is
independent of light intensity but varies linearly with the frequency of
the incident light
(c) The maximum energy of the electrons liberated photo-electrically is
dependent on light intensity and varies linearly with the frequency of the
incident light
(d) The maximum energy of electrons liberated photo-electrically varies non-
linearly with the frequency of the incident light
284. The minimum frequency of light that can be used to cause photo-electric
emission is called
(a) threshold frequency (b) cut-off frequency
(c) cut-in frequency (d) radiation frequency
285. The current varies almost linearly with the light flux if
(a) a forward-biased p-n junction is illuminated
(b) a reverse-biased p-n junction is illuminated
(c) (a) or (b)
(d) none of the above
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299. Which of following circuits will one choose to perform the function of
impedance transformation over a wide range of frequencies with voltage gain
close to unity?
(a) Common-emitter transistor configuration
(b) Common-collector transistor configuration
(c) Common-base transistor configuration
(d) Any of the above
300. The collector resistance Rc is added in the common-collector circuit of a
transistor
(a) to protect the transistor from open circuit across Re
(b) to protect the transistor from short circuit across Re
(c) to protect the transistor from short circuit across Re or large
input-voltage swing
(d) to increase input-resistance and decrease output resistance of the
amplifier circuit
301. The value of time constant in case of differentiation is
(a) more than the value of time constant in case of integrator
(b) less than the value of time constant in case of integrator
(c) same as the value of time constant in case of integrator
(d) very high
302. An integrating circuit will have high value of time constant in comparison to
time constant value of differentiating circuit.
(a) true (b) false
303. Which of the following multivibrators one will choose to convert voltage to
frequency?
(a) Monostable multivibrator
(b) Astable multivibrator
(c) Bistable multivibrator
(d) Any of the above
304. The horizontal amplifier of a television to some extent controls
(a) brightness (b) sound
(c) picture (d) all the above
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305. Which of the following should be selected for the best picture on a television?
(a) Optimum frequency of oscillator
(b) Optimum frequency of horizontal amplifier
(c) Gain of the horizontal amplifier
(d) Minimum frequency of oscillator
306. How is the performance of Amplitude Modulation transmitters affected if
they have a low level of modulation?
(a) Transmitters will have high efficiency
(b) Transmitters will have low efficiency
(c) Transmitters will require Class B amplifier
(d) Transmitters will require high power
307. The atmosphere is most transparent to which regions of the electromagnetic
spectrum
(a) visual and radio
(b) IR and UV
(c) microwave and gamma
(d) UV and microwave
308. The frequency of 4000 MHz to 8000 MHz corresponds to
(a) X band (b) C band
(c) L band (d) S band
309. The RC phase shift is commonly used for
(a) video frequency range
(b) audio frequency range
(c) power frequency range
(d) TV frequency range
310. Ferrite Core is commonly used in
(a) distribution transformers (b) pulse transformers
(c) D.C. transformers (d) any of the above
311. Which of the following configurations of transistors offers the lowest output
impedance?
(a) Common emitter (b) Common collector
(c) Common base (d) Either (a) or (b)
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312. Which of the following configurations of transistors offers the highest output
impedance?
(a) Common emitter (b) Common collector
(c) Common base (d) Either (a) or (b)
313. Capacitor filters offer
(a) small ripple and small voltage at high loads
(b) small ripple and high voltage at low loads
(c) small ripple and high voltage at high loads
(d) high ripple and high voltage at low loads
314. Bridge rectifiers have
(a) small transformers (b) high peak inverse voltage
(c) low peak inverse voltage (d) (a) and (c) both
315. The Class C amplifier should be operated in Class AB mode to avoid cross-
over distortion.
(a) true (b) false
316. Which amplifier suffers from cross-over distortion?
(a) Class AB (b) Class B
(c) Class C (d) (b) or (c)
317. A full wave rectifier may have the ripple frequency of
(a) A.C. supply (b) half of A.C. supply frequency
(c) double of A.C. supply frequency (d) thrice of A.C. supply frequency
1
318. The frequency of f = is for
2p√6RC
(a) an oscillator in RC phase shift oscillator
(b) Wein bridge oscillator
(c) Hartley oscillator
(d) either (a) or (b)
1
319. The frequency f = is for
2p √LC
(a) an oscillator in RC phase shift oscillator
(b) Wein bridge
(c) Hartley oscillator
(d) either (a) or (b)
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1
320. The frequency f = is for
2p RC
(a) an oscillator in RC phase shift oscillator
(b) Wein bridge oscillator
(c) Hartley oscillator
(d) either (a) or (b)
321. If the input resistance of a transistor amplifier is increased, the power gain is
reduced.
(a) true (b) false
322. A phase shift oscillator will comprise
(a) RC elements
(b) LC elements
(c) RL elements
(d) RLC elements
323. What is the approximate distance from Earth at which the ionosphere starts?
(a) 100 km (b) 10 km
(c) 1000 km (d) 80 km
324. Which of the following statements is correct?
(a) TV systems use amplitude modulation
(b) TV systems use frequency modulation
(c) TV systems use amplitude modulation for picture and frequency
modulation for sound
(d) TV systems use frequency modulation for sound and amplitude
modulation for picture
325. Wave guide effectively can be treated as a
(a) low pass filter
(b) medium pass filter
(c) high pass filter
(d) band pass filter
326. The space wave is same as the sky wave.
(a) true (b) false
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341. Pulse code modulation transmission has the advantage over other types of
signal transmission in that
(a) the signal is not corrupted by noise
(b) the noise does not introduce any error in the receiving signal
(c) the noise does not introduce any error in the signal whatsoever, provided
that signal to noise ratio is such that the largest noise peaks will not be
mistaken for pulses
(d) the transmission is faster
342. Synchronous pulses are needed for
(a) time matching (b) linearity
(c) time base (d) reducing noise
343. Synchronous pulses in TV are sent during
(a) blanking periods (b) serrations
(c) interlacing (d) vertical blanking
344. Field frequency irregularities in TV are minimized by
(a) synchropulses (b) blanking pulses
(c) equalizing pulses (d) pulse modulation
345. The interval between the beginning of the blanking pulse and beginning of
the synchronizing pulses is commonly known as
(a) back porch (b) front porch
(c) side porch (d) interlace
346. If a TV is switched on and sound is normal but there is no brightness in the
picture the trouble may be in the
(a) power supply
(b) vertical amplifier
(c) R.F. amplifier
(d) horizontal amplifier
347. The anode voltage for picture tubes should be of the order of
(a) 4 V (b) 10 V
(c) 24 V (d) 3.3 kV
(e) 12 kV
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367. The day time skywave absorption increases down to frequencies of the
order of
(a) 1 kHz (b) 1 MHz
(c) 100 kHz (d) 10 kHz
368. The effect of ionospheric storms is more severe where the transmission path
passes near
(a) the Earth’s surface
(b) the Earth’s magnetic pole
(c) 10 km height from the Earth’s surface
(d) 1 km height from the ionosphere
369. The radio waves generated by natural causes are known as
(a) dynamic (b) noise
(c) static (d) natural noise
370. The Rayleigh-Carson Reciprocity Theorem fails when
(a) the propagation of radio waves is not affected by the presence of the
Earth’s magnetic field
(b) the propagation of radio waves is affected by presence of the Earth’s
magnetic field
(c) the propagation of radio waves is very much affected by the ionosphere
(d) the propagation of radio waves is through an elliptical path
371. ‘‘The ratio of power that must be radiated by the comparison antenna to
develop a field strength in the direction of maximum radiation to the power
that must be radiated by the directional antenna system to obtain the same
field strength in the same direction.’’ The above statement is known as
(a) direct gain (b) directive gain
(c) indirect gain (d) power gain
372. Directive gain depends on
(a) radiated power distribution in space
(b) radiated power distribution in the Earth
(c) (a) and (b) both
(d) (a) or (b)
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373. The typical gain of an amplifier for the ultra-high frequency will be
(a) 1 dB (b) –10 dB
(c) 40 dB (d) 440 dB
374. The performance of an amplitude modulated transmitter can be improved by
introducing
(a) positive feedback
(b) negative feedback
(c) positive feed forward
(d) negative feed forward
375. Frequency modulated transmitters find extensive use
(a) at 40 MHz frequency
(b) below 40 MHz frequencies
(c) above 40 MHz frequencies
(d) at 40 Hz to 40 kHz frequencies
376. If a radar produces 1-m sec pulses at the rate of 100 per second, what will be
the duty cycle of the radar?
(a) 0.001 sec (b) 0.01 sec
(c) 1 sec (d) 0.0001 sec
(e) None of the above
377. If a radar is producing 1-m sec pulses at the rate of 10000 per sec with peak
power of 400 kW, what will be the average power?
(a) 500 watts (b) 400 watts
(c) 4 kW (d) 40 kW
378. Practice radar pulse lengths usually lie in the range of
(a) 1 to 10 m secs (b) 0.1 to 10 m secs
(c) 10 to 100 m secs (d) 0.01 to 1 m sec
379. The antenna used for both transmission and reception in a radar system is
known as a
(a) duplexer (b) diplexer
(c) dual antenna (d) bi-antenna
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397. The location of a high distortion region about a broadcast transmitter varies
somewhat during
(a) night (b) night to night
(c) season to season (d) (a), (b), and (c)
398. The ratio of lower frequency limit to maximum usable frequency for carrying
on radio communication at short wave frequencies is generally smaller at
night than daytime.
(a) true (b) false
399. When precipitation static is serious, its intensity can be reduced by
(a) increasing the speed of the airplane
(b) lowering the speed of the airplane
(c) landing the airplane
(d) using the instrumentation landing for the airplane
400. Even when the antenna is underground the resistance of the nearby ground
causes the antenna to possess the loss resistance.
(a) true (b) false
401. If two quarter-wave grounded vertical antennas are located at the same
distance as two parallel half-wave antennas located remotely from ground,
the mutual impedance in the latter case between antennas shall be
(a) one-half of the first case
(b) double the first case
(c) same as for the first case
(d) 4 times the first case
402. Detuning a parasitic radiator such that it is resonant at a higher frequency
than that being radiated will cause the radiator to act as a director.
(a) true (b) false
403. If the individual antennas of a turnstile array are short doublet antennas, then
the combined pattern is exactly circular in the plane of the turnstile.
(a) true (b) false
404. It is possible to achieve frequency shift keying using a plane shift modulator.
(a) true (b) false
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418. The zero-signal position vertical loop in radio direction finding is affected by
horizontally polarized down-coming waves.
(a) true (b) false
419. The rotation of the goniometer pick-up coil is equivalent to rotating a single
loop antenna as far as the function of wave direction is concerned.
(a) true (b) false
420. Which of the following scanning systems will be used where it is necessary to
make angle measurements in both vertical and horizontal planes?
(a) Spiral scanning (b) Parabolic scanning
(c) Mechanical scanning (d) None of the above
421. One can change a (Transmit-Receive) TR box to an anti-TR box by omitting
output leads.
(a) true (b) false
422. The ‘‘Night Effect’’ in loop direction finding becomes eminent at
(a) higher frequency and greater distance
(b) lower frequency and greater distance
(c) lower frequency and lower distance
(d) higher frequency and lower distance
Fig. Q. 423.
423. The operational amplifier circuit above
(a) integrates the input signal
(b) differentiates the input signal
(c) is a high pass filter
(d) is a low pass filter
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Fig. Q. 424.
424. The operational amplifier circuit above
(a) integrates the input signal
(b) differentiates the input signal
(c) is a high pass filter
(d) is a low pass filter
Fig. Q. 425.
425. The operational amplifier circuit above
(a) integrates the input signal
(b) differentiates the input signal
(c) is a high pass filter
(d) is a low pass filter
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Fig. Q. 426.
426. The operational amplifier circuit above
(a) integrates the input signal
(b) differentiates the input signal
(c) is a high pass filter
(d) is a low pass filter
Fig. Q. 427.
427. The operational amplifier circuit above
(a) sums the input voltages
(b) averages the input voltages
(c) differentiates the input voltages
(d) integrates the input voltages
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Fig. Q. 428.
428. The operational amplifier circuit above
(a) is an inverting amplifier
(b) is a non-inverting amplifier
Fig. Q. 429.
429. The operational amplifier circuit above
(a) is an inverting amplifier
(b) is a non-inverting amplifier
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Fig. Q. 430.
430. The operational amplifier circuit above
(a) is a band pass filter
(b) is a band stop filter
kqVT
431. According to Shockley’s diode equation I I0 e B − 1
kBT I
(a) V = ln + 1
q I0
kBT I0
(b) V = − ln
q I + I0
(c) both (a) and (b)
(d) neither (a) nor (b)
432. Given a supply voltage in the four-diode
circuit above is V ( t ) = V0 cos ( ωt ).
The voltage across the resistor is
proportional to
(a) cos ( ωt )
(b) cos ( ωt )
(c) −ω sin ( ωt )
(d) cos ( ωt ) if 0 ≤ ωt ≤ π and 0 otherwise
Fig. Q. 432.
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Fig. Q. 433.
433. Given a supply voltage in the single diode circuit is V ( t ) = V0 cos ( ωt ). The
voltage across the resistor is proportional to
(a) cos ( ωt )
(b) cos ( ωt )
(c) −ω sin ( ωt )
(d) cos ( ωt ) if 0 ≤ ωt ≤ π and 0 otherwise
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COMPUTER SCIENCE
1. The system where only two states exist either conducting or non-conducting
is called
(a) on-line computer system (b) bilateral system
(c) unilateral system (d) binary system
2. What will be the binary code of (26)10?
(a) 11101 (b) 11001
(c) 11010 (d) 10101
3. Trace the equivalent decimal number for (10011)2.
(a) 26 (b) 18
(c) 19 (d) 20
4. The octal system has the radix of
(a) 6 (b) 2
(c) 8 (d) 10
5. The binary system has the radix of
(a) 1 (b) 2
(c) 8 (d) 10
6. What is the equivalent octal number of (492)10?
(a) 574 (b) 457
(c) 754 (d) 758
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Fig. Q. 60.
61. In the unit shown below there will be a signal output when the inputs
applied are
(a) A and B only (b) B and C
(c) A and C only (d) A and B or C
B B
A
S
C
Fig. Q. 61.
62. The truth table shown below is for one of the following units
X Y S
1 1 0
1 0 1
0 1 1
0 0 1
69. Which of the following memories has got equal access time for all locations
of the memory limit?
(a) Read Only Memory (ROM)
(b) Programmable Read Only Memory (PROM)
(c) Random Access Memory (RAM)
(d) Erasable ROM
70. Microcomputer is faster device than minicomputer.
(a) true (b) false
71. Microprocessor will essentially consist of
(a) Central Processing Unit (CPU)
(b) Random Access Memory (RAM)
(c) RAM and CPU
(d) (a), (b), and (c)
(e) none of the above
72. For which of the following computers is programming a difficult task?
(a) Analog computer
(b) Digital computer
(c) Microprocessor or microcomputer
(d) Minicomputer
73. If one bit is used to control one parameter of an engineering process,
approximately how many parameters can be controlled by a digital computer
of 4 K words memory with 16-bit word length?
(a) 4096 (b) 1024
(c) 65000 (d) 6500
74. ‘‘Non-volatile memory’’ states
(a) that memory is retained in the memory unit for some time even after
power failure to the memory unit
(b) that memory is lost by power failure but regained as soon as power is
restored
(c) that memory is retained in the memory unit at higher temperature
(d) that memory is retained in the memory unit for years after power failure
to the memory unit
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75. Which of the following memories will be used to store variable quantities or
data?
(a) RAM (b) ROM
(c) PROM (d) EPROM
76. The term ‘‘softwire’’ is related to
(a) electronic contactors
(b) electrical circuits
(c) programming
(d) electromechanical relays
77. The ‘‘access time’’ for semiconductor memories is of the order of
(a) a few milliseconds (b) a few microseconds
(c) a few nanoseconds (d) a few seconds
78. If an odd decimal number is to be converted into a binary number, the last
digit of the binary number will always be 1.
(a) true (b) false
79. The binary number of the Roman alphabet requires 5 bits of the
combinations 25 = 32 which this represents, of which only 26 are used; the
excess of 6 combinations corresponds to a redundancy of
(a) 0.7 bit (b) 0.5 bit
(c) 0.3 bit (d) 0.4 bit
80. Microcomputer is the same as microprocessor.
(a) true (b) false
81. Which of the following memory chips will one use for character generation
after considering size, economy, speed, and power consumption?
(a) ROM (b) RAM
(c) PROM (d) Dynamic RAM
82. If the input impedance of a NOR (RTL) logic circuit is increased, the fan-out
of the driving circuit is
(a) increased
(b) decreased
(c) not changed
(d) independent of input impedance
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83. A computer uses 500 characters. How many bits does this system require to
give a different code to all characters?
(a) 5 bits (b) 7 bits
(c) 8 bits (d) 9 bits
(e) 10 bits
84. The Raspbian operating system for Raspberry Pi is freely distributed and
includes the
(a) Mathematica computer algebra program
(b) Mathcad Prime program
(c) MATLAB program
(d) Maple program
85. Freely distributed Python library for symbolic mathematics
(a) SymPy
(b) Symphony
(c) ZenPy
(d) Starfish Prime
86. CPython is an implementation of Python written in C and Python
(a) true (b) false
87. MicroPython is an implementation of Python 3 written in C to run on
(a) supercomputers
(b) quantum computers
(c) desktop and laptop computers
(d) microcontrollers
88. SPYDER is a freely distributed scientific Python development environment
(a) true (b) false
89. Which of the following statements is true?
(a) A digital computer is a solid-state device whereas a desk calculator is not
(b) A digital computer is used for business-oriented tasks whereas a desk
calculator is not
(c) A computer is controlled by the programs stored in its memory whereas a
calculator requires step by step manual control
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90. While writing a computer program, which of the following procedures does
one adopt?
(a) Translation of problems into mathematical language
(b) Describing the problems as they are and leaving the to the computer
to solve
(c) Writing the sequences of all operations the computer must carry out
(d) Writing the problem in program language using all the basic logical
operations available for the computer
91. Which of the following statements is true?
(a) A program is restricted to a given set of data; if there is any change in
data the programmer must change his program accordingly
(b) Usually the programs are versatile, and any computer can handle the
data.
(c) The program is useful in solving a specific problem and can always be
useful for different sets of data for the problem the program is meant to
address
(d) The application of a program depends on its programming language
92. Which of the following memories has greater density of storage cell in the
same chip area?
(a) Stable MOS RAM (b) Dynamic MOS RAM
(c) Core memory (d) RAM
93. Static MOS shift resistors consume more power than Dynamic MOS shift
registers.
(a) true (b) false
94. How do you find out if the program prepared for a specific task does
precisely what it is supposed to do?
(a) The compiler will scan all the programming errors to keep you informed
(b) By verifying the results with manual calculations
(c) The computer will report any programming error
(d) Designed tests with trial input data are used
95. Bipolar RAM usually makes use of
(a) TTL high speed circuits (b) DTL circuits
(c) RTL high speed circuits (d) any of them
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–
+ Vo
+
Vs
–
Fig. Q. 108.
(a) current to voltage converter
(b) voltage to current converter
(c) voltage to current converter with floating load
(d) hall adder
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A
B
Fig. Q. 117.
(a) single-level logic (b) two-level logic
(c) three-level logic (d) none of the above
118. Which of the following IC logic families has maximum fan out capacity?
(a) TTL (b) DTL
(c) MOS (d) CMOS
119. How many input leads will be required for a chip containing four two-input
NOT gates?
(a) 7 (b) 14
(c) 12 (d) 13
120. If A and B are two 1-bit numbers, what logic gates will be required to test for
A = B?
(a) NOR gate (b) EXCLUSIVE OR gate
(c) EXCLUSIVE NOR gate (d) OR gate
121. In the above question, if A > B which gate logic will be used?
(a) NOR gate (b) EXCLUSIVE OR gate
(c) EXCLUSIVE NOR gate (d) INCLUSIVE OR gate
122. The half adder has
(a) one input (b) two inputs
(c) three inputs (d) always more than two inputs
123. Two multidigit numbers can be added serially (one column at a time) or in
parallel (all columns simultaneously) by using half adders.
(a) true (b) false
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124. The truth table is shown below for the half adder. The output D can be
realized with a
(a) AND gate Input Output
(b) OR gate A B Sum D C
(c) EXCLUSIVE OR gate 0 0 0 0 0 0
(d) NAND gate 0 1 0 1 1 0
(e) (c) or (d) 1 0 0 1 1 0
1 1 1 0 0 1
125. A BCD to decimal decoder having 4 inputs and 10 outputs will have a
minimum of
(a) 14 pins (b) 15 pins
(c) 10 pins (d) 4 pins
(e) 16 pins
126. Which of the following ICs has only one input line?
(a) Multiplexer (b) Demultiplexer
(c) AND gate (d) BCD to decimal decoder
127. Which of the following units will one choose to transform decimal number to
binary code?
(a) Encoder (b) Decoder
(c) Multiplexer (d) Demultiplexer
128. If a 4-bit encoder is to be implemented with transistors, how many emitters
will be required?
(a) Only one (b) Only two
(c) Three (d) Four
129. If a computer must do routine calculations like trigonometric function,
square rooting, logarithms, etc., and these are repeated often, which of the
following items will perform the calculations most economically?
(a) ROM as look-up tables (b) Software programs
(c) Subroutine programs (d) Any of the above
130. If in combinational logic, the outputs at a given instant of time depend only
upon the values of the inputs at the same moment, such system will have
(a) memory (b) no memory
(c) software (d) none of the above
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131. ROM does not store bits of information but only memorizes the functional
relationship between the output variables and input variables.
(a) true (b) false
132. The circuit shown below has
(a) 1-bit memory
(b) 2-bit memory
(c) 3-bit memory
(d) 4-bit memory
A Q
B Q
Fig. Q. 132.
133. What will happen to a flip-flop if the clock pulse is zero or invariant within a
bit time?
(a) The flip-flop will change its state
(b) The flip-flop will not change its state
(c) Both the outputs will be reset
(d) Both the outputs will be one
134. A S-R flip-flop can be used as a J-K flip-flop and Q and Q are fed back to the
inputs
(a) true (b) false
135. The preset and clear data applied to a J-K flip-flop are called
(a) synchronous inputs (b) asynchronous inputs
(c) direct inputs (d) indirect inputs
(e) either (b) or (c)
136. Which of the following flip-flops does not have race-round difficulty?
(a) J-K flip-flops
(b) Master Slave J-K flip-flop
(c) S-R flip-flop converted to J-K flip-flop
(d) None of the above
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144. How many cells will be required in a Karnaugh map if 4 variables are
involved in preparing the map for function minimization?
(a) 4 (b) 8
(c) 12 (d) 16
(e) 32
145. Which of the following memories requires refreshing data with clock pulses
to store data permanently?
(a) ROM (b) RAM
(c) Dynamic MOS memories (d) Static memories
146. Which of the following memories makes use of parasitic capacitance to store
data temporarily?
(a) Static ROM (b) Static RAM
(c) Dynamic ROM (d) Dynamic MOS memories
147. In which of the following devices is minimum power dissipated if the devices
are used for the same object and same operational condition?
(a) Bipolar shift registers (b) Dynamic MOS shift registers
(c) Static MOS shift registers (d) (b) and (c) both
148. Static MOS shift registers can store data for an indefinite time even if power
is lost to the circuit.
(a) true (b) false
149. For which of the following circuits it is necessary to use the minimum clock
rate to refresh the stored data?
(a) Static MOS circuits (b) Dynamic MOS circuits
(c) Bipolar circuits (d) Static RAMs
150. If the MOSFET has a thicker oxide gate than the normal thin oxide gate, the
threshold voltage will be
(a) more or thicker oxide gate than a normal one
(b) less for the thicker oxide gate than the normal one
(c) remain unchanged for thick and thin oxide gates
(d) zero
151. The power dissipation in dynamic ROM is relatively higher than static ROM
for the same capacity.
(a) true (b) false
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152. Two-phase MOS circuits have the significant advantage over single-phase
MOS circuits that
(a) they dissipate almost no power
(b) their output does not depend on the resistance of any of the devices
(c) their output depends on the resistance of any of the devices
(d) (a) and (b) both
153. Which of the following memory devices will have larger memory cells?
(a) Dynamic shift-registers
(b) Static shift-registers
(c) Two-phase dynamic inverters
(d) None of the above
154. The minimum power dissipation in ROM will occur when all the outputs are
(a) at their most positive voltage (i.e., logic 1)
(b) at their most negative voltage (i.e., logic 0)
(c) either (a) or (b)
(d) de-energized
155. Which of the following counters is known as a ripple-through counter?
(a) Asynchronous counter (b) Serial counter
(c) (a) or (b) (d) Synchronous counter
156. Which of the following conditions in a J-K flip-flop will lead to an
intermediate state that’s output may be zero or one
where, Cr = Clear input, Pr = Preset input, and Ck = Clock input
(a) Cr = Pr = Ck = 1 (b) Cr = Pr = 0 and Ck = 1
(c) Cr = Pr = Ck = 0 (d) Cr = Pr = 0 and Ck = 1
157. An S-R flip-flop can be converted to a T type flip-flop if S is connected to Q
and R to Q of the flip-flop.
(a) true (b) false
158. SiO is a conductor.
(a) true (b) false
159. In semiconductor integrated circuits, a diode is like a capacitor.
(a) true (b) false
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160. Hybrid integrated circuits are generally cheaper than other types of
integrated circuits.
(a) true (b) false
161. Most of the program controllers for digital computers work
(a) without clock or asynchronously
(b) with clock or synchronously
(c) with either (a) or (b)
(d) with random pulse generator
162. A digital computer can be freely programmed if
(a) the program consists of branch instructions
(b) the computer has random access memory (RAM)
(c) the computer has read only memory (ROM)
(d) the computer has erasable programable read only memory (EPROM)
163. Which of the following statements is true?
(a) Running programs are stored in the central processor in the computer
(b) The instructions being processed are stored in the central processor of
the computer
(c) The control processor functions under clock control in the computer
(d) The control processor is a part of the main memory of the computer
(e) (b) and (c) both
164. In digital computers, the priority control monitors the sequence in which the
central processor has
(a) programs (b) arithmetic functions
(c) microprograms (d) any logical functions
165. The input information located in the storage memory in the computer is
called
(a) reading the contents of the information
(b) writing the contents of the information
(c) (a) or (b)
(d) address
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172. For which of the following cases will one require an intensive knowledge of
computer? While programming
(a) problem-oriented language
(b) machine-oriented language
(c) sources-oriented language
(d) object-oriented language
173. The multiplying of two numbers in the computer is carried out by
(a) multiplying these numbers directly
(b) repeated addition of either number
(c) repeated subtraction of numbers
(d) either (b) or (c)
174. Which of the following IC units has only one output?
(a) Demultiplexer
(b) Multiplexer
(c) Decoder
(d) None of them
175. How many bits output code will be required to transform 0.9 decimal
numbers in binary code?
(a) 4 (b) 2
(c) 3 (d) 10
(e) 9
176. ROM can be used as
(a) sequence generator (b) decoder
(c) lock-up tables (d) (a), (b) and (c)
177. ROM is basically a code conversion unit.
(a) true (b) false
178. Which of the following circuits is called a latch?
(a) AND circuit (b) NAND circuit
(c) Flip-flop (d) ROM circuit
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179. Which of the following statements is true for the circuit shown below?
(a) S = R = 1 is not allowed
(b) S = 1, R = 0 then Q = 1, Q = 0
(c) S = 0, R = 1 then R = 0, Q = 0
(d) S = R = 0 leads to an undetermined state so Q could be either 1 or 0
(e) All the above statements are true
S Q
R Q
Fig. Q. 179.
180. If the input J is connected through the K input of a J-K flip, the flip-flop will
behave as a
(a) D (delay) type flip-flop (b) T-type flip-flop
(c) toggle switch (d) (b) or (c)
181. The parasitic capacitance in an integrated circuit is of the order of
(a) micro-farads (b) farads
(c) pico-farads (d) nano-farads
182. The diodes utilized in integrated circuits are made by using
(a) p-n junction diodes
(b) n-p junction diodes
(c) transistors in one of the five different connections
(d) resistors only
183. Large-scale integrated (LSI) circuits usually contain
(a) more than 10 gates
(b) more than 100 gates
(c) 10 to 100 gates
(d) above 1000 gates
184. Medium-scale integrated (MSI) circuits usually contain
(a) more than 10 gates (b) 10 to 100 gates
(c) 100 to 1000 gates (d) about 10 gates
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13. If the range of a voltmeter is –100 V to +100 V, then the span of the
voltmeter will be
(a) 100 V (b) zero
(c) 200 V (d) 50 V
14. The accuracy of measuring instruments corresponds to
(a) full scale deflection (b) span
(c) half scale deflection (d) any of the above
15. An ammeter is required to read 200 A current whose range is 0–300 A. The
actual reading of the ammeter falls between 197 and 203 A. What is the
accuracy of the ammeter?
(a) 5% FSD (b) 2% FSD
(c) 1% FSD (d) 3% FSD
16. The accuracy class 1 of industrial instruments indicate an accuracy of
(a) 0.5% FSD (b) 1% FSD
(c) 5% FSD (d) 2.5% FSD
17. The smallest input signal to an instrument which produces detectable output
of the instrument is termed as
(a) sensitivity (b) threshold sensitivity
(c) resolution (d) (a) or (b)
18. Which of the following best defines hysteresis?
(a) The dead-band
(b) Output variation of the instrument with different inputs
(c) The inaccuracy of scale reading of the instrument
(d) The variation of the instrument reading with same input being applied in
ascending and descending mode
19. Find out the odd man out:
(a) Thermocouple (b) RTD
(c) Pyrometer (d) Load cell
20. The load cell cannot be used to measure the
(a) pressure (b) weight
(c) level (d) volume
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21. If the zero-adjustment knob is turned to the right, the needle of the
instrument will move
(a) to the right on the scale (b) to the left on the scale
(c) to the extreme of the scale (d) to the middle of the scale
22. Which of the following voltmeters will have negligible effect on the circuit
whose voltage is being tested?
(a) Voltmeter with low resistance
(b) Voltmeter with very high internal resistance
(c) Voltmeter with zero internal resistance
(d) None of the above
23. The moving iron ammeter is connected in
A
a circuit shown below. What happens if the
terminal connections of the ammeter are
RL
interchanged?
(a) It will not indicate the reading
(b) It will indicate the same reading Fig. Q. 23.
(c) The pointer will be deflected in the opposite direction
(d) It will indicate the full-scale reading
24. Ultrasonic level sensors are used for measuring the level of material in a
hopper only when material is
(a) solid (b) liquid
(c) (a) or (b) (d) none of them
25. An ultrasonic level switch consists of
(a) transmitter and electrode (b) receiver and electrode
(c) transmitter and receiver (d) electrode and receiver
26. The continuous ultrasonic level controller functions on the principle of
(a) obstruction of ultrasonic sound by material
(b) transmission of ultrasonic sound and reflection of the same by material to
the sensor
(c) capacitance change in the hopper
(d) sound intensity
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35. If the electronic transmitter is calibrated for range –100 to –20 mm Wg, what
are the upper and lower range values
(a) –100 and 0 (b) –100 and 20
(c) –20 and –100 (d) –20 and 100
36. A thermistor is used to sense the temperature. What happens if the
temperature increases gradually?
(a) The resistance of the thermistor increases
(b) The resistance of the thermistor decreases
(c) The thermistor expands gradually
(d) The thermistor does not sense any decrease in temperature
37. Thermistors are ideally suited to measure
(a) the temperature over short spans
(b) the temperature over long spans
(c) the temperature of bearings of motors
(d) the temperature of motor winding
38. Why we do not require the compensation for extension wire resistance which
is used with thermistor?
(a) The values of thermistor resistance vary up to the milliohm range
(b) The values of thermistor resistance vary up to the megaohm range
(c) The resistance of extension wire is very large in comparison to the
resistance of a thermistor
(d) Thermistors are normally self-compensated
39. The sensing element of a Resistance Temperature Detector may consist of
(a) coil (b) foil
(c) thin film deposited material (d) either (a) or (b) or (c)
40. The third wire in 3-wire RTD is used for
(a) dropping the voltage across RTD
(b) increasing the life of RTD
(c) providing better connection to the process
(d) compensation of lead wire resistance
41. Four leads in the RTD are used with
(a) single element RTD (b) dual element RTD
(c) three element RTD (d) four element RTD
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49. Which of the flow elements will be used to measure flow of fluid which is not
enclosed in a pipe or duct?
(a) Venturimeter (b) Flow nozzle
(c) Intake cone (d) Pitot tube
50. How many minimum wattmeters will be required to measure power in a
4-wire unbalanced circuit?
(a) 2 (b) 1
(c) 3 (d) 4
51. The down scale reading of a wattmeter can be changed to upscale by
(a) interchanging voltage coil terminals
(b) interchanging current coil terminals
(c) interchanging voltage and current coil terminals
(d) (a) or (b)
52. The energy meter used for domestic power consumption indicates
(a) VI cos f (b) VI sin f
(c) VI (d) apparent power
53. Which of the following parameters cannot be measured by a ring-balance
meter?
(a) Differential pressure (b) Pressure
(c) Mass-flow rate (d) Flow
54. Which of the following properties are important while selecting alloys for
bimetallic thermometers?
(a) Coefficient of expansion (b) Electrical conductivity
(c) Modulus of elasticity (d) All of the above
55. The coefficient of expansion of 0.189 × 10−4 is for
(a) tin (b) invar
(c) copper (d) platinum
56. The variation in ambient temperature will affect the accuracy of
(a) RTD (b) thermocouples
(c) thermistors (d) thermometers
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65. When a pressure transmitter is used to sense the pressure of fluid flowing in
a pipe, it transmits
(a) the absolute pressure (b) the gauge pressure
(c) the atmospheric pressure (d) any of the above
66. Pressure of 1 kg/cm2 is equivalent to
(a) 1 bar (b) 0.1 bar
(c) 10 bars (d) 100 bars
67. Pressure of 1 kg/cm2 is equivalent to
(a) 100 mm Wg (b) 1000 mm Wg
(c) 10000 mm Wg (d) 10 mm Wg
68. Nucleonic level gauge operates on the principle of
(a) gamma ray absorption (b) ultrasonic waves
(c) microwave waves (d) radiation method
69. An electronic ear is a device which is used to measure
(a) vibrations (b) sound level
(c) temperature (d) pressure
70. Three diagrams for orifice plates are shown below. Which of them is an
eccentric orifice plate?
(a) A (b) B
(c) C (d) A and B
Fig. Q. 70.
71. In the above question, which of them is a concentric orifice plate?
(a) A (b) B
(c) B and C (d) C
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79. LVDT is a
(a) capacitive transducer
(b) resistive transducer
(c) inductive transducer
(d) none of them
80. Which of the following controllers will one choose to control a motorized
valve, keeping in view economy and operation?
(a) PI controller with continuous output
(b) PI controller with pulse output
(c) PID controller with continuous output
(d) PID controller with step output
81. The Teflon used for lead wire insulation can withstand temperatures up to
(a) 80°C (b) 250°C
(c) 120°C (d) 380°C
82. The resistance elements used for temperature measurement have response
time of the order of
(a) 2 to 10 m secs (b) 2 to 10 secs
(c) 10 m secs to 20 m secs (d) 2 to 20 secs
83. Pilot switches are operated
(a) manually
(b) in response to specified conditions of an actuating quantity
(c) automatically
(d) none of the above
84. Which of the following are classified as pilot switches?
(a) Pressure switch (b) Position switch
(c) Level switch (d) All of them
85. A contact element in which the velocity of contact motion is substantially
independent of the velocity of the actuating system is termed a
(a) snap action contact (b) instantaneous action contact
(c) pulse contact (d) change-over contact
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Fig. Q. 86.
87. Which of the following devices will one choose to measure the flow of fluid in
an open channel?
(a) Piston flow meter (b) Ring balance flow meter
(c) Pitot tube (d) Rotameter
88. Passive integrators have the major problem of
(a) high Q factor
(b) low input impedance
(c) low output impedance
(d) low output and input impedance
89. Passive differentiators have the major problem of
(a) low Q factor (b) high input resistance
(c) low output resistance (d) high Q factor
90. The conventional low component count active integrator has the limitation of
(a) capacitor leakage
(b) D.C. stability
(c) large time constant realization
(d) all of the above
91. Active integrators can be used in
(a) compensating networks (b) electronic controllers
(c) phase compensation (d) all the above applications
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98. Why it is necessary to fabricate condensate pots in one block if they are used
while measuring stream flow?
(a) To avoid errors which can be caused due to difference in level in
installing two separate condensation pots
(b) To create homogeneous condensation of steam
(c) To avoid presence of steam in condensed water
(d) To reduce the cost
99. Which of the following materials will be preferred for condensation pots if
used at a pressure of 16 kg/cm2?
(a) Cast iron (b) Carbon steel
(c) Stainless steel (d) Molybdenum
100. Stainless steel condensation pots are required for a pressure range of
(a) 0 to 16 kg/cm2 (b) 16 to 64 kg/cm2
(c) 64 to 100 kg/cm2 (d) 64 to 200 kg/cm2
101. Which of the following devices will be used to protect pressure gauges or
transmitters if the same are used for carrying liquids?
(a) Condensation pot (b) Seal pot
(c) 3-way manifold value (d) Isolation valve
102. What is the binary material if referred to the analysis of a compound?
(a) If a compound is composed of many components and if only one of
them is affected by method of analysis, then the compound is considered
binary
(b) If the material exhibits two properties in analysis
(c) If two materials are used to get the material affected being analysed
(d) If the material is analysed by computer
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BLOCKCHAIN TECHNOLOGY
1. A technology common to Windows and Macintosh computers where actions
are performed using a mouse is to point and click on icons and drop-down
menus.
(a) Graphical User Interface (GUI) (b) ActiveX
(c) applets (d) WinCAD
2. A Microsoft development that enables the creation of interactive content
on the World Wide Web. This technology enables viewing Microsoft Office
documents within a Web browser.
(a) applets (b) ActiveX
(c) TurboCAD (d) Tumbler
3. An unprotected method of downloading files or programs from the Internet
where a username and password is not required.
(a) VLC Downloader (b) Raspbian
(c) ActiveX (d) anonymous FTP
4. Downloadable Web-based programs such as QuickTime and Flash movies
and Windows Media player. Many such program do not depend on the
operating system.
(a) PhETs (b) applets
(c) Raspbian (d) ActiveX
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5. A data or text file where each byte corresponds to one character. Such files
may be opened using text editor programs such as Notepad.
(a) ASCII file (b) binary file
(c) jpeg (d) tiff
6. A file where each byte does not correspond to a given character. Such files
cannot be opened using text editor programs such as Notepad.
(a) binary file (b) ASCII file
(c) jpeg (d) tiff
7. A short-ranged wireless technology enabling the exchange of data between
devices at 2.45 GHz
(a) Symphony (b) Bluetooth
(c) ZenBee (d) answers (a) and (c)
8. A device that provides communication between two Local Area Networks
(LANs) using the same protocol.
(a) IEEE-488 GPIB (b) rs232
(c) bridge (d) C-Net
9. A network management protocol where servers assign temporary IP
addresses to computers on the network.
(a) Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP)
(b) Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP)
(c) Static Protocol
(d) Spanning Tree Protocol
10. Process that occurs during the deletion and writing of files resulting in parts
of files being scattering over different parts of a disk
(a) custom controls (b) fragmentation
(c) kernel reset (d) answers (a) and (c)
11. Programing language used for the creation of web pages and applications.
(a) HyperText Markup Language (HTML)
(b) Page Plus
(c) Quick Basic
(d) Modula
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12. Network that connects a group of computers over a small area to share
computing resources, files, software and printers
(a) Link Array (b) Local area network (LAN)
(c) Share Net (d) Network Broadway
13. Open-sourced nonproprietary software operating system that runs on numerous
hardware platforms. Popular distributions include Ubuntu and Mint.
(a) Mendeley (b) PuTTY
(c) LINUX (d) Mu
14. Portions of data files divided by the TCP/IP protocol for transmission over a
network.
(a) plugins (b) packets
(c) modular file (d) data cache
15. Inexpensive miniature computer consisting of a single board with ethernet,
USB, and HDMI ports.
(a) Raspberry Pi (b) Micro PC
(c) Flash PC (d) ASCIC
16. Rules governing the exchange of data over the internet that form the basis of
FTP and HTTP protocols
(a) Internet Protocol Suite
(b) Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)
(c) HyperText Markup Protocol
(d) Simple Gateway Monitoring Protocol
17. Windows database for the storage of configuration information
(a) MySQL (b) registry
(c) temporary files directory (d) OpenWrt
18. The use of a PIN combined with an identification number that is updated
every few minutes for security
(a) PIN security check
(b) per-to-per authentication
(c) two-factor authentication
(d) security PIN bolt
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19. A cryptocurrency is
(a) a digital medium of exchange
(b) stored, transferred and exchanged using encryption algorithms
(c) awarded or created as transaction blocks are verified
(d) decentralized and not controlled by a central bank or authority
(e) all the above
20. Smallest division of a bitcoin equal to 10-8 BTC
(a) litecoin (b) Satoshi
(c) cryptocent (d) nanocoin
21. Form of encryption used to protect Bitcoin
(a) SHA-256 (b) Scrypt
(c) CryptoNote (d) CryptoNight
22. The blockchain ledger solves the problem of
(a) anonymous transaction
(b) cryptocurrency double spending
(c) large block sizes
(d) orphaned blocks
23. Individual blocks in a blockchain are groups of transactions linked
(a) cryptographically (b) in chronological order
(c) both (a) and (b) (d) neither (a) nor (b)
24. A copy of the blockchain ledger stored on a computer operated on the
network is called
(a) backup chain (b) node
(c) chain link (d) grid point
25. A blockchain ledger
(a) is decentralized
(b) grows as new transactions are made
(c) is available to the public
(d) all the above
26. Enables the secure exchange of data over a public network by using encryption
(a) Virtual Private Network (VPN) (b) stealth nodes
(c) grid points (d) Peer-to-peer (P2P)
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27. File sharing without a central server where each computer on a network acts
as a server for other computers on the network
(a) Peer-to-peer (P2P)
(b) Virtual Private Network (VPN)
(c) Cloud storage
(d) hash swapping
28. Digital cryptocurrencies lack a
(a) hash algorithm
(b) central authority
(c) programming language of implementation
(d) blockchain network
29. A bifurcation in a blockchain that can be intentional or accidental is known as a
(a) blockchain correction (b) block merger
(c) blockchain fork (d) sidechain
30. A blockchain hard fork occurs when
(a) rules are changed such that blocks created by the old software are no
longer recognized as valid
(b) a 51% attack fails
(c) two blockchains are merged into one
(d) a blockchain segment is accidently overwritten by a sidechain
31. A blockchain soft fork happens when
(a) a change of rules such that blocks created by the old software are still
recognized as valid.
(b) a 51% attack fails
(c) a block is found simultaneously by different miners
(d) a blockchain segment is accidently overwritten by a sidechain
32. An accidental blockchain fork can occur when
(a) indistinguishable blocks are simultaneously added to the blockchain
(b) a power surge temporarily disables the network
(c) a block is found simultaneously by different miners
(d) a blockchain segment is accidently overwritten by a sidechain
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69. The verification of transactions that are then added to the blockchain using
computational recourses to solve cryptographic problems
(a) halving (b) digital signature
(c) mining (d) consensus
70. Measured performance of hardware mining cryptocurrency
(a) hashes per second (hash rate) (b) steam
(c) gas limit (d) answers (b) and (c)
71. Combined computing power to validate cryptocurrency transactions with
block rewards shared between users
(a) distributed ledger (b) mining pool
(c) consensus (d) consortium blockchains
72. Cryptocurrency network that uses ring signatures
(a) Monero (XMR) (b) Ripple
(c) Ethereum Classic (d) Lite Coin
73. Digital signature generated by an actual signer and a group of decoy signers
where the identity of the actual signer remains anonymous.
(a) ledger stamp (b) oracle stamp
(c) ring signature (d) private signature
74. The linkage of blockchains enabling transactions between the chains
(a) Cloud mining (b) chain linking
(c) client sharing (d) reverse fork
75. Cryptocurrency using both Proof-of-Work and Proof-of-Stake systems
(a) Bytecoin (b) Feathercoin
(c) Peercoin (d) Primecoin
76. Cryptocurrency awarded for performing scientific computations on the
Berkeley Open Infrastructure for Network Computing (BOINC) platform.
(a) Bytecoin (b) Feathercoin
(c) Peercoin (d) Gridcoin
77. Cryptocurrency that uses a Proof-of-Work system based on the search for
large prime numbers.
(a) Primecoin (b) Feathercoin
(c) Peercoin (d) Gridcoin
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SUPERCONDUCTIVY AND
QUANTUM COMPUTING
1. Most sensitive magnetometer
(a) fluxgate magnetometer
(b) SQUID (Superconducting Quantum Interference Device)
(c) Hall probe (d) compass needle
2. Property of superconductors where external fields are completely expelled
(a) Born effect (b) Meissner effect
(c) Landau effect (d) high permeability
3. Superconductor with the highest transition temperature Tc where the
electrical resistance drops to zero
(a) YBa2Cu3O7 (YBCO)
(b) Bi2Sr2CaCu3O10+x (BSCCO or Bi-2223)
(c) Hg
(d) Nb3Ge
(e) Nb-Ti
4. All the superconductors below are Type-II except
(a) YBa2Cu3O7 (YBCO)
(b) Bi2Sr2Ca2Cu3O10+x (BSCCO or Bi-2223)
(c) Hg
(d) Nb3Ge
(e) Nb-Ti
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12. In the BCS theory electrons interact with positive ions in the lattice to form
(a) lattice defects
(b) electron pairs known as Cooper pairs
(c) pinning centers for vortices
(d) domain boundaries
13. Application of superconductors based on the Meissner effect
(a) superconducting magnets (b) magnetic shields
(c) magnetic suspension (d) quantum tunneling
14. The magnetic screening of superconducting shields is much better than that
of copper shielding at
(a) dc and very low frequencies (b) microwave frequencies
(c) radio frequencies (d) answers (b) and (c)
15. Metal with high conductivity such as copper, silver, and gold typically don’t
become superconductors at low temperatures
(a) true (b) false
16. Metals with lower conductivity at room temperature such as lead and tin do
become superconductors at temperatures below 20 K.
(a) true (b) false
17. Electrons in Cooper pairs
(a) can travel through a superconductor with zero electrical resistivity
(b) have opposite spin
(c) condense into the same quantum state in a superconductor
(d) all the above
18. Magnetic field above which Type-II superconductors become normal
(a) upper critical field
(b) lower critical field
(c) intermediate field
19. Magnetic field below which Type-II superconductors are perfectly
diamagnetic
(a) upper critical field
(b) lower critical field
(c) intermediate field
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20. The upper and lower critical fields in Type-II superconductors depend on
temperature
(a) true (b) false
21. Perfect diamagnetism is characterized by
(a) zero relative permeability
(b) complete expulsion of magnetic fields (except for a very thin surface
layer)
(c) high relative permeability
(d) answers (a) and (b) only
22. The largest current density above which a superconductor becomes normal
(a) is known as the critical current density
(b) depends on temperature
(c) can reach thousands of A/mm2
(d) depends on the external magnetic field
(e) all the above
23. Many Type-I superconductors
(a) have lower transition temperatures compared to Type-II superconductors
(b) are elements
(c) are typically cooled using liquid helium
(d) all the above
24. Many Type-II superconductors
(a) have higher transition temperatures compared to Type-I
superconductors
(b) are metal alloys or ceramic compounds
(c) can exist in a mixed state where flux pinning is possible
(d) all the above
25. Above the lower critical field Bc1 and the below the upper critical field Bc2
(a) the superconductor is in a Meisner state
(b) magnetic flux can penetrate a Type-II superconductor
(c) the superconductor is normal
(d) the heat capacity is minimal
SUPERCONDUCTIVY AND QUANTUM COMPUTING • 367
Fig. Q. 40.
40. Region I of the phase diagram of a Type-II superconductor above
corresponds to a
(a) Meissner state with B=0 inside the superconductor
(b) mixed state consisting of both normal and superconducting regions inside
the superconductor
(c) normal state corresponding to an absence of superconductivity
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Fig. Q. 44.
SUPERCONDUCTIVY AND QUANTUM COMPUTING • 371
50. The super current I(t) across a Josephson junction is related to the phase
difference df = f1(t) - f2(t) in the quantum mechanical wavefunction across
the junction and the critical current Ic
(a) I(t) = Ic tanh(df)
(b) I(t) = Ic exp(df)
(c) I(t) = Ic sin(df)
(d) I(t) = Ic sinh(df)
51. Sort the following materials in increasing conductivity
(a) Graphite, Titanium, Aluminum, Copper, Silver
(b) Silver, Copper, Aluminum, Titanium, Graphite
(c) Graphite, Silver, Copper, Aluminum, Titanium
(d) they all have the same conductivity
52. Vortices will move in a Type-II superconductor if
(a) if the superconductor is in a Meissner state
(b) the pinning force to defects is less than the Lorentz force
(c) Van der Waals attraction is nonzero
(d) if defects are separated by the London penetration depth
53. A DC SQUID consists of a superconducting loop with
(a) one Josephson junction
(b) two Josephson junctions
(c) three Josephson junctions
(d) without a Josephson junction
54. A RF SQUID consists of a superconducting loop with
(a) an array of Josephson junctions
(b) one Josephson junction coupled to a tank circuit
(c) two Josephson junctions
(d) without a Josephson junction
55. Linear flux to voltage transduction in a DC SQUID is obtained using a
(a) flux locked loop
(b) a Josephson junction array
(c) a tank circuit
(d) a resistive shunt
SUPERCONDUCTIVY AND QUANTUM COMPUTING • 373
1 0
63. The states |0〉 = |1〉 = are basis states of
0 1
(a) one qubit
(b) two qubits
(c) four qubits
64. Given a qubit in a superposition state
|y〉 = a|0〉 + b|1〉 on the adjacent Bloch sphere
(a) probability of measuring the qubits
value to be 1 is |b|2
(b) probability of measuring the qubits
value to be 0 is |a|2
(c) The sum of probabilities |a|2 + |b|2= 1
(d) all the above
Fig. Q. 64.
65. The superposition state of a qubit can be
q q
represented on Bloch sphere as |y〉 = cos |0〉 + e jf sin |1〉
2 2
(a) the value q = 0 (North pole) on the Block sphere corresponds to |y〉 = |0〉
(b) the value q = p (South pole) on the Block sphere corresponds to |y〉 = |1〉
(c) Neither (a) nor (b)
(d) Both (a) and (b)
j|0〉 - |1〉
66. Given a qubit is in a superposition state |y〉 = the probability of
measuring the qubits value to be 1 is √2
1
(a)
2
1
(b)
√2
(c) the same as probability of measuring the qubit value equal to 0
(d) both (a) and (c)
67. A qubit may be physically implemented with superpositions states of
(a) two spin values of an electron
(b) clockwise or counter-clockwise current flow in a superconducting loop
(c) two polarization states of a photon
(d) all the above
SUPERCONDUCTIVY AND QUANTUM COMPUTING • 375
68. How many complex numbers are required to specify the state of N qubits
(a) N (b) N2
(c) 2N (d) N!
69. Given two qubits are in the state |y〉 = a|00〉 + 0.2|01〉 – 0.3|10〉 – 0.4 j |11〉 the
possible values of a are
(a) ±0.773
(b) ±0.879
(c) ±0.773 j
(d) ±0.879, ±0.879 j
70. Given two qubits are in the state |y〉 = A12|00〉 – √3 j|01〉 + √3 j|10〉 – 2|11〉2 the
value of the normalization constant A is
(a) 0.267 (b) 1/14
(c) 14 (d) 0.733
1
71. Generic states such as |y〉 = 1|10〉 + |01〉2 are
√2
(a) separable
(b) not separable
(c) entangled
(d) not entangled
(e) answers (b) and (c)
72. |y〉 = |y1〉|y2〉 is
(a) separable
(b) not separable
(c) entangled
(d) not entangled
(e) answers (a) and (d)
0 1 1 0
73. Given the not gate N = and |0〉 = |1〉 =
1 0 0 1
(a) N|0〉 = 1
(b) N|0〉 = |1〉
(c) N|1〉 = |0〉
(d) answers (b) and (c)
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1 1 1 1 0
74. Given the Hadamard gate H = and |0〉 = |1〉 =
√2 1 –1 0 1
1
(a) H|0〉 = 1|0〉 + |1〉2
√2
1
(b) H|1〉 = 1|0〉 – |1〉2
√2
(c) H|1〉 = |0〉
(d) answers (a) and (b)
0 1 1 0
75. Given the Pauli-X gate X = and |0〉 = |1〉 =
1 0 0 1
(a) X|0〉 = |1〉
(b) X|1〉 = |0〉
(c) X|1〉 = –|0〉
(d) answers (a) and (b)
0 –j 1 0
76. Given the Pauli-Y gate Y = and |0〉 = |1〉 =
j 0 0 1
(a) Y|0〉 = – j|1〉
(b) Y|1〉 = j|0〉
(c) Y|1〉 = – j|0〉
(d) answers (a) and (b)
77. The no cloning theorem states that
(a) it is not possible to transfer information from a classical to a quantum
computer
(b) it is not possible to make an exact copy of a quantum superposition state
(c) a given quantum computation is not always repeatable
(d) all the above
78. A classical search algorithm requires on average N / 2 steps to locate one out
of N items. Grover’s algorithm requires on the average of
(a) √N steps
(b) N1/4 steps
(c) 2N–1 steps
(d) N / 4 steps
SUPERCONDUCTIVY AND QUANTUM COMPUTING • 377
1+j 1
Given the matrix A =
†
79. the adjoint A is
–1 1 – j
1+j 1 1 – j –1
(a) (b)
–1 1 – j 1 1+j
1–j 1 1 + j –1
(c) (d)
–1 1 + j 1 1–j
†
80. The matrix A is Hermitian if A = A
(a) true (b) false
81. The quantum entanglement between two particles
(a) depends on their separation distance
(b) depends on the inverse square of the separation distance
(c) does not depend on the separation distance
82. Identical particles such as photons become entangled if they are created
together in the same process
(a) true (b) false
83. Entangled particles exist in a superposition state
(a) true (b) false
84. The existence of hidden variables that predetermine the measurement
outcome of a quantum system is ruled out by
(a) Moore’s law
(b) Bell’s inequality
(c) the Ehrenfest theorem
(d) the correspondence principle
(e) the principle of complementarity
85. The most probable challenge to blockchain technology presented by
quantum computers
(a) digital currency could be minted in superposition states enabling double
spending
(b) smart contracts could be entangled impacting contract execution
(c) private keys might be hacked from their respective public keys with
sufficient computing power
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86. The resolution to the Einstein, Podolsky and Rosen (EPR) paradox is that
(a) measurement of the properties of a particle affects the properties of its
entangled twin instantaneously and over an arbitrary large distance
(b) hidden variables are needed to rule out “spooky action at a distance”
(c) quantum mechanics is an incomplete description of nature
(d) special relativity and quantum mechanics are incompatible
87. A challenge to quantum computation where degradation and
disentanglement of superposition states occurs though interactions with the
environment such as by the scattering of photons
(a) quantum quenching
(b) quantum interference
(c) quantum decoherence
(d) Unruh-Davies effect
12
SELF-EXAMINATION
1. To apply the Laplace transform method to solve for the charge q(t) in an LC
series circuit driven by a time dependent voltage source according to the
differential equation
d2 q q
L 2 + = V0 cos ( wt )
dt C
the following initial conditions are needed
(a) q(0) (b) q̇(0)
(c) both q(0) and q̇(0) (d) neither q(0) nor q̇(0)
Fig. Q. 2.
2. The vector field above has
(a) curl only (b) divergence only
(c) both divergence and curl (d) neither divergence nor curl
380 • ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING EXAM PREP: PROBLEMS AND SOLUTIONS
Fig. Q. 4.
x2 x 4 x6
31. The series 1 - + - + is
2! 4! 6!
(a) ex (b) sin(x)
(c) cos(x) (d) tan(x)
384 • ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING EXAM PREP: PROBLEMS AND SOLUTIONS
1 1 1 2
32. f ( x) = f ( a) + f ¢ ( a) ( x - a) + f ¢¢ ( a) ( x - a) + is a
0! 1! 2!
(a) Taylor series
(b) Maclaurin series when a = 0
(c) divergent series
(d) both (a) and (b)
33. In practice, inductance is not used to fabricate the lag network.
(a) true (b) false
34. The electrical inductor is analogous to a
(a) spring
(b) mass
(c) inertia
(d) viscous damper
(e) none of the above
35. The second order derivative of the input signal adjusts
(a) the gain of the system
(b) the damping of the system
(c) the time constant of the system
(d) the time constant suppresses the oscillations
cos θ sin θ 0
36. The determinant of the matrix − sin θ cos θ 0 is
0 0 1
(a) cos2 q - sin 2 q
(b) equal to 1
(c) equal to -1
(d) not defined
37. Type 0 systems have
(a) zero steady-state error
(b) small steady-state error
(c) high gain constant
(d) high steady-state error with high gain constant
SELF-EXAMINATION • 385
38. The systems which commonly operate under a type 1 system with
step-velocity input are
(a) servomechanisms
(b) regulators
(c) fire control servos and tacking radars
(d) none of the above
39. Compiling a program written in C++ converts the code to machine language
(a) true (b) false
40. If the word length is 12 bits, the number of locations that can be addressed
without ambiguity will be
(a) 4096 (b) 8192
(c) 2 11
(d) 211 - 1
(e) 211
41. One byte is equal to
(a) 8 bits of information
(b) 4 bits of information
(c) 6 bits of information
(d) 10 bits of information
42. The noise factor of an amplifier which contributes no noise will be
(a) zero (b) one
(c) infinity (d) less than zero
43. Negative feedback is applied to many oscillator circuits to
(a) increase output impedance
(b) decrease output impedance
(c) stabilize frequency
(d) stabilize output amplitude
44. How many thyratron tubes will be used to have bidirectional rotation of a
D.C. motor when the speed of the motor is being controlled?
(a) 1 (b) 2
(c) 3 (d) 4
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45. When signals are summed at an amplifier input with operational feedback
(a) the signal potentials are added
(b) the signal currents are added
(c) either (a) or (b) are added
(d) both (a) and (b) are added
46. A diode circuit with resistance can be used as a limiter by connecting the load
(a) in series with diode only (b) in shunt with diode only
(c) (a) or (b) (d) none of the above
47. Trace the equivalent decimal number for binary number 111.
(a) 10 (b) 28
(c) 7 (d) 9
48. The excess 3-code of (21)10 is
(a) 101100 (b) 110100
(c) 100011 (d) 010101
49. Hamming code is used in a digital computer to
(a) detect error (b) detect the position
(c) detect the error and correct it (d) either (a) or (c)
50. A Zener diode can operate when reverse biased
(a) true (b) false
51. The breakdown voltage for most diodes is approximately
(a) –50 to –100 volts (b) –1 to +1 volts
(c) 1 to 9 volts (d) 0.7 V
52. What forward voltage is required across a silicon diode to make it conduct?
(a) 0.3 volts (b) 0.5 volts
(c) 0.7 volts (d) 0.3 volts to 0.7 volts
53. The material used for a fuse must have
(a) low melting point and low specific resistance
(b) low melting point and high specific resistance
(c) high melting point and low specific resistance
(d) low melting point with any specific resistance
SELF-EXAMINATION • 387
54. If a fault occurs near the impedance relay, the V/I ratio will be
(a) lower than if the fault occurs away from the relay
(b) higher than if the fault occurs away from the relay
(c) constant for all distances
(d) none of the above
55. The earthing transformer is used
(a) to avoid harmonics in the transformer
(b) to provide artificial neutral earthing where the neutral point of a
three-phase system is not possible
(c) to improve the current capacity of the neutral wire
(d) none of the above
56. If 5 amperes current is allowed to accumulate charge for 10 seconds the
resultant charge equals
(a) 2 coulombs (b) 10 coulombs
(c) 50 coulombs (d) 50 amperes
(e) 10 amperes
57. Dielectric loss can be measured by a
(a) energy meter (b) Wheatstone bridge
(c) electrostatic wattmeter (d) none of the above
58. The alloying element which really makes steel corrosion resistant is
(a) chromium (b) magnesium
(c) nickel (d) molybdenum
59. Mu-metal is a ferromagnetic alloy composed of mostly nickel and iron with
(a) low permeability (b) low permittivity
(c) extremely high permeability (d) extremely high permittivity
60. The armature torque of a D.C. shunt motor is proportional to
(a) armature current only
(b) field flux only
(c) armature current and flux both
(d) none of the above
388 • ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING EXAM PREP: PROBLEMS AND SOLUTIONS
61. The retardation test is applicable to shunt motors and generators and is used
to find
(a) stray losses (b) copper losses
(c) eddy current losses (d) friction losses
62. Which of the following statements is correct?
(a) An induction coil works off A.C.
(b) A transformer is used to step up the potential of D.C.
(c) The output current of an induction coil is nearly unidirectional
(d) In stepdown transformers the transformation ratio is always greater
than one
63. If two resistances are connected in parallel and each dissipates 10 watts, the
total power supplied by the voltage source equals
(a) 5 watts (b) 10 watts
(c) 20 watts (d) 100 watts
64. If a wire conductor is doubled in its length with the original area of cross-
section the resistance of the wire is
(a) doubled
(b) half of the original resistance
(c) equal to the original resistance
(d) more than original resistance
65. The use of an integral-error control is superior to a derivative error control as
far as steady state errors are concerned.
(a) true (b) false
66. Size of the transformer core will depend on
(a) frequency (b) flux density of the core
(c) area of the core (d) (a) and (b) both
67. The size of the transformer core will
(a) increase if frequency increases
(b) decrease if frequency increases
(c) not be affected by frequency variation
(d) increase if flux density increases
SELF-EXAMINATION • 389
98. Which method of braking will be selected if the highest braking torque is
required?
(a) Plugging
(b) Dynamic braking
(c) Counter current braking
(d) Regenerative braking
(e) (a) or (c)
99. If we must control the speed of a 150 HP D.C. motor from zero to
1000 R.P.M. having rated speed of 1500 R.P.M., then it will be preferred to
(a) select a motor of 150 HP, 1500 R.P.M.
(b) select a motor of 1.5 × 150 HP, 1500 R.P.M.
(c) select a motor of 150 HP, 750 R.P.M.
(d) select a motor of 75 HP, 1500 R.P.M.
100. If the terminals of armature of a D.C. machine are interchanged, this action
will offer the following kind of braking:
(a) Plugging (b) Regenerative
(c) Dynamic braking (d) Any of the above
101. In which of the following methods of speed control is commutation
unsatisfactory?
(a) Field control method
(b) Voltage control method
(c) Armature current control method
(d) All of the above methods
102. Plugging gives the
(a) smallest torque braking (b) highest torque braking
(c) zero torque braking (d) none of them
103. Dynamic braking can be used for
(a) series motors (b) shunt motors
(c) compound motors (d) all the above motors
104. How many cycles of alternating current will be generated in one revolution
of an 8-pole synchronous alternator?
(a) 10 cycles (b) 4 cycles
(c) 8 cycles (d) 16 cycles
394 • ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING EXAM PREP: PROBLEMS AND SOLUTIONS
111. The internal resistance of an instrument is normally based on the criterion that
(a) it draws large power
(b) the instrument can be connected in any circuit
(c) it does not change the parameters of the circuit to which it is connected
(d) it draws minimum power for its operation
112. The accuracy of measuring instruments of high frequency
(a) decreases (b) becomes zero
(c) increases (d) does not change
113. What will be the reading of megger if the measuring terminals are open
circuited?
(a) Infinity (b) 500 ohms
(c) Zero (d) 10,000 ohms
114. Standard resistors are generally fabricated out of
(a) platinum (b) copper
(c) meganin (d) chromium
115. Generally, how many turns are used in the primary of CT?
(a) 2 (b) 1 to 5
(c) 5 to 10 (d) 10 to 40
116. The dynamic error of an instrument is defined as
(a) the difference in full scale reading and actual readings
(b) the difference in actual and indicated values
(c) the difference in two consecutive readings of the scale
(d) none of them
117. Which method will be used for precision measurement of resistance?
(a) Voltmeter method (b) Potentiometer method
(c) Multimeter method (d) Megger test
(e) Bridge method (f) CRO method
118. CT is used to
(a) step down the current
(b) step up the current
(c) step up the current but step down the voltage
(d) measure very high current
396 • ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING EXAM PREP: PROBLEMS AND SOLUTIONS
126. Which of the following coils will have large resonant frequency?
(a) A coil with large distributed capacitance
(b) A coil with low distributed capacitance
(c) A coil with large resistance
(d) A coil with low resistance
127. What will be the magnetic field in the toroid having N number of turns,
diameter d and current I?
1 NI 1 1 NI
(a) p (b)
2 d rp d
m 0 IN
(c) p 0 NI (d)
p d pd2
144. A network which does not have either voltage source or current source is
called a
(a) active network
(b) passive network
(c) resistive network
(d) resistive and inductive network
145. Which of the following transmission lines has a reflection coefficient of minus
one?
(a) Open circuit transmission line
(b) Short circuit transmission line
(c) Long transmission line
(d) Short transmission line
146. If the capacitance of a transmission line is increased, the transmitted
power will
(a) remain
(b) increase
(c) decrease
(d) tend to zero at the receiving end
147. If the inductance of a transmission line is decreased, the power transmitted will
(a) increase
(b) decrease
(c) will not change
(d) tend to be very high at the receiving end
148. The difference between the sending end voltage and the receiving end
voltage of a transmission line controls
(a) active power (b) reactive power
(c) frequency (d) none of these
149. Which of the following statements is correct?
(a) Arc in a circuit breaker is interrupted at maximum current
(b) Arc in a circuit breaker is interrupted at zero current
(c) Arc in a circuit breaker is interrupted at maximum voltage
(d) Arc in a circuit breaker is interrupted at minimum voltage
SELF-EXAMINATION • 401
150. The sag of a transmission line with a 50 m span is 1 m. What will be the sag if
the height of the transmission line is increased by 20%?
(a) 1.2 m (b) 2 m
(c) 1.25 m (d) 1 m
151. For which of the following increased values of horizontal tension will there
be an increase of 20% in tension of the line for a certain span?
(a) 50% (b) 10%
(c) 5% (d) 20%
152. Strain type insulators are used when
(a) the transmission line is dead ended
(b) the direction of the transmission line changes
(c) the transmission line is short
(d) (a) or (b)
153. Power loss is a very important factor for designing the
(a) feeder (b) transmission line
(c) motor (d) generator
154. An electrical transducer gives an output when input applied to the transducer
is zero. The output of the transducer in such a condition is known as
(a) zero balance (b) offset
(c) zero unbalance (d) (a) or (b)
155. A platinum resistance thermometer can be used to measure the temperature
up to
(a) 0-500°C (b) 0-100°C
(c) 0-800°C (d) 0-150°C
156. Which of the following does not require an auxiliary circuitry if used as a
transducer?
(a) Capacitance (b) Photocell
(c) Resistance (d) Inductance
157. If the output of an electrical pressure transducer is 4–20 mA corresponding
to 0-50 kg/cm2, then the span of the transducer in terms of current will be
(a) 20 mA (b) 24 mA
(c) 16 mA (d) 50 mA
402 • ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING EXAM PREP: PROBLEMS AND SOLUTIONS
191. What is the source of tracing the parameter on the paper in a light beam
galvanometric recorder?
(a) Pen (b) Stylus
(c) Fiber tip stylus
(d) Reflected light from a mirror incorporated in the recorder
192. Galvanometric recorders have better speed response than potentiometric
recorders.
(a) true (b) false
193. Pilot switches are operated
(a) manually
(b) in response to specified conditions of an actuating quantity
(c) automatically
(d) none of the above
194. Which of the following are classified as pilot switches?
(a) Pressure switch (b) Position switch
(c) Level switch (d) All of them
195. Active integrators can be used in
(a) compensating networks
(b) electronic controllers
(c) phase compensation
(d) all the above applications
196. The pressure taps for measuring flow of gases should preferably be
(a) raised above 0.5 meters vertically up from the flow element and a
continuous slope of not less than 1 : 10 to the transducer should be given
(b) lowered 0.5 meters vertically down from the flow element and then a
continuous slope of 1 : 10 to the transducer should be given
(c) raised by 1 meter vertically up from flow element
(d) none of the above
197. The distance of the transducer from the pressure tape should
approximately be
(a) 10–15 meters (b) 20–30 meters
(c) 20 meters (d) 5 meters
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198. Which of the following materials will be preferred for condensation pots if
used at a pressure of 16 kg/cm2?
(a) Cast iron (b) Carbon steel
(c) Stainless steel (d) Molybdenum
199. Which of the following devices will be used to protect pressure gauges or
transmitters if the same are used in a medium of tarry liquids?
(a) Condensation pot
(b) Seal pot
(c) 3-way manifold value
(d) Isolation value
200. What is the binary material if referred to the analysis of a compound?
(a) If a compound is composed of many components and if only one of
a them is affected by the method of analysis, then the compound is
considered binary
(b) If the material exhibits two properties while analysing
(c) If two materials are used to get the material affected being analyzed
(d) If the material is analyzed by computer
201. The maximum current which can pass through 10 k-ohms and 0.25 watts
resistor is
(a) 16 mA (b) 20 mA
(c) 5 mA (d) 50 mA
202. The magnetic saturation of iron means
(a) weakening of the magnetic field
(b) the losses during magnetization
(c) a little change in magnetic flux density B, if magnetic field strength H is
changed
(d) iron loses magnetic properties
203. Transformers operating in parallel will share the load based on
(a) their ratings (b) leakage reactance
(c) efficiency (d) per unit impedance
204. The total magnetic flux through any closed surface is zero
(a) true (b) false
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226. In the BCS theory electrons interact with positive ions in the lattice to form
(a) lattice defects
(b) electron pairs known as Cooper pairs
(c) pinning centers for vortices
(d) domain boundaries
227. Application of superconductors based on the Meissner effect
(a) superconducting magnets
(b) magnetic shields
(c) magnetic suspension
(d) quantum tunnelling
228. Electrons in Cooper pairs
(a) can travel through a superconductor with zero electrical resistivity
(b) have opposite spin
(c) condense into the same quantum state in a superconductor
(d) all the above
229. Perfect diamagnetism is characterized by
(a) zero relative permeability
(b) complete expulsion of magnetic fields (except for a very thin surface layer)
(c) high relative permeability
(d) answers (a) and (b) only
230. Above the lower critical field Bc1 and the below the upper critical field Bc2
(a) the superconductor is in a Meisner state
(b) magnetic flux can penetrate a Type-II superconductor
(c) the superconductor is normal
(d) the heat capacity is minimal
231. High field superconducting electromagnets are used
(a) for MRI and NMR
(b) in particle accelerators such as the Large Hadron Collider (LHC)
(c) for plasma storage devices (tokamaks)
(d) all the above
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239. Given a qubit is in a superposition state y = the probability of
measuring the qubits value to be 1 is 2
1
(a)
2
1
(b)
2
(c) the same as probability of measuring the qubit value equal to 0
(d) both (a) and (c)
240. The North Pole of the Bloch sphere corresponds to the state
(a) a 0 + b 1 (b) 0
(c) b 1 (d) 1
241. The South Pole of the Bloch sphere corresponds to the state
(a) a 0 + b 1 (b) 0
(c) b 1 (d) 1
242. The probability of measuring the state of a qubit to be either 0 or 1
(a) is equal to 1 (b) is equal to 1/2
(c) is equal to 0 (d) none of the above
243. The probability of measuring the state of a qubit to be neither 0 nor 1
(a) is equal to 1 (b) is equal to 1/2
(c) is equal to 0 (d) none of the above
244. A challenge to quantum computation where degradation and
disentanglement of superposition states occurs though interactions with the
environment such as by the scattering of photons
(a) quantum quenching (b) quantum interference
(c) quantum decoherence (d) Unruh-Davies effect
245. Which of the following controllers has zero proportional band?
(a) PID controller (b) PI controller
(c) PD controller (d) ON-OFF controller
246. Electrical capacitance is analogous to
(a) spring (b) fluid resistance
(c) inertia (d) viscous damper
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CHAPTER 3 MEASUREMENTS
1. (b) 2. (a) 3. (e)
4. (a) 5. (c) 6. (b)
7. (c) 8. (b) 9. (b)
10. (a) 11. (a) 12. (a)
13. (c) 14. (a) 15. (b)
16. (b) 17. (c) 18. (d)
19. (c) 20. (c) 21. (b)
22. (a) 23. (c) 24. (b)
25. (b) 26. — 27. (b)
28. (c) 29. (a) 30. —
31. (b) 32. (a) 33. (a)
34. (a) 35. (b) 36. (a)
37. (c) 38. (c) 39. (c)
40. (c) 41. (c) 42. (b)
43. (c) 44. (b) 45. (b)
46. (a) 47. (b) 48. (c)
49. (b) 50. (b) 51. (a)
52. (a) 53. (a) 54. (d)
55. (c) 56. (b) 57. (b)
58. (b) 59. (a) 60. (b)
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1. (a) 2. (b) 3. (b)
4. (b) 5. (b) 6. (b)
7. (b) 8. (c) 9. (d)
10. (b) 11. (c) 12. (c)
13. (b) 14. (d) 15. (b)
16. (d) 17. (b) 18. (a)
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CHAPTER 12 SELF-EXAMINATION
1. (c) 2. (c) 3. (a)
4. (b) 5. (b) 6. (c)
7. (b) 8. (d) 9. (b)
10. (a) 11. (c) 12. (b)
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