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MCQ Unit No 2 Transformer

Electrical Circuits &Machines
UNIT II: Transformer
MCQ’S
-Prof. Tushar V. Kafare
BSIOTR Wagholi

 [1] High frequency transformers sometimes make use of ferrite cores because it has
A. High specific gravity
B. High resistance
C. High hysteresis
D. low permeability
Ans: B

[2] Harmonics in transformer result in

A. Increased core losses
B. Increased I2R losses
C. Magnetic interference with communication circuits
D. All of the above
Ans: D

[3] The full load copper loss of a transformer is 1600W. At half-load the copper loss will be
A. 6400W
B. 1600W
C. 800W
D. 400W
Ans:D

[4] Power transformers are generally designed to have maximum efficiency around
A. No load
B. Half load
C.Near full load
D. 10% overload
Ans:C 

[5] Two transformers are connected in parallel. These transformers do not have equal percentage
impedance which results
A. Short-circuiting of the secondaries
B. Power factor of one of the transformers is leading while that of the other lagging
C. Transformers having higher copper losses will have negligible core losses
D. Loading of the transformers not in proportion to their kVA ratings.
Ans:D

[6] The changes in volume of transformer cooling oil due to variation of atmospheric temperature
during day and night is taken care of by which part of transformer?
A. Conservator
B. Breather
C. Bushings
D. Buchholz relay
Ans:A

[7] The transformer laminations are insulated from each other by

A. Mica strip
B. Thin coat of varnish
C. Paper
D. Any of the above
Ans:B

[8] Which type of winding is used in 3 phase shell type transformer?

A. Circular type
B. Sandwich type
C. Cylindrical type
D. Rectangular type
Ans: B

 [9] During open circuit test of a transformer

A. Primary is supplied rated voltage
B. Primary is supplied full load current
C. Primary is supplied current at reduced voltage
D. Primary is supplied rated kVA
Ans: A
[10] Which of the following is not standard voltage for power supply in India
A. 11kV
B. 33kV
C. 66 kV
D. 122 kV
Ans: D

[11] The low voltage winding of a 400/230 volt, 1-phase, 50Hz transformer is to be connected to a
25Hz supply in order to keep the magnetization current at the same level as that for normal 50Hz
supply at 25Hz the voltage should be [Gate 1997]
a) 230V
b) 460V
c) 115V
d) 65V
Ans: C

[12] The primary current in the current transformer is dictated by [Gate 1997]
a) The secondary burden
b) The core of the transformer
c) The load current
d) None of the above
Ans:A

13. In Single Phase Transformer, The Primary Current and Primary Voltage is 4.55
and 11kV respectively. The Rating of the transformer would
be________?                                                                

  a) 86kVA                        b) 100kVA                      c) 150kVA                  d) 50kVA

 Ans: D
14. A Transformer______________.
a) Steps up or down DC Voltages & Current b) Changes DC to AC
c) Changes ac to DC                                                          d) Steps up or down AC Voltages & Current
Ans: D
 
15. What would happen if a power transformer designed for operation on 50 Hz (frequency) were
connected to a 5 Hz (frequency) source of the same voltage?
a) Eddy Current and Hysteresis loss will be excessive
b) Current will be too much low
c) Transformer may start to smoke
d) No effect
Ans: C
 
16. In Three Phase Transformer, The load Current is 139.1A, and Secondary Voltage is 415V. The
Rating of the Transformer would be ___________.
a) 173 KVA                        b) 50 KVA                           c) 100KVA                          d) 57.72 KVA
Ans: C
 
17. If the primary power of an ideal transformer having a 2:1 voltage ratio is 100 W, the secondary
power is  
a) 50W                                                      b) 100 W                                c) 75
W                                                    d) 200 W
Ans: B
 
18. Increasing the number of turns of wire on the secondary of a transformer will
a) decrease the secondary current                             b) have no effect on the secondary current
c) increase the primary current                                    d) increase the secondary current
Ans: A
 
19. Laminated insulations coated with varnish are normally used in the transformer
a) To reduce the effect of eddy current               b) To reduce reluctance of magnetic path
c) To reduce the hysteresis effect                             d) To increase the reluctance of magnetic path
Ans: A
20. Laminated insulations coated with varnish are normally used in the transformer
a) To reduce the effect of eddy current               b) To reduce reluctance of magnetic path
c) To reduce the hysteresis effect                             d) To increase the reluctance of magnetic path
Ans: A
 
  21. The transformer turns ratio determines
a) the reflected impedance                                             b) the ratio of primary and secondary voltages
c) the ratio of primary and secondary currents                d) all
Ans: A
 
22. An Isolation Transformer Has Primary to Secondary turns ratio of __________.
a) 1 : 2                                                                                           b) 1 : 1
c) 2 : 1                                                                                           d) Can be any ratio
Ans: B
 
23. The coefficient of coupling between two coils is 0.45. The first coil has an inductance of 75 mH
and the second coil has an inductance of 105 mH. What is the mutual inductance between the
coils?
a) 7.88 mH                                                                                 b) 3.54 mH
c) 39.9 mH                                                                                 d) 189.3 mH
Ans: C
 
24. In an Auto Transformer, The Primary and Secondary are__________Coupled.
a) Magnetically as well as Electrically                  b) Only Magnetically
c) Only Electrically                                                             d) None of the above
Ans: A
 
25. When does maximum power transfer happen from the source to the load?
a) When the source resistance is less than the load resistance                                                    
b) When there is negligible source resistance
c) When the source resistance is greater than the load resistance                                                               
d) When the source resistance equals the load resistance
Ans: D
 
26. A special transformer used to convert unbalanced signals to balanced signals is the
a) autotransformer                                                                b) step-across transformer
c) balun                                                                                         d) center-tapped transformer
Ans: C
 
27. Under what condition is D.C supply applied safely to the primary of a transformer?
a) We can't connect to DC Supply                        
b) We can connect directly to DC. No condition required
c) A High resistance should be connect in series with primary, but circuit will be useless.  
d) The above statement is wrong
Ans: C
 
28. Which of the following 3-phase connection of a transformer causes interference with the
neighboring communication lines:
a) Star-delta                                                                              b) Delta-star
c) Star-star                                                                                   d) Delta-star
Ans: C
 
29. An Auto-transformer (which has only one winding) may be used as a ______?
a) Step-Up Transformer                                                                     b) Step-Down Transformer
c) Both Step-Up and Step-Down transformer                                    d) None of these
Ans: C
 
30. The friction losses in Real Transformers are _________?
a) 5%                                         b) 25%                                      c) 50%                                      d) 0%
Ans: D
 
 
 

Two single phase transformers with equal turns have impedance of (0.5+j3) Ω & (0.6 + j 10) Ω with
respect to the secondary. If they operate in parallel , how will they share a load   of 100 kw at 0.8
p.f. lagging

A. 50 kw, 50kw             

B. 62kw,38kw          

C. 78.2kw, 21.8Kw       

D. 85.5kw, 14.5kw  

ANSWER: C

Two single phase transformers A & B are connected in parallel. They have same KVA   ratings but
they have different resistances are respectively 0.005 & 0.01 per unit & their leakage reactances
0.05 & 0.04 per unit. If A is operated on full –load at p.f.. of 0.8 lagging what will be the over load
& power factor of transformer B.

A. Transformer B is overloaded by 44 % its power factor is 0.878 (lead)

B. Transformer B is overloaded by 22% its power factor is 0.878 (lag)

C. Transformer B is overloaded by 22% its power factor is 0.878 (lead)

D. Transformer B is overloaded by 44% its power factor is 0.878 (lag)                               

ANSWER: B

Two single phase transformers A & B rated at 250 kVA each are operated in parallel on both sides.
Percentage impedance for both A & B are (1+j6) and (1.2+j4.8) respectively. Compute the load
shared by each when the total load is 500kVA at 0.8 pf lagging

A. 200KW, 300KW     
B. 225KW, 275KW     

C. 275KW , 225KW    

D. 250KW, 250KW              

ANSWER: B

A 500 kVA transformer with 1% resistance & 5 % reactance is connectd in pareallel with a 250
kVA transformer with 1.5% resistance & 4% reactance. The secondary voltage of each transformer
is 400 volt on no load. Find how they share a load of 750 kVA at a p.f. of 0.8 lagging

A. 300KW, 450KW             

B. 375KW, 375KW              

C. 280KW , 470KW             

D. 470KW, 280KW                    

ANSWER: D

Two single phase transformers A & B of equal voltage ratio   are running in paralleland supply a
load of 1000A at 0.8 p.f lag. The equivalent impedance for both A & B are (2+j3) and (2.5+j5)
ohms respectively. Compute the current supplied by transformers A & B.

A. 609.7 A, 392.6 A             

B. 392.6 A, 609.7 A                   

C. 500A, 500A                

D. Nona of these               

ANSWER: A

In a Delta -Delta connection, if one of the transformer winding is open, the capacity will reduce to:

A. 66.67%                 

B. 57.74%                   

C. 50%                        
D. 33.33%                                             

ANSWER: B

A 3-phase transformer over a bank of 3-single phase transformers of equal rating, has the
advantage of:

A. Low cost                                                 

B. Less weight                     

C. Occupation of less space         

D. All the above                      

ANSWER: D

In which of the transformer, the tertiary winding is used:

A. Delta-delta                 

B. Star-star               

C. Delta-star                      

D. Star-delta                                       

ANSWER: B                  

       

The magnetizing current in a transformer is rich in

A. 3rd harmonic             

B. 5th harmonic                

C. 7th harmonic             

D. 11th harmonic       

ANSWER: A

 
Scott connections are used for

A. Single phase to three phase transformation                         

B. Three phase to single phase   transformation

C. Three phase to two phase transformation            

D. Any of the above                                                                                   

ANSWER: C

For successful parallel operation of two single phase transformers, the most essential condition is
that their

A. Percentage impedances are equal                   

B. Polarities are properly connected                               

C. Turn-ratios are exactly equal

D. kVA ratings are equal                                                      

ANSWER: B

In conversion of 3. phase to 2-phase supply with T connection, the transformation ratio of the
teaser will be__ times to that of main transformer:

A. 1.732             

B. 1.15           

C. 0.866          

D. Unity    

ANSWER: C

Two transformers of identical voltages but different capacities are operated in parallel, for
satisfactory load sharing:

A. Impedances should be equal                 

B. Per unit impedance must be equal             

C. Per unit impedance and X/R ratio must be equal   

D. Impedance and X/R ratio must be equal    

ANSWER: C

Which of the following 3-phase connection of a transformer causes interference with the
neighboring communication lines:

A. Delta-star               

B. Star-delta                 

C. Star-star                  

D. Delta-star                                       

ANSWER: C

Which of the following transformer connection will give highest secondary voltage

A. Delta primary, delta secondary

B. Delta primary, star secondary

C. Star primary, delta secondary 

D. Star primary, star secondary                               

ANSWER: B

Two transformers are connected in parallel. These transformers do not have equal percentage
impedance which results

A. Short-circuiting of the secondaries             

B. Power factor of one of the transformers is leading while that of the other lagging

C. Transformers having higher copper losses will have negligible core losses            

D. Loading of the transformers not in proportion to their kVA ratings                                               

ANSWER: D

Two transformers connected in parallel with wrong polarities results

A. Dead Short-circuiting of the secondaries       

B. Power factor of one of the transformers is leading while that of the other lagging

C. Transformers having higher copper losses will have negligible core losses 

D. Loading of the transformers not in proportion to their kVA ratings                                               

ANSWER: A

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

A. Circular type               

B. Sandwich type           

C. Cylindrical type       

D. Rectangular type

ANSWER: B

As compared to Δ − Δ bank, the capacity of the V − V bank of transformers is ......... percent

A. 57.7              

B. 66.7              

C. 50             

D. 86.6                                       

ANSWER: A

If three transformers in a Δ − Δ are delivering their rated load and one transformer is removed,
then overload on each of the remaining transformers is ......... percent.
A. 66.7                   

B. 173.2      

C. 73.2                 

D. 58                                      

ANSWER: C

In a three-phase Y-Y transformer connection, neutral is fundamental to the

A. suppression of harmonics            

B. passage of unbalanced currents due to unbalanced loads           

C. provision of dual electric service    

D. balancing of phase voltages with respect to line voltages.                      

ANSWER: A

Which of the following connections is best suited for 3-phase, 4-wire service?

A. Δ – Δ          

B. Y− Y       

C. Δ –Y       

D. Y− Δ             

ANSWER: C

In a three phase star - delta transformer, what is the angle difference between primary and
secondary phase voltages

A. delta side lags by − 300                         

B. star side lags by − 300              

C. star side leads by 300               

D. delta side leads by 300.                           

ANSWER: D

Transformers operating in parallel will share the load depending upon their

A. Leakage reactance      

B. Rating                 

C. Efficiency                         

D. Percentage impedance 

ANSWER: D

When a closed − Δ bank is converted into an open − Δ bank, each of the two remaining
transformers supplies ......... percent of the original load.

A. 66.7              

B. 57.7           

C. 50          

D. 73.2                         

ANSWER: B

Two transformers, with equal rating & negligible excitation current, connected in parallel share
the load in the ratio of their kVA ratings only, if their pu impedance (based on their own kVA )are

A. Equal       

B. In the inverse ratio of their ratings             

C. In the direct ratio of their ratings                 

D. Pure reactive                                   

ANSWER: A

 
Two transformer of different kVA rating are being operated in parallel they will share load in
proportion to their kVA rating if

A. Per unit impedance on respective kVA are rating equal                          

B. Per unit impedance on common kVA are rating equal

C. Ohmic values of impedances are equal       

D. Ohmic values of impedances are proportional to their rating                                  

ANSWER: A

Out of the following given choices for poly phase transformer connections which one will you
select for three-to-two phase conversion?

A. Scott                                

B. Star/Star                    

C. Double scott               

D. Star/Double delta  

ANSWER: A

Of the following statements concerning parallel operation of transformers, the one which is not
correct is

A. transformers must have equal voltage ratings                   

B. transformers must have same ratio of transformation

C. transformers must be operated at the same frequency                

D. transformers must have equal kVA ratings.          

ANSWER: D

In Scot –connections the teaser transformer operates on 0.866 of its rated

A. Impedance                   
B. Current                

C. Voltage                           

D. power                   

ANSWER: C

Keeping in view he requirement of parallel operation which of the 3-phase connections given
follows are possible

A. Delta-delta   to Delta –star             

B. Delta-delta   to Star – delta          

B. Star – star   to Delta-delta       

D. Delta –star to Star – delta 

ANSWER: C

Which of the following connections of transformer will give the highest secondary voltage?

A. Delta primary, delta secondary                

B. Delta primary, star   secondary        

C. Star primary, star   secondary       

D. Star primary, Delta secondary         

ANSWER: B

A Delta/star transformer has a phase -phase voltage transformation ratio of K, [K=(star phase
voltage)/(delta phase voltage)]. The line-line voltage ratio of star/delta connection is given by

A. k√3                  

B. k                        

C. k/√3                                  

D. √3 / k             
ANSWER: A

A Star/Delta transformer has a phase - phase voltage transformation ratio of K , [K=(delta phase
voltage)/(star phase voltage)]. The line-line voltage ratio of star/delta connection is given by

A. k√3                  

B. k      

C. k/√3                                  

D. √3 / k

ANSWER: D

If per unit impedance of two transformers connected in parallel are not equal which one of the
following statement is correct?

A. The power factor of the two transformer will be different from that of the connected load        

B. Transformers will get overloaded                   

C. Dead short circuit occurs   

D. The transformer with higher per unit impedance will share more load                         

ANSWER: A

A 3-phase transformer ,over a bank of 3 – single phase transformers of equal rating has the
advantages of

A. Low cost                                        

B. Less weight

C. Occupation of less space    

D. All of the above

ANSWER: D

 
Three -phase transformer connections most commonly used are:

A. Δ – Δ                               

B. Y− Y                               

C. Δ –Y and Y− Δ       

D. Δ – Δ and Δ –Y

ANSWER: C

The 3 ph transformers were constructed by contributing …….. single phase transformer

A. 3                        

B. 6             

C. 9                        

D. 2      

ANSWER: A

The core of ….. transformer consist of 3 limbs

A. Core type  

B. Shell type  

C. Bery type    

D. Sandwich type                                            

ANSWER: A

In the star star connection of 3 ph transformer , the phase shift between the line voltage & phase
voltage is …… degrees on both primary & secondary sides

A. 0                        

B. 30          
C. 60       

D. 90  

ANSWER: B

In Y-Y connection, the angular displacement between primary & secondary is …………. Degrees

A. 0                        

B. 90       

C. 180

D. 120

ANSWER: A

Y-Y connection is used only

A. As distribution transformer                                  

B. At the receiving end              

C. For power measurement                        

D. For small high voltage transformers              

ANSWER: D

The Y-Y connection works   satisfactorily only if the load is

A. Y type                            

B. Δ type           

C. Unbalanced                                  

D. Balanced                      

ANSWER: D
 

For Y-Y connection we have to phase a problem called … unbalanced load                

A. Neutral shift                                 

B. Earth shift 

C. Earth leakage                               

D. None of these

ANSWER: A

In Δ-Δ connection the primary & secondary voltages are …… degrees phase shifted with respect to
each other

A. 30                    

B. 60                    

C. 120                  

D. 90                                                        

ANSWER: C

For Y-Y connection we have to phase a problem called … unbalanced load

A. Neutral shift               

B. Earth shift 

C. Earth leakage             

D. None of these           

ANSWER: A

In Δ-Δ connection the primary & secondary voltages are …… degrees phase shifted with respect to
each other

A. 30                    
B. 60                    

C. 120                  

D. 90                                                        

ANSWER: C

In Δ-Δ connection the primary & secondary   line voltages are

A. Equal to Vph             

B. √3 Vph                           

C. Vph/√3                           

D. √3/ Vph                         

ANSWER: A

………… connection is economical for large, low voltage transformers

A. Y- Y                         

B. Δ-Δ                           

C. Δ-Y     

D. Y-Δ 

ANSWER: B

…... connection can be used for both balanced & unbalanced load

A. Y- Y                           

B. Δ-Δ             

C. Δ-Y       

D. Y-Δ
ANSWER: B

In   Δ-Y connection the angular displacement in degrees between primary & secondary is…

A. 0                        

B. 60                    

C. 30        

D. 120

ANSWER: C

The 3 ph transformers were constructed by contributing …….. single phase transformer

A. 3                        

B. 6                        

C. 9             

D. 2      

ANSWER: A

It is possible to remove even commen leg in ………. Transformer

A. Core type  

B. Shell type  

C. Bery type    

D. Sandwich type                          

ANSWER: A

For Δ-Δ connection with transformation ratio K=Vph2/Vph1   , line current IL2 =
A. Iph2/√3       

B. Iph2√3          

C. Iph2                        

D. Iph2/√2

ANSWER: B

The ……. Configuration of 3 ph transformer can be used for serving the three phase power
equipment as well as the single phase lighting loads       

A. Y-Y                           

B. Δ-Δ                

C. Δ-Y       

D. Y-Δ

ANSWER: C

For   Δ-Y   connection with transformation ratio K=Vph2/Vph1   the line voltage VL2 is equal to

A. VL1/K                            

B. K VL1                            

C. VL1/√3K                      

D. √3K VL1                    

ANSWER: D

Delta star transformers are basically used

A - As distribution transformer

B-At the receiving end               

C-For power measurement       

D-For small high voltage transformers               

ANSWER: A

The main application of …. Transformer is the substation end of the transmission line, where the
voltage has to be stepped down

A-Y-Y                 

B-Δ-Δ 

C-Δ-Y

D-Y-Δ                                    

ANSWER: D

In star – delta transformer with transformation ratio K=Vph2/Vph1   IL2= ………

A. √3K IL1                       

B. IL1/√3K                       

C. IL1/K                              

D. √3 IL1 /K                    

ANSWER: D

The star- delta transformers are used

A. As distribution transformer                                  

B. At the receiving end              

C. For power measurement      

D. For small high voltage transformers              

ANSWER: B

 
…….. is used when 3 ph load is too small to use a full 3 phase transformer bank

A. Y-Y                                                    

B. Δ-Δ

C. Δ-Y                 

D. open delta                   

ANSWER: D

The actual power factor at which the open delta configuration operates, is ……… %of the
balanced load power factor

A. 50                    

B. 46.6                             

C. 86.906          

D. 90

ANSWER: C

V-V connection can be obtained by removing one transformer from                

A. Y-Y                                                    

B. Δ-Δ

C. open delta                    

D. Y-Δ                                  

ANSWER: B

A 2 ph supply can be obtained by means of transformer. One of the transformer is called……..

transformer.

A. Current         

B. Auto     
C. Voltage         

D. teaser

ANSWER: D

The voltage relation between the windings of teaser transformer is VRM =….. in scott connection

A. VYB/√3      

B. (√3)/2 VYB                                  

C. √3 VYB                        

D. VYB/2                           

ANSWER: B

The two secondary voltages of teaser transformer are……..0 phase shifted with each other in scott
connection

A. 30                                      

B. 60                    

C. 90                                      

D. 120                  

ANSWER: C

The transformers (single phase or three phase) are connected in … in oreder to supply load that is
higher than the rating of one transformer

A. Series                               

B. Cascade                         

C. Cascade                         

D. Parallel                          

ANSWER: D
 

The essential condition for successful parallel operation of two three phase transformers ….

A. Polarities of the transformer are same          

B. Phase sequences of the transformers are same

C. Phase displacement between primary and secondary line voltages of the transformer are the
same

D. All the above                                                                   

ANSWER: D

Three Single phase transformer, each of 100 KVA rating, are connected in a closed delta
arrangement. If one of them   is taken out, it would be possible to load the bank in such a manner
that each one is loaded to the extent of

A. 86.6 KVA                   

B. 66.7 KVA                   

C. 57.7 KVA                   

D. 33.33 KVA                

ANSWER: A

Two single phase 100 kVA transformers, each having different leakage impedances are connected
in parallel. When a load of 150 kVA at 0.8 pf lagging is applied

A. Both the transformers will operate at power factor more than 0.8 lagging

B. Both the transformers will operate at power factor less than 0.8 lagging.

C. One of the transformer will operate at pf   more than 0.8 lagging and other will operate at pf less
than 0.8 lagging.

D. Both the transformers will operate at identical power factors                                                              

ANSWER: C

 
In the statement , “In star /delta transformer, there exists a phase difference of “X”   between the
corresponding phases of primary and secondary “Y”. “X” and “Y” stand resp. for

A. 60 and voltages.                       

B. 60 and currents.

C. 30 and voltages                         

D. 30 and currents.      

ANSWER: C

Three single phase 11,000/220 V transformer are connected to form 3-phase transformer     bank.
High voltage side is connected in star, and low voltage side is connected in delta. What are the
voltage ratings and the turn ratio of 3-phase transformer?

A. 19,052/220 V ,50             

B. 19,052/381 V, 5

C. 11,000/381 V, 50              

D. 11000/220 V, 50

ANSWER: A

The magnetizing current in transformer is rich in

A. 3rd   harmonic                      

B. 5th   harmonic           

C. 7th   harmonic                    

D. 13th   harmonic         

ANSWER: A

Which of the following connection is suitable for V-V connection

A. YY                  
B. YD                 

C. DY     

D. DD

ANSWER: D

The capacity of V-V connection as compared to DD is

A. 57.7%                              

B. 73.3%                              

C. 66.67%                          

D. None of these           

ANSWER: A

Average power factor at which V-V bank separate is_________when load is at unity   Power   factor

A. 86.6%                              

B. 73.3%                              

C. 66.67%                          

D. None of these

ANSWER: A

In a Delta -Delta connection, if one of the transformer winding is open, the capacity will reduce to:

A. 66.67%        

B. 57.74%       

C. 50%                     

D. 33.33%
ANSWER: B

Scott connections are used for.

A. Single phase to three phase transformation

B. Three phase to single phase transformation

C. Three phase to two phase transformation 

D. Any of the above                                                        

ANSWER: C

For successful parallel operation of two single phase transformers, the most essential condition is
that there:

A. Percentage impedances are equal                    

B. Polarities are properly connected   

C. Turn-ratios are exactly equal

D. KVA ratings are equal                                            

ANSWER: B

In conversion of 3-phase to 2-phase supply with T connection, the transformation ratio of the
teaser will be__ times to that of main transformer:

A. 1.732                               

B. 1.15                                  

C. 0.866                               

D. Unity                               

ANSWER: C

 
Two transformers of identical voltages but different capacities are operated in parallel, for
satisfactory load sharing:

A. Impedances should be equal             

B. Per unit impedance must be equal

C. per unit impedance and X/R ratio must be equal   

D. Impedance and X/R ratio must be equal   

ANSWER: C

Which of the following 3-phase connection of a transformer causes interference with the
neighboring communication lines:

A. Delta-star   

B. Star-delta    

C. Star-star       

D. Delta-star                                       

ANSWER: C

Which of the following transformer connection will give highest secondary voltage

A. Delta primary, delta secondary       

B. Delta primary, star secondary          

C. Star primary, delta secondary

D. none                                                                                                        

ANSWER: B

Two transformers are connected in parallel. These transformers do not have equal percentage
impedance which results

A. Short-circuiting of the secondary’s                       

B. Power factor of one of the transformers is leading while that of the other lagging

C. Transformers having higher copper losses will have negligible core losses

D. Loading of the transformers not in proportion to their KVA ratings                                              

ANSWER: D

Two transformers connected in parallel with wrong polarities results

A. Dead Short-circuiting of the secondary’s 

B. Power factor of one of the transformers is leading while that of the other lagging

C. Transformers having higher copper losses will have negligible core losses

D. Loading of the transformers not in proportion to their KVA ratings                                              

ANSWER: A

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

A. Circular type             

B. Sandwich type        

C. Cylindrical type       

D. Rectangular type

ANSWER: B

As compared to Δ − Δ bank, the capacity of the V − V bank of transformers is ......... percent

A. 57.7                                  

B. 66.7                             

C. 50     

D. 86.6
ANSWER: A

Which of the following connections is best suited for 3-phase, 4-wire service?

A. Δ – Δ             

B. Y− Y             

C. Δ –Y       

D. Y− Δ

ANSWER: C

Transformers operating in parallel will share the load depending upon their

A. Leakage reactance 

B. Rating                             

C. Efficiency                    

D. Percentage impedance.

ANSWER: D

Two transformers, with equal rating & negligible excitation current, connected in parallel share
the load in the ratio of their KVA ratings only, if their pu impedance (based on their own KVA )are

A. Equal                               

B. In the inverse ratio of their ratings                 

C. In the direct ratio of their ratings

D. Pure reactive

ANSWER: A

Two transformer of different KVA rating are being operated in parallel they will share load in
proportion to their KVA rating if
A. Per unit impedance on respective KVA are rating equal                     

B. Per unit impedance on common KVA are rating equal

C. Ohmic values of impedances are equal       

D. Ohmic values of impedances are proportional to their rating

ANSWER: A

Out of the following given choices for poly phase transformer connections which one will you
select for three-to-two phase conversion?

A. Scott                                

B. Star/Star     

C. Double Scott             

D. Star/Double delta  

ANSWER: A

Of the following statements concerning parallel operation of transformers, the one which is not
correct is

A. transformers must have equal voltage ratings

B. transformers must have same ratio of transformation

C. transformers must be operated at the same frequency                          

D. Transformers must have equal KVA ratings.

ANSWER: D

In Scot –connections the teaser transformer operates on 0.866 of its rated

A. Impedance

B. Current    

C. Voltage 
D. power

ANSWER: C

Keeping in view the requirement of parallel operation which of the 3-phase connections given are
possible

A. Delta-delta   to Delta –star                  

B. Delta-delta   to Star – delta                 

C. Star – star   to Delta-delta 

D. Delta –star to Star – delta                                     

ANSWER: C

If per unit impedance of two transformers connected in parallel are not equal which one of the
following statement is correct?

A. The power factor of the two transformer   will be different from that of the connected load

B. Transformers will get overloaded                   

C. Dead short circuit occurs                     

D. The transformer with higher per unit impedance will share more load                         

ANSWER: A

A 3-phase transformer ,over a bank of 3 – single phase transformers of equal rating has the
advantages of

A. Low cost                                        

B. Less weight

C. Occupation of less space    

D. All of the above

ANSWER: D
 

The 3 ph transformers were constructed by contributing …….. single phase transformer

A. 3                        

B. 6                        

C. 9                        

D. 2

ANSWER: A

In Yy 0 connection, the angular displacement between primary & secondary line voltage is
…………. Degrees

A. 0      

B. 90                    

C. 180                  

D. 120

ANSWER: A

Y-Y connection is used only

A. As distribution transformer                                  

B. At the receiving end              

C. For power measurement

D. For small high voltage transformers              

ANSWER: D

The Y-Y connection works   satisfactorily only if the load is

A. Y type                            
B. Δ type           

C. Unbalanced                                  

D. Balanced                      

ANSWER: D

For Y-Y connection we have to phase a problem called … unbalanced load

A. Neutral shift               

B. Earth shift 

C. Earth leakage             

D. None of these           

ANSWER: A

In Δ-Δ connection the primary & secondary   line voltages are

A. Equal to Vph             

B. √3 Vph         

C. Vph/√3                           

D. √3/ Vph                         

ANSWER: A

………… connection is economical for large, low voltage transformers

A. Y-Y                                  

B. Δ-Δ       

C. Δ-Y       

D. Y-Δ
ANSWER: B

……..connection can be used for both balanced & unbalanced load

A. Y-Y                                  

B. Δ-Δ       

C. Δ-Y     

D. Y-Δ

ANSWER: B

InΔy 11 connection the angular displacement in degrees between primary & secondary   line
voltage is… degree

A. 0                                          

B. 30 lagging  

C. 30 leading                    

D. 120                  

ANSWER: C

The 3 ph transformers were constructed by contributing …….. single phase transformer

A. 3                        

B. 6                        

C. 9                        

D. 2

ANSWER: A

It is possible to remove even common leg in ………. Transformer

A. Core type                    

B. Shell type  

C. Berry type                   

D. Sandwich type        

ANSWER: A

For Δ-Δ connection with transformation ratio K=Vph2/Vph1   , line current IL2 =

A. Iph2/√3                         

B. Iph2.√3                           

C. Iph2                                                    

D. Iph2/ √2                        

ANSWER: B

The ……. Configuration of 3 ph transformer can be used for serving the three phase power
equipment as well as the single phase lighting loads

A. Y-Y                                                    

B. Δ-Δ

C. Δ-Y                 

D. Y-Δ                                  

ANSWER: C

For   Δ-Y   connection with transformation ratio K=Vph2/Vph1   the line voltage VL2 is equal to

A. VL1/K                            

B. K VL1                            

C. VL1/√3K                      
D. √3K VL1                    

ANSWER: D

Delta star transformers are basically used

A. As distribution transformer                                  

B. At the receiving end              

C. For power measurement

D. For small high voltage transformers              

ANSWER: A

The main application of …. Transformer is the substation end of the transmission line, where the
voltage has to be stepped down

A. Y-Y                                                    

B. Δ-Δ

C. Δ-Y                 

D. Y-Δ                                  

ANSWER: D

…….. is used when 3 ph load is too small to use a full 3 phase transformer bank

A. Y-Y                                                    

B. Δ-Δ

C. Δ-Y                 

D. open delta                   

ANSWER: D

 
The actual power factor at which the open delta configuration operates, is ……… %of the
balanced load power factor

A. 50                                      

B. 46.6                                  

C. 86.906                            

D. 90                                      

ANSWER: C

V-V connection can be obtained by removing one transformer from

A. Y-Y                

B. Δ-Δ 

C. open delta

D. Y-Δ

ANSWER: B

A 2 ph supply can be obtained by means of transformer. One of the transformers called……..

transformer

A. Current         

B. Auto     

C. Voltage         

D. teaser

ANSWER: D

The two secondary voltages of teaser transformer are……0 phase shifted with each other in Scott
connection

A. 30                                      
B. 60                    

C. 90                                      

D. 120                                    

ANSWER: C

The transformers (single phase or three phase) are connected in … in order to supply load that is
higher than the rating of one transformer

A. Series                               

B. Cascade       

C. Cascade                         

D. Parallel                          

ANSWER: D

Three Single phase transformer, each of 100 KVA rating, are connected in a closed delta
arrangement. If one of them   is taken out , it would be possible to load the bank in such a manner
that each one is loaded to the extent of

A. 86.6 KVA                   

B. 66.7 KVA                   

C. 57.7 KVA                   

D. 33.33 KVA                                  

ANSWER: A

Which three-phase connection can be used in a transformer to introduce a phase difference of

〖30〗^0between its output and corresponding input line voltages?

A. Star-star                         

B. Star-Delta  

C. Delta-Delta                                    
D. Delta-Zigzag             

ANSWER: B

Scott-connections are used for

A. Single phase to three phase transformation.

B. Three phase to single phase transformation.

C. Three phase to two phase transformation.

D. Any of the above.                                     

ANSWER: C

For successful parallel operation of two single phase transformers, the most essential condition is
that their

A. Percentage impedances are equal.                   

B. Polarities are properly connected.

C. Turn-ratios are exactly equal.                             

D. KVA rating equal                                                       

ANSWER: B

Possible three-to-three phase transformer connection for parallel operation is

A. ∆-Y to ∆-Y.          

B. ∆-∆to ∆-Y.  

C. Y-Yto ∆-Y.                

D. ∆-Yto Y-∆.                

ANSWER: A

 
If the transformers operated in parallel are not connected with regard to polarity

A. The transformers will not share the load in proportion to their k V A ratings.

B. Dead short-circuit will take place.                 

C. The transformer of lower rating will be out of operation.

D. None of the above .                                                                    

ANSWER: B

Two transformers, when operating in parallel will share the load depending upon which of the
following?

A. Magnetizing current         

B. Leakage reactance

C. Per unit impedance           

D. Efficiency.

ANSWER: C

When two transformers of different KVA ratings are connected in parallel, they will divide the total
in proportion to their respective kVA ratings when their

A. Efficiencies are equal.                            

B. Equivalent impedances are equal.

C. Equivalent impedances are inversely proportional to their respective ratings.

D. None of the above.                                                                      

ANSWER: C

Two transformers of identical voltages but of different capacities are operating in parallel .for
satisfactory load sharing

A. Impedances must be equal.                                  

B. Per unit Impedances must be equal.               

C. Per unit Impedances and X/R ratio must be equal.                

D. Impedances and X/R ratio must be equal.

ANSWER: C

Star/delta connection for three phase distribution transformers is very common for

A. Large rating, low voltage transformers       

B. Small rating, high voltage transformers

C. Power supply transformers                                    

D. Distribution transformers                  

ANSWER: C

Most suitable connection of three phase distribution transformers is.

A. delta/ delta                  

B. delta/ star    

C. Star/ delta                     

D. Star/ Star                      

ANSWER: B

Witch of the following three phase transformers cannot be operated in parallel?

A. Transformer l, Star/ Star; Transformers 2, delta/ delta                          

B. Transformers l, Star/ delta; Transformers 2, delta /Star

C. Transformers l, Star/ delta; Transformers 2, delta/ delta                      

D. None of the above                  

ANSWER: C

In Scott-connected transformers, 50% tapping should be provided on the

A. Primary of teaser transformers         

B. Primary of main transformers           

C. Secondary of main transformers

D. Secondary of teaser transformers                   

ANSWER: B

For converting a three phase balanced system into a two phase system ,the number
of   transformers needed are,

A. One three phase transformer             

B. Three single phase transformers     

C. Two single phase transformers

D. One single phase transformer                             

ANSWER: C

In scott-connection, tapping essential on the primary of teaser   transformer is,

A. 50%                              

B. 28.8%       

C. 100%    

D. 86.6%

ANSWER: D

The neutral point divides the teaser primary winding in Scott-connected transformers in the ratio
of,
A. 1:2                   

B. 1:1.5          

C. 1:3       

D. 1:4

ANSWER: A

If the number of turns on the primary and secondary of the teaser transformer of scott-connection
are the same, then the ratio of primary to secondary currents in the teaser transformer is,

A. 1.0                   

B. 1.15          

C. 1.28                    

D. 0.866

ANSWER: B

Which of the following two, three phase transformers can be operated in parallel

A. ∆/∆ and ∆⥾                    

B. Y/Y and Y/∆                      

C. Y/Y and ∆/∆                 

D. None of these combinations                               

ANSWER: C

In Scott connected transformer,50% tapping should be provided on the

A. Primary of teaser transformer          

B. Primary of main transformer             

C. Secondary of main transformer

D. Secondary of teaser transformer                      

ANSWER: B

In Scott connected transformer, neutral point is available on the

A. Main transformer primary                   

B. Teaser transformer primary                

C. Primary of main transformer

D. secondary of main transformer                         

ANSWER: B

In Scott connection, tapping essential on the primary of teaser transformer is 

A. 50%                                  

B. 28.8%         

C. 100%           

D. 86.6%

ANSWER: D

If the number of turns on the primary & secondary of the teaser transformer of Scott-connection
are the same ,then the primary to secondary currents in the ratio of primary to secondary currents
in teaser transformer

A. 1.0             

B. 1.15                       

C. 1.28                       

D. 0.866

ANSWER: B

 
Three single phase transformer, each with a 10 kVA rating are connected in a closed delta
arrangement. If one transformer is taken out, the output capacity of the system will be

A. 20 kVA                         

B. 8.66 kVA                     

C. 17.32 kVA                 

D. 10 kVA    

ANSWER: C

Three number of 10:1 transformers are connected in star-delta to supply a load at 230 V.The
supply voltage of this transformer must be

A. 2300 V         

B. 4000 V    

C. 23 V                      

D. 40 V 

ANSWER: C

Three units of 1:5 transformers are connected in delta-star to supply a 3 phase load from a 400 V, 3
phase source. The line voltage on the load side is

A. 1000 V         

B. 80 V         

C. 3464 V       

D. 803 V

ANSWER: C

Two transformer A & B having equal outputs and voltage ratios but unequal percentage impedance
of 4 & 2 are operating in parallel transformer A will ne running over load by how much %?

A. 50           
B. 66                

C. 33                    

D. 25  

ANSWER: C

An auto transformer having a transformation ratio of 0.8 supplies a load of 3 Kw. The power
transferred conductively from primary to secondary is how much kilo watt?

A. 0.6                

B. 2.4         

C. 1.5 

D. 0.27                

ANSWER: B

For two transformers connected in parallel the circulating current is given by

% Ic = ---------- x 100

A. % e   / (%Z1 + % Z2)  

B. % e   / I (%Z1 + % Z2)

C. % e   / (%I1 + % I2)                      

D. (%IZ1 + %I Z2) / % e

ANSWER: B

Three single-phase, 50 kVA, 2300/ 230 V, 60 Hz transformers are connected to form

a 3-phase, 4000V / 230-V transformer bank. The equivalent impedance of each transformer
referred to low-voltage is 0.012 + j 0.016 Ω . The 3-phase transformer supplies a 3-phase, 120 kVA,
230 V, 0.85 power-factor (lagging) load. Determine the winding currents of the transformer.

A. 30.1                                  
B. 40.2                               

C. 25.1                         

D. 45.1

ANSWER: A

Three single-phase, 50 kVA, 2300/ 230 V, 60 Hz transformers are connected to form a 3-phase,
4000V / 230-V transformer bank. The equivalent impedance of each transformer referred to low-
voltage is 0.012 + j 0.016 Ω. The 3-phase transformer supplies a 3-phase, 120 kVA, 230 V, 0.85
power-factor (lagging) load. Determine the primary voltage (line to line) required.

A. 2000 V         

B. 3000 V    

C. 4000 V   

D. 5000 V

ANSWER: C

A two windings transformer is converted into an auto transformer. If we apply additive polarity and
subtractive polarity for the connections, then the secondary voltage is 2640V and 2160V
respectively.

What is the ratio of primary voltage of original transformer?

A. 66:54          

B. 54:66                      

C. 10:1             

D. 1:10

ANSWER: C

Three Single phase transformer, each of 100 KVA rating, are connected in a closed delta
arrangement. If one of them is taken out , it would be possible to load the bank in such a manner
that each one is loaded to the extent of
A. 86.6 KVA                   

B. 66.7 KVA     

C. 57.7 KVA                   

D. 33.33 KVA                        

ANSWER: A

Two single phase 100 kVA transformers,

each having different leakage impedances are connected in parallel. When a load of 150 kVA at 0.8
pf lagging is applied.

A. Both the transformers will operate at power factor more than 0.8 lagging

B. Both the transformers will operate at power factor less than 0.8 lagging.

C. One of the transformer will operate at pf more than 0.8 lagging and other will operate at pf less
than 0.8 lagging.

D. Both the transformers will operate at identical power factors                                                              

ANSWER: C

Two 3 phase transformers are to be connected for parallel operation. Which one of the
arrangements impossible?

A. Transformer A: primary Y: secondary Y

        Transformer B: primary ∆: secondary∆

B. Transformer A: primary ∆: secondary Y

        Transformer B: primary ∆: secondary∆

C. Transformer A: primary Y: secondary ∆

      Transformer B: primary ∆: secondary Y

D. Transformer A: primary ∆: secondary ∆

      Transformer B: primary ∆: secondary∆

ANSWER: B

When two transformers of different kVA ratings are connected in parallel, they will divide the total
load in proportion to their respective to their respective kVA rating when their

A. Efficiencies are equal.          

B. Equivalent impedances are equal.

C. Equivalent impedances are inversely proportional to their respective ratings.

D. None of the above                                    

ANSWER: C

If two transformers are connected in parallel and sharing a load of I amperes then their individual
currents are -------

A. I1 = I / Z1, I2 = I / Z2

B. I1 = I / Z2 I2 = I / Z1                             

C. I1 = I Z1/ (Z1 + Z 2 ), I2 = I Z2 / ( Z1 + Z2)             

D. I1 = I Z2 (Z1 + Z 2 ), I2 = I Z1 / ( Z1 + Z2)

ANSWER: D

Three single phase 11,000/220 V transformer are connected to form 3-phase transformer     bank.
High voltage side is connected in star, and low voltage side is connected in delta. What are the
voltage ratings and the turn ratio of 3-phase transformer ?

A. 19,052/220 V ,50  

B. 19,052/220 V, 50  

C. 11,000/381 V, 50     

D. 11000/220 V, 50

ANSWER: A

 
Three single phase transformer, each with a 10 kVA rating are connected in a closed delta
arrangement. If one transformer is taken out, the output capacity of the system will be

A. 20 KVA                        

B. 8.66 KVA                   

C. 17.32 KVA                                  

D. 10 KVA                       

ANSWER: C

The two transformers A and B having same KVA rating share a load of 120 KVA at 0.8 p.f.
lagging. Their impedances are   ZA = 0.8 + j 10= 10.031<85.420   and ZB =1.66 + j 8.33 = 8.4937<
78.720   The load carried by transformer A is ------

A. 25 KVA                        

B. 80 KVA                        

C. 55 KVA                        

D. 65 KVA     

ANSWER: C

The two transformers A and B having same KVA rating share a load of 120 KVA at 0.8 p.f.
lagging. Their impedances are   ZA = 0.8 + j 10= 10.031<85.420   and ZB =1.66 + j 8.33 = 8.4937<
78.720   The load carried by transformer B is

A. 25 KVA                        

B. 80 KVA                        

C. 55 KVA                        

D. 65 KVA                       

ANSWER: D

 
The two transformers A and B having same KVA rating share a load of 120 KVA at 0.8 p.f.
lagging. Their impedances are   ZA = 0.8 + j 10= 10.031<85.420   and ZB =1.66 + j 8.33 = 8.4937<
78.720   The power factor of transformer B is

A. 0.76 lag                         

B. 0.83 lag                          

C. 0.56 lag                          

D. 0.67 lead                

ANSWER: B

The two transformers A and B having same KVA rating share a load of 120 KVA at 0.8 p.f.
lagging. Their impedances are   ZA = 0.8 + j 10= 10.031<85.420   and ZB =1.66 + j 8.33 = 8.4937<
78.720   The power factor of transformer A is

A. 0.76 lag                         

B. 0.83 lag                          

C. 0.56 lag                          

D. 0.67 lead    

ANSWER: A

The current in HV   winding of a 25kVA, 6600/400 V,50Hz,3 phase D-Y transformer, at   full load
is

A. 1.26 A       

B. 3.72 A                    

C. 2.18 A       

D. 0.72 A

ANSWER: A

The current in HV   winding of a 25kVA, 6600/400 V,50Hz,3 phase D. Y transformer, at   full load
is
A. 1.26 A       

B. 3.72 A          

C. 2.18 A       

D. 0.72 A

ANSWER: A

The current in HV   winding of a 25kVA, 6600/400 V,50Hz,3 phase Y-D transformer, at   full load
is

A. 1.26 A                            

B. 3.72 A                            

C. 2.18 A                            

D. 0.72 A                            

ANSWER: C

The current in LV winding of a 25kVA, 6600/400 V,50Hz,3 phase Y-D transformer, at   full load is

A. 36 A                                                   

B. 20.78 A                         

C. 65.32 A                         

D.   40.2 A                           

ANSWER: B

The current in HV   winding of a 20kVA, 2200/220 V,50Hz,3 phase D-D transformer, at   full load
is

A. 3.03 A          

B. 5.25 A                            

C. 10.5 A          
D. None of these           

ANSWER: A

The current in LV   winding of a 20kVA, 2200/220 V,50Hz,3 phase D-D transformer, at   full load
is

A. 52.48 A       

B. 30.30 A       

C. 26.24 A       

D. None of these           

ANSWER: B

High frequency transformers sometimes make use of ferrite cores because it has

A. High specific gravity

B. High resistance

C. High hysteresis

D. low permeability

ANSWER: B

Harmonics in transformer result in

A. Increased core losses

B. Increased I2R losses

C. Magnetic interference with communication circuits

D. All of the above

ANSWER: D

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

A. 6400W

B. 1600W

C. 800W

D. 400W

ANSWER:D

Power transformers are generally designed to have maximum efficiency around

A. No load

B. Half load

C.Near full load

D. 10% overload

ANSWER:C

Two transformers are connected in parallel. These transformers do not have equal percentage
impedance which results

A. Short-circuiting of the secondaries

B. Power factor of one of the transformers is leading while that of the other lagging

C. Transformers having higher copper losses will have negligible core losses

D. Loading of the transformers not in proportion to their kVA ratings.

ANSWER:D

The changes in volume of transformer cooling oil due to variation of atmospheric temperature
during day and night is taken care of by which part of transformer?

A. Conservator

B. Breather
C. Bushings

D. Buchholz relay

ANSWER:A

The transformer laminations are insulated from each other by

A. Mica strip

B. Thin coat of varnish

C. Paper

D. Any of the above

ANSWER:B

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

A. Circular type

B. Sandwich type

C. Cylindrical type

D. Rectangular type

ANSWER: B

During open circuit test of a transformer

A. Primary is supplied rated voltage

B. Primary is supplied full load current

C. Primary is supplied current at reduced voltage

D. Primary is supplied rated kVA

ANSWER: A
 

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

A. 11kV

B. 33kV

C. 66 kV

D. 122 kV

ANSWER: D

The low voltage winding of a 400/230 volt, 1-phase, 50Hz transformer is to be connected to a 25Hz
supply in order to keep the magnetization current at the same level as that for normal 50Hz supply
at 25Hz the voltage should be [Gate 1997]

A. 230V

B. 460V

C. 115V

D. 65V

ANSWER: C

The primary current in the current transformer is dictated by [Gate 1997]

A. The secondary burden

B. The core of the transformer

C. The load current

D. None of the above

ANSWER:A

In Single Phase Transformer, The Primary Current and Primary Voltage is 4.55 and 11kV
respectively. The Rating of the transformer would be________?   A. 86kVA                           
B. 100kVA                       

C. 150kVA                       

D. 50kVA

  ANSWER:

A Transformer______________.

A. Steps up or down DC Voltages & Current                

B. Changes DC to AC

C. Changes ac to DC                                                       

D. Steps up or down AC Voltages & Current

ANSWER: D

What would happen if a power transformer designed for operation on 50 Hz (frequency) were
connected to a 5 Hz (frequency) source of the same voltage?

A. Eddy Current and Hysteresis loss will be excessive

B. Current will be too much low

C. Transformer may start to smoke

D. No effect

ANSWER: C

In Three Phase Transformer, The load Current is 139.1A, and Secondary Voltage is 415V. The
Rating of the Transformer would be ___________.

A. 173 KVA                    

B. 50 KVA                        

C. 100KVA                      

D. 57.72 KVA
ANSWER: C

If the primary power of an ideal transformer having a 2:1 voltage ratio is 100 W, the secondary
power is  

A. 50W                                                   

B. 100 W                             

C. 75 W                                                   

D. 200 W

ANSWER: B

Increasing the number of turns of wire on the secondary of a transformer will

A. decrease the secondary current                         

B. have no effect on the secondary current

C. increase the primary current                                 

D. increase the secondary current

ANSWER: A

Laminated insulations coated with varnish are normally used in the transformer

A. To reducethe effect of eddy current             

B. To reduce reluctance of magnetic path

C. To reduce the hysteresis effect                         

D. To increase the reluctance of magnetic path

ANSWER: A

The transformer turns ratio determines

A. the reflected impedance                                         

B. the ratio of primary and secondary voltages

C. the ratio of primary and secondary currents             

D. all

ANSWER: A

An Isolation Transformer Has Primary to Secondary turns ratio of __________.

A. 1 : 2                                                                                                          

B. 1 : 1

C. 2 : 1                                                                                                          

D. Can be any ratio

ANSWER: B

The coefficient of coupling between two coils is 0.45. The first coil has an inductance of 75 mH and
the second coil has an inductance of 105 mH. What is the mutual inductance between the coils?

A. 7.88 mH                                                                              

B. 3.54 mH

C. 39.9 mH                                                                              

D. 189.3 mH

ANSWER: C

In an Auto Transformer, The Primary and Secondary are__________Coupled.

A. Magnetically as well as Electrically              

B. Only Magnetically

C. Only Electrically                                                          
D. None of the above

ANSWER: A

When does maximum power transfer happen from the source to the load?

A. When the source resistance is less than the load resistance                                                   

B. When there is negligible source resistance

C. When the source resistance is greater than the load resistance                                                             

D. When the source resistance equals the load resistance

ANSWER: D

A special transformer used to convert unbalanced signals to balanced signals is the

A. autotransformer                                                             

B. step-across transformer

C. balun                                                                                     

D. center-tapped transformer

ANSWER: C

Under what condition is D.C supply applied safely to the primary of a transformer?

A. We can't connect to DC Supply                      

B. We can connect directly to DC. No condition required

C. A High resistance should be connect in series with primary, but circuit will be useless.   

D. The above statement is wrong

ANSWER: C

 
Which of the following 3-phase connection of a transformer causes interference with the
neighbouring communication lines?

A. Star-delta                                                                          

B. Delta-star

C. Star-star                                                                               

D. Delta-star

ANSWER: C

An Auto-transformer (which has only one winding) may be used as a ______?

A. Step-Up Transformer                                                                  

B. Step-Down Transformer

C. Both Step-Up and Step-Down transformer                                

D. None of these

ANSWER: C

The friction losses in Real Transformers are _________?

A. 5%                                     

B. 25%                                                    

C. 50%                                                    

D. 0%

ANSWER: D

The expression for the induced emf in the primary winding of a transformer is E1= ________.

A. 4.44 f N1Bm             

B. 4.44 f N1Φm                               
C. 4.44 f N1V1              

D. 4.44 f N1

ANSWER: B

If primary voltage is 230 V, 50 Hz, N1=500 &Bm=0.4144 T   then the cross sectional area of the
core is a _________. 

A. 50mm2                          

B. 50m2             

C. 50 cm2                            

D. 50nm2

ANSWER: C

A 3300/200 V, 100 kVA transformer has N2 = 80 turns. The rated secondary current
I2=   ________ Amp.

A. 30.3    

B. 500    

C. 50    

D. 303

ANSWER: B

A 3300/200 V, 100 kVA transformer has N2= 80 turns. The rated primary current     I1=   _______
Amp.

A. 30.3                                  

B. 500                  

C. 50                                      

D. 303
ANSWER: A

A 3300/200 V, 100 kVA transformer has N2 =80 then N1 = ________.

A. 1320                                

B. 4.84

C. 132                                    

D. 484

ANSWER: A

The expression for the secondary induced emf    is ________.

A. 4.44 fN2Bm              

B. 4.44 fN2Øm    

C. 4.44 fN2 V2

D. 4.44 f N2

ANSWER: B

A step down transformer operates on a 50 Hz ac supply. With a primary voltage of 230 V. The
maximum flux Øm= _________ if N1=500     

A. 2.07Wb                         

B. 2.07mWb    

C. 0.0408Wb

D. 0.0408mWb

ANSWER: B

The voltage ratio of a transformer is defined as the ratio of _______ & ________.
A. V1, V2                           

B. V2,V1          

C. E1,E2                              

D. E2,E1

ANSWER: A

The ratio   V2/V1 or N2/N1 of a transformer is called as   _________.

A. Voltage ratio             

B. Reverse voltage ratio             

C. Transformation ratio

D. Turns Ratio

ANSWER: C

The ratio N1/N2 of a transformer is called as _______ ratio.

A. Transformation                           

B. Turns

C. Reverse turn              

D. Voltage

ANSWER: B

The transformer with _______ is called as step up transformer.

A. K<1                                  

B. K=1                

C. K>1
D. K=0

ANSWER: C

For the _______ transformer, the secondary voltage is greater than the primary voltage.

A.   Step up                         

B.   Step down

C.   Isolation

D. Auto

ANSWER: A

The transformer with K>1 is called as _______ transformer.

A. Step up                          

B. Step down

C. Isolation

D. Auto

ANSWER: A

The transformer with_______ is called as step down transformer.

A. K<1                                  

B. K=1                

C. K>1

D. K=0

ANSWER: A

 
The transformer with K<1 is called as _______ transformer.

A. Step up                          

B. Step down

C. Isolation

D. Auto

ANSWER: B

The transformer with K=1 is used   as ________ transformer.

A. Step up                          

B. Step down

C. Isolation

D. Auto

ANSWER: C

The ________ transformer is generally used as isolation transformer. 

A. Step up                          

B. Step down

C. one to one

D. Auto

ANSWER: C

The transformation ratio K is defined as k=_____.

A. I2/I1                                

B. N1/N2          
C. V1/ V2                           

D. I1/I2

ANSWER: D

The primary & secondary currents are _________ to the number of turns of the corresponding
windings.

A. Directly proportional             

B. Inversely proportional                            

C. Independent

D. Equal

ANSWER: B

The transformer rating is in terms of _______

A. Watts                               

B. kW                   

C. VAR                                

D. kVA

ANSWER: C

The ratings of a transformer in terms of ______ power.

A. True                                  

B. Apparent    

C. Reactive

D. Active

ANSWER: B
 

The complete rating of transformer includes the ratio of primary &secondary voltages, ________ &
________. 

A. Flux, frequency                         

B. Number of turns, kVA         

C. kVA, frequency

D. Number of turns, Flux

ANSWER: C

A 3300V/ 200V, 100 kVA transformer has N2=80. Then k=______ & N1 =_______.

A. 0.06, 1320                   

B. 16.67, 1320

C. 0.06, 4.84

D. 16.67, 4.84

ANSWER: A

A 3300V/200 V, transformer has rated primary& secondary currents of 30.303A & 500A
respectively. Its rating would be _________.

A. 1650 kVA 

B. 60.6 kVA

C. 100 kVA                      

D. 100 kW

ANSWER: C

A 10 kVA, 3300/240V, 50 Hz transformer has core area 300 cm2& flux density 1.3 T. Then number
of primary turns N1= ________.
A. 28                                      

B. 382                  

C. 38.2                                  

D. none of these

ANSWER: B

For a 6600/220 V, 50 Hz transformer, if N1=1500 &Bm=1.2 T. the effective cross sectional area of
the core is A=________.

A. 16.5cm2                        

B. 0.0165m2  

C. 0.024m2                        

D. none of these

ANSWER: B

The total loss in a transformer is the sum of ______ loss & ______ loss.

A. Hysteresis, eddy current    

B. copper, hysteresis  

C. Iron, eddy current 

D. copper,iron

ANSWER: D

If the copper loss at full load is 200 W then that atb the half load will be _______ watt.

A. 100                  

B. 50                    

C. 800                  
D. 400

ANSWER: B

A 4000V/200V transformer has R2=0.009Ω. Find the value of transferred resistance to primary
side (R’2).   

A. 4.5 x 10-4Ω                                  

B. 0.18Ω

C. 3.6Ω                                

D. none of these

ANSWER: C

A 3300/110, 50 Hz,   60 kVA transformer has R1=3.3Ω & R2=0.011Ω. What is the value of R1t ?

A. 3.3Ω                                

B. 13.4Ω

C. 33Ω                                  

D. 1.34Ω

ANSWER: B

For a 4000/200 V transformer if R1= 3.45Ω & R2= 0.009Ω then calculate the value oftotal
resistance on the primary side i.e. R1t. 

A. 7.05Ω                              

B. 0.018Ω        

C. 3.45Ω                              

D. 3.63Ω

ANSWER: A

 
Alternating voltage can be raised or lowered with the help of ………..

A. Generator

B. Transformer

C. Induction motor

D. Universal motor

ANSWER: B

In a transformer electrical power is transformed from one circuit to other without change in the…..

A. Voltage

B. Current

C. Frequency

D. None of these

ANSWER: C

A transformer is a .......... device

A. A.C.

B. D. C.

C. Both A. C. and D. C.

D. None of these

ANSWER: A

A transformer works on the principle of ……………

A. Faraday ‘s law

B. Mutual induction
C. Self induction

D. Superposition

ANSWER: A

The primary and secondary winding of a transformer are……coupled to each other.

A. Electrically

B. Magnetically

C. Electrically and magnetically

D. None of these

ANSWER: B

The frequency of secondary voltage is …… that of the primary voltage

A. Greater than

B. Less than

C. Same as

D. None of these.

ANSWER: C

The ………on both sides of a transformer    remains     same.

A. Voltage

B. Current

C. Power

D. Impedance

ANSWER: D
 

The d. c. supply is not used for the transformer as ………….

A. Eddy current losses are more

B. Hysteresis losses are more

C. D.C.   winding resistance is very high

D. Burning of windings due to high current is possible

ANSWER: D

The flux in the transformer core is …………

A. Rotating

B. Partly rotating

C. Partly alternating

D. Purely alternating

ANSWER: D

The core of the transformer is laminated to reduce…….

A. Eddy current loss

B. Hysteresis loss

C. Copper loss

D. Friction loss

ANSWER: A

The vertical portion on which coils are wound in a transformer is called………

A. Core
B. Yoke

C. Joint

D. Limb

ANSWER: D

Generally ……………..   is used for laminations of a transformer core.

A. High grade silicon steel

B. Copper

C. Iron

D. Manganin

ANSWER: A

The core provides ……..   Path to the flux produced.

A. Low resistance

B. Low reluctance

C. Low voltage

D. None of these

ANSWER: B

The laminations in transformer core are overlapped so as …………..

A. To keep core resistance small

B. To increase the flux in the core

C. To avoid the air gap at the joints

D. To provide high reluctance path

ANSWER: B

In …………. of transformer, the coils can be easily removed from maintenance point of view.

A. Berry type

B. Core type

C. Shell type

D. None of these

ANSWER: B

………. construction is used for high voltage transformer.

A. Berry type

B. Core type

C. Shell type

D. None of these

ANSWER: C

The value of flux used in e.m.f. equation of a transformer is ……………..

A. R.M.S.

B. Average

C. Maximum

D. Instantaneous

ANSWER: C

For a 50 Hz transformer the primary turns are 100 and maximum flux in the core is 0.08 Wb then
the primary induced e.m.f. is …………………..
A. 1856V

B. 1276 V

C. 176 V

D. 1776 V

ANSWER: D

Which is a type of transformer?

                                 

A. Step up Transformer

B. Step down Transformer

C. Isolation Transformer

D. 1:1 Transformer

ANSWER: B

Which is a type of transformer?

                     

A. Step up Transformer

B. Step down Transformer

C. Isolation Transformer

D. None of above

ANSWER: C

Which is a type of transformer?

                                     
A. Step up Transformer

B. Step down Transformer

C.   Isolation Transformer

D.   1:1 Transformer

ANSWER: A

The rating of transformer may be expressed in

A. kW

B. MVA

C. kVA

D. Both A. and C.

ANSWER: D

The friction losses in ideal Transformers are

A. 0%       

B. 5%       

C. 25%         

D. 50%

ANSWER: A

A Transformer______________

A. Changes ac to DC

B. Changes dc to AC

C. Steps up or down DC Voltages & Current

D. Steps up or down AC Voltages & Current

ANSWER: D

In an Auto Transformer, The Primary and Secondary are__________CoupleD.

A. Only Magnetically

B. Only Electrically

C. Magnetically as well as electrically

D. None of the above

ANSWER: C

What will happen if the primary of a transformer is connected to D.C supply?

A. Transformer will operate with low efficiency

B. Transformer will operate with high efficiency

C. No effect

D. Transformer may start to smoke and burn

ANSWER: D

In a Transformer, The primary flux is always _________ the secondary (flux).

A. Greater then

B. Smaller then

C. Equal

D. Equal in both step up and Step down Transformer

ANSWER: D

 
Transformer is a device which don’t change in_________

A. Voltage

B. Current

C.   Power

D.   Frequency

ANSWER: D

Transformer core is laminated to

A. Reduce the hysterias losses

B. Reduce Eddy current losses

C.   Reduce the copper losses

D.   Reduce all of above losses

ANSWER: B

Direct loading on single phase transformer is use to determine

A. Efficiency & regulation

B. Efficiency only

C.   Regulation only

D.   Losses

ANSWER: A

Buchholz relay is operate when_________

A. During abnormal temperature

B. During Short circuit

C.   During transformer set fire

D.   All of above

ANSWER: D

A transformer transform_______

A. Power

B. Voltage

C.   DC

D.   All of above

ANSWER: A

The efficiency of an ideal transformer is

A. 90% to 91 %

B. 100%

C.   Zero

D.   Can’t say                    

ANSWER: B

Which of the following does not change in a transformer ?

A. Current

B. Voltage

C. Frequency

D. All of the above

ANSWER: C

 
In a transformer the energy is conveyed from primary to secondary

A. through cooling coil

B. through air

C. by the flux

D. none of the above

ANSWER: C

A transformer core is laminated to

A. reduce hysteresis loss

B. reduce eddy current losses

C. reduce copper losses

D. reduce all above losses

ANSWER: B

The degree of mechanical vibrations produced by the laminations of a transformer depends on

A. tightness of clamping

B. gauge of laminations

C. size of laminations

D. all of the above

ANSWER: D

The no-load current drawn by transformer is usually what per cent of the full-load current ?

A. 0.2 to 0.5 per cent

B. 2 to 5 per cent
C. 12 to 15 per cent

D. 20 to 30 per cent

ANSWER: B

The path of a magnetic flux in a transformer should have

A. high resistance

B. high reluctance

C. low resistance

D. low reluctance

ANSWER: D

No-load on a transformer is carried out to determine

A. copper loss

B. magnetising current

C. magnetising current and loss

D. efficiency of the transformer

ANSWER: C

The dielectric strength of transformer oil is expected to be

A. lkV

B. 33 kV

C. 100 kV

D. 330 kV

ANSWER: B
 

Sumpner's test is conducted on transformers to determine

A. temperature     

B. stray losses

C. all-day efficiency

D. none of the above

ANSWER: A

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

A. 1.7 Wb/m2

B. 2.7 Wb/m2

C. 3.7 Wb/m2

D. 4.7 Wb/m2

ANSWER: A

The efficiency of a transformer will be maximum when

A. copper losses = hysteresis losses

B. hysteresis losses = eddy current losses

C. eddy current losses = copper losses

D. copper losses = iron losses

ANSWER: D

No-load current in a transformer

A. lags behind the voltage by about 75°

B. leads the voltage by about 75°

C. lags behind the voltage by about 15°

D. leads the voltage by about 15°

ANSWER: A

The purpose of providing an iron core in a transformer is to

A. provide support to windings

B. reduce hysteresis loss

C. decrease the reluctance of the magnetic path

D. reduce eddy current losses

ANSWER: C

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

A. Conservator     

B. Breather

C. Buchholz relay

D. Exciter

ANSWER: D

While conducting short-circuit test on a transformer the following side is short circuited

A. High voltage side

B. Low voltage side

C. Primary side    

D. Secondary side
ANSWER: B

In the transformer following winding has got more cross-sectional area

A. Low voltage winding

B. High voltage winding

C. Primary winding

D. Secondary winding

ANSWER: A

Primary winding of a transformer

A. is always a low voltage winding

B. is always a high voltage winding

C. could either be a low voltage or high voltage winding

D. none of the above

ANSWER: C

Which winding in a transformer has more number of turns ?

A. Low voltage winding

B. High voltage winding

C. Primary winding

D. Secondary winding

ANSWER: B

 
 

 
 
 

Posted 24th December 2018 by Tushar Kafare

 
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