ELECTRO MIDTERM EXAM

1. What transformer connections are used in an earthed system?

Delta star connection
2. What is the primary reason why modern vessel prefers to have high voltages for high power
system?
Economy
3. What type of self-excited dc motor where the entire armature current flows through the field
windings as it’s connected in series to the armature winding?
Shunt motor
4. What type of self-excited dc motor where it is made-up of both series and parallel field winding?
Compound motor
5. What type of self-excited dc motor that is made-up of many turns of finer wire?
Shunt motor
6. What transformer connections are used in an insulated system?
Delta delta connection
7. How many percent of the rated current is the increase for large motor rated current during
starting?
8-10%
8. What is a thermally sensitive resistor embedded in motor windings to protect it from
overheating?
Thermistor
9. What is a popular method of controlling speed for lifts, cranes and winches?
Ward-leonard
10. What type of self-excited dc motor where the field windings are exposed to the entire terminal
voltage as they are connected in parallel to the armature winding?
Shunt motor
11. What are the typical high voltage for shis electrical system?
6.6kv, 11kv, 13.5kv
12. What is the voltage designed to operate the motor successfully, without over heating, stalling
and burn out?
Rated voltage
13. From the choices below, what is the device designed to accelerate a motor to its normal rated
speed in one direction of rotation?
Starter
14. What relay is fitted in a circuit breaker that prevents motor from starting until its contractor coil
is energized?
Undervoltage relay
15. What is the method of starting induction motor to reduce the starting current to one third?
Delta star starter
16. What type of motor are used when there is a risk of dripping liquids from overhead pipes and
valves?
Drip proof open ventilated motor
17. What is the most common temperature dependent protection device which is made up of small
beads of semi-conductor material embedded in three stator windings during manufacture?
 Thermistor
18. What type of self-excited dc motor that is made-up of fewer turns of larger wire?
Series motor
19. What is the voltage supply of 3 phase induction motor used onboard ships?
440 v
20. What type of motor that is oftentimes used outside on weather decks?
Deck water tight motor
21. What is the term used for a three phase system that has a fault in one of its phase?
Open delta
22. What is the output voltage of a 440 V autotransformer having a 60% Tap?
264 v
23. What type of transformer connection that could be used for a three phase four wire system?
Delta star connection
24. What is the medium used in cooling transformer onboard?
Air
25. What is the voltage induced as the rotor rotates field of a dc motor?
Back emf
26. What is considered as high voltage onboard for alternating current?
Above 1000 v
27. What is the rotary inside part of the motor that is attached to the output shaft?
rotor
28. What is the term used to describe the difference between the rotor speed and synchronous
speed?
slip
29. What motor starting methodology that uses transformer common winding in both the primary
and secondary?
Autotransformer starter
30. What is the method used in starting induction motor that uses contactors to perform the
switching action in starters to connect and disconnect the power supply to the motor?
Delta star starter
31. What type of compound motor where the shunt field winding is connected parallel to the
armature only?
Short shunt compound
32. What type of motor that can be completely immersed in shallow water for short period?
Deck watertight motor
33. In an induction motor what does the second digit ager ip denotes?
Protection against liquid
34. What should be the minimum distance between deck motor enclosure and the oil tank outlet of
a tanker vessel?
4 to 5.5M
35. What is the most common type of motor used onboard ships?
Three phase motor

36. How does a distribution system for high voltage installation are being protected?
Using neutral earthing resistor
37. What is the method of starting induction motor to reduce voltage starting for large motors such
as cargo pumps and bow thrusters?
Auto transformer starter
38. What type of motors are used when greater degree of protection and no external air is allowed?
Totally enclosed fan ventilated motor
39. What type of motor that have sealed bearing and water tight terminal box?
Deck watertight motor
40. What relay used to monitor motor temperature by measuring current in the supply line?
overCurrent relay
41. What is the remedy should be done if the phase sequence of the shore supply is not the same
with the phase sequence of the load?
Interchange two terminals in the terminal box
42. What type of dc motor where the supply is given separately to the field and armature windings?
Separately excited motor
43. What is a condition wherein a 3 phase induction motor will continue to run even if one of the
three lines is disconnected?
Three phasing
44. What is a variable resistor with three or four terminals which is used to reduce voltage in the
armature during starting?
Starting rheostat
45. What type of compound motor where the shunt field winding is connected to both the
armature and series field winding?
Long shunt compound
46. What type of compound dc motor where the shunt field flux assists the main field flux produced
by the main field connected in series to the armature winding?
Commulative compound
47. What is considered as low voltage onboard for alternating current?
Below 1000v
48. What is the maximum value of current that the motor can continuously take from the supply
without exceeding the temperature limit for the insulating materials used?
Rated current
49. What are the factors in controlling motor speed?
Voltage and flux/pole
50. What type of circuit protection that is insensitive to small overcurrent (25% overload) but very
sensitive to large overcurrent?
Overcurrent relay
51. What part of an Ac motor carries the 3-phase winding in slots cut into a laminated steel
magnetic core?
Stator
52. What type of motors are often used for driving deck machinery where speed control is
important?
DC commutator motor
53. What indicate the degree of protection given by the motor enclosure?
Name plate
 54. What is a motor speed that depend on the number of poles and frequency of supply?
Synchronous speed
55. What is an ingress protection of a motor which is ddefined in terms of its opposition to the
ingress of solid particles and liquids and against mechanical impact?
Enclosure protection
56. What part of an ac motor that has an uninsulated ‘cage’ winding which consists of copper or
aluminium conductor bars which are connected together at the ends by ‘end rings’?
Rotor

Quiz 4

1. From the choices below, what is the device designed to accelerate a motor to its normal rated
speed in one direction of rotation?
Starter
2. How does a distribution system for high voltage installations are being protected?
Using neutral earthing resistor
3. What are the factors in controlling motor speed?
Voltage and flux/pole
4. What are the typical high voltage for ship electrical system?
6.6kv,11kv,13.5kv
5. What is a popular method of controlling speed for lifts, cranes and winches?
Ward-leonard
6. What is a thermally sensitive resistor embedded in motor windings to protect it from
overheating?
Thermistor
7. What is a variable resistor with three or four terminals which is used to reduce voltage in the
armature during starting?
Starting rheostat
8. What is considered as high voltage on board for alternating current?
Above 1000v
9. What is the method of starting induction motor to reduce the starting current to one third?
Delta star starter
10. What is the method of starting induction motor to reduce voltage staring for large motors such
as cargo pumps and bow thrusters?
Autotransformer starter
11. What is the method use in starting induction motor that uses contactors to perform the
switching action in starters to connect and discharge supply to the motor?
Delta star starter
12. What is the most common temperature dependent protection device which is made up of small
beads of semi-conductor material embedded windings during manufacture?
Thermistor
13. What is the primary reason why modern vessel prefers to hav e high voltages for high power
system?
Economy
14. What relay is fitted in a circuit breaker that prevents motor from starting until its contactor coil
is energized?
Undervoltage relay
15. What relay are used to monitor temperature by measuring current in the supply line?
Overcurrent relay
16. What type of three phase connection that the phases connect to end to end?
Delta
17. What type of transformer generally used on board?
Air-cooled

18. What type of transformer use in passenger ship?

Delta star connection
19. What type of transformers are used on board ship?
Three phase
20. What type of rotors are often used with driving deck machinery
Dc commutator rotor
21. The symbol ex. In the equipment symbolizes as
Flameproof exposure
22. What indicate the of protection given by the motor
Name plate
23. What is a machine that converts electrical energy to mechanical energy?
motor
24. What is a motor speed that depend on the number of poles
Full load speed
25. What is an increase protection of a motor motion is
Electrical protection
26. What is the most common type of motor used on board
3 phase induction motor
27. What is the difference between the motor speed and synchronous speed?
d. speed
28. What is the full load speed on the motor which connected to
Rated speed
29. What is the maximum value of current that motor can continuously take from
Rated current
30. What is the motor specification that had been designed
Rated voltage
31. What is the normal voltage supply of an induction motor
440v
32. What is the shaft power output of the rotor when it is connected to
 Power rating
33. What rotor protection used when the winter degree protection required
Totally enclosed fan ventilated rotor
34. What motor protection which has a shielded bearing and water type terminal
Deck watertype motor
35. What part of an ac rotor carries the 3 phase winding
stator
36. What part of an ac motor that has a insulated “case”
rotor
37. What type of an ac motors are used in low power drivers such as galley equipment?
Single phase motor
38. What type of motors are
Dc commulator rotor
39.

SINGLE-PHASE TRANSFORMERS INTERCONNECTED TO FORM THREE PHASE ARRANGEMENTS?

A) ONE
B) TWO
C) THREE
D) FOUR
ANSWER: C

2. IN A THREE-WIRE SYSTEM, WHAT IS THE COLOR OF THE GROUND WIRE?

A) RED
B) WHITE
C) GREEN
D) BLACK
ANSWER: C

3. What diagram shows the detailed wiring and connections between

components or items of equipment?
A) Wiring
B) System
C) Circuit
D) Block
ANSWER: A

4. What is the normal rated supply for Three-Phase Induction Motor

onboard?
A) 220 V, 60 Hz       
B) 110 V, 60 Hz       
C) 440 V, 60 Hz
D) 660 V, 60 Hz
ANSWER: C

5. THE LABEL/MARKINGS OF THE STATOR TERMINAL BOX OF AN AC GENERATOR?

A) DEF
B) LMN
C) OPQ
D) RST
ANSWER: D

6. TYPE OF ROTOR CONSTRUCTION USED FOR MEDIUM AND SLOW SPEED (1800 AND
BELOW)?
A) SALIENT TYPE
B) CYLINDRICAL
C) STATIC
D) RHEOSTAT
ANSWER: A

7. WHAT AN INSTRUMENT IN THE MACHINE WHICH PREVENT INTERNAL CONDENSATION

FORMING ON THE WINDING INSULATION?
A) HEATER
B) EXCITER
C) THERMISTOR
D) DIODE
ANSWER: A

8. WHAT CAUSE THE EMERGENCY GENERATOR TO START-UP AUTOMATICALLY?

A) STARTING OF EMERGENCY GENERATOR COULD BE DONE MANUALLY ONLY.
B) FALLING MAINS FREQUENCY OR VOLTAGE COULD NOT CAUSES THE 'START-UP'
RELAY TO OPERATE THE GENERATOR STARTING EQUIPMENT.
C) FALLING MAINS FREQUENCY OR VOLTAGE CAUSES THE 'START UP' RELAY TO
OPERATE THE GENERATOR STARTING EQUIPMENT.
D) NONE OF ABOVE
ANSWER: C

9. WHAT CONNECTION OF TRANSFORMER IN THREE PHASE CONSIDERED INSULATED

SYSTEM?
A) DELTA
B) STAR
C) WYE
D) OPEN-DELTA.
ANSWER: A

10. WHAT DEVICE USED TO INTERRUPT THE FAULT CURRENT.

A) CIRCUIT BREAKER
B) OVER CURRENT RELAY
C) FUSE
D) ALL OF THE ABOVE
ANSWER: D

11. WHAT EQUIPMENT IS USED TO RAPIDLY CORRECT VOLTAGE CHANGES IN AN AC

GENERATOR?
A) HEATER
B) EXCITER
C) PRIME MOVER
D) AVR
ANSWER: D

12. WHAT IS A DEVICE THAT IS COMPOSED OF MOVING CONTACTS AND FIXED

CONTACT?
A) THERMISTOR
B) OVERLOAD RELAY
C) CIRCUIT BREAKER
D) TRANSITOR
ANSWER: C

13. WHAT IS A DEVICE THAT IS COMPOSED OF MOVING CONTACTS AND FIXED

CONTACT?
A) THERMISTOR
B) OVERLOAD RELAY
C) CIRCUIT BREAKER
D) TRANSITOR
ANSWER: C

14. WHAT IS A FIELD COIL WHICH IS MADE UP OF MANY TURNS OF FINER WIRES?
A) SHUNT FIELD COILS
B) SERIES FIELD COILS
C) COMPOUND COILS
D) INDUCTOR COILS
ANSWER: A

15. WHAT IS A MACHINE THAT CONVERTS MECHANICAL ENERGY INTO ELECTRICAL

ENERGY?
A) MOTOR
B) GENERATOR
C) TRANSFORMER
D) BATTERY
ANSWER: B

16. WHAT IS A SHORT COPPER BARS FROM EACH GENERATORS CIRCUIT BREAKERS
CONNECTED IT TO THE SWITCHBOARD?
A) CABLE
B) BIMETAL
C) BUSBAR
D) WIRING
ANSWER: C

17. WHAT IS A SMALL BEADS OF SEMI-CONDUCTOR MATERIAL AND CONSIDERED AS THE

MOST COMMON TEMPERATURE PROTECTION DEVICE FOR STATOR WINDING?
A) THERMOMETER
B) THERMOCOUPLE
C) PT 100
D) THERMISTOR
ANSWER: D

18. WHAT IS A WINDING THAT IS USED FOR NEUTRALIZING THE EFFECT OF ARMATURE
REACTION IN THE ZONE OUTSIDE THE INFLUENCE OF INTERPOLES?
A) COMPENSATING WINDING
B) ARMATURE WINDING
C) SHUNT FIELD WINDING
D) FIELD WINDING
ANSWER: A

19. WHAT IS AN AUTOMATIC REVERSING SWITCH WHICH IS COUPLED ON THE

GENERATOR ARMATURE AND SHAFT WHICH CONVERTS ALTERNATING CURRENT TO DIRECT
CURRENT?
A) BRUSHES
B) COMMUTATOR
C) RECTIFIER
D) DIODE
ANSWER: B

20. WHAT IS AN ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT THAT AUTOMATICALLY CORRECT THE VOLTAGE

FLUCTUATION?
A) CAPACITOR
B) INDUCTOR
C) AUTOMATIC VOLTAGE REGULATOR
D) UNDER VOLTAGE RELAY
ANSWER: C

21. WHAT IS AN EXPANDABLE DEVICE USE TO OPEN AN ELECTRIC CIRCUIT WHEN THE
CURRENT BECOMES EXCESSIVE?
A) CIRCUIT BREAKER
B) CONTACTOR
C) FUSE
D) FAULT
ANSWER: C

22. WHAT IS AN EXTRA MECHANICAL PROTECTION OF A CABLE WHICH ALSO ACTS A

SCREEN TO REDUCED INTERFERENCE IN COMMUNICATION AND INSTRUMENTATION
CIRCUIT.
A) SHEATH
B) WIRE BRAID
C) INSULATOR
D) CONDUCTOR
ANSWER: B

23. WHAT IS CORRECT IN SYNCHRONIZING WITH THE RUNNING GENERATOR (OR THE
BUS-BARS)?
A) PARALLEL AN A.C. GENERATOR WITH A D.C. GENERATOR
B) SYNCHRONIZE PROPULSION MOTOR WITH PROPULSION
C) THE INCOMING GENERATOR MUST BE BROUGHT UP TO SPEED TO OBTAIN
APPROXIMATELY THE SAME FREQUENCY.
D) PARALLEL D.C. GENERATORS
ANSWER: C

24. WHAT IS DEVICE USED TO INTERRUPTS THE FAULT CURRENT?

A) CIRCUIT BREAKER
B) FUSE
C) CONTACTOR
D) ALL OF THE ABOVE
ANSWER: D

25. WHAT IS FORCED THROUGH THE VENTILATION DUCTS IN ORDER TO PROVIDE

EFFECTIVE COOLING TO AC GENERATORS?
A) AIR
B) WATER
C) REFRIGERANT
D) FOAM
ANSWER: A
26.WHAT IS MEANT BY INSULATION RESISTANCE?
A) IT IS THE CURRENT THAT FLOWS IN AN ELECTRICAL CIRCUIT.
B) IT ALLOWS THE FLOW OF CHARGE (ELECTRICAL CURRENT) IN ONE OR MORE
DIRECTIONS.
C) THE INSULATION RESISTANCE IS THE ABILITY OF THE INSULATION MATERIAL TO
RESIST THE CURRENT FLOW. WITH TIME, THE INSULATION BEGINS TO AGE, AND
CAUSES DETERIORATION.
D) NONE OF THE ABOVE
ANSWER: C

27. WHAT IS PROTECTIVE ARRANGEMENT TO SAFEGUARD THE MOTOR AGAINST THE

EFFECT OF A REDUCED WORKING VOLTAGE OR OVERCURRENT?
A) FUSE
B) CICUIT BREAKER
C) MOTOR STARTER
D) SWITCH
ANSWER: C

28. WHAT IS THE AMERICAN STANDARD FREQUENCY?

A) 55 HZ
B) 50 HZ
C) 60 HZ
D) 65 HZ
ANSWER: C

29. WHAT IS THE COIL OF TRANSFORMER THAT IS CONNECTED TO AC SOURCE IS

REFERRED TO?
A) SECONDARY
B) PRIMARY
C) FIELD COIL
D) ARMATURE COIL
ANSWER: B

30. WHAT IS THE CONNECTION OF PHASE WINDINGS IN AN AC GENERATOR WHERE THE

LINE VOLTAGE EQUALS THE PHASE VOLTAGE?
A) STAR
B) WYE
C) DELTA
D) 3 PHASE
ANSWER: B

31. WHAT IS THE CONNECTION OF TRANSFORMER BANK IF ONE OF THE TRANSFORMERS

GOT FAULTS THE REMAINING TRANSFORMER WILL STILL BE AVAILABLE TO SUPPLY
THREE PHASE SYSTEM?
A) DELTA
B) STAR
C) WYE
D) OPEN-DELTA OR VEE
ANSWER: D

32. WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN INSULATED SYSTEMS AND EARTHED-NEUTRAL

SYSTEMS?
A) AN INSULATED SYSTEM IS ONE THAT IS TOTALLY ELECTRICALLY INSULATED FROM
EARTH (SHIP'S HULL) AND THE EARTHED SYSTEM HAS ONE POLE, OR THE NEUTRAL
POINT CONNECTED TO EARTH.
B) AN INSULATED SYSTEM HAS ONE POLE, OR THE NEUTRAL POINT CONNECTED TO
EARTH AND THE EARTHED SYSTEM IS ONE THAT IS TOTALLY ELECTRICALLY INSULATED
FROM EARTH (SHIP'S HULL).
C) DOES NOT HAVE DIFFERENCE
D) ONE OF THE ABOVE
ANSWER: A

33. WHAT IS THE EUROPEAN STANDARD FREQUENCY?

A) 55 HZ
B) 50 HZ
C) 60 HZ
D) 65 HZ
ANSWER: B

34. WHAT IS THE FACTOR DUE TO THE DISPLACEMENT BETWEEN PHASE VOLTAGE?
A) 2
B) 3.1
C) 1.73
D) 1.414
ANSWER: D

35. WHAT IS THE FUNCTION OF BUS-TIE INSTALLED TO MAIN SWITCHBOARD

CONNECTING TO EMERGENCY SWITCHBOARD?
A) TO CONNECT THE MAIN SWITCH BOARD AND THE EMERGENCY SWITCH BOARD IN
NORMAL OPERATION.
B) DISCONNECT THE MAIN SWITCH BOARD AND THE EMERGENCY SWITCH BOARD IN
NORMAL OPERATION.
C) THROUGH BUS-TIE THE MAIN SWITCHBOARD AND THE EMERGENCY SWITCHBOARD IS
DISCONNECTED AT TIMES.
D) NONE OF THE ABOVE
ANSWER: A

36. WHAT IS THE METHOD USED IN RUNNING GENERATORS IN PARALLEL?

A) EARTH LAMP METHOD
B) SYNCHROSCOPE
C) BOTH A AND C
D) NONE OF THE ANSWERS WRITTEN
ANSWER: C

37. WHAT IS THE METHOD USED IN RUNNING GENERATORS IN PARALLEL?

A) EARTH LAMP METHOD
B) SYNCHROSCOPE
C) BOTH A AND C
D) NONE OF THE ANSWERS WRITTEN
ANSWER: C

38. WHAT IS THE METHOD USED IN RUNNING GENERATORS IN PARALLEL?

A) EARTH LAMP METHOD
B) SYNCHROSCOPE
C) BOTH A AND C
D) NONE OF THE ANSWERS WRITTEN
ANSWER: C

39. WHAT IS THE MOST COMMON TYPE OF PROTECTION AGAINST AN OVER-CURRENT

FAULT?
A) FUSE
B) SWITCH
C) CIRCUIT BREAKER
D) OVERLOAD RELAY
ANSWER: A

40. WHAT IS THE OTHER TERM FOR WYE CONNECTED WINDINGS?

A) STAR
B) MESH
C) DELTA
D) 3 PHASE
ANSWER: A

41. WHAT IS THE PROPORTION OF THE KILOWATT LOAD HANDLED BY ONE OF A GROUP
OF PARALLELED ALTERNATORS MAY BE INCREASE BY INCREASING ITS:
A) REACTIVE CURRENT
B) VOLTAGE OUTPUT
C) FIELD EXCITATION
D) GOVERNOR SETTING
ANSWER: D

42. WHAT IS THE PURPOSE OF AN EMERGENCY POWER SUPPLY?

A) AN EMERGENCY ELECTRICAL POWER SYSTEM IS NOT NEEDED WHEN THERE IS A MAIN
POWER SUPPLY.
B) AN EMERGENCY ELECTRICAL POWER SYSTEM MUST BE PROVIDED ON BOARD IN THE
EVENT OF AN EMERGENCY INVOLVING A TOTAL POWER FAILURE.
C) AN EMERGENCY ELECTRICAL POWER SYSTEM MUST NOT BE PROVIDED ON BOARD SO
THAT IN THE EVENT OF AN EMERGENCY INVOLVING A TOTAL POWER FAILURE.
D) NONE OF THE ABOVE.
ANSWER: B

43. WHAT IS THE PURPOSE OF INTERLOCKS FITTED TO CIRCUIT BREAKER?

A) IT ALLOWS CIRCUIT BREAKERS TO OPERATE NORMALLY WITHOUT INTERFERENCE IN
THE EVENT OF ANY OVERLOAD CONDITION.
B) IT DOES NOT ALLOW THE CIRCUIT BREAKERS TO OPERATE NORMALLY WITHOUT
INTERFERENCE IN THE EVENT OF ANY OVERLOAD CONDITION.
C) THE MATERIALS USED DO NOT ALLOW THE ELECTRON TO FLOW FREELY.
D) NONE OF THE ABOVE
ANSWER: D

44. WHAT IS THE PURPOSE OF THE INSULATOR?

A) TO ALLOW ELECTRICITY TO FLOW THROUGH THEM
B) TO KEEP ELECTRIC CURRENTS IN THE CONDUCTORS AND TO PREVENT CONTACT WITH
LIVE WIRES
C) TO AUTOMATICALLY OPEN TO INTERRUPT CIRCUIT CURRENT IN THE EVENT OF AN
OVERCURRENT CONDITION
D) ALL OF THE ABOVE
ANSWER: B

45. WHAT IS THE SIMPLE DEFINITION OF LEAKAGE IN AN INSULATED CABLE?

A) THE DECREASE OF INSULATING RESISTANCE THROUGH THE CARBONIZED INSULATING
B) THE OPPOSITION TO CURRENT FLOW IN AN ELECTRICAL CIRCUIT
C) ALLOWS THE FLOW OF CHARGE (ELECTRICAL CURRENT) IN ONE OR MORE
DIRECTIONS
D) THE PRESSURE FROM AN ELECTRICAL CIRCUIT'S POWER SOURCE THAT PUSHES
CHARGED ELECTRONS
ANSWER: C

46. WHAT IS THE SIZE (STRENGTH) OF THE CIRCUIT BREAKER OR FUSE IS

SPECIFIED BY ITS?
A) NAMEPLATE
B) BREAKING CAPACITY
C) SIZE
D) SAFETY
ANSWER: B

47. WHAT IS THE TERM USED FOR GENERATOR THAT IS ALREADY ON THE BUS BARS
AND SUPPLYING POWER TO THE LOAD?
A) MAIN GENERATOR
B) EMERGENCY GENERATOR
C) RUNNING GENERATOR
D) INCOMING GENERATOR
ANSWER: C

48. WHAT IS THE THREE SETS OF COILS OF A PRACTICAL AC GENERATOR WHERE IN

EMF IS INDUCED?
A) FEILD WINDINGS
B) ARMATURE WINDINGS
C) MAGNETIC COIL
D) COMPENSATING WINDING
ANSWER: B

49. WHAT IS THE TYPICAL POWER FACTOR AT WHICH THE CURRENT WAVEFORM LAGS
ABOUT 37 DEGREES BEHIND THE VOLTAGE?
A) 0.8 LAGGING
B) 0.9 LEADING
C) STATOR
D) ROTOR FRAME
ANSWER: A

50. WHAT IS THE UNIT OF MEASUREMENT FOR FREQUENCY?

A) WEBER
B) HENRY
C) HERTS
D) FARADAY
ANSWER: C

51. IS THE USEFUL VOLTAGE LEVEL GENERATED BY AC GENERATORS?

A) RMS VALUE
B) MAXIMUM VALUE
C) AVERAGE VALUE
D) MINIMUM VALUE
ANSWER: A
52. WHAT IS THE USUAL TYPE OF CIRCUIT BREAKER USED ON BOARD SHIP?
A) WATER
B) OIL
C) VACUUM
D) AIR CIRCUIT BREAKER
ANSWER: D

53. WHAT IS THE WAVEFORM OF THE ALTERNATING EMF INDUCED INTO EACH COIL OF
THE AC GENERATOR?
A) LINEAR
B) ZIGZAG
C) BELL-SHAPED
D) SINUSOIDAL
ANSWER: D

54. WHAT IS TO BE DONE SO THAT MAIN GENERATOR UNITS CAN SHARE A TOTAL LOAD
THAT EXCEEDS THE CAPACITY OF A SINGLE MACHINE?
A) PARALLEL RUNNING
B) SERIES RUNNING
C) RANDOM RUNNING
D) TRIAL & ERROR RUNNING
ANSWER: D

55. WHAT IS TRUE WITH REGARDS TO TESTING OF ON LOAD RUNNING OF EMERGENCY

GENERATOR?
A) THIS REQUIRES THE DISCONNECTION OF NORMAL MAINS POWER WHILE THE
EMERGENCY GENERATOR IS LOADED UP TO NEAR ITS RATED VALUE.
B) DOES NOT REQUIRES THE DISCONNECTION OF NORMAL MAINS POWER WHILE THE
EMERGENCY GENERATOR IS LOADED UP TO NEAR ITS RATED VALUE.
C) ON LOAD RUNNING CHECKS SHOULD, WHEN PRACTICABLE, BE SUPPLEMENTED
OCCASIONALLY BY A PROPER OFF-LOAD TEST.
D) ALL OF THE ABOVE
ANSWER: A

56. WHAT KIND OF CIRCUIT FAULT THAT HAS A BROKEN PATH FOR THE CURRENT FLOW
AND HAS AN INFINITE RESISTANCE?
A) OPEN CIRCUIT
B) CLOSE CIRCUIT
C) GROUNDED CIRCUIT
D) SHORT CIRCUIT
ANSWER: A

57. WHAT METHOD OF EXCITATION THAT UTILIZES A DC OR AC EXCITER WHICH IS

SHAFT MOUNTED AND ROTATES WITH THE ROTOR OF A MAIN GENERATOR?
A) SALIENT TYPE
B) CYLINDRICAL
C) STATIC
D) ROTARY
ANSWER: D

58. WHAT PART OF A GENERATOR THAT COMPOSE OF NORTH AND SOUTH POLES OF A
MAGNET THAT SUPPLIES THE MAGNETIC FIELD?
A) FIELD POLE
B) STATOR
C) ROTOR
D) COMMUTATOR
ANSWER: A

59. WHAT PART OF A GENERATOR THAT HOLDS /SUPPORTS THE STATOR CORE AND
STATOR WINDINGS?
A) ROTOR
B) COMMUTATOR
C) FRAME
D) BODY
ANSWER: C

60. WHAT PART OF AN AC GENERATOR THAT SUPPORTS THE STATOR CORE AND THE
THREE PHASE AC WINDING?
A) STATOR CORE
B) STATOR FRAME
C) STATOR COIL
D) LAMINATED STEEL
ANSWER: B

61. WHAT PART OF THE GENERATOR THAT PROVIDES THE FIELD EXCITATION FROM THE
ELECTROMAGNETIC POLES OF THE MAIN AC GENERATOR?
A) STATOR
B) PHASE WINDINGS
C) ARMARTURE CONDUCTOR
D) ROTOR FIELD
ANSWER: D

62. WHAT PERCENT OF THE GENERATOR RATING IS THE POWER LOSS DUE TO INTERNAL
HEATING IN THE WINDINGS AND CORES OF BOTH ROTOR AND STATOR?
A) 5%
B) 10%
C) 20%
D) 25%
ANSWER: B

63. WHAT PRINCIPLE IS THE AC GENERATOR IS BASED ON?

A) ELECTROMAGNETIC INDUCTION
B) ELECTROCUTION
C) ELECTROMAGNETIC CONDUCTION
D) ELECTRICITY
ANSWER: A

64. WHAT PRINCIPLE OF INDUCTION IS USED IN TRANSFORMER?

A) DYNAMIC
B) STATIC
C) ELECTROLYTIC
D) BRUSHES
ANSWER: B

65. WHAT PROTECTS THE DIODES FROM VOLTAGE SURGES ARISING FROM SUDDEN
CHANGES IN EXCITATION CURRENT?
A) CAPACITOR
B) AVR
C) SUPPRESSION RESISTOR
D) INDUCTOR
ANSWER: C

66. WHAT STATIC ITEMS OF EQUIPMENT WHICH ARE USUALLY VERY RELIABLE AND
TROUBLE FREE?
A) GENERATOR
B) MOTOR
C) TRANSFORMER
D) CIRCUIT BREAKER
ANSWER: C

67. WHAT SUPPORTS THE STATOR CORE AND THREE AC PHASE WINDINGS?
A) ROTOR
B) STATOR FRAME
C) STATOR
D) ROTOR FRAME
ANSWER: B

68. WHAT SWITCHES ARE CONNECTED INTO CIRCUIT-BREAKER CONTROL CIRCUITS TO

PREVENT INCORRECT SEQUENCE OPERATION?
A) ELECTRICAL INTERLOCK
B) MECHANICAL LATCH
C) ELECTRICAL WIRE
D) MECHANICAL INTERLOCK
ANSWER: D

69. WHAT SWITCHES THAT ARE CONNECTED INTO CIRCUIT-BREAKER CONTROL CIRCUITS
TO PREVENT INCORRECT SEQUENCE OPERATION?
A) ELECTRICAL INTERLOCK
B) MECHANICAL LATCH
C) ELECTRICAL WIRE
D) MECHANICAL INTERLOCK
ANSWER: A

70. WHAT TEMPERATURE DETECTOR DEVICE USED TO MONITOR THE TEMPERATURE OF

STATOR WINDINGS, BEARINGS AND THE COOLING AIR/WATER OF THE GENERATOR?
A) RESISTANCE TYPE
B) THERMISTOR
C) THERMOCOUPLE
D) ALL OF THE ABOVE
ANSWER: D

71. WHAT THE MINIMUM INSULATION RESISTANCE VALUE USUALLY ACCEPTABLE BY THE
SURVEYOR?
A) 1K ohms
B) 10K ohms
C) 100K ohms
D) 1M ohms
ANSWER: D

72. WHAT TYPE OF ARMATURE WINDING WHERE THE NUMBER OF PARALLEL PATHS
EQUALS TO THE NUMBER OF POLES?
A) SHUNT
B) LAP
C) SERIES
D) WAVE
ANSWER: A

73. WHAT TYPE OF BATTERY USED ON BOARD SHIP?

A) LEAD ACID
B) ALKALINE CELLS
C) BOTH A & B
D) NONE OF THE ANSWERS WRITTEN
ANSWER: C

74. WHAT TYPE OF CIRCUIT FAULT THAT HAS A BROKEN PATH FOR THE CURRENT FLOW
AND HAS AN INFINITE RESISTANCE?
A) OPEN CIRCUIT
B) CLOSE CIRCUIT
C) GROUNDED CIRCUIT
D) SHORT CIRCUIT
ANSWER: A

75. WHAT TYPE OF COMPOUND GENERATOR WHERE ITS SHUNT FIELD WINDINGS ARE
CONNECTED PARALLEL TO BOTH THE SERIES FIELD AND THE ARMATURE?
A) SERIES
B) LONG SHUNT
C) PARALLEL
D) SHORT SHUNT
ANSWER: B

76. WHAT TYPE OF COMPOUND GENERATOR WHERE ITS SHUNT FIELD WINDINGS IS
CONNECTED PARALLEL TO THE ARMATURE ONLY.
A) SERIES
B) LONG SHUNT
C) PARALLEL
D) SHORT SHUNT
ANSWER: D

77. WHAT TYPE OF DC GENERATOR THAT IS MADE UP OF FEWER TURNS OF HEAVY

WIRE?
A) SERIES
B) SHUNT
C) PARALLEL
D) COMPOUND
ANSWER: A

78. WHAT TYPE OF DC GENERATOR THAT IS MADE UP OF MANY TURNS OF FINER WIRE?
A) SERIES
B) SHUNT
C) PARALLEL
D) COMPOUND
ANSWER: B

79. WHAT TYPE OF DC GENERATOR WHERE THE FIELD WINDING IS CONNECTED

PARALLEL TO THE ARMATURE?
A) SERIES
B) SHUNT
C) PARALLEL
D) COMPOUND
ANSWER: B

80. WHAT TYPE OF DC GENERATOR WHERE THE FIELD WINDING IS CONNECTED SERIES
TO THE ARMATURE?
A) SERIES
B) SHUNT
C) PARALLEL
D) COMPOUND
ANSWER: A

81. WHAT TYPE OF EXCITATION WHERE THE GENERATOR USES CURRENT PRODUCED BY A
SEPARATE SOURCE?
A) SEPARATE EXCITATION
B) EXCITATION CURRENT
C) SELF-EXCITATION
D) EXCITATION VOLTAGE
ANSWER: A

82. WHAT TYPE OF ROTOR CONSTRUCTION USED HIGH SPEED APPLICATION?

A) SALIENT TYPE
B) CYLINDRICAL
C) STATIC
D) ROTARY
ANSWER: B

83. WHAT TYPE OF THREE PHASE CONNECTION THAT THE PHASES CONNECTED END TO
END?
A) DELTA
B) STAR
C) WYE
D) OPEN-DELTA
ANSWER: A

84. WHAT TYPE OF TRANSFORMER GENERALLY USED ON-BOARD?

A) WATER-COOLED
B) OIL-COOLED
C) AIR-COOLED
D) GAS- COOLED
ANSWER: C

85. WHAT TYPE OF TRANSFORMER USED IN PASSENGER SHIP?

A) DELTA-DELTA CONNECTION
B) STAR-DELTA CONNECTION
C) DELTA-STAR CONNECTION
D) STAR-WYE CONNECTION
ANSWER: C

86. WHAT TYPE OF TRANSFORMERS ARE USED ON BOARD SHIP?

A) THREE PHASE
B) TWO PHASE
C) SINGLE PHASE
D) MULTI PHASE
ANSWER: A

87. WHAT TYPE OF WINDING IS USED IN DC GENERATORS DESIGNED FOR HIGH-

CURRENT APPLICATIONS?
A) SHUNT
B) LAP
C) SERIES
D) WAVE
ANSWER: B

88. WHAT TYPE OF WINDING IS USED IN DC GENERATORS EMPLOYED IN HIGH-VOLTAGE

APPLICATIONS?
A) SHUNT
B) LAP
C) SERIES
D) WAVE
ANSWER: D

89. WHAT TYPES OF FUSE, GOOD FOR MARINE PRACTICES?

A) REWIREABLE FUSE
B) CARTRIDGE FUSE
C) BLOWN FUSE
D) ALL OF THE ANSWERS WRITTEN
ANSWER: B

90. WHEN SECURING AN AC GENERATOR FOR SHUTTING DOWN, WHAT YOU SHOULD DO
FIRST?
A) TRIP THE GENERATOR CIRCUIT BREAKER
B) DECREASE THE FIELD EXCITATION TO MINIMUM
C) REDUCE THE LOAD OF THE GENERATOR
ANSWER: C

91. WHICH IS THE SOURCE OF EMERGENCY POWER ON BOARD?

A) MAIN GENERATOR
B) EMERGENCY GENERATOR
C) SOLAR POWER
D) BATTERY AND STAND-ALONE GENERATOR
ANSWER: D

92. WHICH IS TRUE WITH REGARDS TO EMERGENCY GENERATOR OWN SWITCHBOARD:

A) UPON THE FAILURE OF MAIN GENERATOR TO CONNECT VIA MAIN SWITCHBOARD THE
EMERGENCY GENERATOR WILL AUTOMATICALLY START AND WILL SUPPLY EMERGENCY
POWER VIA ITS OWN SWITCH BOARD.
B) UPON THE FAILURE OF MAIN GENERATOR TO CONNECT VIA MAIN SWITCHBOARD THE
EMERGENCY GENERATOR WILL NOT AUTOMATICALLY START AND WILL SUPPLY EMERGENCY
POWER VIA ITS OWN SWITCH BOARD.
C) ONLY THE MAIN GENERATORS HAVE ITS OWN SWITCHBOARD.
D) NONE OF THE ABOVE
ANSWER: A

93. WHICH OF THE FOLLOWING ESSENTIAL SERVICES IS NOT SUPPLIED BY

ELECTRICAL POWER?
A) STEERING GEARS
B) STARTING AIR AND CONTROL AIR COMPRESSOR
C) PRE-HEATERS FOR HEAVY FUEL OIL
D) NONE OF THE ABOVE
ANSWER: D

94. WHICH STATEMENT IS TRUE WITH REGARDS TO SYNCHRONISING AND LOAD SHARING
OF A.C. GENERATORS?
A) SYNCHRONIZING OF A.C. GENERATOR CAN BE DONE MANUALLY THROUGH HAND
CONTROL ONLY.
B) BOTH CAN BE CARRIED OUT AUTOMATICALLY BUT HAND CONTROL IS STILL IN
COMMON USE AND IS GENERALLY PROVIDED ANYWAY AS A BACK-UP TO THE AUTO
CONTROL.
C) ONLY AUTOMATIC CONTROL CAN CARRIED OUT IN THIS OPERATION.
D) NONE OF THE ABOVE
ANSWER: B

95. WHY DO WE NEED TO PARALLEL RUNNING GENERATORS?

A) TO CHANGE OVER THE LOAD OF RUNNING GENERATOR TO STANDBY GENERATOR.
B) TO COMPETE THE WITH THE RUNNING GENERATOR.
C) TO SHARE A TOTAL LOAD THAT EXCEEDS THE CAPACITY OF A SINGLE MACHINE.
D) NONE OF THE ABOVE.
ANSWER: C

96. WHY IS THE CURRENT-CARRYING CAPACITY OF A CONDUCTOR BY ITS INSULATION?

A) IF THE CURRENT FLOWING THROUGH A WIRE EXCEEDS THE CURRENT CAPACITY HEAT
MAY BE GREAT ENOUGH TO BURN OFF THE INSULATION AROUND THE WIRE.
B) IS THE DECREASE OF INSULATING RESISTANCE THROUGH THE CARBONIZED
INSULATING COATING BETWEEN CONDUCTORS
C) IS THE OPPOSITION TO CURRENT FLOW IN AN ELECTRICAL CIRCUIT
D) IT ALLOWS THE FLOW OF CHARGE (ELECTRICAL CURRENT) IN ONE OR MORE
DIRECTIONS.
ANSWER: A

97. WHY IS THE VENTILATION AND COOLING OF INSULATION ESSENTIAL?

A) CONTINUOUSLY RATED MACHINES DISSIPATE HEAT IN THE WINDINGS AND
MAGNETIZED CORES AND THE HEAT ARISING FROM FRICTIONAL LOSSES WHEN IT
REACHES A STEADY TEMPERATURE.
B) THE INCREASE AMBIENT TEMPERATURE ABOVE THE ITS RANGE DOES NOT AFFECT
THE LIFE OF INSULATOR.
C) IT REDUCES THE USEFUL LIFE OF INSULATOR.
D) TO INCREASE THE USEFUL LIFE OF THE INSULATION
ANSWER: D

98. The following are the safety precaution before commencing work in a
generator in fire and explosion hazard EXCEPT for______
A) A fire extinguisher should be readily available
B) Smoking is in the vicinity of the equipment can be fatal
C) Performance parameters such as AC output and frequency should be
checked
D) Fuel or oil spills around t generator, leakages from the units fuel
system and fuel supply lines, and presence of combustible materials around
generator will pose a risk of an explosion
ANSWER: C
99. The following are the safety precaution before commencing work in a
generator in general hazard EXCEPT for______
A) The unit must be opened and dismantled while it is functioning
B) Exhaust system must be properly installed, adequate ventilation must be
provided.
C) The area around the generator must be clean and free from clutter and
any combustible materials
D) Installation, repair and maintenance should always be in accordance
with the manufacturer’s instructions and recommendation
ANSWER: A

100. The following are the steps taken to ensure smooth generator
operation while carrying out scheduled maintenance EXCEPT for __________.
A) Load bank testing
B) Checking out fluid levels
C) Changing fuel and air filter
D) Measuring the winding resistance
ANSWER: D

WHAT IS A SHORT COPPER BARS FROM EACH GENERATORS CIRCUIT BREAKERS CONNECTED IT TO THE
SWITCHBOARD?

a.CABLE

b.WIRING

c.BIMETAL

d.BUSBAR

WHAT IS PROTECTIVE ARRANGEMENT TO SAFEGUARD THE MOTOR AGAINST THE EFFECT OF A REDUCED
WORKING VOLTAGE OR OVERCURRENT?

a.SWITCH

b.FUSE

c.CICUIT BREAKER

d.MOTOR STARTER

WHAT IS THE SIZE (STRENGTH) OF THE CIRCUIT BREAKER OR FUSE IS SPECIFIED BY ITS?

a.BREAKING CAPACITY

b.NAMEPLATE

c.SIZE
d.SAFETY
WHAT KIND OF CIRCUIT FAULT THAT HAS A BROKEN PATH FOR THE CURRENT FLOW AND HAS AN
INFINITE RESISTANCE?

a.SHORT CIRCUIT

b.OPEN CIRCUIT

c.CLOSE CIRCUIT

d.GROUNDED CIRCUIT

WHAT SWITCHES THAT ARE CONNECTED INTO CIRCUIT-BREAKER CONTROL CIRCUITS TO PREVENT
INCORRECT SEQUENCE OPERATION?

a.ELECTRICAL WIRE

b.MECHANICAL INTERLOCK

c.MECHANICAL LATCH

d.ELECTRICAL INTERLOCK

WHAT TYPE OF CLEANER THAT IS VERY EFFECTIVE FOR REMOVING DIRT FROM THE WINDINGS?

a.VACUUM

b.HIGH PRESSURE

c.LOW PRESSURE

d.VARNISH
WHAT IS AN EXPANDABLE DEVICE USE TO OPEN AN ELECTRIC CIRCUIT WHEN THE CURRENT BECOMES
EXCESSIVE?

a.CONTACTOR

b.CIRCUIT BREAKER

c.FAULT

d.FUSE

WHAT THE MINIMUM INSULATION RESISTANCE VALUE USUALLY ACCEPTABLE BY THE SURVEYOR?

a.10K ohms

b.1K ohms

c.1M ohms

d.100K ohms

WHAT TYPES OF FUSE, GOOD FOR MARINE PRACTICES?

a.REWIREABLE FUSE

b.ALL OF THE ANSWERS WRITTEN

c.BLOWN FUSE

d.CARTRIDGE FUSE
WHAT IS THE USUAL TYPE OF CIRCUIT BREAKER USED ON BOARD SHIP?

a.WATER

b.AIR CIRCUIT BREAKER

c.OIL

d.VACUUM

WHAT IS DEVICE USED TO INTERRUPTS THE FAULT CURRENT?

a.ALL OF THE ABOVE

b.FUSE

c.CONTACTOR

d.CIRCUIT BREAKER

WHAT IS A DEVICE THAT IS COMPOSED OF MOVING CONTACTS AND FIXED CONTACT?

a.TRANSITOR

b.THERMISTOR

c.OVERLOAD RELAY

d.CIRCUIT BREAKER
WHAT IS THE METHOD USED IN RUNNING GENERATORS IN PARALLEL?

a.SYNCHROSCOPE

b.NONE OF THE ANSWERS WRITTEN

c.EARTH LAMP METHOD

d.BOTH A AND C

WHAT TYPE OF BATTERY USED ON BOARD SHIP?

a.BOTH A & B

b.LEAD ACID

c.ALKALINE CELLS

d.NONE OF THE ANSWERS WRITTEN

WHAT IS THE MOST COMMON TYPE OF PROTECTION AGAINST AN OVER-CURRENT FAULT?

a.FUSE

b.SWITCH

c.CIRCUIT BREAKER

d.OVERLOAD RELAY
 ELECTRO 3 PRELIM QUIZ NO.1

25 Items Multiple Choice Quiz

1. The following are the safety precaution before commencing work in a generator in fire and explosion
hazard EXCEPT for______
A) A fire extinguisher should be readily available
B) Smoking is in the vicinity of the equipment can be fatal
C) Performance parameters such as AC output and frequency should be checked
D) Fuel or oil spills around t generator, leakages from the units fuel system and fuel supply lines,
and presence of
combustible materials around generator will pose a risk of an explosion

2. The following are the safety precaution before commencing work in a generator in general hazard
EXCEPT for______
A) The unit must be opened and dismantled while it is functioning
B) Exhaust system must be properly installed, adequate ventilation must be provided.
C) The area around the generator must be clean and free from clutter and any combustible
materials
D) Installation, repair and maintenance should always be in accordance with the manufacturer’s
instructions and recommendation

3. The following are the steps taken to ensure smooth generator operation while carrying out scheduled
maintenance EXCEPT for __________.
A) Load bank testing
B) Checking out fluid levels
C) Changing fuel and air filter
D) Measuring the winding resistance

4. Their main responsibilities would be to inspect systems, study technical data provided by the
manufacturers, maintain records
and take precautionary measures for safety suggested.
A) Oiler
B) Wiper
C) Electrical engineers
D) Maintenance contractors

5. This is used for either prime or back-up power and must be regularly maintained to ensure they
provide quality power
throughout their service life.
A) battery
B) Transformer
 C) Synchronous motor
D) Diesel generator set

6. THE LABEL/MARKINGS OF THE STATOR TERMINAL BOX OF AN AC GENERATOR?

A) DEF
B) LMN
C) OPQ
D) RST

7. Type of rotor construction used for medium and slow speed (1800 and below)?
A) Salient type
B) Cylindrical
C) Static
D) Rheostat

8. What equipment is used to rapidly correct voltage changes in an ac generator?

A) Heater
B) Exciter
C) Prime mover
D) AVR

9. What is a machine that converts mechanical energy into electrical energy?

A) Motor
B) Generator
C) Transformer
D) Battery

10. What is an instrument in the machine which prevent internal condensation forming on the winding
insulation?
A) Heater
B) Exciter
C) Thermistor
D) Diode

11. What is an electronic equipment that automatically correct the voltage fluctuation?
A) Capacitor
B) Inductor
C) Automatic voltage regulator
D) Under voltage relay

12. What is forced through the ventilation ducts in order to provide effective cooling to ac generators?
A) Air
B) Water
 C) Refrigerant
D) Foam

13. What is the connection of phase windings in an ac generator where the line voltage equals the phase
voltage?
A) Star
B) Wye
C) Delta
D) 3 Phase

14. What is the method used in running generators in parallel?

A) Earth lamp method
B) Synchroscope
C) BOTH A AND C
D) None of the answers written

15. What is correct in synchronizing with the running generator (or the bus-bars)?
A) Parallel an a.c. generator with a d.c. generator
B) Synchronize propulsion motor with propulsion
C) The incoming generator must be brought up to speed to obtain approximately the same
frequency.
D) Parallel d.c. generators

16. What is the proportion of the kilowatt load handled by one of a group of paralleled alternators may
be increase by increasing its:
A) Reactive current
B) Voltage output
C) Field excitation
D) Governor setting

17. What is the term used for generator that is already on the bus bars and supplying power to the load?
A) Main generator
B) Emergency generator
C) Running generator
D) Incoming generator

18. What is the three sets of coils of a practical ac generator where in emf is induced?
A) Field windings
B) Armature windings
C) Magnetic coil
D) Compensating winding
19. What is the unit of measurement for frequency?
A) Weber
B) Henry
C) Herts
D) Faraday

20. What is the useful voltage level generated by ac generators?

A) RMS value
B) Maximum Value
C) Average Value
D) Minimum Value

21. What is the waveform of the alternating emf induced into each coil of the ac generator?
A) Linear
B) Zigzag
C) Bell-Shaped
D) Sinusoidal

22. What part of a generator that compose of north and south poles of a magnet that supplies the
magnetic field?
A) Field pole
B) Stator
C) Rotor
D) Commutator

23. What part of ac generator that is mounted on the shaft convert the ac exciter output to dc which is
then fed directly to the main
generator rotor field windings?
A) Exciter
B) Winding
C) Diode
D) Poles

24. What part of ac generator that is mounted on the shaft convert the ac exciter output to dc which is
then fed directly to the main
generator rotor field windings?
A) Exciter
B) Winding
C) Diode
D) Pole
25. What part of an ac generator that supports the stator core and the three-phase ac winding?
A) Stator core
 B) Stator frame
C) Stator coil
D) Laminated steel

What types of fuse, good for marine practices? Rewireable Fuse

What is protective arrangement to safeguard the motor against the effect of a reduced working voltage
or overcurrent Circuit breaker

What type of battery used on board ship? Lead acid

What is device used to interrupts the fault current? Circuit breaker

What is a short copper bars from each generators circuit breakers connected it to the switchboard?
Busbar

What kind of circuit fault has a broken path for the current flow and has a infinite resistance? Open
circuit

What is the usual type of circuit breaker used on board ship? Air circuit breaker

What switches that are connected into circuit breaker control circuits to prevent incorrect sequence
operation? Electrical interlock

What is the minimum insulation resistance value usually acceptable by the surveyor? 1M ohms

What is an expandable device use to open an electric circuit when the current becomes excessive? Fuse

What is the most common type of protection against an over current fault? Fuse

What type of DC generator where the field windings is connected series to the armature? Series

What type of winding is used in DC generators employed in high voltage applications? Lap

What type of armature winding where the number of parallel path, equals to two regardless of the
number of poles? shunt

What type of winding is used in DC generator designed for high current applications? Lap

What type of DC generators where field winding is connected parallel to the armature? Shunt
What type of DC generator that is made up of many turns of finer wire? Shunt

What type of compound generator where its shunt field windings are connected parallel to both the
series field and the armature? Long Shunt

What type of excitation in where the generator uses current produced by its armature? Excitation
Voltage

What type of armature winding where the number of parallel paths equals to the number of poles?
shunt

What type of compound generator where its shunt field windings are connected parallel both the series
field and the armature? Long Shunt

What field coil which is made up of many turns of finer wires? Shunt Field Coils

What type of excitation where the generator uses current produced by a separate source? Separate
Excitation

What type of DC generator that is made up of fewer turns of heavy wire? Series

What is a winding that us used for neutralizing the effect of armature reaction in the zone outside the
influence of interpoles? Compensating winding

What type of compound generator where is shunt field windings is connected parallel to the armature
only? Short Shunt

What is an automatic reversing switch which is coupled on the generator armature and shaft which
converts AC to DC? Diode

What is the connection of phase windings in an AC generator where the line voltage equals the phase
voltage? WYE

What type of rotor construction used high speed application? Cylindrical

What type of rotor that has projecting poles bolted or keyed unto the shaft hub? Salient Pole

What is an instrument in the machine which prevent internal condensation forming on the winding
insulation? Heater

What part of a generator that holds/supports the stator core and stator windings? Frame

What percent of the generator rating is the power loss due to internal heating in the windings and cores
of both rotor and stator? 10%

What is the American standard frequency? 60 hz

What is the term used for generator that is already on the bus bars and supplying power to the load?
Running generator

What is an electronic equipment that automatically correct the voltage fluctuation? Automatic Voltage
Regulator (AVR)
What is the other term for WYE connected windings? Star

What part of AC generator that is mounted on the shaft convert the AC exciter output to DC which is
then fed directly to the main generator? Diode

What is an extra mechanical protection of a cable which also acts a screen to reduce interference in
communication and instrumental circuit? Wire Braid

What is the angle between phase winding of an AC generator? No answer

What is the factor due to the displacement between phase voltage? 1.414

What temperature detector device used to monitor the temperature of stator windings, bearings, and
the cooling air/water of the generator? Choices: Resistance type, thermocouple, thermistor, all of the
above

What is a machine the converts mechanical energy to electrical energy? Generator

Type of rotor construction used for medium and slow speed (1800 and below)? Salient type

What part of a generator that compose of north and south poles of a magnet that supplies the magnetic
field? Field pole

What is the unit of measurement for frequency? Herts

The label/markings of the stator terminal box of an AC generator? RST

What is the European standard frequency? 50 hz

What is an instrument in the machine which prevent internal condensation forming on the winding
insulation? Heater

What method of excitation that utilizes a DC or AC exciter which is shaft mounted an rotates which the
rotor of a main generator? Rotary

What is a small beads of semi conductor material an considered as the most common temperature
protection device for stator winding? Thermistor

What part of an AC generator that supports the stator core and the three phase AC winding?

Stator Frame

What is the connection of phase windings where the line current equals to the square root of three of
the phase current? Star
How many single-phase transformers interconnected to form three phase arrangements?

- Three

In a three-wire system, what is the color of the ground wire?

- Green

What diagram shows the detailed wiring and connections between components or items of equipment?

- Wiring

What is the normal rated supply for three-phase induction motor onboard?

- 440 v, 60hz

The label/markings of the stator terminal box of an ac generator?

- Rst

Type of rotor construction used for medium and slow speed (1800 and below)?

- Salient type

What an instrument in the machine which prevent internal condensation forming on the winding
insulation?

- Heater

What cause the emergency generator to start-up automatically?

- Falling mains frequency or voltage cause the ‘start up’ relay to operate the generators starting
equipment

What connection of transformer in three phase considered insulated system?

- Delta

What device used to interrupt the fault current.

- All

What equipment is used to rapidly current voltage changes in an ac generator?

- Avr

What is a device that is composed of moving contacts and fixed contact?

- Circuit breaker

What is a field coil which is made up of many turns of finer wires?

- Shunt field coils

What is a machine that converts mechanical energy into electrical energy?

- Generator
What is a short copper bars from each generators circuit breaker connected it to the switchboard?

- Bimetal

What is a small beads od semi-conductor material and considered as the most common temperature
protection device for stator winding?

- Thermistor

What is a winding that is used for neutralizing the effect of armature reaction in the zone outside the
influence of interpoles?

- Compensating winding

What is an electronic equipment that automatically correct the voltage fluctuation?

- Automatic voltage regulator

What is an expandible device use to open an electric circuit when the current becomes excessive?

- Fuse

What is an extra mechanical protection of a cable which also acts a screen to reduced interference in
communication and instrumentation circuit.

- Wire braid

What is correct in synchronizing with the running generator (or the bus-bars)?

- The incoming generator must be brought up to speed to obtain approximately the same
frequency

What is device used to interrupts the fault current?

- All

What is forced through the ventilation ducts in order to provide effective cooling to ac generators?

- Air

What is meant by insulation resistance?

- The insulation resistance is the ability of the insulation material to resist current flow…

What is protective arrangement to safeguard the motor against the effect of a reduced working voltage
or overcurrent?

- Motor starter

What is the American standard frequency?

- 60hz

What is the coil of transformer that is connected to ac source is referred to?

- Primary
What is the connection phase windings in an ac generator where the line voltage equals the phase
voltage?

- Wye

What is the connection of transformer bank if one of the transformers got faults the remaining
transformer will still be available to supply three phase system?

- Open-delta or vee

What is the difference between insulated systems and earthed-neutral systems?

- An insulated system is one that is totally electrically insulated from earth…

What is the European standard frequency?

- 50hz

What is the factor due to the displacement between phase voltage?

- 1.414

What is the function of bus-tie installed to main switchboard connecting to emergency switchboard?

- To connect the main switchboard and the emergency switch board in normal operation

What is the method used in running generators in parallel?

- Both a and c

what is the most common type of protection against over-current fault?

- Fuse

What is the other term for wye connected windings?

- Star

What is the proportion of the kilowatt load handled by one of a group of paralleled alternators may be
increase by increasing its:

- Governor setting

What is the purpose of an emergency power supply?

- An emergency electrical power system must be provided on board in the event of an emergency

What is the purpose of interlocks fitted to circuit breaker?

- None

What is the purpose of the insulator?

- To keep electric current in the conductors and to prevent contact with live wires

What is the simple definition of leakage in an insulated cable?

 - Allows the flow of charge (electrical current) in one or more directions

What is the size (strength) of the circuit breaker or fuse is specified by its?

- Breaking capacity

What is the term used for generator that is already on the bus bars and supplying power to the load?

- Running generator

What is the three sets of coils of a practical ac generator where in emf is induced?

- Armature windings

What is the typical power factor at which the current waveform lags about 37 degrees behind the
voltage?

- 0.8 lagging

What is the unit of measurement for frequency?

- Herts

Is the useful voltage level generated by ac generators?

- Rms value

What is the usual type of circuit breaker used on board ship?

- Air circuit breaker

What is the waveform of the alternating emf induced into each coil of the ac generator?

- Sinusoidal

What is to be done so that the amin generator units can share a total load that exceeds the capacity of a
single machine?

- Trial error running

What is true with regards to testing of on load running of emergency generators?

- This requires the disconnection of normal mains power while the emergency generator is loaded
up to near its rated value

What kind of circuit fault that has a broken path for the current flow and has an infinite resistance?

- Open circuit

What method of excitation that utilized a dc or ac exciter which is shaft mounted and rotates with the
rotor of a main generator?

- Cylindrical

What part of a generator that compose of north and south poles of a magnet that supplies the magnetic
field?
 - Filed pole

What part of a generator that holds / supports the stator core and stator windings?

- Frame

What part of an ac generator that supports that stator core and the three phase ac winding?

- Stator frame

What part of the generator that provides the field excitation from the electromagnetic poles of the mian
ac generator?

- Rotor field

What percent of the generator rating is the power loss due to internal heating in the windings and cores
of both rotor and stator?

- 10%

What principle is the ac generator is based on?

- Electromagnetic induction

What principle of induction is used in transformer?

- Static

What protects the diodes from voltage surges from sudden changes in excitation current?

- Suppression resistor

What static items of equipment which are usually very reliable and trouble free?

- Transformer

What supports the stator core and three ac phase windings?

- Stator frame

What switches are connected into circuit-breaker control circuits to prevent incorrect sequence
operation?

- Mechanical interlock

What switches that are connected into circuit-breaker control circuits to prevent incorrect sequence
operation?

- Electrical interlock

What temperature detector device used to monitor the temperature of stator windings, bearings and
the cooling air / water of the generator?

- All

What the minimum insulation resistance value usually acceptable by the surveyor?
 - 1m ohms

What type of armature winding where the number or parallel paths equals to the number of poles?

- Shunt

What type of battery used on board ship?

- Both

What type of circuit fault that has a broken path for the current flow and has an infinite resistance?

- Open circuit

What type of compound generator where its shunt field windings are connected parallel to both the
series field and the armature?

- Long shunt

What ype of compound generator where its shunt field windings is connected parallel to the armature
only?

- Short shunt

What type of dc generator that is made up of fewer turns of heavy wire?

- Series

What type of dc generator that is made up of many turns of finer wire?

- Shunt

What type of dc generator where the field windings is connected parallel to the armature?

- Shunt

What type of dc generator where the field windings is connected series to the armature?

- Series

What type of excitation where the generator uses current produced by a separate source?

- Separate excitation

What type of rotor construction used high speed application?

- Cylindrical

What type of three phase connection that the phases connected end to end?

- Delta

What type of transformer generally used on-board?

- Air-cooled

What type of transformer used in passenger ship?

 - Delta-star connection

What type of transformers are used on board ship?

- Three phase

What type of windings is used in dc generator designed for high-current applilcations?

- Lap

What type of windings is used in dc generators employed in high-voltage applications?

- Wave

What types of fuse, good for marine practices?

- Cartridge fuse

When securing an ac generator for shutting down, what you should do first?

- Reduce the load of the generator

Which is the source of emergency power on board?

- Battery and stand-alone generator

Which is true with regard to emergency generator own switchboard:

- Upon the failure of main generator to connect via main switchboard the generator will
automatically start…

Which of the following essential services is not supplied by electrical power?

- None

Which statement is true with regard to synchronizing and load sharing of A.C. generators?

- Both can be carried out automatically but hand control is till in common use and is generally
provided anyway as a back-up to the auto control

Why do we need to parallel running generators?

- To share a total load that exceeds the capacity of a sing machine

Why is the current – carrying of a conductor by its insulation?

- If the current flowing through a wire exceed the current capacity heat may be enough to burn
off the insulation around the wire

Why is the ventilation and cooling of insulation essential?

- To increase the useful life of the insulation

the following are the safety precaution before commencing work in a generator in fire and explosion
hazard except for?
 - Performance parameters such as ac output and frequency should be checked

The following are the safety precaution before commencing work in generator in general hazard except
for

- The unit must be opened and dismantled while it is functioning

The following are the steps taken to ensure smooth generator operation while carrying out scheduled
maintenance except for?

- Measuring the winding resistance