1.

Two gen with same power and different power factor is running on parallel, the gen with less
power factor will run
a) slower
b) faster
c) hotter
d) cooler

2. Terminals of thyristors are: Anode , Cathode and Gate

3. If frequency increases in high voltage transmission what will happen?

- Increases the inductive Reactance, so the reactance voltage drops drastically making the
current lagging , which creates more voltage drop.

4. 3 phase induction motor's torque depends on -

Torque of a 3 Phase Induction motor is proportional to the flux per stator pole, the rotor
current and the power factor of the rotor.

5. Dielectric absorption is a method of testing IR test for a period of 10 min (True or False)

6. Isolator is locked and the key is kept with the person issuing the permit as in the key box.
(True or False)

7. Before racking out we should check the CB is 'ON' (True or False)

8. Cyclo converters and synchronous motor is mostly used in new ice breakers (True or False)

9. Diode is one which behaves as a perfect__________ when forward biased.- conductor

10. Separation of electrical power is called - isolation

11. Blown fuse used be replaced with -Fuses of the rated voltage and current

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1) The winding insulation shall be designed to withstand the overvoltages which may arise from
manoeuvres, Switching operations, converter operations, and earth faults.
a) True
b) False

2) Current relays: It is a protective device which takes voltage as input to its current coil for the
purpose of interruption.
a) True
b) False

3) What will happen to a given transformer if it made to run at its rated voltage but reduced
frequency
a) Flux density remains unaffected.
b) Iron losses are reduced.
c) Core flux density is reduced.
d) Core flux density is increased.
Explanation: E=4.44fNAB is the emf equation for a transformer, now as E is kept constant we can say
frequency is inversely proportional to the B value. Thus, as frequency increases we will get less core
flux density and vice-versa.

4) Impulse testing of transformers is done to determine the ability of

a) Bushings to withstand vibration.
b) Insulation to withstand transient voltages
c) Windings to withstand voltage fluctuations.
d) All of the above.

: 5) Earthed neutral allows rapid operation of protection to

a) Line to line faults.
b) Other faults.
c) Earthed faults.
d) For all faults.
6) Which part of the circuit breaker is helpful in breaking the current?
a) Trip coil.
b) Contacts
c) Medium.
d) Handle
7) Before rack-in ensure the VCB is in off conditions and also ensure that the spring is in the discharge
condition.
a) True
b) False
8) For electrical propulsion system, the diesel governors shall ensure need not take manoeuvring
conditions and parallel operation.
a) True
b) False
: 9) Where Iso-lock or multi key safes are used, then more than one person has a key but the system
cannot be unlocked until
a) True
b) False
10) Better criteria of DAR rearing is 1.0-1.25
a)True
b)False

11)For operating power frequency voltages, a surge arrester has to be a

a)Conductor
b)Non conductor
c)Semiconductor
d)None of these
12)Do not discard the safety interlock and the safety link, and don't force the secondary plugs in the
wrong
a)True
b)False
13) If a power management system is used, the automatic stop of the main engines during
manoeuvring shall be possible
a)True
b)False

14)The effects of the harmonics of currents and voltages shall be taken into consideration for the
design of the proper
a)True
b)False

15)The PMS monitors the total power demand and compares it to the available supply
a)True
b)False

16)What are the hazards of an Arc Flash

a)During an arc flash, sudden release of large amounts of heat and light energy takes place at the
point of arc.
b)Exposure frequently results in a variety of serious injuries and May even be fatal even when the
worker is ten feet away.
c)Equipment can suffer permanent damage.
d)All

17)Good relay should possess

a)Speed and reliability
b) Apt and sensitivity
c)Adequateness and selectivity.
d)All of these

18)Preferable load shedding solution will include a low number of consumers. With low number of
consumers, the......🤔...up to some point.
a)True
b)False

19) In an open loop control system

a)Output is independent of control input.
b)Output is dependent on control input.
c)Only system parameters have effect on the control output.
d)None of the above.

20) Electrical equipment shall be designed to withstand a single pole short circuit current up to the
activation of.....
a)True
b)False

21)How is the initiation of electric arc at the instant of contact separation caused
a)Thermionic emission of electrons.
b)Field emission of electrons.
c)Both A and B above.
d)None of these.
22)For insulators and bushings of power transformers, circuit breakers and instrument transformers.
a)Epoxy resin
b)Polyesters resin
c)Porcelain.
d)Silicon rubber
23)Frequency relay: Combined voltage and current of supply is measured by this relay using trigger
a)True
b)False

28) Additional earths May be applied at the point of work after the issue of a permit to work by the
competent person in charge
a)True
b)False

25)A relay is used to

a)Break the fault current.
b)Sense the fault
c)Sense the fault and direct to trip the circuit breaker.
d)All of these

26)While doing racking in. If the VCB is “ON” then the racking handle can be inserted.
a)True
b)False.

27) 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

28) An ideal transformer will have maximum efficiency at a load such that
A. copper loss = iron loss
B. copper loss < iron loss
C. copper loss > iron loss
D. none of the above

29) A good voltage regulation of a transformer means

A. output voltage fluctuation from no load to full load is least
B. output voltage fluctuation with power factor is least
C. difference between primary and secondary voltage is least
D. difference between primary and secondary voltage is maximum

30) When the 3-phase system is not grounded and if Single Line to Ground fault occurs, the voltage of
the other two healthy phases will
A. Increases
B. Decreases
C. Remains unaffected
D. none of the above
31) For an EHV equipment for maintenance first it should be isolated and connected to ground
because
A. to provide low impedance
B. to discharge the charging capacitance to ground
C. protection for operating personnel
D. both (B) and (C)

32) Ground resistance should be designed such that

A. grounding resistance should be as low as possible
B. grounding resistance should be as high as possible
C. grounding resistance should be always zero
D. none of the above

33) When the 3-phase system is not grounded and if Single Line to Ground fault occurs, the voltage of
the other two healthy phases will
A. Increases
B. Decreases
C. Remains unaffected
D. none of the above

34)The objective of earthing or grounding is

A. to provide as low resistance possible to the ground
B. to provide as high resistance possible to the ground
C. to provide flow of positive, negative and zero sequence currents
D. none of the above

35). When earth fault occurs

A. voltage potential at the earth mat increases due to grounding
B. voltage potential at the earth mat decreases due to grounding
C. voltage potential at the earth mat remains zero irrespective of fault
D. none of the above

36). The failure of insulation causes:

• Voltage stress beyond its rated withstand value
• Ageing of insulation
• Temperature in excess of limiting value
• All of the Above