SCHOOLS

YEAR 12 MOCK II UNIFIED EXAMINATION

2020/2021 ACADEMIC SESSION
SUBJECT: BASIC ELECTRICITY TIME: 1HOUR
PAPER 1
INSTRUCTIONS
This paper consists of two sections A and B. Each question under section A (PAPER 1) is followed
by four lettered A-D. Find the correct option for each question and shade in pencil on your
answer sheet, the answer space which bears the same letter as the option you have chosen. Give
only one answer to each question. Answer section B (PAPER 2) in the spaces provided.
SECTION A : OBJECTIVE TEST
Answer all questions from this part
1.Which of the following is not an accessory?
A. Joint box
B. Ceiling rose
C. Socket
D. Change over switch
2.The symbol below represents

A. Transformer
B. Inductor
C. Thyristor
D. Resistor
3.Which of the following is not a function of a converter?
A. Amplification
B. A C conversion
C. D C conversion
D. Rectification
4.Which of the following devices convert sound energy into electrical signal?
A. Amplifier
B. Loudspeaker
C. Microphone
D. Radio
5.The starting winding of a single-phase motor is placed in a/an
A. Armature
B. Field winding
C. Rotor
D. Stator

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 6.The main purpose of performing open-circuit test on a transformer is to measure
its ______ loss
A. copper
B. core
C. hysteresis
D. iron
7.Which of the following motors has high starting torque?
A. DC series
B. DC shunt
C. Induction
D. Synchronous
8.The main function of commutator in a d.c. generator is to
A. Convert the induced a.c. into d.c.
B. Increase output voltage
C. Increase the e.m.f. in a d.c. generator
D. Reduce sparking at brushes
9.What is the name of the instrument used for measuring electrical power?
A. Energy meter
B. Moving iron
C. Ohmmeter
D. Voltmeter
10.Which of the following instrument is used to measure voltage?
A. Ammeter
B. Ohmmeter
C. Voltmeter
D. Watt-meter
. 11.An advantage of rubber as an insulator is that it
A. is flexible
B. does not support combustion
C. is not attack by chemicals
D. wears off easily
12.The frequency of an alternator depends on the number of poles and the
A. number of turns in the field winding
B. number of turns in the armature winding
C. speed of rotation
D. output of the exciter
13.The function of a face-plate starter in a shunt motor is to
A. increase the armature current
B. decrease the armature current
C. increase the field current
D. decrease the field current
14. Which of the following forces is not utilized in electrical measuring instrument?
A. Deflecting force
B. Controlling force
C. Damping force
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 15.A single-phase transformer consists of
A. a single winding
B. two electrically separated coils
C. two electrically connected coils
D. two cores
16.Which of the following is not a distribution voltage?
A. 33.00kV
B. 11.00kV
C. 6.60kV
D. 0.24kV
17.The total voltage of six cells of 1.5V each connected in series is
A. 1.5V
B. 6.0V
C. 9.0V
D. 12.0V
18.Electromagnetic induction is used for the operation of
A. Potentiometers
B. Rheostats
C. Capacitors
D. Transformers
19. In a d.c motor, the commutator passes
A. d.c to the armature
B. a.c to the armature
C. d.c to the load
D. a.c to the load
. 20.The maximum safe current flowing through a 10k Ω, 0.25W resistor is
A. 0.25mA
B. 5.00mA
C. 40.00mA
D. 50.00mA
21. In a hydroelectric station, the energy that is converted to electrical energy is the
A. heat energy
B. chemical energy
C. kinetic energy
D. nuclear energy
22. An increase in the cross-sectional area of a magnetic material
A. reduces flux density
B. makes flux density constant
C. reduces resistance
D. makes total flux constant
23. Increasing the field current of a d.c. shunt generator results in
A. a decrease in the output voltage
B. a decrease in the magnetic field
C. an increase in the output voltage
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 24.When the current through a conductor increases, resistance of the conductor
A. increases
B. remains constant
C. decreases
D. becomes zero
25.Continuity test in an installation is used to detect
A. short circuit
B. open circuit
C. termination
D. polarity
. 26. What is the standard wattage of a 4-feet fluorescent tube?
A. 10 W
B. 18 W
C. 40 W
D. 65 W
27. In a balance 3-phase star-connected system, the phase angle is
A. 600
B. 900
C. 1200
D. 1800
28.Which of the following machines draws more current at start when connected directly
to the supply voltage?
A. D.C. generator
B. A.C. generator
C. D.C. motor
D. Alternator
29.The frequency of the voltage generated by an alternator of 6 poles rotating at 250 rpm is
A. 41.0 Hz
B. 25.0 Hz
C. 12.5 Hz
D. 6.0 Hz
30.The insulation on a conductor offers protection against
A. high resistance
B. leakage current
C. fire
D. low impedance
31.The e.m.f produced in a conductor that moves across a magnetic field is dependent
on the
A. length of the conductor
B. cross-sectional area of the conductor
C. resistance of the conductor
D. conductor material
32.A laminated iron core reduces eddy-current losses because
A. the laminations are insulated from each other
B. the laminations are vanished
C. the magnetic flux is concentrated in the air gap of the core
D. it has small leakage flux

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 33.Which of the following statements is not a condition under resonance frequency?
A. Impedance equals resistance
B. Inductive reactance equals capacitive reactance
C. Current is maximum
D. Frequency equals zero
34.The value of a resistor having orange, yellow, brown and silver colour is represented as:
A. 3400Ω+10%
B. 340Ω+10%
C. 34Ω+10%
D. 3.4Ω+10%
35.Which of the following are purposes of earthing electrical appliances?
i. Reduction of line voltage fluctuation
ii. Safety of human lives
iii. Protection of electric equipment
A. i and iii only
B. i and ii only
C. ii and iii only
D. i, ii and iii
36.In the Fleming’s right hand rule, the fore finger points in the direction of
A. induced current
B. induced motion
C. force
D. magnetic field
37.Which of the following is not a feature of an analogue measuring instrument?
A. Deflecting device
B. Controlling device
C. Damping device
D. Oscillating device
38.The process of using electricity to magnetism finds its application in
i. Loudspeaker
ii. Solenoid
iii Relays
A. i only
B. i and ii only
C. ii and iii only
D. i, ii and iii
. 39.Which of the following is the most commonly used a.c. motor?
A. Synchronous motor
B. Slip ring inductor motor
C. A.C. commutation motor
D. Squirrel cage induction motor

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40.Which of the following are the advantages of miniature circuit breakers over fuses?
i Non-destructive determination of tripping characteristics
ii. Immediate indication of faulty circuit
iii. Easily used as circuit control switch when needed
A. i and iii only
B. i and ii only
C. ii and iii only
D. i, ii and iii
41.The ability of a magnet to attract an iron is referred to as
A. conduction
B. induction
C. magnetism
D. repulsion
42. The two main types of inductance are _____ and ______
A. core, soft
B. coupling, mutual
C. mutual, series
D. self, mutual
43.The expression V = Eb + IaRa represents voltage equation of
A. Battery
B. Capacitor
C. Generator
D. Motor
44.Electrical power is transmitted at
A. High current, low resistance
B. High current, low voltage
C. High voltage, high current
D. High voltage, low current
45.In a pure inductive circuit, the current
A. is in phase with the voltage
B. lags the voltage by 900
C. lags voltage by 1800
D. leads the voltage by 900
46. The capacitance of a capacitor can be adjusted by varying its
A. conductance
B. dielectric
C. frequency
D. impedance
47.The product of a voltage and current in a circuit is
A. apparent power
B. power loss
C. reactive power
D. real power

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 48.Kirchhoff’s law applies to _____ and ______
A. current, impedance
B. current, voltage
C. impedance, power
D. power, inductor
Use it to answer question 49.

49.The primary current I1 is

A. 0.33 A
B. 2.00 A
C. 3.00 A
D. 1.20 A
50.When the load increases in a d.c. shunt motor, the speed
A. decreases slightly
B. increases proportionally
C. increases slightly
D. remains constant

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 SCHOOLS
YEAR 12 MOCK II UNIFIED EXAMINATION
2020/2021 ACADEMIC SESSION
SUBJECT: BASIC ELECTRICITY PAPER 2
TIME:1HOUR:30MINS

NAME UNIT

SECTION B
(50 Marks)
INSTRUCTIONS: Answer any five questions from this part. All questions carry equal marks.
Show all the working in the spaces provided under each question
1a. State how a magnetizing force is increased in a material.

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b.Draw the phasor diagram for a series RLC circuit.

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c. An electric soldering iron draws 2.4A from a 240V, 50Hz power supply.
Calculate:
(i) Its resistance

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(ii) The power consumed
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2a.A current flowing through a circuit is represented by the expression: I= 10 sin 628t Amperes
Calculate the:
(i) r.m.s. value
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(ii).Peak value of the current

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b.Describe briefly with the aid of a diagram, the principle of operation of a shunt-wound d.c.
motor.

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c. State two causes of fire outbreak in an electrical installation .

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3a State:
i. Lenz’s law
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ii. three applications of electromagnetism.

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b.A conductor, 0.4m in length, moves with uniform velocity of 3m/s at right angle to
a uniform magnetic field having a flux density of 1.5T. Calculate the induced e.m.f.
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c. Explain the following terms:

(i) Radial distribution system;
(ii) Ring main distributor system.
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 4a. State:
i. two functions of substations in an electrical power system.

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ii. two types of substations.

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b. List four main components of an overhead distribution system.

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c. Write two applications of a three-phase a.c motor.

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5.a. State the types of d.c motor required for:
i. Large starting torque;
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ii. Variable load.

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b. List two factors that are considered in the selection of the type of wiring.

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c. The armature resistance of a shunt motor is 0.07Ω. When the motor is connected
across 200V supply, it develops a back e.m.f of 179V. Calculate the:
i.Voltage drop across the armature circuit;

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ii. Armature current;

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 iii. Armature current at standstill.

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6a.i. Explain the term Earth leakage.

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ii. State two devices of a moving –coil instrument.

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iii. Give one difference between predictive maintenance and preventive maintenance.

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b.i.List any two electrical components in a complete single circuit fluorescent fitting.

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ii.A fluorescent lamp continues to blink when switched on. State two likely causes of this
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