Transformers MCQ Objectives

1. 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
C

2. Power transformers are provided with additional cooling arrangement in order to:
a) Increase the power rating
b) Increase insulation life
c) Lower operating temperature
d) All the above
D

3. A Distribution transformer is selected on the basis of:

a) Voltage regulation
b) Efficiency
c) All day efficiency
d) All the above
C

4. The winding used in 3-phase shell type transformer is __ type:

a) Circular
b) Cylindrical
c) Sandwitch
d) Rectangular
C

5. Five limb core construction is preferred over three limb construction as in this type of
construction:
a) Hysteresis loss is reduced
b) Eddy current loss is reduced
c) Magnetic reluctance of the three phases can be balanced
d) Copper losses can be reduced
C

6. The most common method of cooling employed in power transformer is:

a) Oil natural
b) Natural cooling

c) Air cooling
d) Air-blast cooling
A

7. In large power transformer, best utilization of available core space can be made by
employing __ cross section
a) Rectangular
b) Square
c) Stepped
d) None of the above
C

8. The distribution transformer is designed with minimum possible core losses. This is
because:
a) The primary of the distribution transformer is energized for all 24 hours
b) Iron losses will cause undue heating
c) Iron losses may cause damage to the insulation
d) All the above
A

9. 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
B

10. The chemical used in the breather is:

a) Sodium chloride
b) Silica sand
c) Silica gel
d) Copper silicate gel
C

11. Major insulation in a transformer is the insulation between the:

a) LV wining and core
b) LV winding and HV winding
c) Turns of the windings
d) Both (a) and (b)
D

12. Low voltage winding is placed next to the core in the case of concentric windings as
__ is reduced:
a) Hysteresis loss
b) Leakage fluxes
c) Eddy current loss
d) Insulation requirement
D

13. The transformer oil should have:

a) High volatility
b) High viscosity
c) High dielectric strength
d) All the above
C

14. The Transformer core laminations are insulated from each other by:
a) Paper
b) Thin varnish coating
c) Mica strip
d) All the above can be used for insulation
B

15. For minimum weight of the transformer, the iron weight should be __ the weight of
the copper:
a) More than
b) Equal to
c) Less than
d) None of the above
B

Electrical Circuits Objective Questions Answers

1. A terminal where more than two branches met is called:
a) Node
b) Terminus
c) Loop
d) None of the above
A
2. If there are 'b' branches and 'n' nodes the number of equations will be:
a) n-1

b) b
c) b-n-1
d) b-n+1
D
3. Kirchhoff's laws are applicable to circuits with:
a) Distributed parameters
b) Lumped parameters
c) Passive elements
d) Non-linear resistances
A
4. An ideal current source has:
a) Zero internal conductance
b) Zero internal resistance
c) Zero voltage on no load
d) Zero ripple
A
5. For maximum transfer of power, internal resistance of the source should be:
a) Equal to load resistance
b) Less than that of the load
c) More than that of the load
d) Zero
A
6. The superposition theorem requires as many circuits to be solved as there are:
a) Nodes
b) Sources
c) Nodes and Sources
d) Nodes, Sources and Mesh
B
7. Which of the following is correct:
a) Norton's equivalent resistance is the same as Thevenin's equivalent resistance
b) Norton's equivalent is the current equivalent of the network
c) The load is connected in parallel to the Norton's equivalent resistance and Norton's equivalent current
source
d) All the above
D
8. Maxwell's circulating current theorem:
a) Utilizes Kirchhoff's voltage law
b) Utilizes Kirchhoff's current law
c) Is a network reduction method
d) Is confined to single loop circuits

A
9.An ideal voltage source should have:
a) Zero source resistance
b) Infinite source resistance
c) Terminal voltage is proportional to current
d) Open-circuit voltage nearly equal to voltage of the load current
A
10. The electrical energy required to raise the temperature of a give amount of water is 200kwh. If the
heat losses are 20%. Total energy required is:
a) 250 kwh
b) 240 kwh
c) 160 kwh
d) None of the above
A

wer Factor Objective Questions Answers

1. The power factor of ac circuit lies between
a) 0 and 1
b) -1 and 1
c) 0 and -1
d) None of the above
A
2. A Circuit of zero lagging power factor behaves as:
a) An inductive circuit
b) A capacitive circuit
c) R-L circuit
d) R-C circuit
A
3. In order to improve the power factor which device should be connected to the power system:
a) Series capacitor
b) Shunt capacitor
c) Series inductor
d) Shunt inductor
B
4. In an induction motor when the air gap field between rotor and stator increases power factor of the
machine:
a) Increases
b) Decreases

c) Does not have any effect

d) None of the above
B
5. The power factor of an ac circuit is equal to:
a) Cosine of the phase angle
b) Sine of the phase angle
c) Tangent of the phase angle
d) Cotangent of the phase angle
A
6. In an ac circuit i x sin (Phi) is called the __ component of the current:
a) Watless
b) Reactive
c) Quadrature
d) All the above
D
7. The heat developed in an electric iron is attributed to __ power
a) Apparent
b) Reactive
c) True
d) True and reactive
C
8. When the power factor in the transmission line is leading, which device is employed at substation to
reduce the power factor:
a) CVT
b) Reactor
c) Synchronous condenser
d) None of the above
B
9. In a circuit low reactive power compared to true power indicates:
a) Low power factor
b) High power factor
c) Low efficiency
d) High efficiency
B
10. The rating of given on the name plate of a transformer indicates the:
a) True power which it can supply
b) Apparent power which it can supply
c) Apparent power which it draws from the supply mains
d) True power which it draws from the supply mains