1. What will be the reflection co-efficient of the wave of load connected to transmission line if surge impedance of the line is equal to load ?

Infinity

Zero

Unity

None of the above

Answer: Zero

Explanation:


2. To reduce short circuit fault currents .......... are used ?

capacitors

reactors

resistors

none of the above

Answer: reactors

Explanation:


3. Ungrounded neutral transmission system is not recommended because of system ?

being inadequately protected against ground fault

insulation overstress may lead to failure and subsequent phase to phase faults

insulation being overstressed due to over voltages

all of the above

Answer: being inadequately protected against ground fault

Explanation:


4. The ground wire should not be smaller than No ....... copper ?

4

2

6

10

Answer: 10

Explanation:


5. The arc voltage produced in A.C. circuit breaker is always ?

leading the arc current by 90º

in phase with the arc current

none of the above

lagging the arc current by 90º

Answer: in phase with the arc current

Explanation:


6. Protective relays are devices that detect abnormal conditions in electrical circuits by measuring ?

voltage during abnormal condition

constantly the electrical quantities which differ during normal and abnormal conditions

current during abnormal condition

none of the above

Answer: constantly the electrical quantities which differ during normal and abnormal conditions

Explanation:


7. A differential relay measures the vector difference between ?

two or more similar electrical quantities

two voltages

currents

none of the above

Answer: two or more similar electrical quantities

Explanation:


8. The advantage of neutral earthing is ?

freedom from persistent arcing grounds

over voltages due to lightning can be discharged to earth

simplified design earth fault protection

all of the above

Answer: freedom from persistent arcing grounds

Explanation:


9. In circuit breakers, the advantage of using oil as quenching medium is ?

absorption of arc energy

oil has high dielectric strength

oil acts as insulator

all of the above

Answer: oil acts as insulator

Explanation:


10. Which of the following is used in liquid fuses ?

Carbon tetrachloride

Transformer oil

Sulphur hexafluoride

Distilled water

Answer: Carbon tetrachloride

Explanation: