1. Which of the following is not a routine test on transformers ?

Core insulation voltage test

Impedance test

Radio interference test

Polarity test

Answer: Radio interference test

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2. Which of the following does not change in an ordinary transformer ?

Frequency

Voltage

Current

Any of the above

Answer: Frequency

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3. The main reason for generation of harmonics in a transformer could be ?

fluctuating load

poor insulation

mechanical vibrations

saturation of core

Answer: saturation of core

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4. ln a transformer the tappings are generally provided on ?

primary side

secondary side

low voltage side

high voltage side

Answer: low voltage side

Explanation:


5. A common method of cooling a power transformer is ?

natural air cooling

air blast cooling

oil cooling

any of the above

Answer: oil cooling

Explanation:


6. Efficiency of a power transformer is of the order of ?

100 per cent

98 per cent

50 per cent

25 per cent

Answer: 98 per cent

Explanation:


7. A transformer transforms ?

voltage

current

power

frequency

Answer: power

Explanation:


8. While conducting short-circuit test on a transformer the following side is short-circuited ?

High voltage side

Low voltage side

Primary side

Secondary side

Answer: Low voltage side

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9. Which of the following acts as a protection against high voltage surges due to lightning and switching ?

Horn gaps

Thermal overload relays

Breather

Conservator

Answer: Horn gaps

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10. Which of the following transformers is smallest ?

2 kVA, 500 Hz

2 kVA, 400 Hz

2 kVA, 200 Hz

2kVA, 50 Hz

Answer: 2 kVA, 500 Hz

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