1. Spiral core transformer which has core made up of steel strip has the following advantage ?

Less weight

Lighter construction

Minimum losses

All above

Answer: All above

Explanation:


2. In a transformer an insulating material may fail due to ?

moisture

dust

voids in the winding

any of the above

Answer: any of the above

Explanation:


3. An auto-transformer is preferred to a conventional 2-winding transformer ?

where ratio of transformation is low

where it is required to isolate the two windings electrically

because it is much safer to use an auto-transformer

where large number of secondary taps are needed

Answer: where ratio of transformation is low

Explanation:


4. ln a transformer, if the magnitude of magnetizing current is more ?

its power factor will become low on leading side

Its power factor will become low on lagging side

it has no effect on the power factor of the transformer

none of the above

Answer: Its power factor will become low on lagging side

Explanation:


5. The degree of mechanical vibrations produced by the laminations of a transformer depends on ?

tightness of clamping

gauge of laminations

size of laminations

all of the above

Answer: all of the above

Explanation:


6. The chemical used in breather for transformer should have the quality of ?

ionizing air

absorbing moisture

cleansing the transformer oil

cooling the transformer oil

Answer: absorbing moisture

Explanation:


7. In the transformer the function of a conservator is to ?

provide fresh air for cooling the transformer

supply cooling oil to transformer in time of need

protect the transformer from damage when oil expends due to heating

none of the above

Answer: protect the transformer from damage when oil expends due to heating

Explanation:


8. No-load current in a transformer ?

lags behind the voltage by about 75º

leads the voltage by about 75º

lags behind the voltage by about 15º

leads the voltage by about 15º

Answer: lags behind the voltage by about 75º

Explanation:


9. Sumpner's test is conducted on transformers to determine ?

temperature

stray losses

all-day efficiency

none of the above

Answer: temperature

Explanation:


10. The no-load current drawn by transformer is usually what per cent of the full-load current ?

0.2 to 0.5 per cent

2 to 5 percent

12 to 15 per cent

20 to 30 per cent

Answer: 2 to 5 percent

Explanation: