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Question 1Single Answer
The basic function of an electric power generating station is to convert:
  1. A
    Mechanical energy into electrical energy
  2. B
    Electrical energy into mechanical energy
  3. C
    Chemical energy into thermal energy only
  4. D
    Electrical energy into heat energy
Question 2Single Answer
In a thermal power plant, the prime mover generally used to drive the alternator is a:
  1. A
    DC motor
  2. B
    Steam turbine
  3. C
    Hydraulic ram
  4. D
    Synchronous motor
Question 3Single Answer
The major source of energy in a conventional coal-fired power station is:
  1. A
    Nuclear fission
  2. B
    Solar radiation
  3. C
    Chemical energy of coal
  4. D
    Wind energy
Question 4Single Answer
A hydroelectric power station converts the potential energy of water primarily into:
  1. A
    Mechanical energy and then electrical energy
  2. B
    Chemical energy
  3. C
    Thermal energy
  4. D
    Nuclear energy
Question 5Single Answer
The generator most commonly used in large power stations is a:
  1. A
    Synchronous generator
  2. B
    DC shunt generator
  3. C
    Induction generator only
  4. D
    Universal generator
Question 6Single Answer
The frequency of generated AC voltage depends primarily on:
  1. A
    Generator resistance
  2. B
    Number of poles and rotor speed
  3. C
    Stator current only
  4. D
    Terminal voltage only
Question 7Single Answer
In India, the nominal frequency of the AC power system is:
  1. A
    25 Hz
  2. B
    40 Hz
  3. C
    50 Hz
  4. D
    60 Hz
Question 8Single Answer
Which power plant generally has the lowest operating fuel cost?
  1. A
    Diesel power plant
  2. B
    Gas turbine plant
  3. C
    Hydroelectric power plant
  4. D
    Coal-fired plant
Question 9Single Answer
A diesel power plant is particularly suitable for:
  1. A
    Peak-load and standby service
  2. B
    Very large base-load generation only
  3. C
    Nuclear generation
  4. D
    Pumped storage only
Question 10Single Answer
The main function of a boiler in a steam power plant is to:
  1. A
    Condense steam
  2. B
    Increase transmission voltage
  3. C
    Cool the generator
  4. D
    Convert water into high-pressure steam
Question 11Single Answer
The condenser in a steam power plant is used mainly to:
  1. A
    Heat boiler feedwater
  2. B
    Convert exhaust steam into water
  3. C
    Increase steam pressure
  4. D
    Generate electricity
Question 12Single Answer
An economizer in a thermal power station is used to:
  1. A
    Cool superheated steam
  2. B
    Preheat feedwater using flue gases
  3. C
    Increase generator speed
  4. D
    Remove ash
Question 13Single Answer
A superheater is used to:
  1. A
    Reduce steam temperature
  2. B
    Reduce boiler pressure
  3. C
    Condense steam
  4. D
    Raise steam temperature above saturation temperature
Question 14Single Answer
The device used to increase the temperature of air supplied for combustion using flue-gas heat is:
  1. A
    Air preheater
  2. B
    Condenser
  3. C
    Cooling tower
  4. D
    Feed pump
Question 15Single Answer
The main purpose of a cooling tower is to:
  1. A
    Cool generator windings directly
  2. B
    Increase steam pressure
  3. C
    Reject heat from circulating cooling water
  4. D
    Increase transformer efficiency
Question 16Single Answer
The load factor of a power station is the ratio of:
  1. A
    Average load to maximum demand
  2. B
    Maximum demand to average load
  3. C
    Connected load to maximum demand
  4. D
    Maximum demand to connected load
Question 17Single Answer
Demand factor is defined as the ratio of:
  1. A
    Maximum demand to connected load
  2. B
    Average load to connected load
  3. C
    Connected load to maximum demand
  4. D
    Maximum demand to average load
Question 18Single Answer
Diversity factor is generally:
  1. A
    Less than 1
  2. B
    Greater than 1
  3. C
    Equal to 0
  4. D
    Always equal to load factor
Question 19Single Answer
A base-load power station normally operates:
  1. A
    Only during emergencies
  2. B
    Only at night
  3. C
    Continuously at nearly constant high load
  4. D
    Only for a few minutes
Question 20Single Answer
Peak-load power plants are required when:
  1. A
    System demand is minimum
  2. B
    Transmission voltage falls permanently
  3. C
    System frequency is zero
  4. D
    System demand temporarily rises above base load
Question 21Single Answer
Which plant generally has the fastest starting capability?
  1. A
    Nuclear power plant
  2. B
    Gas turbine plant
  3. C
    Large coal plant
  4. D
    Conventional steam plant
Question 22Single Answer
Nuclear power plants commonly use energy released by:
  1. A
    Fission
  2. B
    Combustion
  3. C
    Fusion commercially
  4. D
    Electrolysis
Question 23Single Answer
In a nuclear reactor, the moderator is used to:
  1. A
    Accelerate neutrons
  2. B
    Increase turbine speed directly
  3. C
    Generate AC power
  4. D
    Slow down neutrons
Question 24Single Answer
Control rods in a nuclear reactor are used to:
  1. A
    Increase fuel temperature
  2. B
    Produce steam
  3. C
    Absorb neutrons
  4. D
    Cool the turbine
Question 25Single Answer
A pumped-storage plant is mainly used for:
  1. A
    Continuous base-load operation only
  2. B
    Producing coal
  3. C
    Energy storage and peak-load support
  4. D
    Eliminating transformers
Question 26Single Answer
The alternator in a power station usually generates voltage at:
  1. A
    Utilization voltage only
  2. B
    Extra-low voltage only
  3. C
    Moderate voltage that is stepped up for transmission
  4. D
    DC voltage
Question 27Single Answer
Transmission voltage is increased mainly to:
  1. A
    Increase line current
  2. B
    Increase conductor resistance
  3. C
    Reduce transmission losses
  4. D
    Decrease insulation requirement
Question 28Single Answer
The busbar in a generating station is used for:
  1. A
    Mechanical coupling
  2. B
    Collecting and distributing electrical power
  3. C
    Fuel transportation
  4. D
    Boiler pressure control
Question 29Single Answer
Synchronization of an alternator requires matching of:
  1. A
    Voltage, frequency, phase sequence and phase angle
  2. B
    Resistance only
  3. C
    Power factor only
  4. D
    Rotor diameter only
Question 30Single Answer
Which instrument is traditionally used to assist alternator synchronization?
  1. A
    Megger
  2. B
    Synchroscope
  3. C
    Earth tester
  4. D
    Watt-hour meter
Question 31Single Answer
An interconnected power system improves:
  1. A
    Frequency variation deliberately
  2. B
    Fuel consumption in every case
  3. C
    Conductor resistance
  4. D
    Reliability of supply
Question 32Single Answer
Spinning reserve refers to:
  1. A
    De-energized transformers
  2. B
    Spare transmission towers
  3. C
    Stored coal only
  4. D
    Generating capacity available from synchronized units
Question 33Single Answer
The installed capacity of a generating station means:
  1. A
    Sum of rated capacities of generating units
  2. B
    Its average annual output
  3. C
    Minimum load
  4. D
    Connected consumer load
Question 34Single Answer
Plant capacity factor compares actual energy generated with:
  1. A
    Energy possible at rated capacity continuously
  2. B
    Maximum demand only
  3. C
    Connected load only
  4. D
    Reactive power only
Question 35Single Answer
The most suitable plant for black-start capability is commonly a:
  1. A
    Nuclear reactor only
  2. B
    Hydroelectric or diesel unit
  3. C
    Large steam turbine without auxiliaries
  4. D
    Transformer bank
Question 36Single Answer
A combined-cycle power plant combines primarily:
  1. A
    Diesel and hydro cycles
  2. B
    Wind and nuclear cycles
  3. C
    Gas turbine and steam turbine cycles
  4. D
    Solar PV and diesel only
Question 37Single Answer
Cogeneration refers to simultaneous production of:
  1. A
    AC and DC only
  2. B
    Coal and steam
  3. C
    Electricity and useful thermal energy
  4. D
    Voltage and current
Question 38Single Answer
Ohm's law states that, at constant physical conditions:
  1. A
    P = V/R
  2. B
    V = I/R
  3. C
    R = VI
  4. D
    V = IR
Question 39Single Answer
The SI unit of electrical resistance is:
  1. A
    Siemens
  2. B
    Henry
  3. C
    Ohm
  4. D
    Farad
Question 40Single Answer
Kirchhoff's Current Law is based on conservation of:
  1. A
    Energy
  2. B
    Charge
  3. C
    Momentum
  4. D
    Power factor
Question 41Single Answer
Kirchhoff's Voltage Law is based on conservation of:
  1. A
    Electric charge only
  2. B
    Energy
  3. C
    Mass
  4. D
    Frequency
Question 42Single Answer
In a series circuit, the quantity common to all components is:
  1. A
    Voltage
  2. B
    Current
  3. C
    Power
  4. D
    Resistance
Question 43Single Answer
In a parallel circuit, all branches have the same:
  1. A
    Current
  2. B
    Voltage
  3. C
    Resistance
  4. D
    Power factor
Question 44Single Answer
The equivalent resistance of resistors connected in series is:
  1. A
    Product of resistances
  2. B
    Reciprocal of sum
  3. C
    Sum of resistances
  4. D
    Always zero
Question 45Single Answer
Two equal resistors connected in parallel have an equivalent resistance equal to:
  1. A
    Half either resistance
  2. B
    Twice either resistance
  3. C
    Four times either resistance
  4. D
    Same as either resistance
Question 46Single Answer
Conductance is the reciprocal of:
  1. A
    Inductance
  2. B
    Reactance only
  3. C
    Capacitance
  4. D
    Resistance
Question 47Single Answer
The unit of conductance is:
  1. A
    Siemens
  2. B
    Weber
  3. C
    Tesla
  4. D
    Coulomb
Question 48Single Answer
A capacitor opposes sudden changes in:
  1. A
    Current
  2. B
    Frequency
  3. C
    Resistance
  4. D
    Voltage
Question 49Single Answer
An inductor opposes sudden changes in:
  1. A
    Capacitance
  2. B
    Voltage only
  3. C
    Resistance
  4. D
    Current
Question 50Single Answer
In a pure resistive AC circuit, voltage and current are:
  1. A
    90° apart
  2. B
    In phase
  3. C
    180° apart
  4. D
    45° apart
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