Meo Class 4 - Electricals: Section - 1

MEO CLASS 4 - ELECTRICALS
SECTION - 1
1. Which of the following statements is true concerning a poly-phase synchronous

propulsion motor?
A. The motor is started as an induction motor.
B. Resistance is gradually added to the rotor circuit.
C. The starting current is held below the rated current.
D. The field winding is energized for starting purposes only.
2. When reading electrical motor controller diagrams, it helps to know that _____
A. current paths in the control circuit are drawn as heavy lines and in the power circuit
as lighter lines
B. current paths in the power circuit are drawn as heavy lines and in control circuit as
lighter lines
C. circuits subject to 500 volts or greater are drawn as heavy lines and below 500 volts
as lighter lines
D. circuits subject to 500volts or greater are drawn as light lines and below 500 volts as
heavy
3. Alternating current circuits develop resistance, inductance and capacitance. The

inductance of a coil is expressed in
A. ohms
B. mhos
C. henrys
D. farads
4. Large cable sizes are formed as individual conductors that may be comprised of several
smaller strands to
A. obtain the flexibility required for easy handling
B. reduce the overall weight of the wire run
C. reduce the number of supports needed for a horizontal overhead run
D. all of the above
5. Which of the following is having Di-Electric Constant 80?

A. Air
B. water
C. Mica
D. Castor oil
6. Where a thermal-acting breaker is required to be used in an area of unusually high, low,

or constantly fluctuating temperatures, an ambient compensating element must be used.
This element consists of a
A. cylindrical spring on the contact arm
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B. conical spring on the contact arm

C. second bimetal element
D. second electromagnet
7. Which of the following precautions should you take when securing propulsion
generators and motors for an extended period of time?
A. Disconnect the brush pigtails from their contacts and circulate air through the units.
B. Disconnect the brush pigtails from their contacts and discharge carbon dioxide into
the units to keep them dry.
C. Lift the brushes from commutator collector rings and use the built-in heater to
prevent
moisture accumulation.
D. Lift the brushes from commutator collector rings and circulate cool dry air through
the units.
8. The direction of magnetic flux changes when the direction of current is reversed.
a. True
b. False
9. In a Transistor (If Multi choice add option A)

A. PNP and NPN are two basic types
B. Emitter, Collector and Base are the basic Elements.
C. Collector separates Base and Emitter
D. Emitter separates Base and Collector
12. If a Motor is not rotating in the E/R, you will carry out the following Checks (multiple
choice, 3 Questions of same type but Options were different)
A. Check for the isolation
B. Rotate the Coupling with your hand
C. Check for the Circuit breaker
D. Remove the fuses
E Look for the Overload Trip
F. Visually inspect the motor terminals
G. Visually Inspect the Starter Terminals
H. Carry out Infinite Resistance Test
ANS: ALL
14. Arrange the following in Increasing Order of their Doping Strength.

A. Collector, Emitter, Base
B. Base, Collector, Emitter
C. Emitter, Base, Collector
D. Emitter, Collector, Collector Base, Collector, Base
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15. Which of the listed precautions should be taken when cleaning the internals of a
motor with compressed air?
A. Open the machine on both ends so as to allow the air and dust to escape.
B. Be certain that the circuit breaker is opened and tagged on the feeder panel.
C. Be certain that the air is clean and as dry as possible.
D. Ensure that the fuse in the motor is removed
16. A molded-case breaker provides protection against short-circuits by using a/an

A. Shading coil.
B. Arc quencher.
C. Electromagnet.
D. Holding coil.
17. PN diode advantage over vacuum diode?

(a)Longer Life,
b) No warm up time
c) Less delicate
d) All of the above
22. Time delayed or delayed action-type fuses are designed to _____________.

(A) Prevent grounds in branch circuits
(B) prevent opens in motor circuits
(C) permit momentary overloads without melting
(D) guard lighting and electronic circuits
23. Silicon diodes designed for a specific reverse breakdown voltage, become useful as an
electronic power supply voltage regulator, called _____________
(A) Tunnel diodes
(B) hot-carrier diodes
(C) compensating diodes
(D) Zener diodes
24. Which of the following statements best describes the material known as varnished
cambric?
(A) Felted asbestos sealed with varnish.
(B) Cotton cloth coated with insulating varnish.
(C) Rubber insulation coated with a layer of tin.
(D) Paper impregnated with mineral oil, specially wrapped with nonmetallic tape, and
coated with varnish.
25. A synchronous motor maintains synchronism with the rotating field because
(A) Field strength varies directly with rotors
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(B) DC current applied to the rotor coils causes the rotor magnets to lock in with the
rotating flux of the stator
(C) the stator poles are dragged around due to the flux created by the excitation current
(D) the stator flux rotates in the opposite direction
26. The part of a fuse that melts and opens the circuit is made of
(A) Copper and antimony
(B) Steel and Babbitt
(C) Aluminum or beryllium alloy
(D) Zinc or an alloy of tin and lead
27. The apparent power in inductive circuit

A. True power
B. Lead
C. Inductive
D. Reactive
29. If current reverses, the magnetic field also reverses; true (or) false
a. TRUE
b. FALSE
33. Which of the listed precautions should take while cleaning poly phase motor internals
with compressed air? (Multiple ans)
A. Open the machine as both ends so as to allow the dust to escape
B. Be certain that the circuit breaker is opened, tagged as the feeder panel
C. Be certain that air is clean and as dry as possible
D. Ensure that the fuse is removed
34. Which of the following capacitor is having highest dielectric constant?

A. Air gap
B. Glass
C. Paper
D. Polyester
35. A delayed action fuse is most frequently used in which of the listed circuit?
A. Lighting circuit
B. Motor circuit
C. Electrical heater
D. Padar circuit
36. The current in a semiconductor is produced by

A. Electrons
B. Neutrons
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C. Protons
D. Holes
37. If an intrinsic semiconductor is doped with a very small amount of boron then the
extrinsic semiconductor set formed, the no. of electrons and holes will
A. Both decreases
B. Increase and decrease
C. Both increases
D. Decrease and increase
39. When the current through the coil of an electromagnet is reversed, the direction of
magnetic field also reversed
a) TRUE
b) FALSE
40. A poly phase motor driving an engine room pump fails to start, when trying to identify
the cause of failure, which of the following steps are applicable. (Multiple choice)
A. Visually examine the motor for open circuit fault
B. visually examine the starter for open circuit fault
C. Reverse the direction of current for its working
D. Perform the infinite resistance test
41. Which of the following physical character does around rotor induction motor possess
that squirrel cage motor does not
A. Slip rings
B. End rings
C. A centrifugal clutch
D. End plates
42. Which of the following conditions will occur when solenoid coil burns out of a cargo
winch with an electrical brake.
A. The brake will be set by spring force.
B. The motor will over speed and burns out
C. The load suspended by the cargo boom will fail
D. Nothing will happen; the winch will continue to operate normally
43. A low voltage protection circuit is used in electric motor starting equipment to
A. Trip circuit contractor when the motor over speed due to low voltage
B. Trip circuit contractor when the motor develops short circuit due to low voltage
C. Allows the motor to restart automatically on restoration of voltage without manual
resetting
D. Prevent motor from restarting automatically
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44. Determine the order of doping in transistor (from high to low)

A. collector, base, emitter
B. Emitter, collector, base
C. Base, emitter, collector
D. collector, emitter, base
45. The opposition to the magnetic lines of force in magnetic is called

A. Resistance
B. Reluctance
C. Impedance
D. Inductance
46. Factors varies potential of a PN junction depend on (multiple ans)

A. Type of semiconductor material
B. Amount of doping
C. Temperature
D. None
48. A poly phase motor driving engine room pumps fails to start, checks
A. Insulation is open
B. No restriction for movement of motor /pump
C. Check overload relay trip
D. Battery fully charged
49. Poly phase motor fails to start, precautions to take before checking
A. Isolate motor
B. Remove fuse
C. Post caution sign
D. Ensure starter/motor terminals are live
50. Which of the following statement is true (*)

A.PNP & NPN are different transistors
B. Emitter, base and collector are basic elements
C. Base separates, emitter, collector
51. Purpose of silicon control rectifier (*Multiple choice)

A. A.C to D.C convertor
B. High voltage stand
ANS: A & B
52. Generator paralleling

A. Incoming generator freq is less than bus bar frequency
B. Incoming generator frequency is greater than
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54. The induced voltage across a stationary conductor in a steady magnetic field is zero.
(*)
a. TRUE
b. FALSE
55. Which of the listed devices is used to measure pressure and convert it to an electrical
signal?
A. -Transducer
B. -Reducer
C. -Transformer
D. Rectifier
56. In three phase electrical equipment, the immediate action in the event of fuse blowing
in one of the phases would be
a. to replace with a fuse of correct rating
b. to replace fuses on all three phases
c. to try to repair the fuse
d. to investigate the fault that led to blowing the fuse
57. Which of the capacity has dielectric constant of 1.0000?

Dielectric material is one that reduces the electrostatic force when placed between
charges.
a. air gap = 1.006
b. vacuum
c. water
d. electrolytes
59. A poly-phase motor driving an engine room pump fails to start. When trying to
identify the cause of failure, which of the following steps are applicable? (Multi choice)
A. Visually examine motor for open circuit faults.
B. Visually examine starter for open circuit faults.
C. Reverse the direction of electrical supply to check if it works.
D. Perform the infinite resistance test.
60. Tightly knit metal braid wire can be used with a printed circuit board when
A. Conductor flexibility is required
B. De-soldering components in the circuit
C. Electrically produced magnetic fluxes would cause inaccuracies in adjacent
components
D. Reactance in the circuit must be kept to a minimum
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61. Which of the following statements represents an application of a silicon controlled

rectifier?
A. To provide DC power for a main propulsion motor.
B. For use as a voltage reference diode.
C. For sensing flame in an automated burner.
D. To eliminate power supply hum.
62. When paralleling an AC generator with live bus bars, which of the following
precautions are applicable? (Multi choice)
A. Generator frequency should be slightly lower than bus bar frequency
B. Generator frequency should be slightly higher than bus bar frequency
C. Generator voltage should be in phase with bus bar voltage
D. Generator voltage should be out of phase with bus bar voltage
63. For leading power factor circuits, which of the following can be used?
A. Shunt Capacitors only
B. Shunt Reactors only
C. Either Shunt Capacitors or Shunt Reactors
D. Neither Shunt Capacitors nor Shunt Reactors
64. A fuse that blows often should be replaced only with a fuse of
A. the recommended current and voltage rating
B. higher current and voltage rating
C. higher current and lower voltage rating
D. lower current and higher voltage rating
65. Brushless generators are designed to operate without the use of

A. brushes
B. slip rings
C. commutators
D. all of the above
66. Fuses placed in series with a thermal trip type circuit breaker are used for
A. Time-delay protection
B. Short-circuit protection
C. Short duration surge protection
D. Sustained overload protection
67. In what range of voltages is the transistor in the linear region of its operation?
A. 0 < VCE < 0.7 V
B. 0.7 < VCE < 1.4 V
C. 0.7 < VCE < VCE (max)
D. 0 < VCE < VCE (max)
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68. The greatest detrimental effect on idle electrical equipment, such as cargo pump
motors, is the
A. Loss of residual magnetism.
B. Absorption of moisture in the insulation.
C. Insulation varnish flaking.
D. Dirt collecting on the windings.
ANS: B
69. Ammeters and voltmeters used in sinusoidal AC power systems indicate which of the
following values of the wave forms measured?
A. Peak value
B. Root-mean-square value
C. Average value
D. Maximum value
ANS: B
70. Which of the following statements concerning analog and digital devices are correct?
A. The variables in digital systems are fixed quantities and the variables in analog
systems are continuous quantities.
B. There are no basic differences between the two systems.
C. Analog devices are superior in accuracy compared to digital devices.
D. Operations in a digital device are performed simultaneously.
ANS: A
71. While starting a main propulsion synchronous motor, the ammeter pegs out at
maximum and then returns to the proper value after synchronization. This indicates that
the
A. Motor has started properly.
B. Field windings are grounded.
C. Slip rings are dirty.
D. Power transmission cables are grounded.
ANS: A
72. When the current through the coil of an electromagnet reverses, the direction of the
magnetic field also reverses.
a. True
b. False
ANS: A
73. A magnetic blowout coil in a DC motor controller contact or functions to

A. Open contact rapidly.
B. Reduce contact wear.
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C. Adjust opening spring tension.

D. Provide "snap-action" in the contactor.
ANS: B
74. In a PNP transistor, the p-regions are

A. Emitter and Base
B. Base and Collector
C. Emitter and Collector
D. Emitter, Base and Collector
ANS: C
76. In refer compressor what are the readings we are entering in logbook
A. S.W temp
B. S.W Pressure
C. Condenser temp
D. Condenser leak
ANS: A B & C
79. With reference to a Data Logger for a refrigeration system, which of the following
parameters should be monitored?
A. Room temperature.
B. Liquid Line temperature.
C. Recharge temperature.
D. Solenoid valve operation.
ANS: A B & D
80. With reference to a Data Logger for a refrigeration system, which of the following
parameters should be monitored?
A. Sea water temperature and pressure.
B. Condensing temperature
C. Refrigerant leakage
D. Evaporating temperature
ANS: A B & D
81. AC circuits possess characteristics of resistance, inductance, and capacitance. The

capacitive reactance of a circuit is expressed in
A. ohms
B. mhos
C. henrys
D. farads
ANS: A
82. The shunt used in an ammeter should be connected in____________.
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(A) series with the load and in parallel with the meter movement
(B) parallel with the load and in series with the meter movement
(C) parallel with the load and in parallel with the meter movement
(D) series with the load and in series with the meter movement
ANS: A
83. Brushless generators are designed to operate without the use of ___________.
(E) brushes
(F) slip rings
(G) commutators
(H) all of the above
ANS: D
84. Which of the following physical characteristics does a wound-rotor induction motor
possess that a squirrel cage motor does not?
(A) Slip rings
(B) End rings
(C) A centrifugal switch
(D) End plates
ANS: A
85. The current at which a magnetic-type overload relay tends to trip may be decreased
by raising the plunger further in to the magnetic circuit of the relay. This action_________.
(A) reduces magnetic pull on the plunger and requires more current to trip the relay
(B) reduces magnetic pull on the plunger and requires less current to trip the relay
(C) increases magnetic pull on the plunger and requires more current to trip the relay
(D) increases magnetic pull on the plunger and requires less current to trip the relay
ANS: D
86. Protection against sustained overloads occurring in molded-case circuit breakers is

provided by a/an _________.
(A) over voltage release
(B) thermal acting trip
(C) thermal overload relay
(D) current overload relay
ANS: B
87. Which of the listed logic gates is considered to be a BASIC building block (basic logic
gate) used in logic diagrams?
(A) NAND
(B) OR
(C) NOR
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(D) All of the above.

ANS: B
88. When choosing a battery for a particular application, major consideration should be
given to the battery's
(A) amp-hour capacity
(B) terminal polarity
(C) stability under charge
(D) ambient temperature rise
ANS: A
89. The rated temperature rise of an electric motor is the _____________.

(A) average temperature at any given latitude
(B) normal temperature rises above the standard ambient temperature at rated load
(C) average temperature rises due to resistance at 10% overload
(D) permissible difference in the ambient temperature of the motor due to existing
weather conditions
ANS: B
90. The electrical energy necessary to transmit a person's voice over a sound-powered
telephone circuit is obtained from ____________.
(a) dry cell batteries
(b) the ship's service switchboard
(c) the emergency switchboard
(d) the speaker's voice
ANS: D
91. Local action in a nickel-cadmium battery is offset by _____________.

(a) separating the positive and negative plates with plastic spacers
(b) separating the positive and negative plates with resin impregnated spacers
(c) adding a small amount of lithium hydroxide to the electrolyte
(d) trickle charging
ANS: D
92. The freezing point of the electrolyte in a fully charged lead-acid battery will be
_____________.
(a) higher than in a discharged battery
(b) lower than in a discharged battery
(c) the same as in a discharged battery
(d) higher than in a discharged battery, but the specific gravity will be less
ANS: B
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93. Which of the following represents the accepted method of cleaning dust and foreign
particles from electrical equipment while limiting damage to electric components?
(A) Carefully wiping off the components with a soft cotton rag.
(B) Blowing a high velocity stream of compressed air rapidly across the component
(C) Using a vacuum cleaner to remove debris from the components.
(D) Using carbon tetrachloride as a cleaning solvent to clean the components.
ANS: C
94. Regarding an AC generator connected to them am electrical bus; as the electric load
and power factor vary, a corresponding change is reflected in the generator armature
eaction. These changes in armature reaction are compensated for by the _____________.
(A) governor speed droop setting
(B) voltage regulator
(C) balance coil
(D) phase-balance relay
ANS: B
95. In an induction motor, rotor currents are circulated in the rotor by _______
(A) slip rings and brushes
(B) an armature and brushes
(C) inductive reaction of the rotating stator field
(D) external variable resistors
ANS: C
96. An electrical device which prevents an action from occurring until all other required
conditions are met is called a /an ___________.
(A) limit
(B) monitor
(C) modulator
(D) interlock
ANS: D
97. A circuit breaker and a fuse have a basic similarity in that they both _______
(A) can be reset to energize the circuit
(B) should open the circuit when overloaded
(C) will burn out when an over current flow develops
(D) all of the above
ANS: B
98. The electrolyte in a lead-acid storage battery consists of distilled water and
_____________.
(A) hydrogen chloride
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(B) calcium chloride

(C) sulfuric acid
(D) muriatic acid
ANS: C
99. The full torque electric brake on an electric cargo winch functions to _____________.
(a) act as a backup brake in the event the mechanical brake should fail
(b) automatically hold the load as soon as current to the machine is shut off
(c) automatically govern the lowering speed of the load
(d) automatically govern the hoisting speed of the load
ANS: B
100. When troubleshooting most electronic circuits, "loading effect" can be minimized by
using a voltmeter with a/an ___________________.
(a) input impedance much greater than the impedance across which the voltage is being
measured
(b) input impedance much less than the impedance across which the voltage is being
measured
(c) sensitivity of less than 1000 ohms/volt
(d) sensitivity of more than 1000 volts/ohm
ANS: A
101. An electric tachometer receives the engine speed signal from a _______________.
(a) small generator mounted on the engine
(b) bimetallic sensing device
(c) stroboscopic sensing device
(d) vibrating reed meter generating a voltage proportionate to engine speed
ANS: A
102. A semiconductor that decreases in resistance with an increase in temperature is

known as a ___________.
(a) resistor
(b) thermistor
(c) diode
(d) thermopile
ANS: B
103. The shunt used in an ammeter should be connected in____________.

(a) series with the load and in parallel with the meter movement
(b) parallel with the load and in series with the meter movement
(c) parallel with the load and in parallel with the meter movement
(d) series with the load and in series with the meter movement
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ANS: A
104. An operating characteristic appearing on the name plates of shipboard AC motors is

_____________.
(a) the type of winding
(b) input kilowatts
(c) temperature rise
(d) locked rotor torque
ANS: C
105. Low horsepower, polyphase, induction motors can be started with full voltage by
means of ___________.
(a) compensator starters
(b) autotransformer starters
(c) across-the-line starters
(d) primary-resistor starters
ANS: C
106. Moisture damage, as a result of condensation occurring inside of the cargo winch
master switches, can be reduced by __________________.
(a) installing a light bulb in the pedestal stand
(b) coating the switch box internals with epoxy sealer
(c) venting the switch box regularly
(d) using strip heaters inside the switch box
ANS: D
107. Where a thermal-acting breaker is required to be used in an area of unusually high,

low, or constantly fluctuating temperatures, an ambient compensating element must be
used. This element consists of a ______________.
(a) cylindrical spring on the contact arm
(b) conical spring on the contact arm
(c) second bimetal element
(d) second electromagnet
ANS: C

rectifier?
(a) To provide DC power for a main propulsion motor.
(b) For use as a voltage reference diode.
(c) For sensing flame in an automated burner.
(d) To eliminate power supply hum.
ANS: A
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109. The electrolyte used in a nickel-cadmium battery is distilled water and ______________.
(a) diluted sulfuric acid
(b) potassium hydroxide
(c) lead sulfate
(d) zinc oxide
ANS: B
110. Which of the damages listed can occur to the components of a winch master control
switch, if the cover gasket becomes deteriorated?
(a) Overheating of the winch motor.
(b) Contamination of lube oil.
(c) Sparking at the winch motor brushes.
(d) Rapid corrosion of switch components.
ANS: D
111. An accidental path of low resistance, allowing passage of abnormal amount of

current is known as a/an ____________.
(a) open circuit
(b) short circuit
(c) polarized ground
(d) ground reference point
ANS: B
112. A resistance in a circuit of unknown value is to be tested using the

voltmeter/ammeter method. Therefore, the meters should be connected with _____________.
(a) both meters in series with the resistance
(b) both meters in parallel with the resistance
(c) the ammeter in series and the voltmeter in parallel with the resistance
(d) the ammeter in parallel and the voltmeter in series with the resistance
ANS: C
113. SOLAS regulations state that a normal source for emergency loads and power on a
cargo vessel must be supplied from ____________.
(a) emergency generator supply to the emergency switchboard
(b) emergency generator supply to the main switchboard
(c) battery supply to the main switchboard
(d) ship's service generator via the emergency switchboard
ANS: D
114. A storage battery for an emergency lighting and power system must have the
capacity to _____________.
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a. close all watertight doors twice

b. open all watertight doors four times
c. open and close all watertight doors in six consecutive cycles within a 20 second
period
d. none of the above
ANS: A
115. SOLAS regulations require emergency diesel engine starting systems to have
sufficient capacity to provide power for at least ____________.
A. three continuous starting sequences
B. six consecutive cranking cycles
C. nine repeated starts under load
D. twelve cranking periods of 5 seconds
ANS: B
116. Which of the following statements is a Safety regulation concerning emergency

generator diesel engines? (SOLAS / Cargo Ship Safety Construction Rules)
A. The fuel must have a flash point not less than 750F.
B. Emergency diesel engines must be capable of operating under full load in not less
than 30 seconds after cranking.
C. The starting battery must produce 12 consecutive cranking cycles
D. Emergency diesel engines must operate satisfactorily up to a 22.50 list.
ANS: D
117. While on watch in the engine room at sea with only one ship's service shaft
generator on line, the entire plant suddenly blacks out without warning. After restoring
power, the cause for this casualty could be attributed to which of the following faults?
A. The micro switch at the generator speed trip vibrated open, allowing the main
breaker to open via the under voltage trip.
B. Someone pushed the trip button to the "shore power" breaker.
C. The main air compressor suddenly stopped.
D. The standby generator started automatically and became motorized.
ANS: A
118. The function of a rectifier is similar to that of a _______.
(a) trap
(b) regulating valve
(c) check valve
(d) Filter
ANS: C
119. The basic control action of a magnetic amplifier depends upon _____________.
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(a) variations in the load capacitance

(b) changes in inductance
(c) type of core material
(d) construction of the core
ANS: B
120. The seven segment arrangement for numerical display on consoles, test meters and
other applications can be either ________________.
(a) UJT or BJT
(b) BCD or OCD
(c) JFET or IGFET
(d) LED or LCD
ANS: D
121. A silicon controlled rectifier (SCR) is a solid state device used to change
________________.
(A) DC to AC and control relatively low load current
(B) AC to DC and control relatively high load current
(C) DC to AC and control relatively high load current
(D) AC to DC and control relatively low load current
ANS: B
122. Which of the following conditions will occur if the solenoid coil burns out on a cargo
winch with an electrical brake?
(a) The brake will be set by spring force.
(b) The motor will over speed and burn up.
(c) The load suspended from the cargo boom will fall.
(d) Nothing will happen; the winch will continue to operate as usual.
ANS: A
123. Which of the listed battery charging circuits is used to maintain a wet cell, lead-acid,
storage battery in a fully charged state during long periods of disuse?
(a) Normal charging circuit
(b) Quick charging circuit
(c) Trickle charging circuit
(d) High ampere charging circuit
ANS: C
124. The full torque electric brake on an electric cargo winch functions to
A. -act as backup brake in the event the mechanical brake should fail
B. -automatically hold the load as soon as current to the machine is shut off
C. -automatically govern the lowering speed of the load
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D. -automatically govern the hoisting speed of the load

ANS: B
125. An electric tachometer receives the engine speed signal from a

A. -small generator mounted on the engine
B. -bimetallic sensing device
C. -stroboscopic sensing device
D. -vibrating reed meter generating a voltage proportionate to engine speed
ANS: A
126. A semiconductor that decreases resistance with an increase in temperature is known

as a
A. -resistor
B. -thermistor
C. -diode
D. -thermopile
ANS: B
127. The shunt used in an ammeter should be connected in

A. -series with the load and in parallel with the meter movement
B. -parallel with the load and in series with the meter movement
C. -parallel with the load and in parallel with the meter movement
D. -series with the load and in series with the meter movement
ANS: A
128. Brushless generators are designed to operate without the use of

A. -brushes
B. -slip rings
C. -commutators
D. -all of the above
ANS: D
129. In the event of a power failure during cargo loading operations, the movement of an
electric powered cargo winch will be stopped by
A. -a manual override switch
B. -the weight of the load on the boom
C. -a spring set brake
D. -a hand operated band brake
ANS: C
130. A ground can be defined as an electrical connection between the wiring of a motor
and its
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A. -shunt field
B. -circuit breaker
C. -metal framework
D. -interpole
ANS: C
131. The output voltage of a 440 volt, 60 hertz, AC generator is controlled by the
A. -prime mover speed
B. -exciter output voltage
C. -load on the alternator

D. -number of poles
ANS: B
132. Which of the following statements represents the main difference between a relay
and a contactor?
A. -Contactors control current, relays control voltage.
B. -A relay is series connected and contactor is parallel connected.
C. -Contactors can handle heavier loads than relays.
D. -Contactors are made from silver and relays are made from copper.
ANS: C
133. The electrolyte used in a nickel-cadmium battery is distilled water and

A. -diluted sulfuric acid
B. -potassium hydroxide
C. -lead sulfate
D. -zinc oxide
ANS: B
134. Which of the damages listed can occur to the components of a winch master control
switch, if the cover gasket becomes deteriorated?
A. -Overheating of the winch motor.
B. -Contamination of lube oil.
C. -Sparking at the winch motor brushes.
D. -Rapid corrosion of switch components.
ANS: D
135. An accidental path of low resistance, allowing passage of abnormal amount of

current is known as a/an
A. -open circuit
B. -short circuit
C. -polarized ground
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D. -ground reference point

ANS: B
136. A resistance in a circuit of unknown value is to be tested using the

voltmeter/ammeter method. Therefore, the meters should be connected with
A. -both meters in series with the resistance
B. -both meters in parallel with the resistance
C. -the ammeter in series and the voltmeter in parallel with the resistance
D. -the ammeter in parallel and the voltmeter in series with the resistance
ANS: C
137. A direct current passing through a wire coiled around a soft iron core is the
description of a simple
A. -magnetic shield
B. -electromagnet
C. -piezoelectric device
D. -electromagnetic domain
ANS: B
138. The use of four diodes, in a full-wave bridge rectifier circuit, will
A. -provide unidirectional current to the load
B. -allow a very high leakage current from the load
C. -convert direct current to alternating current
D. -offer high opposition to current in two directions
ANS: A
139. A magnetic blowout coil in a DC motor controller contractor functions to
A. -open contact rapidly
B. -reduce contact wear
C. -adjust opening spring tension
D. -provide "snap-action" in the contractor
ANS: B
140. The method used to produce electron emission in most vacuum tubes is known as
A. -photoelectric emission
B. -secondary electric emission
C. -cold cathodic electric emission
D. -thermionic emission
ANS: D
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141. Which of the listed devices is used to measure pressure and convert it to an electrical
signal?
A. -Transducer
B. -Reducer
C. -Transformer
D. -Rectifier
ANS: A
142. Grounds occurring in electrical machinery as a result of insulation failure are usually
caused by
A. -deterioration due to age
B. -excessive heat
C. -vibration
ANS: D
143. The amount of voltage induced in the windings of an AC generator depends on

A. -the number of conductors in series per winding
B. -the speed at which the magnetic field passes across the winding
C. -the strength of the magnetic field
ANS: D
144. The device that most commonly utilizes the principle of electromagnetic induction is
the
A. -diode
B. -transformer
C. -transistor
D. -rheostat
ANS: B
145. A tubular fuse should always be removed from a fuse panel with
A. -a screwdriver
B. -a pair of insulated metal pliers
C. -any insulated object
D. -fuse pullers
ANS: D
146. One factor that determines the frequency of an alternator is the

A. -number of turns of wire in the armature coil
B. -number of magnetic poles
C. -strength of the magnets used
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D. -output voltage
ANS: B
147. Which of the motors for the devices listed below is fitted with an instantaneous
overload relay?
A. -Fan
B. -Pump
C. -Winch
D. -Machine tool
ANS: C
148. Which of the following statements concerning an analog device and a digital device is
correct?
A. -The variables in digital systems are fixed quantities, and the variables in analog
systems are continuous quantities.
B. -There are no basic differences between the two systems.
C. -Analog devices are superior in accuracy compared to digital devices.
D. -Operations in a digital device are performed simultaneously.
ANS: A
149. The number of cells in a 12-volt lead-acid battery is

A. -three cells
B. -four cells
C. -six cells
D. -twelve cells
ANS: C
150. When choosing a battery for a particular application, major consideration should be
given to the battery's
A. -amp-hour capacity
B. -terminal polarity
C. -stability under charge
D. -ambient temperature rise
ANS: A
151. Electrical leads and insulation on a motor should be painted with

A. -heat-resisting acrylic
B. -heat-resisting aluminum
C. -insulating varnish
D. -insulating white lead
ANS: C
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152. Voltage generator by most AC generators is fed from the machine to the bus by
means of
A. -brushes on a commutator
B. -brushes on slip rings
C. -slip rings on a commutator
D. -direct connections from the stator
ANS: D
153. A circuit breaker differs from a fuse in that a circuit breaker
A. -melts and must be replaced

B. -is enclosed in a tube of insulating material with metal ferrules at each end
C. -gives no visual indication of having opened the circuit
D. -trips to break the circuit and may be reset
ANS: D
154. Incandescent lamps are classified according to

A. -shape of bulb and type of service
B. -size and style of base
C. -operating voltage and wattage
ANS: D
155. As a general rule, the first troubleshooting action to be taken in checking faulty
electric control devices is to
A. -draw a one-line diagram of the circuitry
B. -test all fuses and measure the line voltage
C. -take megger readings
D. -insulate the apparatus from ground
ANS: B
156. An electrical device which employs a stationary armature and a rotating

electromagnetic field is used aboard ship as a
A. -magnetic amplifier
B. -ship's service alternator
C. -three-wire DC generator
D. -saturable core reactor
ANS: B
157. The state of charge of a lead acid storage battery is best indicated by the
A. -testing of the individual cell voltages
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B. -ampere hour capacity of the battery

C. -specific gravity of the electrolyte
D. -total cell voltages
ANS: C
158. The first requirement for logical troubleshooting of any system is the ability to
A. -collect all available data on a casualty
B. -recognize normal operation
C. -identify the probable cause of a symptom
D. -isolate the faulty component
ANS: B
159. The load sharing characteristics of two diesel generators operating in parallel are
mostly dependent on their governor
A. -load limit settings
B. -idle speed settings
C. -speed limit settings
D. -speed droop settings
ANS: D
160. The open circuit voltage of a fully charged lead-acid battery cell is
A. -1.5 v
B. -1.8 v
C. -2.0 v
D. -2.3 v
ANS: C
161. In an AC generator, direct current from a separate source is passed through the
windings of the rotor
A. -by means of slip rings and brushes
B. -by means of a commutator
C. -by means of rotating bar magnet
D. -to minimize the danger of arc over
ANS: A
162. A delayed-action fuse is most frequently used in which of the listed circuits?
A. -lighting circuit
B. -motor circuit
C. -electric heater circuit
D. -radar circuit
ANS: B
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163. Which of the listed procedures should be carried out to prevent moisture damage to
electrical apparatus during extended periods of idleness?
A. -fill the motor housing with CO2 to inert the space
B. -strap silica gel around the commutator
C. -place heat lamps in the motor housing
D. -cover the equipment with a canvas tarpaulin
ANS: C
164. A fuse of recommended current and voltage ratings that blows often should be
replaced only with a fuse of
A. -the same ratings
B. -higher ratings
C. -higher current and lower voltage rating
D. -lower current and higher voltage rating
ANS: A
165. Which of the listed conditions is an advantage of a PN diode over a vacuum diode?
A. -longer life
B. -no warm up time
C. -less delicate
ANS: D
166. The freezing point of the electrolyte in a fully charged lead-acid battery will be
A. -higher than in a discharged battery
B. -lower than in a discharged battery
C. -the same as in a discharged battery
D. -higher than in a discharged battery, but the specific gravity will be less
ANS: B
167. To repair a small electrical motor that has been submerged in saltwater, you should
A. -wash it with fresh water and apply an external source of heat
B. -renew the windings
C. -send it ashore to an approved service facility
D. -rinse all electrical parts with a carbon tetrachloride cleaning solvent and then blow
dry the motor with compressed air
ANS: A
168. The basic measuring unit of inductance is the

A. -coulomb
B. -ohm
C. -farad
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D. -henry
ANS: D
169. Which of the listed precautions should be taken when cleaning the internals of a
motor with compressed air?
A. -open the machine on both ends so as to allow the air and dust to escape
B. -be certain that the circuit breaker is opened and tagged on the feeder panel
C. -be certain that the air is clean and as dry as possible
ANS: D
170. The purpose of DC generator brushes is to

A. -neutralize armature reaction
B. -conduct electric current to an outside circuit
C. -convert DC current to AC current
D. -provide excitation to a DC generator
ANS: B
171. Fuses are rated in

A. -voltage
B. -amperage
C. -interrupting capacity
ANS: D
172. Power transformers are rated in

A. -kilowatts
B. -ampere-turns
C. -kilowatt-volts
D. -kilovolt-amperes
ANS: D
173. Alternative current circuits develop resistance, inductance and capacitance. The
inductance of a coil is expressed in
A. -ohms
B. -mhos
C. -henrys
D. -farads
ANS: C
174. A lead-acid battery is considered fully charged when the

A. -electrolyte gasses freely
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B. -battery charger ammeter indicates a positive reading

C. -terminal voltage reaches a constant value at a given temperature
D. -specific gravity of all cells reaches the correct value and no longer increases over a
period of 1 to 4 hrs.
ANS: D
175. The insulation resistance of electric equipment and machinery should be tested for
the lowest normal insulation values
A. -immediately after shutting down the machine
B. -every time the brush rigging is adjusted
C. -immediately after starting up the machine
D. -every 30 days whether the machine is in use or not
ANS: A
176. High vacuum diodes, gas-filled diodes, and germanium semiconductor diodes may all
be used as
A. -potentiometers
B. -rectifiers
C. -power sources
D. -photocells
ANS: B
177. The apparent power in a purely inductive circuit is also known as

A. -true power
B. -lead power
C. -induced power
D. -reactive power
ANS: D
178. Which of the following devices will prevent a DC generator from becoming
motorized? (If AC generator means Ans C)
A. -overcurrent relay
B. -motorization trip
C. -reverse power relay
D. -reverse current relay
ANS: D
179. A grounded switch or cable will be indicated by a meg ohmmeter reading of

A. -infinity
B. -zero
C. -being unsteady in the high range
D. -being unsteady in the low range
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ANS: B
180. Regarding battery charging rooms, ventilation should be provided

A. -at the lowest point of the room
B. -horizontally near the batteries
C. -at the highest point of the room
D. -only when charging is in progress
ANS: C
181. The main difference between an electron tube and a transistor is the
A. -type of function they can perform
B. -reaction of electron flow through a gas or vacuum in a transistor
C. -reaction of electron flow through a semiconductor when placed in a tube
D. -reaction of electron flow through a semiconductor used to form a transistor
ANS: D
182. A generator has been exposed to water and is being checked for its safe operation.
Therefore, it is necessary to
A. -check for shorted coils with a growler
B. -take moisture readings with a hydrometer
C. -test insulation values with a megger
D. -ground the commutator, or slip rings and run it at half load for 12 hours
ANS: C
183. Before testing insulation with a meg ohmmeter, the windings of large machines
should be grounded for about 15 minutes just prior to test, because the
A. -static charge of the machine may give a false reading
B. -armature will have a greater number of leakage paths
C. -insulation may be damaged
D. -insulation may be covered with moisture
ANS: A
184. In a DC series circuit, all the conductors have the same

A. -power expended in them
B. -voltage drop across them
C. -resistance to current flow
D. -current passing through them
ANS: D
185. A three-phase induction-type motor experiences an open in one phase. Which of the
listed automatic protective devices will prevent the machine from being damaged?
A. -overspeed trip
B. -thermal overload relay
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C. -three-pole safety switch

D. -magnetic blowout coil
ANS: B
186. Most three-phase induction motors used for driving engine room auxiliaries are
started by
A. -resistor starters
B. -across-the-line starters
C. -impedance starters
D. -reactor starters
ANS: B
187. When electrical cables penetrate watertight bulkheads,

A. -they should be grounded on either side of the bulkhead
B. -they must be bent to a radius of six diameters
C. -a watertight stuffing tube capable of accepting packing should be employed
D. -they should be secured by a clamp
ANS: C
188. Across-the-line starters are used with AC motors to provide
A. -reduced starting current
B. -regulated starting current
C. -high starting torque
D. -controlled starting acceleration
ANS: C
189. Most conductive materials such as copper, aluminum, iron, nickel

A. -increase in resistance with increased temperature
B. -increase in resistance with decreased temperature
C. -decrease in resistance with increased temperature
D. -decrease in resistance with decreased temperature
ANS: A
190. The electrician reports to you that he has obtained low (but above 1 megohm)
megger readings on the windings of a deck winch motor. Upon checking the records of
that motor, you find the readings have consistently been at the same level the last six
years. You should, therefore, recommend that the
A. -motor be replaced
B. -windings be dried
C. -windings be cleaned
D. -readings are acceptable
ANS: D
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191. Line losses in a distribution circuit are kept to a minimum by

A. -adding rubber insulation conductors to the circuit
B. -using higher current and lower voltage
C. -increasing the number of thermal relays in the circuit
D. -using higher voltage and lower current
ANS: D
192. Adding resistance in series with the field winding of a DC shunt motor without a
load, will cause the motor speed to
A. -increase
B. -decrease
C. -remain the same
D. -fluctuate rapidly
ANS: A
193. The function of the compensating windings used in a DC generator is to

A. -prevent cross-commutation
B. -increase armature coil strength
C. -increase field strength
D. -neutralize armature reaction
ANS: D
194. Capacitors are used on the output of the power supply in today's consoles to
A. -filter out "ripple"
B. -prevent overloads
C. -act as a permanent load
D. -decrease the average value of the output voltage
ANS: A
195. The purpose of a motor under voltage protection device is to

A. -prevent high armature current when power is restored
B. -start the motor at a very low voltage
C. -trip the load off the motor in case of fire
D. -protect personnel from low voltage shocks
ANS: A
196. In testing a three-phase delta winding for an open circuit using a meg ohmmeter, you
must
A. -test each phase with all connections intact
B. -measure the voltage across the open connections while testing
C. -test the windings as parallel groups to avoid short circuiting
D. -open the delta-connections to avoid shunting the phase being tested
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ANS: D
197. The direction of rotation of an induction motor is

A. -opposite to the rotating field
B. -the same as the direction of the rotating field
C. -determined by the number of poles
D. -determined by the staggering of the brushes
ANS: B
198. mercury filled thermometers should never be used to determine the temperature of
the battery electrolyte because accidental breakage of the thermometer can cause
A. -severe sparking and explosions
B. -rapid oxidation of battery plates
C. -contamination of the electrolyte
D. -corrosion on the battery terminals
ANS: A
199. The purpose of a main switchboard circuit breaker's revers-power trip is to

A. -prevent main circuit overload
B. -protect the circuit breaker blowout coil
C. -prevent alternator motorization
D. -prevent low voltage trip out
ANS: C
200. When charging lead-acid batteries, the charging rate should be reduced as the
battery nears its full charge to
A. -prevent damaging battery plates
B. -allow equalization of cell voltages
C. -reduce lead sulfate deposits
D. -increase lead peroxide formation
ANS: A
201. Regarding an induction motor, the power developed by the rotor automatically
adjusts itself to
A. -power required to drive the load
B. -speed required to drive the load
C. -current flow in the motor stator
D. -torque developed by the rotating field
ANS: A
202. The purpose of a magnetic relay is to

A. -open a circuit only in the event of overload
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B. -remotely open and close contacts

C. -provide overcurrent protection during starting
D. -relay voltages at increased power
ANS: B
203. A semiconductor is a material with a

A. -conductivity higher than a normal conductor
B. -conductivity higher than a normal insulator
C. -high conductivity at low temperatures
D. -low conductivity at high temperatures
ANS: B
204. The winding resistance of a coil can be increased by _______ the number of turns or
using a ______ wire.
A. increasing, thicker
B. decreasing, thicker
C. increasing, thinner
D. decreasing, thinner
ANS: C
205. The most common source of excitation for synchronous motors is a/an _____________.
(A) low voltage battery
(B) motor attenuator set
(C) DC exciter generator
(D) AC supply
ANS: C
206. On an engine throttle control system, the aux control circuits are provided with
devices to prevent excessive over travel of the pilot valve by the synchronous motor these
devices are called.
A. overlap sensor
B. limit switch
C. over travel relay
D. proximity switch
ANS: B
207. The speed of the squirrel cage induction motor is determined by

A. Dia of stator
B. No of stator poles
C. Rotor winding resistance
D. Bar resistance of conducting rotor
ANS: B
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208. The method used to produce electron emission in most vacuum tubes is known as
A. Photo electric emission
B. Secondary electric emission
C. Cold cathodic electric emission
D. Thermionic emission
ANS: D
209. A reverse current relay prevents dc generator motorization automatically by option

A. Redirecting up prime mover,
B. Securing the exciter generator,
C. Tripping the circuit breaker.
ANS: C
210. Di electric constant of 3.6

A. Water
B. Paper
C. Electrolyte
D. Air
ANS: B
211. RMS value of a sine wave current is expressed as

A. Average value,
B. Max value
C. Effective value
D. Instantaneous value
ANS: C
212. Which of the following statements comparing transistors and vacuum tubes is
correct?
A. Both transistors and vacuum tubes have a cathode that must be heated to give off
electrons.
B. A vacuum tube must have a heated cathode, where transistors do not.
C. Neither transistors nor vacuum tubes require heat for electrons to flow.
D. The anode of both transistors and vacuum tubes must be heated to give off electrons.
ANS: B
213. Electric and electro-hydraulic steering gear motors are required by Coast Guard
Regulations (46 CFR) to be _________.
A. protected by a circuit breaker set at 125% and a thermal overload device
B. provided with a running motor overcurrent protection device
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C. served by a single two conductor cable

D. served by two feeder circuits
ANS: D
SECTION - 2
1. What happens to the strength of electromagnetic field when current passing through an
inductor is halfed?
A. ¼
B. ½
C. 2
D. 4
2. To prevent the race of DC series, motor what arrangement should make?

a. Always start at heavy load
b. Use a strong series weak shunt compound DC motor
c. Use a weak series strong shunt compound DC motor
d. All
3. If thyristor is used in place of starter (mcq)

a. Cost decreases
b. Space decreases
c. As load increases frequency increases uniformly
d. Maintenance decreases
4. For incoming generator which of the statements are true?

a. If Incoming generator voltage is increased, then it will have motoring effect.
b. If voltage is decreased, then it will cause black out.
c. If frequency do not match, then it will run slowly.
d. If frequency do not match, then will run fast.
ANS: B
5. Pure inductive power is called

a. Reactive power
b. True power
c. Set power
ANS: A
6. Zener diode is used as

a. Voltage regulator
b. Rectifier
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ANS: A
7. How with the help of pressure electrical signal is converted?

i. Transducer
ii. Tuctile sensor
iii. Reactor
iv. Don’t remember
a. Only i
b. I & ii
c. Only iv
d. Ii & iv
ANS: A
8. Which statement is true in relation to AUTO TRANSFORMER? (mcq)

a. More effective than conventional transformer
b. Any fractional voltage can be applied
c. Can be used both for A.C and D.C
d. Less excitation needed.
e. LOW COST
f. SMALL SIZE
ANS: A B D E & F
9. For a turbo electric propulsion generator which can be fitted?

a. Co2 system
b. Moisture something
c. Stator winding temperature sensor
d. All
ANS: D
10. Class B AMPLIFIER advantage?

a. Very low standing bias current.
b. Negligible power consumption without signal.
c. More efficient than Class A.
d. Can be used for much more powerful outputs than class A
ANS: A B C & D
11. How is natural cooling of transformer done?

a. Air blast
b. Oil cooling
c. Water cooling
d. None
ANS: A
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12. Atoms are bonded by?

a. Valence electrons
b. Neutron
c. Proton
d. Not known
ANS: A
13. If in an electromagnetic coil current is ½ then its energy stored will be?
a. ¼
b. ½
c. Twice
d. No change
ANS: A
14. For half wave rectifier ripple factor is? (for full wave- 0.482)
a. 1.41
b. 1.21
c. 131
d. 1.51
ANS: B
15. To satisfy amplification, transistor amplifier must satisfy?

a. Forward biasing of output circuit.
b. Reverse biasing in input circuit.
c. Operate at set point
d. All
ANS: C
16. Which of the following are true for Thermistors (mcq)

a. Thermistors are semiconductors devices
b. In a Positive temperature coefficient (PTC) thermistors, resistance increases with
temperature increase
c. –ve temperature coefficient (NTC) thermistors, can be used as replacement of fuse.
d. PTC thermistors can be used as resistance thermometers in low temperature
environments.
e. NTC thermistors are generally used for monitoring coolant and engine lube oil temp
in automobiles.
ANS: A B & E
17. Which trip is present in emergency generator?

a. Over voltage trip
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b. Under voltage trip

c. Over speed trip
d. None
ANS: C
18. NER- what is true for high voltage circuit?

a. To limit max load current
b. Neutral earth resonance
c. Main switchboard earthed
d. Not known
ANS: A
19. Which of the following is not self-starting motor?

a. Squirrel cage motor
b. Synchronous motor
c. Induction motor
d. Split phase motor
ANS: B
20. In capacitor, energy stored is? SURE

a. Potential energy
b. Electrostatic energy
c. Kinetic
d. Not known
ANS: B
21. For t/c, leak current in P-N diode is produced by?

a. Heat energy
b. Chemical energy
c. Barrier potential
d. Not known
ANS: A
22. Motor overhaul is to be done which statements are true?

a. Stator should be isolated
b. Tag on overall ship
c. Not known
ANS: A
23. Electric motor stator- true statements? (mcq)

a. Generator used only with slip rings motors.
b. Freq. convertor can be used as starter.
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c. Auto transformer act as rheostat starter

d. Not known
ANS: B & C
24. Limit switch E/n throttle ---> limits pilot v/v moment
25. Squirrel cage used in synchronous motor for?

a. Improving p.f
b. Uniform balancing
c. Just for starting
d. Not known
ANS: C
26. Which of the following will prevent a DC generator from becoming motorized?
a. Overcurrent relay
b. Motorization trip
c. Reverse power relay
d. Reverse current relay
ANS: D
27. For leading power circuits which of the following can be used?
a. Shunt capacitors only
b. Shunt reactors only
c. Either shunt capacitors or shunt reactors
d. Neither shunt capacitors nor shunt reactors
ANS: B
28. To repair a small electric motor which was submerged in saltwater, you should
a. Wash it with f.w and apply an external source of heat.
b. Renew the windings
c. Send to ashore to an approved service facility
d. Rinse all electrical parts with a carbon tetrachloride cleaning solvents and then blow
dry the motor with compressed air
ANS: A
29. An operating characteristic appearing on the name plates of shipboard AC motor is

___________
a. Type of windings
b. Input kw
c. Temp rise
d. Locked rotor torque
ANS: C
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30. Fuses replaced in series with thermal trip type ckt breakers are used for?
a. Time delay protection
b. Short ckt protection
c. Short duration surge protection
d. Sustained overload protection
ANS: B
31. To prevent the race of DC series, motor what arrangement should make?
e. Always start at heavy load
f. Use a strong series weak shunt compound DC motor
g. Use a weak series strong shunt compound DC motor
h. All
ANS: A
32. Current applied to lead acid battery would lead to

a. Higher thermal voltage
b. Lower terminal voltage high charging
c. Increase generation of H2 gas
d. Decrease in specific gravity of electrolyte
ANS: C
33. Across the line starters are used with AC motors to provide
a. Reduced starting current
b. Regulated starting current
c. High starting torque
d. Controlled starting acceleration
ANS: C
34. In an earth neutral system, an earth fault will occur only

a. 1 fault in 1 line
b. 2 fault in two line
c. Two fault in 1 line
d. Don’t know
ANS: A
35. Which statement is true for any storage battery

a. Amp hr. efficiency of alkaline battery is high than lead acid battery
b. Watt hr. efficiency of alkaline is more than lead acid battery
c. Alkaline battery can left in any state of charge or discharge
d. All
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ANS: C
36. Which of the following is true about star delta starters (mcq)
a. Popular bcoz relatively inexpensive
b. Gives lower starting current than DOL
c. Can only be used with induction motor delta connected in supply voltage
d. Typically used to start the motor with lower voltage
ANS: B C & D
37. Which of the following are true for shipboard storage batteries?
a. Construction should be so as to prevent emission of spray
b. If voltage is above 200v insulation stands must be used
c. The deck below the cells should be protected with acid resisting or alkaline resisting
materials
d. Battery banks above 2 kw should be kept in battery room only
e. Emgy batteries should never be stored in battery room
ANS: A C & D
38. In common collector transistor collector amplifier voltage gain

a. Cannot exceed unity
b. Depends on output impedance
c. Depends on output signal
d. Always constant
ANS: A
39. Which statement is true for reactor starter for electrical motor
a. Minimal reduction in starting torque available
b. Starting current is limited in proportion to voltage
c. Advantage of this method is its low cost in comparison to other starters
d. In reactor starter, a Coil with iron core is connected in parallel with motor during
starting
ANS: B & C
40. Which statement is true about any soft starters used in electrical motor
a. Soft starters are based on semiconductors
b. Used to control the stopping of motor
c. Use of soft starters initially result in lower motor torque
d. Soft starters progressively increase motor voltage with causing torque or current
peak
ANS: A B & C
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41. Voltage generator by most AC generators is fed from the machine to the bus by means
of
a. Brushes on commutator
b. Brushes on slip rings
c. Slip rings on commutator
d. Direct connection from stator
ANS: D
42. Which of the following are true about a temp measuring ckt employed in in a data
logger system?
1. A Wheatstone bridge can be used in conjunction with a Wheatstone bridge induction
thermometer
2. Thermometer is energized using a constant current source and voltage developed is
measured in potentiometer type method
3. Inductance of thermometer will change with change in temp
a. 1 only
b. 2 only
c. 1 & 2 only
d. 1 & 3 only
e. 2 & 3 only
ANS: D
43. Dis advantage of ward Leonard system (mcq)

a. Motor generator set requires lot of space
b. Overall efficiency of the system is low especially when lightly loaded
c. System operates in very narrow speed range
d. Requires high maintenance

e. Speed regulation is difficult to achieve as motor acceleration is uniform
f. expensive
ANS: A B D & F
44. Which of the following are benefits of modifying ward Leonard control system by
replacing motor set with a thyristor speed controller
a. Enhanced speed regulation by making the motor acceleration uniform
b. Increases efficiency of system especially lightly loaded
c. Reduces the overall cost
d. Reduces system maintenance
e. Increases operating speed range of system
f. Reduces overall space required
ANS: B C D & F
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45. Arrange the following in correct sequence foe achieving correct KW sharing when an
AC generator is paralleled with live bus bar and generator has some owe factor as others
in system
1. Synchronize the incoming generator in terms of voltage, frequency and phase.
2. Trim voltage of the machine which has/ have lower load current to increase
excitation
3. Increase speed on incoming machine while lowering than that of others connected to
system
4. Adjust machine voltage to keep overall system efficiency ready.
5. Adjust the governor control switch on main switch board to increase the fuel to its
prime mover
a. Adc
b. Aebc
c. Aecb
d. Aec
e. Adbc
f. Acbd
ANS: D
46. which of the following is true for syncronoscope (mcq)

a. one of the coil in the armature is fed through a capacitor while other is through
resistance
b. the coil produces a three phase rotating field
c. the rotating armature has two coils windings perpendicular to each other.
d. The field produces by the coils rotates the magnetic armature pointer at a speed
relative to the frequency of the bus bar supply
e. The coils produce a single phase rotating field.
ANS: C D &E
47. Which of the following are TRUE with regards to a Synchro scope? (MCQ)
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A. One of the coils in the armature is fed through an Inductor while the other is fed
through a Resistor.
B. The rotating armature has two coil windings parallel to each other.
C. The coils produce a two-phase rotating field.
D. One of the coils in the armature is fed through a Capacitor while the other is fed
through an Inductor.
E. The field produced by the coils rotates the magnetic armature pointer at a speed
relative to the voltage of the bus-bar supply.
ANS: A Only
48. Which of the following are TRUE with regards to incorrect synchronization of
Alternators?
a. If incoming supply voltage is higher than that of bus bar, the alternator will start
drawing power from bus bar and start motoring.
b. If incoming supply voltage is lesser than that of bus bar, the alternator will start
c. If frequencies of bus bar and alternator don???t match, alternator will run on low
frequency on synchronization.
d. If frequencies of bus bar and alternator don???t match, alternator will run on high
e. If voltages are not in phase and circuit breaker is closed, the phase difference will
cause overloading and potential black out.
f. If voltages are not in phase and circuit breaker is closed, the phase difference will
cause low current to flow from alternator and alternator will run on low load.
ANS: B & E
49. Motor having rheostat in motor circuit to vary speed in cell

b. Regenerating breaker motor
c. Wound round induction motor
d. Synchronous motor
ANS: C
50. Mercury filled thermometer should never be used to determine the temp of the
battery electrolyte bcoz accidental breakage of thermometer can cause
a. Severe sparking and explosions
b. Rapid oxidation of battery plates
c. Contamination of the electrolyte
d. Corrosion of battery terminals
ANS: A
51. An amplifier is said to suffer distortion when its output is
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a. Low
b. Different from input
c. Noisy
d. Larger than is input
ANS: B
52. What happens when battery is excess charged?

A. Electrolyte decreases
B. Gassing increases
C. Don’t remember
D. Don’t remember
ANS: B
53. Which statements are true of starts used for electric motor. Mcq
a. Rheostat starting can be used with slip ring motors
b. Frequency convertor cannot be used as stator
c. Soft stator is made of semiconductor
d. Advantage of Reactor start is their relatively low cost
ANS: A C & D
54. Max full wave rectifier efficiency possible by two diodes from a sinusoidal wave is
(Half wave is 40.6%)
a. 80.2
b. B.82.1
c. C.81.2
d. None of the above
ANS: C
55. An amplifier is said to suffer from distortion when its output is

a. Low
b. Different from input
c. Noisy
d. Larger than is input
ANS: B
56. Common emitter amplifier is characterized by

a. Low voltage gain
b. Moderate power gain
c. Signal phase reversal
d. Very high output impedance
ANS: C
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57. The depletion region in semiconductor diode is due to

a. Reverse biasing
b. Forward biasing
c. Crystal doping
d. Migration of mobile charge carriers
ANS: D
58. Which statement is true for any storage battery

a. Amp hr. efficiency of alkaline battery is high than lead acid battery
b. Watt hr. efficiency of alkaline is more than lead acid battery
c. Alkaline battery can left in any state of charge or discharge
d. All
ANS: C
59. Which of the following does not change in a transformer? SURE

a. Current
b. Voltage
c. Frequency ANS: C
Reversing any two of the three rotor leads on induction motor will _____________.
a. increase motor performance
b. decrease motor performance
c. reverse the motor
d. have no effect on the direction of rotation or motor performance
ANS: C

rectifier? A.To provide DC power for a main propulsion motor.
B. For use as a voltage reference diode.
C. For sensing flame in an automated burner.
D. To eliminate power supply hum.
ANS: A
61. Motor having rheostat in motor circuit to vary speed in cell

b. Regenerating breaker motor
c. Wound round induction motor
d. Synchronous motor
ANS: C
62. Which of the following method used for biasing a BJT in integrated circuits is
considered independent of transistor beta? A. Fixed biasing
B. Voltage divider bias
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C. Collector feedback bias

D. Base bias with collector feedback
ANS: B
63. Large cable sizes are formed as individual conductors that may be comprised of
several smaller strands to
a. obtain the flexibility required for easy handling
b. reduce the overall weight of the wire run
c. reduce the number of supports needed for a horizontal overhead run
d. all of the above
ANS: A
64. Which of the following are TRUE with regards to a Synchro scope?
a. One of the coils in the armature is fed through a Capacitor while the other is fed
through a Resistor.
b. The coils produce a three-phase rotating field.
c. The rotating armature has two coil windings perpendicular to each other.
d. The field produced by the coils rotates the magnetic armature pointer at a speed
relative to the frequency of the bus-bar supply.
e. The coils produce a single-phase rotating field
ANS: C D & E
65. Which of the following are TRUE with regards to incorrect synchronization of
Alternators?
a. If incoming supply voltage is higher than that of bus bar, the alternator will start
b. If incoming supply voltage is lesser than that of bus bar, the alternator will start
c. If frequencies of bus bar and alternator don???t match, alternator will run on low
d. If frequencies of bus bar and alternator don???t match, alternator will run on high
e. If voltages are not in phase and circuit breaker is closed, the phase difference will
cause overloading and potential black out.
f. If voltages are not in phase and circuit breaker is closed, the phase difference will
cause low current to flow from alternator and alternator will run on low load.
ANS: B & E
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66. The main use of a Class-C amplifier is

a. as an RF amplifier
b. as stereo amplifier
c. in communication sound equipment
d. as distortion generator
ANS: A
67. Generator paralleling

A. Incoming generator freq is less than bus bar frequency
B. Incoming generator frequency is greater than
ANS: B
68. Which of the following is/are necessary precaution(s) for paralleling an AC Generator
with live bus bars?
I. Generator frequency should be close to but slightly lower than bus bar frequency
II. Generator voltage should be equal to bus bar voltage
III. Current in generator circuit should be less than bus bar current
IV. Generator voltage should be in phase with bus bar voltage
A. I, II, III and IV

B.I, II and IV
C. I, II and III
D. II and IV only
ANS: D
69. In common collector transistor collector amplifier voltage gain

a. Cannot exceed unity
b. Depends on output impedance
c. Depends on output signal
d. Always constant
ANS: A
70. The main use of a Class-C amplifier is
A. as an RF amplifier
B. as stereo amplifier
C. in communication sound equipment
D. as distortion generator
ANS: A
71. NER- what is true for high voltage circuit?

a. To limit max load current
b. Neutral earth resonance
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c. Main switchboard earthed

d. Not known
ANS: A
72. Which statement is true in relation to AUTO TRANSFORMER? (mcq)

a. More effective than conventional transformer
b. Any fractional voltage can be applied
c. Can be used both for A.C and D.C
d. Less excitation needed.
e. Voltage regulation of autotransformer is much better
f. Its size is relatively very smaller.
ANS: A B D E & F
73. For a given line voltage, four heating coils will produce maximum heat when
connected in
a. parallel
b. series
c. same heat in both the time
ANS: A
74. ACB trips at what condition

a. reverse current
b. short circuit
c. overload
d. low voltage fault
ANS: C
75. With regards to AVR which all statements are true?

a. A typical AVR circuit needs two Zener diode, two resistances, one inductor, one
capacitor, one transformer and one Diode Bridge.
b. The function of the transformer in an AVR is to step down the AC supply coming from
the generator terminals and feed this supply to the LC circuit.
c. The function of the LC circuit in an AVR is to convert the AC supply coming from the
generator terminals into a DC supply.
d. Zener diodes are typically used as voltage reference in most modern AVR.
e. The function of Diode Bridge is to rectify the signal coming from the LC circuit and
apply this to the reference bridge.
f. The function of the LC circuit in an AVR is to smooth the signal coming from the diode
bridge and apply this to the reference bridge.
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ANS: A D & F
76. Which of the following statement is false for lead acid battery?
a. when discharge both positive and negative plate contain lead sulphate
b. when charged negative plate contain spongy lead
c. when charged positive plate lead per oxide
d. when discharge electrolyte undergoes no chemical reaction
ANS: D
77. which of the following prevents moisture condensation in a weather deck switch
board SURE 1.installing light bulb in pedestal stand
2.coat internal of switch box With epoxy sealed
3.venting the switchboard regularly.
4 using strip heater
a. 2 and 4
b. only 4
c. 1,2,3,4
d. 3 and 2
ANS: B
78. TRUE About Battery storage

a. Prevention of electrolyte spillage
b. Easy accessible from top for maintenance
c. But kept on wood or tray
d. Alkaline and lead acid battery are kept in a separate room
e. But banks more than 2kw kept in proper cover
ANS: A B C D & E
79. Which of the following is true with regards to use regenerative braking in a reversible
pole change multispeed type AC induction motor? (Multiple choice question)
a. Regenerative braking is used in conjunction with the friction pad
b. regenerative braking is used as four quadrant control
c. . A motor in one direction can act as generator by reversing its direction through a
controller
d. this method returns converts some of the kinetic energy back into chemical energy
and feeds into the power supply.
e. the power supply needs to be disconnected when motor comes to rest or the motor
will turn in opposite direction.
ANS: A C D & E
80. Transformer having laminated core?

a. Temp reduce
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b. Reduce power factor

c. Reduce eddy current
d. all of the above
ANS: C
81. For faithful amplification, a transistor must :

A. Input forward biased
B. Output reverse biased
C. Work in operating point
D. All of above
ANS: D
82. Class A amplifier coupled with transformer what will be efficiency

A)50
B)78.5
ANS: A
83. Which allow to equalize power factor of two alternator

A.governor
B.automatic voltage regulator
C.syncroscope
ANS: B
84. When tow generators are running in parallel and field of one of them is weakened too
much then it will SURE
a) deliver large share of the total load
(b) deliver small share of the total load
(c) run in the opposite direction
(d) run as a motor in the same direction
ANS: D
85. Which of the following are true about a temp measuring ckt employed in in a data
logger system
1. A Wheatstone bridge can be used in conjunction with a Wheatstone bridge induction
thermometer
2. Thermometer is energized using a constant current source and voltage developed is
measured in potentiometer type method
3. Inductance of thermometer will change with change in temp
a. 1 only b. 2 only c. 1 & 2 only d. 1 & 3 only e. 2 & 3 only
ANS: D
86. The basic control action of a magnetic amplifier depends upon _____________.
(a) Variations in the load capacitance
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(b) changes in inductance

(c) type of core material
(d) construction of the core
ANS: B
87. which of the following is true for syncronoscope (mcq)

A. one of the coil in the armature is fed through a capacitor while other is through
resistance
B. the coil produces a three phase rotating field
C. the rotating armature has two coils windings perpendicular to each other.
D. The field produces by the coils rotates the magnetic armature pointer at a speed
relative to the frequency of the bus bar supply
E. The coils produce a single phase rotating field.
ANS: C D & E
88. Which of the following is true regarding distribution system on tankers?

a. High voltage distribution system not allowed on tankers
b. Earthed neutral system used.
c. 3.3kv above insulated neutral system used fwd of the engine room bulkhead
ANS: C
89. Which of the following is/are necessary precaution(s) for paralleling an AC Generator
with live bus bars?
I. Generator frequency should be close to but slightly lower than bus bar frequency
II. Generator voltage should be equal to bus bar voltage
III. Current in generator circuit should be less than bus bar current
IV. Generator voltage should be in phase with bus bar voltage
A. I, II, III and IV B.I, II and IV C. I, II and III D. II and IV only
ANS: D
90. BJT transistor used as an amplifier it operates in

a.cut off
b.well saturation
c.well in saturation
d. active region
ANS: D
91. ambient temperature rise in transistor

a. life loss
b.life increases
c.stable
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ANS: A
92. fuse materials ANS: Lead, Tin, Zinc, Silver, Aluminum, Copper, Antimony
93. the amount of current needed for full protection in case of iccp system for a particular
ship will be most affected by
a. wetted surface area
b.quality and condition of protection pain coating
c.speed of the ship
d.sea water temperature
ANS: A B C & D
94. which of the following consider to be the safest protection from static electricity
discharge when connecting or disconnecting cargo hose and metal arms?
a.insulatiing flange on the length of the non-conducting hose
b.switching off ICCP
c.ship shore bonding cable
d.non of this above
ANS: C (Add A for MCQ)
95. Class A amplifier percentage?

a. 78.8%
b.50%
c.25%
d.75%
ANS: C
96. In properly biased npn transistor most free electron from emitter
a. recombine with hole and base
b. recombine with emitter itself
c. stopped with emitter itself
d. pass through the base to collector
ANS: D
97. which of the following true regards to syncronoscope

a. the coil produce 3 phase rotating field
b.the coil produce a 2 phase rotating field
c.the coil produce 1 phase rotating field
d. the rotating armature has 2 coil winding perpendicular to each other
e.the rotating armature has coil parallel to each other
ANS: C & D
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98. Characteristic of laser light

a. Coherent
b. Collimated
c. Monochromatic
d. all the above
ANS: D
99. which of the following used in earth neutral system

a.netural earthing resistor'
b.fuse
c.overcurrent
d.transformer
ANS: A
100. 3 phase insulated earth system one of the path contact with hull
a.earthed
b.short crt or grounded
c. a and b
d.none of the above
ANS: A
101. which of the device protect the generator over load

a. relay on switch
b.governor
c.ACB
d.overspeed trip on prime mover
ANS: D
102. which is true

a. over current relay act faster than Fuse
b. over current relay trip the contactor on over load depend on over load setting
c. fuse meant for protection against over load upto staled current
d. none of these above
ANS: B
103. n type semiconductor doping substance

a.antomy
b.phospors
c.arsecnic
d.all the above
ANS: D
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104. class B amplifier output

a.distroation free
b.out put of full wave rectifier
c. output of half wave rectifier
ANS: C
Note: output is positive half cycle
105. while doping the semiconductor is adding impurities, why it is called impurities
a.it change the crystal structure of the semiconductor
b.it change the chemical free semiconductor
c.it prevent the flow of free electrons
ANS: A
106. wound rotor motor changing the speed torque characteristic control and speed
control purpose
a. use AVR with motor
b. use changing no of poles in a motor
c. use external resistor in a rotor circuit
d. use external resistor in a stator circuit
e. thyristor in combine with motor .
ANS: C
107. Ground occur in the electrical machinery as a result of insulation failure.

a. deteration through moisture
b. excessive heat
c. external period of vibration
d. all of the above
ANS: D
108. Unique feature of a cc transistor amplifier circuit is

a. step up the impedance level
b. dose not increase the signal voltage
c. act as an impedance matching device
d. all of the above
ANS: D
109. capacitor and resistor connected in series with the sine wave generator frequency is
set so that the capacitor reactance is equal to the resistance and thus equal amount of
voltage appears across each component, what happen when frequency. What happens if
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the frequency is increased? a. Voltage across the resistor became higher than voltage in
the capacitor
b. voltage across the capacitor became higher than voltage in the resistor
c. voltage across capacitor remain same as the voltage across the resistor
d. cannot determine
ANS: A
110. Advantage of nickel cadmium battery

a. high voltage
b. fewer cell needed for same voltage

c. full charge for long time
d. less expensive
ANS: C
111. 3 phase, if it is connected insulated neutral earth system to the ship hull short crt
a. earth fault
b. both a and b
c. neither a or b
ANS: A
112. 3 phase, if it is connected insulated earth system to the ship hull

a. short crt
b. earth fault
c. both a and b
d. neither a or b
ANS: B
113. What will be in motor, for electro steering gear?

a. Fuse
b. overload Alarm
c. overload trip
d. power failure alarm
ANS: D
114. impurities in semiconductor

a. doping
b. biasing
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c. alloying
ANS: A
115. Capacitor banks are connected with ac induction motor

A.in parallel.
B.in series.
C.not connected at
D.can be connected either way –series / parallel.
ANS: A
116. A control action which produces a corrective signal relative to the length of time the
controlled variable has been away from the set point, is known as
a. Integral action
b. Proportional action
c. Rate action
d. Derivative action
ANS: A
117. What happens to the amount of energy stored in the electromagnetic field when the
current through an inductor is cut in half?
a. Is reduced to one fourth
b. Is reduced to one half
c. Doubles
d. Quadruples
ANS: A
118. Doping materials are called impurities because they

a. Decrease the number of charge carriers
b. Change the chemical properties of semiconductors
c. Make semiconductors less than 100& pure
d. Alter the crystal structures of pure semiconductors
ANS: D
119. The output of class B amplifier

a. Is distortion free
b. Consists of positive half cycle only
c. Is like the output of a full wave rectifier
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d. Comprises short duration current pulses

ANS: B
120. Which of the following are not appropriate precautions to be taken prior to the
overhaul of the motor on a ship?
i. Prove dead at starter / motor terminals
ii. Post caution signs all over the ship
iii. Make sure work area is clear
iv. Remove overload relay
v. Isolate the motor
vi. Remove motor fuses
A. iv and vi
B. i and ii
C. i and v
D. ii and iv
E. iii and vi
ANS: D
121. What is residual magnetism?

a. Magnetism in a solenoid coil
b. Magnetism in a natural magnet
c. Magnetism remaining after magnetic field is removed
ANS: C
122. Which of the following is / are true about earthing of high voltage installations?
a. High voltage installations should not be earthed at the star point of the generator
b. Neutral earthing resonance can be used for earthing high voltage installations
c. The value of the NER is usually selected to limit current to the full load current value
d. NERs can be substituted with earthing arrangements at circuit breakers in high
voltage installations to achieve the same effect
ANS: B & C
123. The circuit efficiency of a class A amplifier can be increased by using

a. Low DC power input
b. Direct coupled load
c. Low rating transistor
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d. Transformer coupled load

ANS: D
124. The negative plate of a nickel cadmium battery after discharge consists of __________
a. Nickel hydroxide
b. Cadmium hydroxide
c. Potassium hydroxide
d. Cadmium
ANS: B
125. Which of the following is / are true about regulation concerning shipboard storage
batteries?
a. Construction should always be so as to prevent emission of spray
b. If voltage is above 220 V, insulation stands must be used
c. The deck below the cells should be protected with acid resisting or alkaline resisting
material
d. Battery banks above 2KW should be kept in the battery room
e. Emergency batteries should never be stored in the battery room
ANS: A C & D
126. Which of the following are TRUE with regards to Bi-metal strips? (MCQ)
a. Bi-metal strips are generally used for temperature sensing
b. During higher than normal current flows, the bi-metal strip will bend
c. Bi-metal strips are generally used for voltage regulations
d. Bi-metal strips are generally used as thermal elements in an over current protection
relay
e. Bi-metal strips are generally used for power control
ANS: A B C & D
127. Which of the following system is normally used in high voltage (3.3 KV and above)
generation and primary distribution?
a. AC single phase two wire insulated
b. AC three phase three wire insulated
c. DC two wire insulated
d. AC three phase three wire, neutral earthed
ANS: D
128. Which of the following protection devices are not provided for motors used in
operation of electro hydraulic steering gears?
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a. Fuses
b. Overload alarm
c. Overload trip
d. Power failure alarm
ANS: C
129. Which of the listed devices may be installed on a large turbo electric alternating
current propulsion generator?
I. Temperature detector coils inserted in the stator slots for measuring stator
temperature
II. Electric space heaters to prevent condensation of moisture
III. A CO2 fire extinguishing system
A. I, II and III
B. I and II
C. II and III
D. III only
E. I and III
ANS: A
130. The depletion region in semiconductor diode is due to

a. Reverse biasing
b. Forward biasing
c. Crystal doping
d. Migration of mobile charge carriers
ANS: D
131. Which of the following statement is false?

a. An insulated distribution system needs two earth faults on two different lines to cause
a earth fault current
b. An earthed distribution system requires only one earth fault on one line to cause a
earth fault current
c. An insulated system is more effective in maintaining continuity of supply to electrical
equipment
ANS: D
132. Current flow in a semiconductor depends on the phenomenon of

a. Drift
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b. Diffusion
c. Recombination
d. All of the above
ANS: D
133. The purpose of a cage rotor winding placed on the rotor of a synchronous motor is to
a. Provide excitation to the DC field
b. Start the machine as induction motor
c. Contribute extra torque at synchronous speed
d. Prevent the machine from falling out of step
ANS: B
134. Which of the following is / are true of starters used for electric motors?
a. Capacitor start can be used only with slip ring motors
b. Rheostat starters are based on semiconductor
c. Frequency converters can also be used as starters
d. The effect of an auto transformer start is similar to that of reactor start
ANS: C & D
135. A LED emits visible light when its ___________

a. PN junction is reverse biased
b. Depletion region widens
c. Holes and electrons recombine
d. PN junction becomes hot
ANS: C
136. Which of the following can cause ―Grounds‖ occurring in electrical machinery as a
result of insulation failure?
I. Deterioration through extended use
II. Excessive heat
III. Operating in extremely cold conditions
IV. Extended periods of vibration
A. I and II only
B. II and IV only
C. I, II and III
D. I, II and IV
E. I, II, III and IV
ANS: E
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137. For faithful amplification, a transistor must

a. Input forward biased
b. Output reverse biased
c. Work in operating point
d. All of the above
ANS: D
138. In a system of standby synchronizing lamps fitted in conjunction with a

synchronoscope to synchronize an AC Generator
Lamp #1 is connected between S line of live bus bars and S line of incoming alternator,
Lamp #2 is connected between R line of live bus bars and T line of incoming alternator,
Lamp #3 is connected between T line of live bus bars and R line of incoming alternator.
Which of the following is the right trigger for choosing the circuit breaker?
A. When lamp #1 is dark and lamp #2 and #3 are equally bright
B. When lamp #1 is dark, lamp #2 is low in brightness and lamp #3 is very bright
C. When all three lamps are equally bright
D. When all three lamps are dark
ANS: A
139. Proper storage battery maintenance would include

a. Maintaining a high charging current at all times
b. Maintaining connections tight
c. Checking weight of batteries from time to time
d. All of the above
ANS: B
140. The circuit efficiency of a class A amplifier can be increased by using

a. Low dc power input
b. Direct coupled load
c. Low rating transistor
d. Transformer coupled load
ANS: D
141. Maximum reverse voltage that can be applied to the PN Junction without damage is
termed as: -
a. Reverse bias voltage
b. Peak inverse voltage
c. Breakdown voltage
d. Zener voltage
ANS: B
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142. The width of the depletion layer of a PN Junction

a. Decreases with light doping
b. Increases with heavy doping
c. Is independent of supply voltage
d. Is increased under reverse bias
ANS: D
143. Power transformers are rated in

a) kilowatts
b) ampere-turns
c) kilowatt-volts
d) kilovolt-amperes Vimalraj Gnanasekar
ANS: D
144. The purpose of a main switchboard circuit breakers reverse-power trip is to

a) prevent main circuit overload
b) protect the circuit breaker blowout coil
c) prevent alternator motorization
d) prevent low voltage trip out
ANS: C
145. The charge of an alkaline battery is determined with a—

a) hydrometer
b) ammeter
c) voltmeter
d) hygrometer
ANS: C
146. If the pointer fails to come back to zero when the megger is not in use it means—
a) the megger is out of calibration
b) this is normal
c) the hairsprings are burnt out
d) the pointer is stuck
ANS: B
147. the power factor of an induction motor operating at full load is-
a) leading
b) lagging
c) unity
d) no change
ANS: B
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148. In a 3 phase delta connection, the line current will be the product of phase current
and
a) 1.501
b) 2.216
c) 1.414
d) 1.732
ANS: D
149. The principal difference between a 3 phase squirrel cage induction motor and a
single phase induction motor is-
a) one is a split phase motor using a capacitor, while the other uses an inductor
b) one has a revolving field which drags the rotor slightly behind it, while the other runs
in step.
c) there is no difference
d) one needs DC excitation, the other need no excitation
ANS: A
150. Which of the following devices are used for protection of AC propulsion motors and
generators?
a) jamming relays
b) low voltage release
c) timing relays
d) phase balance relays
ANS: D
151. 2 alternators are operating in parallel. If there is an increase in load and decrease in
voltage, the AVR will
a) cut out the field resistance
b) cut in the field resistance
c) cut in armature resistance
d) cut out armature resistance
ANS: A
152. A galvanometer is used to measure-

a) small voltages
b) small currents
c) large currents
d) large voltages
ANS: B
153. In a 3 wire system the earth wire is colored

a) red
b) black
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c) white
d) green
ANS: D
154. A power factor meter in ECR shows-

a) true power
b) apparent power
c) relationship between volts and amperes
d) relationship between true power and apparent power
ANS: D
155. Before synchronizing alternators, they must have

a) load equalized
b) same frequency
c) same voltage
d) same amperage
ANS: B
156. The advantage of DC motors over AC motors is that, they have-

a) higher speeds
b) handle heavier loads
c) have better speed control
d) have a longer life
ANS: C
157. Which of the following is not required for synchronizing alternators?

a) same voltage
b) same phase rotation
c) same speed expressed as frequency
d) same KW rating
ANS: D
158. Temperatures in AC generators are indicated by-

a) imbedded thermocouples
b) deep well thermometers
c) pyrometers
d) standard thermometers
ANS: A
159. If the resistance of a circuit is doubled and the applied voltage kept constant, the
current will-
a) increase 4 times
b) be doubled
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c) cut into half

d) no change
ANS: C
160. If the polarity of a DC line is reversed the connecting motors will-

a) stop
b) increase in speed
c) reverse
d) rotate as before
ANS: C
161. Which of the following parts of an AC motor corresponds to the armature of a DC

motor-?
a) field coils
b) stator
c) rotor
d) armature
ANS: B
162. Which of the following parts of an AC motor corresponds to the field of a DC motor?
a) stator
b) the field coils
c) rotor
d) armature
ANS: C
163. The purpose of a commutator is to—

a) keep a constant voltage
b) rectify armature current
c) convert magnetic lines of force into flux
d) keep a constant amperage
ANS: B
164. If a transformer was plugged into a DC circuit—

a) the fuse would blow
b) the primary would overload and the secondary would be dead
c) the secondary would burn out
d) any of above
ANS: B
165. A megger is used to measure

a) kilo ohms
b) mega ohms
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c) milli ohms
d) micro ohms
ANS: B
166. A megger is a—
a) hand cranked instrument for measuring current
b) hand cranked AC generator
c) hand cranked DC generator
d) meter for measuring thickness of insulation
ANS: C
167. When megger testing a new armature coil to ground-the readings should be at least-
a) 1 meg
b) 100 megs
c) 1000 megs
d) infinity
ANS: A
168. an ammeter is connected to a circuit in

a) series-parallel
b) parallel
c) series
d) contact
ANS: C
169. 60 cycles or Hertz means the cycle is repeated-

a) 60 times a minute
b) 60 times an hour
c) 60 times a second
d) none of above
ANS: C
170. Doubling the diameter of a wire –

a) increases the resistance 4 times
b) reduces the resistance 4 times
c) decreases the resistance 2 times
d) increases the resistance 2 times
ANS: B
171. Field excitation when required is always supplied from
a) a source of DC
b) an alternator
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c) a magnet
c) a selenium rectifier.
ANS: A
172. An oscilloscope can measure—
a) peak voltage
b) frequency
c) phase angle
d) all of the above
ANS: D
173. For charging a lead acid battery, you allow a current to flow from an external EMF
source through the battery
a) in the same direction
b) in the reverse direction
c) current in same and reverse direction alternately.
d) none of above
ANS: B
174. A 2 pole alternator running at 3600 rpm can be paralleled with a 4 pole alternator
running at—
a) 3600 rpm
b) 1800 rpm
c) 900 rpm
d) 7200 rpm
ANS: B
175. What is the difference between a AC generator and a DC generator—

a) AC generator has a commutator
b) DC generator has slip rings
c) AC generator has slip rings
d) none of above
ANS: C
176. What is the difference between a DC motor and a DC generator?

a) DC generator does not have residual magnetism when put off
b) there is no difference
c) DC motor does not have commutator
d) DC motors do not have interpoles
ANS: B
177. If an AC generator on load slows down –
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a) current drops
b) frequency drops
c) voltage drops
d) all of the above
ANS: D
178. An electrical device for converting DC to AC is called
a) transformer
b) inverter
c) rotary convertor
d) synchronous converter
ANS: B
179. If an AC generator was slowed down, the following would happen within limits
a) voltage would increase

b) amperes would increase
c) frequency would increase
d) all of the above
ANS: B
180. A 3 phase system

a) gives 3 distinct voltages out of step with each other
b) has a peak voltage 3 times every 360 degrees
c) is like comparing a single cylinder engine with a 3-cylinder engine
d) all of the above
ANS: D
181. Power factor is

a) true power divided by the product of amperes and volts
b) true power divided by apparent power
c) KW divided by KVa
d) all of the above
ANS: D
182. After main power is restored, a timed sequential restart of motor-driven auxiliaries
is necessary to avoid:
a) Generator overload due to many motors starting at simultaneously
b) Overloading creating earth faults
c) Overvoltage due to current surges
d) Over-frequency due to overspeed of generator
ANS: A
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183. A 3-phase induction motor is rated at 200 Amperes. Its initial direct- on-line starting
current will be approximately:
a) 100A
b) 200A
c) 50A
d) 1000 A
ANS: D
184. An earth fault exists on the blue line of a 100 A bilge pump circuit. A second earth
fault occurs on the yellow line of a 10 A ventilation fan circuit. The likely outcome is that:
a) An open circuit occurs between earth fault and both motors trip out
b) Both motors trip out on overload
c) A short circuit occurs between earth faults and the ventilation fan fuse blows
d) A short circuit occurs between earth fault and the bilge pump fuse blows
ANS: C
185. The insulation resistance (IR) to earth of a new galley hot-plate is measured to be 30
Mohm. When three identical hot-plates are tested together their combined IR will be:
a) 90 M ohm
b) 30 M ohm
c) 10 Mohm
d) 6 M ohm
ANS: C
186. A motor is protected by a thermal overcurrent relay. After tripping on overload it

will not be possible to reset the overcurrent relay because the:
a) Bimetallic strips need time to cool down
b) Starter isolator automatically applies an interlock
c) Oil dash-pot has also to be reset.
d) Line contactor spring also has to be reset
ANS: A
187. A 3-phase A.C. induction motor is running normally at its rated current of 150 A
when a single phasing fault (open circuit) occurs in one line. The likely outcome will be:
a) Line currents: 0 A, 150 A, 300 A. Trip condition: trip on overload.
b) Line currents: 75 A, 75 A, 75 A. Trip condition: no trip but speed falls.
c) Line currents: 150 A,150 A,150 A. Trip condition: fuses blow on short circuit.
d) Line currents: 0 A, 180 A, 180 A. Trip condition: trip on overload.
ANS: D
188. The function of the fuses in a motor starter circuit is to provide:

a) Overload protection.
b) Under voltage protection.
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c) Short circuit protection.

d) Open circuit protection.
ANS: C
189. If the A.C. line current in a generator is doubled, the heating effect in the stator
windings will be:
a) 4 times
b) Same
c) Half
d) Twice
ANS: A
190. When a large motor load suddenly is disconnected from the switchboard and the
generator is AVR controlled, the voltage will:
a) Initially fall, then reset to the set value.
b) Initially rise, then reset to the set value
c) Remain approximately constant, due to governor action.
d) Remain approximately constant, due to AVR action
ANS: B
191. Unloading a generator, it is necessary to gradually decrease the load in order to

avoid:
a) Undue overload on the switchboard.

b) Undue overcurrent
c) Undue overspeeding.
d) Undue temperature rise.
ANS: C
192. The pair of instruments necessary for generator synchronizing are:

a) Voltmeter and synchro scope
b) kW meter and frequency meter
c) Amp-meter and volt-meter
d) Synchro scope and kVa-meter
ANS: A
193. Prior to synchronizing, the generator voltage and frequency are respectively
controlled by:
a) Speed governor and load power factor
b) Synchro scope and speed governor
c) Voltmeter and frequency meter
d) AVR and speed governor
ANS: D
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194. For ideal synchronizing, the phase angle difference between the incomer e.m.f. and
the bus bar voltage should be:
a) 0°
b) 30° behind
c) 90° lag
d) 30° head
ANS: A
195. During synchronizing, the incoming generator should be running slightly "fast"
compared to the bus bar frequency. This is to ensure that the:
a) Incomers reverse power trip is tested
b) Incomer picks up as a motor
c) Most rapid synchronizing action is achieved
d) Incomer picks up as a generator
ANS: D
196. The correct time to synchronize is usually taken to be when the synchro scope
reaches the "5 to 12" position. This to allow for:
a) Synchro scope pointer time lag
b) Circuit breaker operating time
c) Synchro scope error
d) Generator phase difference error
ANS: B
197. Generator 1 and 2 are working in parallel. Prime-mover 2 suffers a total fuel loss.
The likely outcome is:
a) No.2 generator trips on reverse power
b) Generator set 1 trips on reverse speed
c) No.1 machine overloads and trips out on overspeed
d) No.1 machine overspeeds and trips out on overload
ANS: A
198. You have just synchronized a second alternator onto the main switchboard, and
want to equally share the load between the "on" and incoming alternators. What would
you do first?
a) Adjust voltage rheostat for the incoming alternator on the front of the switchboard
b) Lower the governor speed controller of the incoming alternator and increase the
governor speed controller of the alternator already on the switchboard
c) Trip the circuit breaker of the incoming alternator and check the voltage and speed
adjustments before trying again
d) Raise the governor speed controller of the incoming alternator and reduce the
governor speed controller of the alternator already on the switchboard
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ANS: D
199. Advantage of Ni Cad battery

a) no need to top up
b) no damage due to short circuit
c) no corrosive/ explosive vapors
d) all of the above
ANS: D
200. At which point do you engage the main circuit breaker of the incoming alternator
when paralleling two alternators?
a) With the pointer of the synchronoscope rotating fast and both synchronizing lamps
flashing on and off
b) In none of the mentioned alternatives
c) With the pointer of the synchronoscope at 0° (12 O'clock) and both synchronizing
lamps dark (off)
d) With the pointer of the synchronizer stopped at any position and both synchronizing
lamps bright (on)
ANS: C
201. With no.1 and no.2 alternators running in parallel and the kW loads equally shared,
one alternator is drawing much higher current than the other. What does this indicate?
a) Alternator frequencies are different and should be adjusted on the governor speed
controllers
b) Alternators are out of phase and should be tripped and paralleled again
c) One alternator has lost one of its phases
d) The alternators are not generating the same voltages and should be adjusted on
automatic voltage regulator rheostats
ANS: D
202. With two alternators running in parallel, you wish to stop one. The first step is to:
a) Remove the load from the alternator to be stopped
b) Make sure the load is evenly shared
c) Trip the main circuit breaker
d) Increase the frequency on the switchboard
ANS: A
203. You are paralleling two alternators and the pointer of the synchronoscope slowly
stops rotating and remains stopped in one position before the circuit breaker is closed.
This would indicate:
a) The frequency of the incoming alternator is the same as that of the main switchboard
b) The synchronoscope is not functioning properly and should be checked
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c) The voltage of the incoming alternator is the same as that of the main switchboard
d) The incoming alternator is in phase with the switchboard, but the frequency is not
the same
ANS: A
204. A 450 volt, 859 kW rated generator has not been in operation for several weeks.
Prior to starting, insulation resistance readings are taken. The minimum acceptable
insulation resistance reading on the main stator winding to allow you to proceed with
running the generator is:
a) 10 000 000 Ohms
b) 10 0000 Ohms
c) 10 000 Ohms
d) 10 00 Ohms
ANS: A
205. On regular inspections of alternator windings, it is found that windings are always
covered with a heavy oil film coming from the atmosphere surrounding the auxiliary
engine. After cleaning with an approved solvent, what do you do?
a) Take no additional action
b) Blank off intake air filters
c) Reinsulate the windings after each cleaning
d) Improve material of intake air filters
ANS: D
206. On routine daily inspection you notice that there is a light arcing between an
alternator's carbon brushes and rotor slip rings, with alternator operating at 70% load.
Should you:
a) Increase the tension on the brushes
b) Reverse the polarity of the excitation voltage at the brush holder connection
c) Move the position of the brushes around the slip rings to find the correct neutral
position
d) Check the surface of the slip rings, polish if necessary and bed in the brushes
ANS: D
207. What is the purpose of the alternator reverse power trip?

a) To prevent parallel operation if the excitation field voltage is reversed
b) To prevent the alternator from being paralleled if it is out of phase with the main
switchboard
c)To prevent the alternator from "motoring" by being supplied power from other
parallel alternator
ANS: C
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208. If you alter the field excitation voltage of one alternator operating in parallel, this
will cause change in that alternators:
a) Reactive load (kVAR)
b) Frequency
c) None of the mentioned alternatives
d) Active load (kW)
ANS: A
209. The automatic voltage regulator is used to control the output voltage of the
alternator at varying load conditions by:
a) Varying the excitation field strength by regulating excitation voltage/current
b) Regulating the voltage signal to the engine governor to regulate the speed to the
desired load condition
c) Supplying variable current to compounding and no load transformers in the
alternator stator winding circuit
d) all of the mentioned alternatives
ANS: A
210. The power requirements for the excitation winding/circuit for a 3-phase alternator
operating at rated output power are supplied by:
a) Independent battery supply
b) Independent power supply and rectifier unit
c) The main switchboard via a three phase rectifier
d) The alternators output itself via the automatic voltage regulator
ANS: D
211. A three phase alternator is connected singularly to the main switchboard. The
switchboard instruments show 440 Volts/950 amperes. With a power factor of 0.8 what
will be the kW load?
a) 215.9 KW
b) 418 KW
c) 334.4 KW
d) 579.2 Kw
ANS: D
212. Before taking insulation resistance readings of generator windings the automatic
voltage regulators should be isolated and all semiconductor short circuited or
disconnected in order to:
a) Prevent charging of capacitive components within the automatic voltage regulator
causing false regulation when generator restarts
b) Prevent operation of automatic voltage regulator during insulation testing
c) Prevent damage to sensitive electronic components from high voltage tester
d) Protect insulation resistance tester from being damaged
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ANS: C
213. Following circuits are NOT used in digital computers

a) AND gate
b) NOT gate
c) IF gate
d) OR gate
ANS: C
214. megger readings versus temperature – 1 mega ohm at 75 deg c is equivalent to how
much at 25 deg c.
a) 1 mega ohm -- no change
b) 30 mega ohms
c) 1.2 mega ohms
d) 0.7 mega ohms
ANS: B
215. the black terminal probe of the multimeter is

a) positive terminal
b) negative terminal
c) common terminal
d) earth terminal
ANS: C
216. a star delta starter

a) used for large motors like bow thruster
b) starting torque and starting current reduced to 1/3
c) long starting time
d) all of the above
ANS: D
217. direct on line starter

a) less time taken
b) can be started at full load
c) starting current is 7 times more than full load current
d) all of the above
ANS: D
SECTION – 3
1. Which of the following amplifier is considered linear?

• A. Class A
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• B. Class B
• C. Class C
• D. Either A or B
2. The voltage gain of a common collector configuration is
• A. Unity
• B. Zero
• C. Very high
• D. Moderate
3. A two-transistor class B power amplifier is commonly called
• A. Push-pull amplifier
• B. Dual amplifier
• C. Symmetrical amplifier
• D. Differential amplifier
4. If a transistor is operated in such a way that output current flows for 160 degrees of
the input signal, then it is _________ operation.
• A. Class A
• B. Class C
• C. Class B
• D. Class AB
5. Which coupling has the best frequency response?
• A. Direct
• B. RC
• C. Transformer
• D. Transistor
6. A transistor amplifier has high output impedance because
• A. Emitter is heavily doped
• B. Collector is wider than emitter or base
• C. Collector has reverse bias
• D. Emitter has forward bias
7. Which of the following is considered an amplifier figure of merit?
• A. Gain-bandwidth product
• B. Beta (β)
• C. Alpha (α)
• D. Temperature
8. What piece of equipment in an oscilloscope is used to indicate pulse condition in a
digital logic circuit?
• A. Probe
• B. Test prods
• C. Connector
• D. Logic probe
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9. What linear circuit compares two input signals and provides a digital level output
depending on the relationship of the input signals?
• A. Comaparator
• B. Controller
• C. Compressor
• D. Switch
10. What type of coupling is generally used in power amplifiers?
• A. Transformer
• B. Direct
• C. RC
• D. Inductive
11. Which amplifier whose output current flows for the entire cycle?
• A. Class A
• B. Class B
• C. Class C
• D. Class AB
12. The coupling capacitor Cc must be large enough to ___________ in an RC coupling
scheme.
• A. Pass dc between the stages
• B. Dissipate high power
• C. Prevent attenuation of low frequency
• D. Prevent attenuation of high frequency
13. What is the point of intersection of dc and ac load lines called?
• A. Operating point
• B. Cut off point
• C. Saturation point
• D. Breakdown
14. An oscillator produces _________ oscillations.
• A. Damped
• B. Modulated
• C. Undamped
• D. Sinusoidal
15. What is the operating point in the characteristic curve called?
• A. Quiescent point
• B. Load point
• C. Biasing point
• D. Saturation point
16. Oscillators operate on the principle of
• A. Positive feedback
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• B. Negative feedback
• C. Signal feedthrough
• D. Attenuation
17. In a class A amplifier, the output signal is
• A. Distorted
• B. The same as the input
• C. Clipped
• D. Smaller in amplitude than the input
18. What happens if the input capacitor of a transistor amplifier is short-circuited?
• A. Biasing conditions will change
• B. Transistor will be destroyed
• C. Signal will not reach the base
• D. Biasing will stabilize
19. Which is used to establish a fixed level of current or voltage in a transistor?
• A. Biasing
• B. Loading
• C. Load line
• D. Coupling
20. Which power amplifier has the highest collector efficiency?
• A. Class A
• B. Class C
• C. Class B
• D. Class AB
21. What is a non-linear type of amplifier?
• A. Class C
• B. Class AB
• C. Class B
• D. Class A
22. An AF transformer is shielded to
• A. Keep the amplifier cool
• B. Prevent the induction due to stray magnetic fields
• C. Protect from rusting
• D. Prevent electric shock
23. Amplitude distortion is otherwise known as _________ distortion.
• A. Intermodulation
• B. Harmonic
• C. Phase
• D. Resonant
24. What represents common-emitter small signal input resistance?
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• A. hie
• B. hfe
• C. hib
• D. hoe
25. The ear is not sensitive to ________ distortion.

• A. Frequency
• B. Amplitude
• C. Harmonic
• D. Phase
26. Class C is an amplifier whose output current flows for
• A. Less than one-half the entire input cycle
• B. The entire input cycle
• C. Twice the entire input cycle
• D. Greater than one-half the entire input cycle
27. If gain without feedback and feedback factor are A and β respectively, then gain with
negative feedback is given by
• A. A/ 1-A β
• B. A/ 1+ A β
• C. 1+A β / A
• D. (1+A β) A
28. The collector current in an common base configuration is equal to
• A. Alpha times emitter current plus leakage current
• B. Alpha times base current plus leakage current
• C. Beta times emitter current plus leakage current
• D. Beta times collector current plus leakage current
29. Which is not a basic BJT amplifier configuration?
• A. Common-drain
• B. Common-base
• C. Common-emitter
• D. Common-collector
30. The value of collector load resistance in a transistor amplifier is _______ the output
impedance of the transistor.
• A. Equal to
• B. More than
• C. Less than
• D. Not related
31. What is the purpose of RC or transformer coupling?
• A. To block ac
• B. To separate bias of one stage from another
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• C. To increase thermal stability

• D. To block dc
32. The bandwidth of a single stage amplifier is ________ that of multistage amplifier.
• A. Equal to
• B. Less than
• C. More than
• D. Independent
33. What is the time taken by the electrons or holes to pass from the emitter to the
collector?
• A. Transit time
• B. Recombination
• C. Transient time
• D. Duty cycle
34. To obtain good gain stability in a negative feedback amplifier, AB is
• A. Equal to 1
• B. Very much greater than 1
• C. Less than 1
• D. Zero
35. The basic concept of the electric wave filter was originated by
• A. Campbell and Wagner
• B. Norton
• C. Foster
• D. Bode and Darlington
36. Which configuration has the lowest current gain?
• A. Common-base
• B. Common-collector
• D. Emitter follower
37. Which transistor configuration offers no phase reversal at the output?
• A. Common-base
• B. Common-collector
• D. Both A and B
38. The number of stages that can be directly coupled is limited because
• A. Change in temperature can cause thermal instability
• B. Circuit becomes heavily and costly
• C. It becomes difficult to bias the circuit
• D. Circuits’ resistance becomes too large
39. The input capacitor in an amplifier is called __________ capacitor.
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• A. Coupling
• B. Stray
• C. Bypass
• D. Electrolytic
40. AC load line has a/an _________ slope compared to that of dc load line.
• A. Zero B. Smaller
• B. Smaller
•
C. Bigger
• D. Infinite
41. A multistage amplifier uses at least how many transistors?
• A. One
• B. Three
• C. Four
• D. Two
42. RC coupling is used for ________ amplification.
• A. Voltage
• B. Current
• C. Signal
• D. Power
43. An ammeter’s ideal resistance should be
• A. Zero
• B. Unity
• C. Infinite
• D. The same with the circuits resistance
44. What circuit increases the peak –to-peak voltage, current or power of a signal?
• A. Power supply
• B. Attenuator
• C. Amplifier
• D. Filter
45. When the non-linear distortion in an amplifier is D without feedback, with negative
voltage feedback it will be
• A. D/ 1+ A β
• B. 1+ A β / D
• C. D (1+A β)
• D. D (1-A β)
46. A tuned amplifier uses what load?
• A. Resistive
• B. Capacitive
• C. LC tank
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• D. Inductive
47. The voltage gain over mid- frequency range in an RC coupled amplifier
• A. Changes instantly with frequency
• B. Is constant
• C. Is independent of the coupling
• D. Is maximum
48. The input impedance of an amplifier _______ when negative voltage feedback is
applied.
• A. Decreases
• B. Becomes zero
• C. Increases
• D. Is unchanged
49. The input impedance of an amplifier _______ when negative current feedback is
applied.
• A. Remains unchanged
• B. Decreases
• C. Increases
• D. Becomes zero
50. To obtain the frequency response curve of an amplifier ________ is kept constant.
• A. Generator output level
• B. Amplifier output
• C. Generator frequency
• Amplifier frequency
FILL IN THE BLANKS
1) In a P-Type Semiconductor, the majority current Carriers are Holes

2) In a P-Type Semiconductor, the minority current Carriers are Electrons
3) In an N-Type Semiconductor, the majority current Carriers are Electrons
4) In an N-Type Semiconductor, the minority current Carriers are Holes
5) In a Control Loop System, having Zero (0) Positive Real Values are called Unstable
6) Open loop function system having one zero with positive real value is called Non
Minimum phase function.
7) The value of open loop circuit 1.0 added with real value with curve Stable phase
8) Resistance of a wire is increased if the Length is increased and Area is decreased
9) In squirrel cage induction motor speed depends upon Speed of the rotating stator
field
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10) What is PIV – Peak Inverse Voltage

11) Why wires are multiple standard Flexibility
12) Tightly knit metal braid wire can be used with a printed circuit board when DE
soldering components in the circuit
13) Break down diode effects are Zener effect, Avalanche effect and Reverse biased
14) Semiconductors failed to over current reason Low breakdown voltage and
overheating
15) Series RLC voltage or impedance totals must be calculate by Voltage vectors.
16) A semiconductor is damaged by a strong current, because of (3 fill in the blanks)
Short circuit, Overloading, Overheating
17) Semiconductor forwarding current will be Maximum if potential is overcome
18) A material having good no. of electron in outer most shell is called a Conductor
19) Unit of electric intensity is Volt / Meter (V/M)
20) MCCB (protections) – Thermal protective trip
21) Voltage and impedance of R-L-C circuit was found by Phasor Diagram
22) A semiconductor having no impurities and having no lattice crystalline defect is
known as Intrinsic semiconductor or Undopped semiconductor
23) At zero Kelvin the semiconductor will be an Insulator
24) A MCB provides protection against short circuit by using an Electromagnet
25) The rate of rise of current through an inductive coil is maximum at the rate of
current flow
26) Diode circuit which is used to clip off signal voltage is called a Clipper Circuit
27) Permanent magnets are generally made up of Alnico Alloys
28) The direction of induced emf can be found with the help of Lenz Law
29) The unit of absolute permittivity of a medium is Farad / Meter
30) For a given line voltage for heating coils will produce max heat when connected in
Parallel
31) how to check ceramic type fuse Continuity Test
32) the value of VGS which makes ID current approximately zero is called Cutoff voltage
33) The output frequency of a full wave rectifier is twice or two times the input
frequency
34) Breakdown diode can also be used as a Voltage regulator, Motor protection
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35) In practice, earth is chosen as a place of zero electric potential because it has almost
constant potential
36) Current carried by each of the two long parallel conductors is doubled. If their
separation is also doubled, force between them is Increase two fold
37) A material with very less flow of electrons is called Insulator
38) A sine wave consists of no of cycles One cycles
39) The output voltage of their phase alternator is regulated by DC Voltage to the field
40) For a JFET small changes in drain current for a given change in gate to source
voltage with the drain to source voltage is referred to as Trans conductance & Pinch off
voltage
41) If the barrier potential of a diode is exceeded, the forward current will be Maximum.
AJ NOTES 85

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MEO CLASS 4 - ELECTRICALS

1. Which of the following statements is true concerning a poly-phase synchronous

3. Alternating current circuits develop resistance, inductance and capacitance. The

5. Which of the following is having Di-Electric Constant 80?

6. Where a thermal-acting breaker is required to be used in an area of unusually high, low,

B. conical spring on the contact arm

9. In a Transistor (If Multi choice add option A)

14. Arrange the following in Increasing Order of their Doping Strength.

16. A molded-case breaker provides protection against short-circuits by using a/an

17. PN diode advantage over vacuum diode?

22. Time delayed or delayed action-type fuses are designed to _____________.

27. The apparent power in inductive circuit

34. Which of the following capacitor is having highest dielectric constant?

36. The current in a semiconductor is produced by

44. Determine the order of doping in transistor (from high to low)

45. The opposition to the magnetic lines of force in magnetic is called

46. Factors varies potential of a PN junction depend on (multiple ans)

50. Which of the following statement is true (*)

51. Purpose of silicon control rectifier (*Multiple choice)

52. Generator paralleling

57. Which of the capacity has dielectric constant of 1.0000?

61. Which of the following statements represents an application of a silicon controlled

65. Brushless generators are designed to operate without the use of

73. A magnetic blowout coil in a DC motor controller contact or functions to

C. Adjust opening spring tension.

74. In a PNP transistor, the p-regions are

81. AC circuits possess characteristics of resistance, inductance, and capacitance. The

82. The shunt used in an ammeter should be connected in____________.

86. Protection against sustained overloads occurring in molded-case circuit breakers is

(D) All of the above.

89. The rated temperature rise of an electric motor is the _____________.

91. Local action in a nickel-cadmium battery is offset by _____________.

(B) calcium chloride

102. A semiconductor that decreases in resistance with an increase in temperature is

103. The shunt used in an ammeter should be connected in____________.

104. An operating characteristic appearing on the name plates of shipboard AC motors is

107. Where a thermal-acting breaker is required to be used in an area of unusually high,

108. Which of the following statements represents an application of a silicon controlled

111. An accidental path of low resistance, allowing passage of abnormal amount of

112. A resistance in a circuit of unknown value is to be tested using the

a. close all watertight doors twice

116. Which of the following statements is a Safety regulation concerning emergency

(a) variations in the load capacitance

D. -automatically govern the hoisting speed of the load

125. An electric tachometer receives the engine speed signal from a

126. A semiconductor that decreases resistance with an increase in temperature is known

127. The shunt used in an ammeter should be connected in

128. Brushless generators are designed to operate without the use of

C. -load on the alternator

133. The electrolyte used in a nickel-cadmium battery is distilled water and

135. An accidental path of low resistance, allowing passage of abnormal amount of

D. -ground reference point

136. A resistance in a circuit of unknown value is to be tested using the

D. -offer high opposition to current in two directions

143. The amount of voltage induced in the windings of an AC generator depends on

146. One factor that determines the frequency of an alternator is the

149. The number of cells in a 12-volt lead-acid battery is

151. Electrical leads and insulation on a motor should be painted with