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DC and AC Machines Objective Questions

Total questions: 138

Worksheet time: 1hrs 9mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

The rotating part of a DC motor?

a)

Rotor

b)

Armature

c)

Stator

d)

Yoke

2.

An electric current is defined as the flow of ? through a conductor.

a)

electrons

b)

protons

c)

nuclei

d)

ohms

3.

The unit of electrical potential is the ? , which is represented by the letter ? .

a)

ampere/A

b)

resistance/R

c)

volt/V

d)

watt/W

4.
Current that reverses direction in a regular pattern is called ____. 
a)
direct current 
b)
circuit current
c)
magnetic current
d)
alternating current 
5.
Current that does NOT reverse direction is called ____. 
a)
magnetic current
b)
direct current
c)
circuit current
d)
alternating current
6.
What is electric current?
a)
The flow of electrons
b)
The flow of protons
c)
The flow of neutrons
d)
The flow of atoms
7.

What is the unit of measurement for resistance?

a)

Voltage

b)

Ampere

c)

Watts

d)

Ohms

8.
Which resistor will prevent the most current flow?
a)
1 ohm
b)
100 ohms
c)
1000 ohms
d)
0.5k ohms
9.
How does resistance affect current?
a)
less resistance - less current
b)
more resistance - less current
c)
more resistance - more current
d)
resistance does not affect current
10.
Static electricity is:
a)
electricity flowing in a wire
b)
the buildup of electric charges on an object
c)
when protons move between objects
11.
Two objects with LIKE static charges will
a)
attract each other
b)
even out in the end
c)
repel each other
d)
cause a spark
12.
Which is an example of static dischage?
a)
a motor
b)
lightning
c)
thunder
d)
insulators
13.

This allows energy to flow.

a)

conductor

b)

insulator

14.

This does not allow energy to flow.

a)

insulator

b)

conductor

15.

Which is NOT a conductor

a)
b)
c)
d)
16.

Which is NOT an insulator

a)
b)
c)
d)
17.
What is the BEST example of a conductor? 
a)
A wooden block
b)
A ceramic mug
c)
A glass cup
d)
A metal bowl
18.

When the electric current in wire XY is in the direction shown, there is an upward force on the wire. If the north and south poles of the magnet exchange positions, in which direction will the force on the wire act?

a)

downwards

b)

upwards

c)

to the left

d)

to the right

19.

A student carries out an experiment to see the effect of a magnetic field on a wire carrying a current. The wire moves upwards as shown.

What should the student do to make the wire move downwards?

a)

change the direction of the current

b)

move the poles of the magnet closer together

c)

send a smaller current through the wire

d)

use a stronger magnet

20.

A current-carrying coil in a magnetic field experiences a turning effect.

How can the turning effect be increased?

a)

increase the number of turns on the coil

b)

reduce the size of the current

c)

reverse the direction of the magnetic field

d)

use thinner wire for the coil

21.

The diagram shows a simple DC electric motor which is rotating.

Which change will make the motor rotate more quickly?

a)

reversing the polarity of the magnets

b)

reversing the battery

c)

removing the magnets

d)

using more powerful magnets

22.

A simple DC electric motor is fitted with a coil that rotates in a magnetic field. A commutator connects the power supply to the coil.

What is the purpose of the commutator?

a)

It converts AC into DC in the coil.

b)

It prevents the current from becoming too great, because the coil has a low resistance

c)

It reverses the direction of the current in the coil after every 180° rotation of the coil

d)

It switches the current off momentarily after every 90° rotation of the coil

23.

What does not alter the size of the turning effect on the coil of an electric motor?

a)

the strength of the magnetic field

b)

the direction of the current in the coil

c)

the number of turns in the coil

d)

the size of the current in the coil

24.

A current-carrying wire lies between the poles of two magnets, as shown.

What is the direction of the force on the wire?

a)

into the plane of the paper

b)

out of the plane of the paper

c)

towards the left

d)

towards the right

25.

The diagram shows a current-carrying wire placed between two magnetic poles. The current is in the direction shown. What is the direction of the force on the wire?

a)

towards the bottom of the page

b)

towards the top of the page

c)

towards the left-hand side of the page

d)

towards the right-hand side of the page

26.
Simple loop generators gives 
a)
AC current 
b)
DC current
27.
Which is the device in DC Generators that converts AC current into DC current
a)
brushes
b)
commutator 
c)
stator
d)
armature
28.
Which of these is NOT a part of a DC Generator.
a)
Slip rings
b)
commutator 
c)
brushes
d)
stator
29.
The process of generating the current in a conductor is called as 
a)
Electro motive force 
b)
Electromagnetic induction 
c)
generator energy conversion 
d)
induced voltage
30.
Surrounding every magnet is a __________  __________.
a)
magnetic field
b)
electrical current
c)
another magnet
d)
an enemy
31.
Generators are devices that convert _____ energy into _____ energy.
a)
chemical; mechanical
b)
mechanical; electrical
c)
electrical; mechanical
d)
potential; kinetic
32.

In a _______ a spinning turbine moves magnets which generates an electric current.

a)

Motor

b)

Generator

33.
What can you use to make an electromagnet?
a)
Battery, nail and string 
b)
Battery, pencil and wire
c)
Wire, battery and iron ore (nail)
d)
Peanut butter, lampshade, hand sanitizer
34.
Electric fields are often associated with what other kind of field? 
a)
Magnetic Fields 
b)
Nuclear Fields 
c)
Particle Fields 
d)
Corn Fields 
35.
What device is made of coils of wire with an electrical current passing through it in order to generate a magnetic field?  
a)
Electromagnet 
b)
Generator
c)
Electron Magnet 
d)
Motor
36.
What happens to the strength of an electromagnet as you add more coils around it?
a)
Increases
b)
Decreases
c)
Stays the same
d)
Stops completely
37.

What is the transfer of energy in when you plug in a motor and it spins?

a)

chemical to mechanical

b)

electrical to mechanical

c)

mechanical to electrical

d)

physical to potential

38.
What energy do you put IN to a generator?
a)
Mechanical
b)
Electrical
c)
Thermal
d)
Potential
39.
What type of energy comes OUT of a generator?
a)
Mechanical
b)
Electrical
c)
Thermal
d)
Potential
40.

What energy does a motor need in order to produce a mechanical energy?

a)

Electrical energy

b)

Heat energy

c)

Chemical energy

d)

Mechanical Energy

41.

Which one of these best describes function of the alternator?

a)

Electric generator that uses mechanical (engine) power to produce electricity

b)

Ammeter, voltmeter, or warning light that warns the driver about charge condition

c)

Wiring that connects the parts of the system.

d)

Large device that stores electricity for use later on

42.

True or False: An alternator produces a Alternating Current (AC).

a)

True

b)

False

43.

What is the name of an electrical device that only allows current flow in one direction. Otherwise known as a electrical check valve?

a)

Fuse

b)

Diode

c)

Photocell

d)

Multi-meter

44.

What is the purpose of the diode in the charging system?

a)

Transform the AC voltage from the alternator into DC voltage

b)

Transform the DC voltage from the alternator into AC voltage

45.

The alternator rotor spins inside the alternator stator.

a)

True

b)

False

46.

The alternator pulley spins what part inside the alternator?

a)

The stator

b)

The rotor

c)

The voltage regulator

d)

The voltage rectifier

47.
What is the name of the component that converts AC to DC
a)
Regulator
b)
Drive Belt
c)
Rectifier diode pack
d)
Rotor
48.

Which factors not affecting the speed of dc motors?

a)

Flux

b)

Current

c)

Applied voltage.

d)

Voltage across the armature

49.

What type of DC motor is shown?

a)

Short Shunt Cumulative Compound Motor

b)

Short Shunt Differential Compound Motor

c)

Long Shunt Cumulative Compound Motor

d)

Long Shunt Differential Compound Motor

50.

What type of DC motor is shown?

a)

Short Shunt Cumulative Compound Motor

b)

Short Shunt Differential Compound Motor

c)

Long Shunt Cumulative Compound Motor

d)

Long Shunt Differential Compound Motor

51.

What type of DC motor is shown?

a)

Short Shunt Cumulative Compound Motor

b)

Short Shunt Differential Compound Motor

c)

Long Shunt Cumulative Compound Motor

d)

Long Shunt Differential Compound Motor

52.

Which of the following is the most economical method of starting a single phase motor ?

a)

Split-phase method

b)

Capacitance start method

c)

Resistance start method

d)

 Inductance start method

53.

Out of the following motors, which will give the highest starting torque ?

a)

 A Universal Motor

b)

All have zero starting torque.

c)

 IA Shaded Pole Motor

d)

A Capacitor Start Motor

54.

a process where a conductor placed in a changing magnetic field causes the production of a voltage across the conductor.

a)

Capacitance

b)

Induction

c)

Conversion

d)

Flux

55.

Electric Fan is an example of what single phase motor?

a)

Shaded pole

b)

Capacitor run motor

c)

Capacitor Start motor

d)

Repulsion motor

56.

Grinder is an example of what single phase motor?

a)

Shaded pole

b)

Capacitor run motor

c)

Capacitor Start motor

d)

Repulsion motor

57.

An AC motor that has  zero slip.

a)

Shaded pole motor

b)

Induction motor

c)

Synchronous motor

d)

Split phase motor

58.
Which is the device in DC Generators that converts AC current into DC current
a)
brushes
b)
commutator 
c)
stator
d)
armature
59.
Which of these is NOT a part of a DC Generator.
a)
Slip rings
b)
commutator 
c)
brushes
d)
stator
60.
DC Generators give 
a)
mechanical energy
b)
Electrical energy 
c)
DC Electrical energy 
d)
AC Electrical energy
61.
AC generators have 
a)
2 slip rings 
b)
1 slip ring 
c)
3 slip rings 
d)
4 slip rings
62.

AC generator converts:

a)

Mechanical energy to electrical energy

b)

Electrical energy to mechanical energy

c)

Heat energy to mechanical energy

d)

Chemical energy to electrical energy

63.

In an AC generator, the contacts are made from a soft but highly conductive material, usually carbon, and are called....

a)

Coils

b)

Armatures

c)

Slip Rings

d)

Brushes

64.

The electricity generated from the power plant is ……

a)

Alternating Current

b)

Direct Current

c)

Delayed Current

d)

Eddy Current

65.

A brushless motor is more efficient than a brushed motor because...

a)

There is less energy lost inside the motor due to friction and heat.

b)

There is less power used to spin the motor.

c)

There is less noise created in spinning the motor.

d)

This is an incorrect statement. Brushed motors are more efficient.

66.

The part of an electric motor that doesn't spin is called the...

a)

armature

b)

commutator

c)

stator

d)

bearings

67.

It is basically a series DC motor which is specially designed to operate on a single-phase AC as well as DC supplies. 

a)

Universal motor

b)

Induction motor

c)

Synchronous motor

d)

Split phase motor

68.

What is true of AC GENERATOR?

a)

It works on the principle of electromagnetic induction

b)

The mechanical energy of the rotation is converted into electrical energy

c)

A pair of slip rings are used in the AC generator

d)

All the above

69.

Which of the following DC Motor is best suited for speed control applications such as in rolling mills and paper mills:

a)

DC shunt motor

b)

DC series motor

c)

DC compound motor

d)

DC differential compound motor

70.

The main advantage of dc motors compared to ac motors are:

a)

high starting torque

b)

frequency control

c)

less maintenance

d)

low cost

71.

Which type of power supply is given to Generator Field winding:

a)

pulsating DC supply

b)

AC supply

c)

DC supply

d)

none of these

72.

The induced EMF of DC Shunt Generator can be calculated by using which formula?

a)

E= (NP∅Z)/(120 A)

b)

E= (N∅Z)/(2p A)

c)

E= (NP∅Z)/(60 A)

d)

E= (N∅Z)/(p A)

73.

Type of a DC Generator that is used as a voltage booster

a)

Shunt

b)

Series

c)

Separately Excited

d)

Cumulative

74.

A DC motor receives mechanical energy as input power and produces electrical energy as output power

a)

True

b)

False

75.

DC Machines are classified into motors and generators

a)

True

b)

False

76.

A DC motor can be operated as a generator and vise versa.

a)

True

b)

False

77.

DC motors and generators are known as commutator machines

a)

True

b)

False

78.

In DC machines, the stator part is either a permanent magnet or electromagnet

a)

True

b)

False

79.

In DC machines, the rotor part is either a permanent magnet or electromagnet

a)

True

b)

False

80.

The rotating coil inside the stator is called:

a)

Magnet

b)

Pole

c)

Armature

d)

Commutator

81.

Which part rotates together with the armature

a)

brushes

b)

commutator

c)

wire

82.

Electromechanical energy conversion device can convert

a)

Electrical energy into mechanical energy only

b)

Mechanical energy into electrical energy only

c)

Either electrical energy into mechanical energy or mechanical energy into electrical energy

d)

Only increase the voltage level of electrical energy

83.

DC generator can convert

a)

DC Electrical energy into mechanical energy only

b)

Mechanical energy into dc electrical energy only

c)

Either dc electrical energy into mechanical energy or mechanical energy into dc electrical energy

d)

Only increase the voltage level of electrical energy

84.

DC motor can convert

a)

Only increase the voltage level of electrical energy

b)

Either dc electrical energy into mechanical energy or mechanical energy into dc electrical energy

c)

DC Electrical energy into mechanical energy only

d)

Mechanical energy into dc electrical energy only

85.

The basic law for the working of dc motor is based on

a)

Right hand palm rule

b)

Faraday law

c)

Biot Savert law

d)

Fleming left hand rule

86.

The relation that depicts the basic law for dc generator is

a)
b)
c)
d)
87.

Which one is not a part of dc machine?

a)

Stator and rotor

b)

Brushes

c)

Commutator

d)

Slip rings

88.

Which one is not a part of the field system of dc machines?

a)

Pole shoe and pole core

b)

Yoke or frame

c)

Exciting winding

d)

Armature

89.

In a dc machine, if number of parallel path is equal to number of poles this implies

a)

The armature winding is wave connected.

b)

The armature winding is open.

c)

The armature winding is lap connected.

d)

The armature winding is short circuited.

90.

In a dc machine, if number of parallel path is equal to 2 this implies

a)

The armature winding is lap connected.

b)

The armature winding is open.

c)

The armature winding is wave connected.

d)

The armature winding is short circuited.

91.

The emf induced in the dc machine is given by,

a)
b)
c)
d)
92.
a)

DC Shunt generator

b)

DC Series generator

c)

DC Shunt motor

d)

DC Series motor

93.

When the conductors are rotated in the magnetic field an emf is induced in it. This law is applicable for

a)

DC Generator only

b)

DC and AC Generator, both

c)

DC and AC Motor, both

d)

DC motor only

94.

A single-phase induction motor is rated 5 hp, 75% power factor and 220 volts. What is the full-load current? Assume 100% efficiency.

a)

22.6

b)

20.5

c)

16.9

d)

18.5

95.

A 1/20-HP 1,550 rpm shaded-pole motor takes 120 watts when operating at full-load . What is its efficiency?

a)

39.71%

b)

23.98%

c)

31.08%

d)

93.20%

96.

A ½ -hp 1,750-rpm capacitor motor develops 350 percent starting torque. What is the starting torque in pound-feet?

a)

6.36

b)

7.23

c)

5.25

d)

8.46

97.

How many poles is a motor wound that operates at 1,130 rpm from a 60-Hz source?

a)

6

b)

4

c)

8

d)

2

98.

A 3-phase motor is rated 750 hp at 480 volts line to line, 0.85 pf lagging and 0.95 efficiency. Solve for the rated current.

a)

869.64 A

b)

702.23 A

c)

405.43 A

d)

917.32 A

99.

A 40-hp, 3-phase , 4-pole, 230-volt , 60-Hz induction motor operating at 0.90 efficiency, 0.85 power factor and 3 percent slip, drives a water pump. Determine the current at which the motor is operating.

a)

94.531 A

b)

96.234 A

c)

97.915 A

d)

93.351 A

100.

Calculate the speed of a 60-Hz , 14-pole motor is the slip is 5%.

a)

514.28

b)

488.57

c)

456.32

d)

429.63

101.

The rotor speed of a six-pole, 50-Hz induction motor is 960 rpm. Calculate the percent slip.

a)

5%

b)

2%

c)

4%

d)

3%

102.

A 50-hp three-phase motor rated 220 V, 60 Hz , 75% power factor has 6 poles . The slip at full load is 3%. What is the frequency of the rotor current at full load?

a)

1.8 Hz

b)

60 Hz

c)

5.4 Hz

d)

58.2 Hz

103.

A 150-HP, 3-phase 6-pole, 460-V, 60-Hz induction motor drives 195 A line current at full load speed of 1170 rpm and 0.85 pf. Solve for the percent slip at full load.

a)

2.5%

b)

3.0%

c)

2.8%

d)

2.0%

104.

3-Phase Induction motor will have ____ power factor during no load condition:

a)

High

b)

Negative

c)

Low

d)

Moderate

105.

Which of the following method cannot be used for starting of 3-Phase Squirrel Induction Motor:

a)

DOL Starter

b)

Rotor Resistance Starter

c)

Line Resistance Starter

d)

Auto Transformer Starter

e)

Star Delta Starter

106.

The rotor slots of 3-Phase Induction Motor are kept inclined inorder to reduce noise, vibrations and synchronous cusps. This phenomenon in known as:

a)

Plugging

b)

Cogging

c)

Crawling

d)

Skewing

107.

3-Phase Induction Motor will have ____ Starting Torque and _____ Starting Current

a)

Low, Low

b)

High, High

c)

Low, High

d)

High, Low

108.

What happens when Induction motor runs at synchronous speed, motor will:

a)

Delivers real Power

b)

Stops

c)

Burn

d)

Delivers Reactive Power

109.

3-Phase Induction Motor has the advantage of Low Cost, Less Maintenance and Rugged Construction:

a)

True

b)

False

110.

Crawling occurs in Induction Motor due to which of the following:

a)

Harmonics

b)

Low Voltage

c)

High Voltage

d)

Over Load

111.

A single Phase Induction motor is self starting

a)

True

b)

False

112.

In large synchronous machine, field winding is placed on ______ and ac supply on ______

a)

Rotor, Stator

b)

Armature, Slots

c)

Stator, Rotor

d)

pole shoes, stator

113.

Which is called optimistic Method?

a)

EMF Method

b)

ZPF Method

c)

ASA Method

d)

MMF method

114.

Which alternator is used for high speed applications?

a)

Saleint pole

b)

Slip Ring

c)

Squirrel Cage

d)

Cylindrical pole

115.

Which factor is not considered for synchronization?

a)

Voltage

b)

Current

c)

Frequency

d)

Phase Sequence

116.

Which of the following supply is given to the rotor winding of 3-Phase Induction Motor:

a)

DC

b)

No Supply but by induction

c)

pulsating supply

d)

AC

117.

In Case of Synchronous Generator, when the load is thrown-off what happens to terminal voltage:

a)

Decreases

b)

Increases

c)

Remains same

118.

A Synchronous Machine having 4 poles and supplied with 60 Hz supply will rotate at ___:

a)

1500

b)

3000

c)

3600

d)

1800

119.

No load losses in three phase induction motor includes

a)

eddy current loss

b)

hysteresis loss

c)

rotational loss

d)

all the above

120.

The No load test conduct under

a)

Rated current

b)

Rated output power

c)

Rated Voltage

d)

Rated input power

121.

The circle diagram is the locus of

a)

Voltage

b)

current

c)

flux

d)

frequency

122.

For a constant load if torque is reduced then

a)

speed increases

b)

speed decreases

c)

speed remains constant

d)

Voltage reduces

123.

As the load of induction motor varies then

a)

copper loss varies

b)

core loss varies

c)

copper loss and core loss remains constant

d)

both the loss varies

124.

When the voltage is zero then the value of core loss is

a)

Eddy current loss

b)

hysteresis loss

c)

friction and windage loss

d)

copper loss

125.

under no load test the the watt meter gives constant loss only due to

a)

low power factor

b)

low voltage

c)

low value of flux

d)

low value of supply current

126.

The graph plotted between watt meter reading and square of voltage has a shape of

a)

hyper bola

b)

straight line

c)

ellipse

d)

parabola

127.

The equivalent resistance of induction motor is obtained from

a)

No load test

b)

blocked rotor test

128.

find rotor frequency if supply frequency is 50 hz and slip of 0.03

a)

50

b)

1.5

c)

2

d)

16

129.

The starters are used to

a)

reduce starting torque

b)

reduce starting voltage

c)

reduce starting current

d)

smooth starting of machine

130.

Find synchronous speed of 4 pole 50 HZ three phase induction motor

a)

1000 rpm

b)

1500 rpm

c)

2000 rpm

d)

3000 rpm

131.

how may single phase transformers required for a three phase induction motor

a)

1

b)

2

c)

3

d)

4

132.

In a star connected three phase transformer the voltage induced in secondary is 240 V then output line voltage is.

a)

415 V

b)

240 V

c)

138 V

d)

0 V

133.

If 415 V is applied to a star delta starting type three phase induction motor then the voltage obtained across the phase under starting condition is

a)

415 V

b)

138 V

c)

240 V

d)

0 V

134.

The rotor resistor speed control is possible only in

a)

Slip ring induction motor

b)

squirrel cage induction motor

135.

Which of the following are the starting methods of three phase induction motor

a)

DOL

b)

Star delta

c)

auto transformer

d)

stator resistance

136.

In distribution end the three phase transformer used is

a)

Star star

b)

Delta delta

c)

Delta star

d)

star delta

137.

Three phase induction motors are self starting motors due to

a)

production of split phase

b)

production of rotating magnetic field

c)

constant frequency supply

d)

best starting methods

138.

The core material of transformer has a property of

a)

high current conductivity

b)

high reluctance

c)

high magnetic conductivity

d)

rigid solid structure