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NLC Final Egrid 1

Total questions: 77

Worksheet time: 39mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which underlined voltage shows a line-to-neutral measurement?

a)

69,000

b)

19,900/34,500

c)

7,200/ 13,000

d)

12,000

2.

What does this device measure?

a)

Ohms

b)

Watt-hours

c)

Volts per second

d)

Horsepower

3.

The textbook references an electrical quantity at which wire will melt if the value exceeds the wire's rating.

Which electrical quantity is this referring to?

a)

The amp

b)

The watt

c)

The ohm

d)

The volt

4.

If the strength of the magnet and the speed at which it passes the conductor increase, which electrical value is also increased?

a)

The watt

b)

The ohm

c)

The amp

d)

The volt

5.

A system operating at 12,000/20,800 volts would most likely be:

a)

Distribution

b)

Generation

c)

Substation

d)

Transmission

6.

Where in the electrical system is the voltage normally stepped up?

a)

Between transmission and distribution

b)

Between generation and transmission

c)

Between distribution and the substation

d)

Between transmission and subtrasmission

7.

The "amp" is best defined as:

a)

One ohn per second

b)

A quantify measurenment of electrons

c)

One coulomb per second

d)

Electromotive pressure

8.

Which of the following best defines the "coulomb"?

a)

The unit of measure for resistance

b)

A quantify measurement of electrons

c)

Equal to one gallon of liquid

d)

A quantify measurenment of volts

9.

When speaking of electricity, many references are made to water. Which value shares the closest similarity with the flow of water, measured in gallons per minute?

a)

The watt

b)

The volt

c)

The amp

d)

The ohm

10.

The unit of measure for power is:

a)

The ohm

b)

The volts

c)

The amp

d)

The watt

11.

The unit of measure for electromotive pressure is:

a)

The amp

b)

The watt

c)

The volt

d)

The ohm

12.

What is the RMS if peak voltage = 3,394?

Use calculations as discussed in Chapter 6 from this week's sessions. Your calculation may be slightly above or below the correct answer. Choose the option that is closest.

a)

5,090

b)

4,800

c)

7,200

d)

2,400

13.

What is the RMS if peak voltage = 97,566?

Use calculations as discussed in Chapter 6 from this week's sessions. Your calculation may be slightly above or below the correct answer. Choose the option that is closest.

a)

62,216

b)

68,979

c)

48,783

d)

137,958

14.

Which of these statements best defines RMS?

a)

RMS is a graphical representation of what is happening to AC voltage over time

b)

RMS is a peak voltage of DC when the generator is at 90 degrees

c)

RMS is the value of AC that produces the same amount of power as a like value of DC

d)

RMS is the voltage at any given point on the waveform

15.

What statement about transmission insulators is true?

a)

They offer more contact area at the point at attachment

b)

They are trending toward the increased used of polymers

c)

They can be bundled to increase capacity

d)

They are sometimes manufactured with a fiber-optic cable in the center

16.

These types of structures are generally the choice for 345 kV lines and above.

a)

Wood structures

b)

Tubular steel poles

c)

Lattice-type steel

d)

Single-circuit towers

17.

Which of the following generation methods is considered a renewable resource?

a)

Natural gas

b)

Oil

c)

Geothermal

d)

Coal

18.

Which of these statements about polarity is true?

a)

A negative voltage is produced when the electrons are repelled

b)

A positive voltage produced when the protons are repelled

c)

Voltage constantly moved between postive and negative

d)

Polarity equals 100,000,000 lines os flux per second

19.

What is the RMS if peak voltage = 10,183?

Use calculations as discussed in Chapter 6 from this week's sessions. Your calculation may be slightly above or below the correct answer. Choose the option that is closest.

a)

5,090

b)

5,882

c)

14,400

d)

7,200

20.

Which of these statements best defines the smart grid?

a)

Its no longer meets grid requirements in certain areas

b)

It requires troubleshooters to spend time figuring out the cause of a problem

c)

It is infrastructure delivering electricity from a small number of sources to a large number of customers

d)

It uses technology that permits a two-way flow or both electricity and information

21.

Which operating voltage is typical for a generating facility?

a)

69,000

b)

13,800

c)

345,000

d)

12,000

22.

Which of these statements about generation is true?

a)

The generator is used to spin the turbine

b)

Leaving the plant, voltage is stepped down for long- distance transmission

c)

Electrical energy is most, often generated at a voltage in the range of 44,000 to 138,000 volts

d)

AC means that the flow of electrical energy changes direction at a certain rate

23.

One complete rotation of the generator is known as:

a)

Frequency

b)

Cycle

c)

Hertz

d)

Flux

24.

Which of these statements best defines RMS?

a)

RMS is the voltage at any given point on the waveform

b)

RMS is the peak voltage of DC when the generator is at 90 degrees

c)

RMS is a graphical representation of what is happening to AC voltage over time

d)

RMS is the value of AC that produces the same amount of power as a like value of DC

25.

Why would utilities install circuits underground?

a)

Because of requirements by the national electric safety code

b)

Bacause they are approximately four times more expensive than overhead

c)

Because the cities may have passed an ordinance requiring underground circuits

d)

Because fiberglass and steel poles are higher in initial cost

26.

Which of these items is considered a resistive load?

a)

Capacitor

b)

Synchoronus motor

c)

Induction motor

d)

Incandescent light bulb

27.

If a complete circuit exists, when the negative pole of the magnet passes near a conductor:

a)

The protons are attracted, creating current flow

b)

The electrons are attracted, producing a negative charge

c)

The protons are repelled, producing a negative value of voltage

d)

The electrons are repelled, creating current flow

28.

Which of the following generation methods is considered a renewable resource?

a)

Oil

b)

Coal

c)

Geothermal

d)

You

29.

Which of these voltage changes would be representative of a transmission substation?

a)

500,000 to 345,000

b)

24,000 to 500,000

c)

13,800 to 230,000

d)

115,000 to 230,000

30.

Which of these statements best defines secondary?

a)

Runs from pole to customers

b)

Runs from padmount to pedestal

c)

Runs from pedestal to the customer

d)

The high-voltage portion of a distribution line

31.

How many times does the generator produce zero volts in a complete rotation?

a)

Three

b)

Two

c)

Four

d)

One

32.

One fundamental law of physics states that:

a)

Energy can be created and destroyed

b)

Opposite charges repel and like charge attract

c)

Energy cannot be converted

d)

Energy can only be converted: neither created nor destroyed

33.

Select the image that shows a post insulator.

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

34.

Select the image where the mainline system neutral is on the same arm as the mainline phases.

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

35.

This device breaks regular line load but not fault current on all three phases at the same time.

a)

A

b)

C

c)

B

d)

D

36.

Select the image of a structure that has two single-phase taps attached to it.

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

37.

Which of these voltage changes would be representative of a subtransmission substation?

a)

230,000 to 138,000

b)

69,000 to 12,000

c)

345,000 to 230,000

d)

13,000 to 345,000

38.

Which of these is one of the major functions of a substation?

a)

Generate power for smaller electrical circuits

b)

Transmit bulk power over long distances to given point

c)

Change the voltage of circuits from one level to another

d)

Prevent interruption of power on transmission lines

39.

What does the text say about the filament in this light bulb?

a)

It produces 746 ohms, which is equal to one horsepower

b)

The watts produced are similar to the flow of one gallon per minute

c)

It is a conductor that offers high resistance to current flow

d)

It creates voltage across its two terminals

40.

Select the image of a tap line that has no fuse between it and the feeder.

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

41.

Which arrow is pointing at the semi-conducting shield?

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

42.

Select the image with surge arresters protecting the cutouts and equipment in an overhead setting

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

43.

Which image best represents the type of system that is similar to our system of interstates and freeways?

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

44.

This device can interrupt large amounts of current.

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

45.

This device provides the ability to measure the flow of power in the system.

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

46.

This device changes the voltage from one level to another but does not provide the ability to measure the flow of power in the system.

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

47.

This device is often equipped with a load tap changer.

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

48.

Most new ones are three-phase units and require special transportation to the job site for installation.

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

49.

This device can interrupt large amounts of current.

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

50.

These might use oil, vacuum, or sulfur hexafluoride to accomplish their operations.

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

51.

Which of these substation components helps ensure the safety of the public who may be near the station fence during a fault condition?

a)

Reactor

b)

Control house

c)

Steel structures

d)

Ground grid

52.

This device counteracts the negative effects of inductive reactance.

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

53.

This piece of equipment can determine if a fault is temporary or permanent.

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

54.

This device has a dial at the top of the unit.

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

55.

Which of the images is likely a delta distribution line?

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

56.

Select the image that shows a low-voltage portion.

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

57.

this divice is used to reroute the flow of power in the station

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

58.

Which of these figures best describes electricity generated in the U.S. and Canada?

a)

60 Hz

b)

50 cycles

c)

7,200 volts

d)

90 degrees

59.

Which of these is a factor that contributes to the strength of voltage?

a)

The size of the wire used in the coil

b)

The shape of the magnet

c)

The number of turns in the coil of wire

d)

The color of the wire used in the coil

60.

Which of these generators does not require any type of fuel?

a)

Resource recovery

b)

Combustion turbine

c)

Coal

d)

Hydroelectric

61.

Which of these terms best describes voltage and current rising and falling at the same time?

a)

Instantaneous

b)

In phase

c)

RMS

62.

When the generator is at_____, the voltage

produced is at its maximum, positive value.

a)

90 degrees

b)

45 degrees

c)

270 degrees

d)

360 degrees

63.

What is the peak voltage if RMS = 115 kV?

Use calculations as discussed in Chapter 6 from this week's sessions. Your calculation may be slightly above or below the correct answer.

Choose the option that is closest.

a)

57,482

b)

81,305

c)

230,000

d)

162,610

64.

What is the RMS if peak voltage = 10,183?

Use calculations as discussed in Chapter 6 from this week's sessions. Your calculation may be slightly above or below the correct answer.

Choose the option that is closest.

a)

14,400

b)

7,200

c)

5,882

d)

5,090

65.

Which of these voltage levels would be considered "main grid"?

a)

138 kv

b)

230 kv

c)

69 kv

d)

115 kv

66.

Which of these voltage changes would be representative of a subtransmission substation?

a)

230,000 to 138,000

b)

69,000 to 12,000

c)

345,000 to 230,000

d)

13,800 to 345,000

67.

Which of these voltage changes would be representative of a distribution substation?

a)

69,000 to 12,000

b)

230,000 to 500,000

c)

24,000 to 500,000

d)

500,000 to 345,000

68.

Select the image where fuses protect the three-phase overhead tap.

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

69.

The term

_ means more than one conductor per phase.

a)

Corona

b)

Bundled

c)

Polymer

d)

Suspension

70.

Which of these voltage changes would be representative of a distribution substation?

a)

500,000 to 345,000

b)

69,000 to 12,000

c)

24,000 to 500,000

d)

230,000 to 138,000

71.

Which element of the electrical system delivers common service voltages directly to a residential customer?

a)

Generation

b)

Distribution

c)

Transmission

d)

Subtransmission

72.

This device might have a sectionalizer coordinated with it.

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

73.

Which of these figures best describes electricity generated in the U.S. and Canada?

a)

60 hz

b)

50 cycles

c)

7,200

d)

90 degrees

74.

Which statement best explains why transmission structures need to be larger?

a)

The speed of the magnet is increased

b)

Highter voltage requires more conductor seperation

c)

There are two voltage values

d)

Transmission system do not rely on a neutral

75.

Calculate for ohms, given 120 volts and 12 amps.

a)

0.1 ohms

b)

10 ohms

c)

1,200 ohms

d)

1,440 ohms

76.

Calculate for amps, given 60 watts and 120 volts.

a)

7,200 amps

b)

84,85 amps

c)

0.5 amps

d)

240 ohms

77.

Calculate for volts, given 50 amps and 12 ohms.

a)

4,167 volts

b)

600 volts

c)

208.333 volts

d)

0.24 volts