1.
The torque produced by a motor when its shaft will not turn, even though rated
voltage is applied to the stator, is known as _____________.
A. locked-rotor torque
B. pullout torque
C. breakdown torque
D. torque margin
Answer: A
2. Voltage generated 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
Answer: D
3. 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
Answer: C
4. What is the maximum allowable primary current of a 2 KVA step-down
transformer with a four to one turns ratio if connected across a 440 volt line?
A. 1.1 amps
B. 4.5 amps
C. 18.1 amps
D. 27.7 amps
Answer: B
5. When charging lead-acid batteries, you should reduce the charging rate as the
battery nears its full charge capacity to ______________.
A. prevent excessive gassing and overheating
B. allow equalization of cell voltages
C. reduce lead sulfate deposits
D. increase lead peroxide formation
Answer: A
6. The purpose of the commutator and brushes on a DC generator is to
_____________.
A. transfer generated direct current voltage from the armature to the line
B. convert the alternating voltage generated within the armature to a direct voltage
C. provide a sliding contact method to excite the field
D. reduce sparking between the armature and the carbon brushes
Answer: B
7. 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
Answer: B
8. An insulation resistance test is performed on a particular piece of electric equipment. In addition to
the resistance reading, what information listed below should be entered in the electrical log?
A. The maximum allowable operating temperature of the machine.
B. The temperature of the machine at the time the resistance reading was taken.
C. The normal temperature rise of the machine.
D. The complete nameplate data from the resistance test instrument used to obtain the reading.
Answer: B
9. Which of the terms listed best describes a compound-wound DC generator having a higher voltage at
no load than at full load?
A. Flat compounded
B. Over compounded
C. Under compounded
D. Terminal compounded
Answer: C
10. A compound generator has a no-load voltage of 250 volts and a full-load voltage of
230 volts, and therefore, is considered to be _____________.
A. flat compounded
B. over compounded
C. under compounded
D. terminal compounded
Answer: C
11. Which of the following types of motors is often designed for use in correcting power factor?
A. Polyphase
B. Wound-rotor
C. Induction
D. Synchronous
Answer: D
12. A lead-acid battery is considered fully charged when the ______________.
A. electrolyte gasses freely
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 hours
Answer: D
13. 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
Answer: A
14. Copper is often used as an electrical conductor because it _______________.
A. has high resistance at low temperatures
B. has a highly polished surface
C. is able to pass current with little opposition
D. holds insulation together well
Answer: C
15. 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
Answer: C
16. To minimize magnetic field interaction between electrical conductors in physical
proximity, it is best to keep them ___________________.
A. parallel and as close as possible to each other
B. at right angles and as close as possible to each other
C. parallel to and as far as practicable from each other
D. at right angles and as far as practicable from each other
Answer: D
17. Armature cores in a DC generator are made of laminated steel sheets to
_____________.
A. fit the curvature of the frame
B. increase the hysteresis effect
C. reduce eddy current losses
D. allow for easy assembly
Answer: C
18. The purpose of a motor undervoltage 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
Answer: A
19. An insulation resistance reading is taken at 20°C and found to be 10 megohms.
What would you expect the resistance reading to be at 40°C?
A. 2.5 megohms
B. 10 megohms
C. 15 megohms
D. 20 megohms
Answer: A
20. What is the function of the interpoles installed in DC motors?
A. To provide greater torque by strengthening the main field.
B. To provide sparkless commutation without having to shift the brushes.
C. To limit the production of counter-electromotive force.
D. To limit the starting surge current.
Answer: B
21. A generator is prevented from becoming motorized by the use of a/an
_____________.
A. overspeed trip
B. reverse power relay
C. back pressure trip
D. governor controls
Answer: B
22. Which type of AC single-phase motor will also operate on direct current?
A. Split-phase
B. Series-wound
C. Shaded-pole
D. Repulsion-start
Answer: B
23. A DC shunt generator has its field windings connected in _____________.
A. series with the series windings
B. parallel with the field rheostat
C. series with the armature windings
D. parallel with the armature windings
Answer: D
24. A shunt-wound DC generator is one in which the shunt field windings are in
parallel with the _____________.
A. commutator
B. brushes
C. armature
D. all of the above
Answer: D
25. Transformer cores are laminated to reduce _____________.
A. eddy currents
B. secondary flux
C. leakage flux
D. all of the above
Answer: A
26. As an armature revolves within a magnetic field, friction is developed between the
rotated magnetized particles as they pass through each magnetization cycle. This results
in ____________.
A. copper loss
B. eddy-current loss
C. hysteresis loss
D. armature reaction
Answer: C
27. The counter EMF produced in the windings of a DC motor is 'zero' when the
____________.
A. armature has just begun to turn
B. armature is not turning
C. motor is almost up to rated speed
D. motor is at rated speed
Answer: B
28. An advantage of DC motors over AC motors is that they _____________.
A. are less expensive
B. require less maintenance
C. can be started across the line
D. offer a more effective means of controlling speed
Answer: D
29. Which of the following operating characteristics for DC motors is considered to
give high starting torque?
A. series
B. shunt
C. cumulative-compound
D. differential-compound
Answer: A
30. The primary function of an electric motor is to ___________.
A. develop torque
B. generate high voltages
C. produce a magnetic field
D. generate high electrical resistance
Answer: A
31. In a series wound motor, the current passing through the field windings is also
passing through the _____________.
A. armature
B. shunt field
C. reactance comparator
D. laminations
Answer: A
32. Which of the following represents a characteristic of an ungrounded electrical
distribution system?
A. Accidental contact between one line and ground does not cause an outage.
B. Double ground faults on different phases will not cause an outage.
C. Ground detection systems are unnecessary.
D. Accidental contact between one line and ground will always cause an outage.
Answer: A
33. Due to the operating characteristics of the system, time lag fuses (or dual-element
fuses) are necessary for use in _____________.
A. main lighting circuits
B. motor starting circuit
C. emergency lighting circuits
D. general alarm circuits
Answer: B
34.The frequency of an AC generator is controlled by the _____________.
A. rheostat
B. governor
C. exciter
D. capacitor
Answer: B
35. A type of Transmission line that ignores the effect of capacitance in the line.
A. Short Transmission Line
B. Medium Transmission Line
C. Long Transmission Line
D. All of these
Answer: A
