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*Question 1

1:33:45

Mark: 4
A certain appliance uses 700 W. If it is allowed to run continuously for 36 days, how many
kilowatt-hours of energy does it consume?
Variable

KwH

Answer

Units

KwH

604.8

Correct to

1 decimal
Time Remaining:

*Question 2

1:32:44
Mark: 4

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

C.

Collector feedback bias

D.

Base bias with collector feedback

The value of VGSthat makes IDapproximately zero is called (1)________ voltage.

1)

cutoff

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*Question 4

1:32:04

Mark: 4
Alpha particles enter an electromagnetic field where the electric intensity is 600 V/m and the
magnetic induction is 0.150 T. Find the velocity of the alpha particles.
Variable

Answer
4000

Units

Meters/sec

Correct to

0 decimal

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*Question 5

1:31:30
Mark: 4

When the current through the coil of an electromagnet reverses, the direction of the magnetic
field also reverses.
True
False
Time Remaining:
Question 6

1:31:18
Mark: 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

Time Remaining:

Question 7

1:31:04
Mark: 4

The current in a semiconductor is produced by:

A.

Electrons

B.

Neutrons

C.

Protons

D.

Holes
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*Question 8

1:30:49
Mark: 4

The type of the system whose transfer function is given by

G(S) =(s2+3)/(s5+s4+s3+3s2+2s) is:

Variable

Answer

Units

NA

Correct to

0 decimal
Time Remaining:

Question 9

1:30:39
Mark: 4

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
Time Remaining:

*Question 10

1:30:24
Mark: 4

The opposition to the establishment of magnetic lines of force in a magnetic circuit is called the
circuit's

A.

resistance

B.

reluctance

C.

impedance

D.

inductance
Time Remaining:

Question 11

1:30:00
Mark: 4

Ripple factor of a full rectified wave form using two diodes from a sinusoidal wave will

be

A.

0.842

B.

0.482

C.

0.248

D.

0.428
Time Remaining:

Question 12

1:29:49
Mark: 4

While starting a main propulsion synchronousmotor, the ammeter pegs out at maximum and then
returnstothe proper value after synchronization.This indicates that the

A.

Motor has startedproperly.

B.

Field windings are grounded.

C.

Slip rings are dirty.

D.

Power transmission cables are

grounded.
Time Remaining:

*Question 13

1:29:35
Mark: 4

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
drawing power from bus bar and start
motoring.

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 frequency on synchronization.
E.

If voltages are not in phase and circuit

breaker is closed, the phase difference
will cause overloading and potential
black out.
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.
Question 14

Time
Remaining:
1:29:16
Mark: 4

F.

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
Time Remaining:

Question 15

1:28:53
Mark: 4

A resistance in a circuit of unknown value is to be tested using the voltmeter/ammeter method.

Therefore, the meters should be connected as follows:

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

voltmeterinserieswiththe resistance.
Time Remaining:
*Question 16

1:28:37
Mark: 4

Open-loop transfer function of a system having one zero with positive real values is called
(1)________ phase function.

1)

NON MINIMUM

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*Question 17

1:28:24
Mark: 4

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.
Time Remaining:

*Question 18

1:28:10
Mark: 4

Which of the following are TRUE with regards to a Synchroscope?

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 busbar supply.
Time Remaining:

Question 19

1:27:41
Mark: 4

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.
Time Remaining:

*Question 20

1:27:25
Mark: 4

Which of the following are TRUE with regards to a Synchroscope?

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.

Time Remaining:
Question 21

1:27:12
Mark: 4

Electric cables are formed of stranded wire to

A.

increase the current carrying capability

for a given size wire

B.

increase their flexibility

C.

decrease the weight for a given size

wire

D.

assure good conductivity at junction

points
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*Question 22

1:26:59
Mark: 4

Alternating current circuits develop resistance, inductance and capacitance. The inductance of a
coil is expressed in

A.

ohms

B.

mhos

C.

henrys

D.

farads
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*Question 23

1:26:48

Mark: 4
Two inductors of inductance 6H and 8H are connected in series. The mutual inductance between
them is 3H, which is aiding. Calculate the effective inductance.
Variable

Answer
20

Units

Henry

Correct to

0 decimal
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Question 24

1:26:29

Mark: 4

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?

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.

Time Remaining:

*Question 25

1:25:31
Mark: 4

The apparent power in a purely inductive circuit is also known as

A.

true power

B.

lead power

C.

induced power

D.

reactive power