Q.1.

A capacitor start single phase induction motor will usually have a power factor of: -

(1) unity. (2) 0.8 leading. (3) 0.6 leading (4) 0.6 lagging.

Q.2. A capacitor starts, capacitor run single phase induction motor is basically a: -

(A) ac series motor. (B) dc series motor. (C) 2-Phase induction motor (D) 3 phase induction motor. .

Q.3. The starting torque of a capacitor start motor is: -

(A) zero. (B) Low. (C) same as rated torque (D) more than rated torque.

Q.4. The torque developed by a split phase motor is proportional to: -

(A) Sine of angle between lm and ls. (B) cosine of angle between lm and Is. (C) main winding current, Im.
(D) auxiliary winding current, Is

Q.5. A capacitor start single phase induction motor is switched on the supply with its capacitor replaced by an
inductor of equivalent reactance value. It will: -

(A) Not start. (B) start and run. (C) start and then stall (D) none of the above.

Q.6. The starting capacitor of a single-phase motor is: -

(A) Electrolytic capacitor. (B) ceramic capacitor. (C) paper capacitor. (D) NOA-

Q.7. Which of the following is the most economical method of starting a single-phase motor?

(A) resistance start method. (B) inductance start method. (C) Capacitance start method.

(D) split-phase method

Q.8. The number of turns in the starting winding of a capacitor start motor as compared to that for split phase
motor is: -

(A) same. (B) More. (C) less. (D) none of the above.

Q.9. In a split phase motor, the ratio of number of turns for starting winding to that for running winding is: -

(A) 2.0. (B) more than 1. (C) 1.0. (D) Less than 1.

Q.10. A single-phase motor generally used for small air compressor is: -

(A) Capacitor start capacitor run motor. (B) reluctance motor. (C) universal motor

(D) shaded pole motor

Q.11. Out of the following motors, which will give the highest starting torque?

(A) universal motor. (B) Capacitor start motor. (C) shaded pole motor. (D) all have zero
starting torque

Q.12. A universal motor is one: -

(A) which can run on any value of supply voltage. (B) which has infinitely varying speed. (C) Which can operate
on ac as well as dc voltage. (D) which can work as single phase or three phase motors
Q.13. Under normal operating conditions which motor can run at 5000 rpm?

(A) synchronous motor. (B) induction motor. (C) Universal motor. (D) no motor can give 5000 rpm.

Q.14. The motor used in household refrigerators is: -

(A) dc series motor. (B) dc shunt motor. (C) universal motor. (D) Single phase induction motor.

Q.15. Skewing in the slots of an induction motor is provided to reduce: -

(A) iron loss. (B) noise. (C) Harmonics (D) temperature rise.

Q.16. For the same rating, the cost of an induction motor as compared to that of a DC motor is: -

(A) more. (B) Less. (C) same. (D) nearly the same.

Q.17. In case of electrical machines, the intermittent rating as compared to its continuous rating is: -

(A) More. (B) less. (C) same

Q.18. In case of induction motor, with increase in supply voltage, which of the following increases?

(A) power factor. (B) slip. (C) Torque. (D) all of the above

Q.19. Stiff shaft is necessary in case of induction motors due to: -

(A) high operating speeds. (B) asynchronous-speed operation. (C) pulsating torque (D) Small air gap.

Q.20. The use of double squirrel cage winding on the rotor provides: -

(A) low noise. (B) reduced starting torque. (C) A large starting torque. (D) higher efficiency.

Q.21. By providing deep narrow slots in the rotor punching in induction motor: -

(A) Starting torque can be increased. (B) running torque can be reduced. (C) efficiency can be
improved. (D) none of the above.

Q.22. In induction motor if the number of rotor slots is equal to the stator slots then the motor: -

(A) will run smoothly. (B) will mil at zero slip. (C) noise level will be low. (D) The motor may refuse
to start.

Q.23. A __________ value of magnetizing current gives __________ power factor: -

(A) Large........Poor. (B) large ......... better. (C) smaller........poor. (D) smaller ........ larger.

Q.24. Friction and windage loss in induction motor is usually: -

(A) 0.1% of the rated output. (B) 1% of the rated Output. (C) 5% of the rated output (D) 10% of the rated
output.

Q.25. In case of double cage rotor, the upper cage which is near to the air gap is made of: -

(A) electrolytic copper. (B) annealed copper. (C) Brass. (D) steel.

Q.26. Losses due to harmonic currents produced in the cage rotor winding can be reduced by: -

(A) using skewed rotor. (B) using chorded stator winding. (C) proper slot combination of
rotor and stator. (D) Any of the above.
Q.27. In squirrel cage motors, skin effect occurs in: -

(A) stator winding. (B) rotor winding. (C) Both (A) and (B) above. (D) NOA

Q.28. The power factor of the induction motor will be __________ if the magnetizing current is __________: -

(A) low......low. (B) high........high. (C) high ..... medium. (D) Low ....... High.

Q.29. The magnetizing current of an induction motor will be __________ for __________ air gap: -

(A) large .......... medium. (B) larger ......... larger. (C) Smaller....... Larger. (D) smaller ........... smaller.

Q.30. In induction motors, small air gap __________ power factor and __________ noise level: -

(A) increases .......... reduces. (B) reduces .......... increases. (C) reduces..........also reduces

(D) Increases..........Also increases.

Q.31. In induction motors, larger air gap __________ noise level and __________ cooling: -

(A) Increases .......... Improves. (B) reduces .......... improves. (C) reduces..........jeopardizes

(D) increases..........jeopardizes.

Q.32. In case of induction motors, phase reactance of the winding is __________ proportional to the number of
slots per pole per phase: -

(A) directly. (B) Inversely. (C) equal

Q.33. In the design of induction motors, normally the number of slots per pole per phase is taken as: -

(A) two. (B) three. (C) Three or more (D) three or less.

Q.34. Normally open type stator slots in induction motors are not provided because: -

(A) Exciting Current increases. (B) coils cannot be slid through the top. (C) time required for the
winding will be large (D) none of the above.

Q.35. In induction motors provided with open type slots the exciting current is __________ and power factor is
__________: -

(A) high..........high. (B) low..........low. (C) High..........Low (D) low .......... high.

Q.36. Which type of slots are generally used in induction motors? :-

(A) open type. (B) Semi-Closed type. (C) closed type. (D) none of the above.

Q.37. In induction motors, the difference between the number of stator and rotor slots should not be: -

(A) P. (B) 2 P. (C) 5P. (D) Any of the above.

Q.38. For avoiding cogging in induction motor the difference between the number of stator and rotor slots should
not be: -

(A) P. (B) 3P. (C) 5 P. (D) any of the above.

Q.39. In induction motor, which of the following depends on the leakage reactance: -

(A) starting torque. (B) maximum torque. (C) starting current. (D) All of the above.
Q.40. Leakage reactance in induction motors may result from: -

(A) slot leakage flux. (B) overhang leakage flux. (C) differential leakage flux D) All of the above.

Q.41. The slip rings of wound rotor machines are made from: -

(A) electrolytic copper. (B) Brass. (C) cast iron (D) mild steel.

Q.42. A machine is specified as 50 kW maximum continuous rating. The machine: -

(A) Cannot be overloaded. (B) can be overloaded 10% only (C) can be overloaded 20% for half an hour
only (D) can be overloaded 20% for two hours only

Q.43. Short time rating machines have usually: -

(A) Low operating times and Longer shut down times. (B) low operating times and shorter shut down times
(C) longer operating times and shorter shut down times (D) longer operating times and longer shut down times.

Q.44. Which of the following measure will not help in reducing the effect of harmonics? -

(A) connecting 3 phase winding in star or delta without neutral. (B) use of short pitch coils or fractional slot
windings. (C) chamfering the pole shoes of salient pole machines (D) Reducing the number of slots per pole
per phase.

Q.45. For high starting torque, the most 3-phase induction motor is: -
a) squirrel-cage type b) Slip-Ring type c) deep bar squirrel-cage type d) double-cage
induction motor

Q.46. The starting torque in a single-phase induction motor is: -

a) high b) low c) Zero d) very low

Q.47. The starting torque of a 3-phase induction motor can be increased by increasing: -
a) the rotor reactance b) The rotor resistance c) the stator resistance

Q.48. The maximum starting torque in the induction motor is developed when the rotor reactance is: -
a) half of the rotor resistance b) twice of the rotor resistance c) Equal to the rotor resistance

Q.49. The crawling in the induction motor is caused by: -

a) improper design of the machine b) low supply voltage c) high loads d)
Harmonics developed in the motor.

Q.50. The split phase induction motor has: -

a. Low starting current and high starting torque b. moderate starting current and moderate starting
torque c. Low starting current and Moderate starting torque
d. moderate starting current and low starting torque
Q.51. In washing machines, most commonly used motors are: -
a. Split phase induction motors b. slip ring induction motors c. capacitor start induction motors
d. shaded pole induction motors
Q.52. The capacitor connected permanently in capacitor run motor: -
a. Improves power factor b. lowers power factor c. does not affect power factor d. NOA
Q.53. In refrigerators the commonly used motors are: -
a. split phase induction motors b. Capacitor induction motors c. shaded pole induction motors d.
NOA
Q.54. The starting torque and power factor of shaded pole induction motor: -
a. high, low b. low, high c. Low, low d. high, high
Q.55. In a split phase motor, the running winding should have: -
(a) high resistance and low inductance (b) Low resistance and High inductance (c) high resistance
as well as high inductance (d) low resistance as well as low inductance
Q.56. If the capacitor of a single-phase motor is short-circuited: -
(a) The motor will not start (b) the motor will run (c) the motor will run in reverse direction (d)
the motor will run in the same direction at reduced r.p.m.
Q.57. In capacitor start single-phase motors: -
(a) Current in the starting winding leads the voltage (b) current in the starting winding lags the voltage
(c) current in the starting winding is in phase with voltage in running winding (d) none of the above

Q.58. In a capacitor start and run motors the function of the running capacitor in series with the auxiliary
winding is to: -
(a) Improve power factor (b) increase overload capacity (c) reduce fluctuations in torque (d) to
improve torque
Q.59. The torque developed by a single-phase motor at starting is
(a) more than the rated torque (b) rated torque (c) less than the rated torque (d) Zero
Q.60. Which of the following motor will give relatively high starting torque ?
(a) Capacitor start motor (b) Capacitor run motor (c) Split phase motor (d) Shaded pole motor

Q.61. Which of the following motor will have relatively higher power factor? -
(a) Capacitor run motor (b) shaded pole motor (c) capacitor start motor (d) split phase motor

Q.62. When the rotor of 3 phase induction motor run at synchronous speed, its rotor frequency will
become: -
(a) Zero. (b) half of supply frequency. (c) equal to supply frequency. (d) very high.
Q.63. When the rotor of three phase induction motor is blocked, its rotor induced emf is: -
(a) zero. (b) Minimum. (c) unity. (d) maximum.
Q.64. The reactance of the rotor circuit of three phase induction motor is maximum at
(a) synchronous speed. (b) full load. (c) no load. (d) Stand-still condition.
Q.65. With the increase in supply voltage, the starting torque of a 3-phase induction motor
(a) Increases. (b) decrease. (c) remains same. (d) none of the above.
Q.66. The power factor of a single phase AC induction motor is usually: -

(1) Leading (2) Lagging (3) Leading range 0.8 to 1 (4) Always leading

Q. 67. In AC induction motor the torque is: -

(1) Directly proportional to slip (2) Directly proportional to synchronous speed (3) Directly proportional
to square root of slip (4) Inversely proportional to slip

Q. 68. In AC induction motor the torque developed is least dependent on: -

(1) Rotor EMF (2) Rotor Power factor (3) Rotor current (4) Shaft diameter

Q. 69. In AC induction motor the rotor poles are: -

(1) Equal to stator poles (2) Half the stators poles (3) Double of the stator poles (4) No poles required
Q. 70. In case of 3 phase AC induction motor the term Plugging means: -

(1) Reversing the direction of motor (2) Interchanging two supply phases for quick stoppages (3) Increasing
the starting torque for heavy loads (4) Putting the motor direct on line starter and locking the rotor due to
harmonics

Q. 71. In AC induction motor which of the following will give relatively high starting torque:-

(1) Capacitor start motor (2) Capacitor run motor (3) Shaded pole motor (4) Split phase motor

Q. 72. Out of these two statements:-

(A) Induction motor is simply a rotating transformer whose magnetic is separated by air gap.

(B) Starting torque of the Induction motor is proportional to the square of the applied voltage.

(1) Only B is true (2) only A is true (3) both A & B are true (4) None of the statement is true

Q. 73. MTCS for the Two phases and Three phase Induction motor: - (AMTH-P 10-157)

(A) If one of the phases is broken, the three-phase induction motor will start if started

(B) If one of the phases is broken, the two-phase induction motor will not start if started

(1) Statement A is correct (2) Statement B is wrong (3) Statement A is wrong but Statement B is
correct (4) Both are wrong

Q. 74. The fractional AC Series motor is also known : - (AMTH-P 10-160)

(1) Universal motor (2) DC motor (3) Used on small fans, grinders, drill and many more (4) Both
1&3

Q. 75. The AC induction Motor used in aircraft: - AMTH-P 10-153)

(1) Operates at speed range 6000 to 24000 rpm (2) Operates at speed range 0 to 240 rpm (3) Operates at
speed range 600 to 2400 rpm (4) Has high variable speed range

Q. 76. The output frequency of AC Generator depends upon : - (AMTH-P 10-160)

(1) Speed of rotation and strength of Field (2) Number of poles and strength of field (3) Speed of rotation
and number of field poles (4) AOA

Q. 77. In a single phase AC induction motor, if the capacitor is short circuited the motor will:-

(1) Not start (2) Burn out (3) Run very slowly in same direction (4) Run in opposite direction

Q. 78. The AC Motors used to produce relatively High starting torque are of the type: -

(1) Shaded pole Motor (2) Three phase induction and Repulsion motors (3) 1 phase induction and AC
shunt motors (4) Single phase Induction motor and capacitor start motor

Q. 79. The output of Parallel generator can be controlled by using: -

(1) Resistance in series with armature winding (2) Resistance in series with field winding (3) Resistance in parallel
with inter-pole winding (4) Resistance in parallel with field winding

Q. 80. The AC Motors used to produce relatively High starting torque are of the type: -
(1) Shaded pole Motor (2) Three phase induction and Repulsion motors (3) 1 phase induction and AC
shunt motors (4) Single phase Induction motor and capacitor start motor

Q. 81. The output of Parallel generator can be controlled by using: -

(1) Resistance in series with armature winding (2) Resistance in series with field winding (3) Resistance in parallel
with inter-pole winding (4) Resistance in parallel with field winding

Q. 82. The AC Motors used to produce relatively High starting torque are of the type: -

(1) Shaded pole Motor (2) Three phase induction and Repulsion motors (3) 1 phase induction and AC
shunt motors (4) Single phase Induction motor and capacitor start motor

Q. 83. The output of Parallel generator can be controlled by using: -

(1) Resistance in series with armature winding (2) Resistance in series with field winding (3) Resistance in parallel
with inter-pole winding (4) Resistance in parallel with field winding

Q. 84. MTCS for the Two phases and Three phase Induction motor: - (AMTH-P 10-157)

(A) If one of the phases is broken, the three phase induction motor will start if started

(B) If one of the phases is broken, the two phase induction motor will not start if started

(1) Statement A is correct (2) Statement B is wrong (3) Statement A is wrong but Statement B is
correct (4) Both are wrong

Q. 85. The fractional AC Series motor is also known : - (AMTH-P 10-160)

(1) Universal motor (2) DC motor (3) Used on small fans, grinders, drill and many more (4) Both
1&3

Q. 86. The output frequency of AC Generator depends upon : - (AMTH-P 10-160)

(1) Speed of rotation and strength of Field (2) Number of poles and strength of field (3) Speed of rotation
and number of field poles (4) AOA

Q. 87. In a single phase AC induction motor, if the capacitor is short circuited the motor will:-

(1) Not start (2) Burn out (3) Run very slowly in same direction (4) Run in opposite direction

Q. 88. The aircraft AC Generator has GCU, whose function is to :- (Module-11A, P6.7)

(1) Regulate the Voltage output (2) Maintain Frequency within limits (3) Both 1 & 2 (4)
Control the speed of alternators

Q. 89. In aircraft AC Generator the term GCU and BPCU means: - (Module-11A, P6.8)

(1) Generator Control Unit, Balance power control Unit (2) Generator Control Unit, Bus Power Control Unit
(3) Option 2 & work together to control the Electrical power, Detect faults, take corrective actions & intimate pilot
(4) Option 2 & Control the speed of alternators

Q. 90. In aircraft AC Generator BPCU employs: - (Module-11A, P6.9)

(1)Remote Current transformers (2) Contactors for bus connection (3) Option 2 & are called Bus
tie breakers (BTB) (4) AOA

Q. 91. In modern aircraft Brushless AC Generator : - (Module-11A, P6.9)

(1) Has three generators (2) has only one generator (3) Option 1 & are Exciter Generator, the pilot
exciter Generator & Main generator (4) Option 2 & is called main AC Generator

Q. 92. In modern aircraft the speed of AC Generator is governed by : - (Module-11A, P6.10)

(1) CSD (Constant Speed Drive). (2) Option 1 & it is hydraulic drive unit (3) Reduction gear assembly
(4) Invertors

Q. 93. In modern aircraft Brushless AC Generator hydraulic transmission is mounted: - (Module-11A, P6.10)

(1) Between engine & Alternator (2) Between Electrical Bus & Alternator (3) Option 1 & driven by
either engine oil or hydraulic oil (4) Option 2 & driven by reduction gear

Q. 94. In Aircraft Generator: - (Module-11A, P6.14)

(1) Output is generally controlled by adjusting Field current (2) Output varied by Rotor speed (3) By
Controlling load current (4) NOA

Q. 95. Purpose of GCU in Aircraft Generator system is to : - (Module-11A, P6.14)

(1) Maintain constant Output voltage, differential voltage & over voltage protection (2) Under voltage & over
excitation protection (3) Option 2 & paralleling of generators along with reverse current protection (4)
AOA

Q. 96. Purpose of three units Regulator in Aircraft Generator system has : - (Module-11A, P6.17)

(1) Voltage regulator, Current Limiter & reverse current relay (2) Under voltage, over excitation protection &
speed control (3) Output current control, Speed control & reverse current controller (4) Input voltage,
over current controller and current for output circuit

Q. 97. Purpose of reverse current relay in Aircraft DC Generator system is to : - (Module-11A, P6.18)

(1) Protect phase sequence (2) Prevent battery from feeding generator & draining the battery incase of generator
failure (3) Prevent generator feeding the Bus (4) Prevent motors running in opposite direction

Q.98. Integrated Drive Generator (IDG) employ (a) A brushless system to produce current (b) battery
current to excited the field (c) slip ring to carry generator dc exciter

Q.99. How dose the magnetic break used to shop rotation of an electric motor armature operate: -

(a) Centrifugal force releases a rotating brake cog from stationary notch when the armature reach a
certain speed and magnetic force re-engage the cag when the electrical power is turned off. (b)a
friction brake is applied by a magnetic and release by a spring. (c)a friction brake is applied by
a spring and release by magnet.

Q.100. The purpose of equalizing circuit: -

a) to lower voltage of high generator and raise voltage of low generator b) to raise voltage of
high generation and lower voltage of low generation

Q.101. Which type of synchronous motor uses servo systems: -

(1) single phase (2) two phase (3) three phase

Q.102. Copper bar in 3 phase motor is placed deep in stator coil: -

(1) improve power factor (2) high starting torque provided (3) high efficiency is obtained

Q.103. An A.C. generator having 8 – poles and 6000 rpm, has the frequency of: -

(1) 200 c.p.s. (2) 400 c.p.s. (3) 800 c.p.s. (4) 12000 c.p.s.

Q.104. In which line current equal to phase current: -

1 Delta connected Alternator (2) Star connected Alternator (3) Three phase Alternator

Q.105. When measuring the phase and line voltages of a generator, it was found that line and phase
voltages were equal. The generator is?

(1). either delta or star wound. (2). delta wounds. (3). star wound.

Q.106. The two factors which govern the output frequency of an AC generator are the: -

(1). the number of poles (in pairs) and the rotor RPM. (2). strength of the stator field flux and
number of poles. (3). speed of rotation of the rotor and the stator field flux strength.

Q.107. In a delta connected generator: -

(1). line voltage = root 3 times phase voltage, line current = phase current. (2) line volts = phase
volts current = phase current divided by root 3. (3). line volts = phase volts, line current = root
3 times phase current.

Q.108.The permanent magnet in an A.C generator induces: -

(1). A.C. in the main generator. (2). A.C. in the exciter generator. (3). D.C. in the exciter
generator.

Q.109. In a 2-phase generator, how far apart are the windings electrically?

(1). 45°. (2). 180°. (3). 90°.

Q.110. The voltage induced in the stator of an AC generator is produced by: -

(1). an alternating field. (2). a rotating magnetic field. (3). a fixed magnetic field.

Q.111. A frequency wild AC generator is used for: -

(1). any AC load. (2). deicing loads. (3). instruments and navigation.

Q.112. How many cycles of AC voltage are produced in a six-pole alternator of the revolving-field type,
with each revolution of the rotor?

(1). Six. (2). Four. (3). Three.

Q.113. The shape of the output waveform of an AC generator is known as a: -

(1). sine wave. (2). frequency wave. (3). cosine wave.

Q.114. A conventional aircraft generator will be: -

(1). delta wounds. (2). series wound. (3). star wound.

Q.115. The stator of a permanent magnet rotor AC generator: -

(1). is usually star wound. (2). is wound in series with the field. (3). is usually delta wound.

Q.116. A frequency wild AC generator system has: -

(1). variable voltage only. (2). variable voltage and frequency. (3). variable frequency only.

Q.117. Under frequency in an AC supply would cause: -

(1). overheating of inductive devices. (2). Over speeding of AC motors. (3). overvoltage of
capacitive devices

Q.118. An AC motor which rotates at the same speed as supply frequency is called: -

(1). a universal motor (2). a synchronous motor. (3). an induction motor.

Q.119. A three phase AC motor is running at speed on constant load. If one phase goes open circuit, the
motor will run at: - (1). same speed. (2). ⅓ speed. (3). ⅔ speed.

Q.120. Slip on a synchronous motor on start is: -

(1). 0 %. (2). 100 %. (3). 50 %.

Q.121. In a synchronous motor, when the motor is running the slip is: -

(1). 0%. (2). 5%. (3). 100%.

Q.122. In a two-phase induction motor there are: -

(1). 3 poles. (2). 4 poles. (3). 2 poles.