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Appendixes

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Appendix A
SURVEY QUESTIONNAIRE
Name (optional):
Directions: Using the numerical scale and its equivalent verbal interpretation, check the
numerical scale which you think is most appropriate for the questions. Put a check mark under
the appropriate column. Please rate honestly and give a feedback about the Cause and Effect of
Transformer Failure.
Excellent 1
Very Good 2
Good 3
Bad 4
Very Bad 5

Questions 1 2 3 4 5

Are external factors are the main reason of

transformer failure?

Do you think that the Electrical Appliances

will be damage if there are transformer
failures?
Will the age of transformers affect the
usage of it?

Are Transformers safe to use?

Are transformer is important?

Feedback and Recommendation;

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Appendix B
SURVEY QUESTIONNAIRE
Name (optional):
Directions: Using the numerical scale and its equivalent verbal interpretation, check the
numerical scale which you think is most appropriate for the questions. Put a check mark under
the appropriate column. Please rate honestly and give a feedback about the Cause and Effect of
Transformer Failure.
Excellent 1
Very Good 2
Good 3
Bad 4
Very Bad 5

Questions 1 2 3 4 5

Are internal factors are the main reason of

transformer failure?

Will the transformer failure affect the

production of energy?

Will the transformer failure affect the

supply of energy?

Will the life span of transformer affect if

there are failures?

Will the distribution of energy affect if

there are transformer failures?

Feedback and Recommendation;

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______________________________________________________________________________
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Appendix C
SURVEY QUESTIONNAIRE
Name (optional):
Directions: Using the numerical scale and its equivalent verbal interpretation, check the
numerical scale which you think is most appropriate for the questions. Put a check mark under
the appropriate column. Please rate honestly and give a feedback about the Cause and Effect of
Transformer Failure.
Excellent 1
Very Good 2
Good 3
Bad 4
Very Bad 5

Questions 1 2 3 4 5

Do you think human error is the main

reason of transformer failure?

Do you think that the life span of

transformer can last up to a century if there
are no transformer failures?
Do you think that the population affect the
production of transformer?

Do you think that the global warming is the

main reason of transformer failure?

Do you think that the damage in wire is the

main reason of transformer failure?

Feedback and Recommendation;

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