PRIYADARSHINICOLLEGEOFENGINEERING,NAGPUR

Department of Electronics & Power Engineering

Semester: IV MCQ Bank Subject: Power Electronics
Subject Code: BEELE404T UNIT No.1: Evolution of Structure of Power Systems

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1 Name the cable or conductor which connects the distributor to the consumer terminals.
a)Service Mains b)Distributor c)Feeders d)None of the above
Answer:a)Service Mains
Explanation: Service Mains: The service mains conductors form connecting links between
distributors and metering points at the consumer terminal.
 The area of connection of a sub-main conductor is greater than the service mains.
2 Which of the following materials are not used for the transmission and distribution of
electrical power?
a)Copper b)Aluminum c)Tungsten d)Steel
Ans:c) Tungsten
3 Which of the following are the constants of the transmission lines?
a)Inductance b)Capacitance c)Resistance d)All of the above
Answer d). All of the Above
Explanation: a b c d constants of the transmission line( Primary line constants)
 The line constants are parameters that describe the characteristics of conductive
transmission lines.
 The primary line has the following constants
 R = Resistance per unit length Ω
 L = Inductance per unit length (Henry) H 
 C = Capacitance per unit length (Henry) H
 G = Conductance per unit length ℧
 All these constants are independent of frequency, therefore, they are called primary
constants and these constants are measured by considering both the wires of the
 transmission lines.
 R and L elements are in series with the line (because they are properties of the
conductor) and C and G are elements shunting the line (because they are properties of
the dielectric material between the conductors).
 G represents leakage current through the dielectric and in most cables is very small.
4 Low tension cables are meant for use up to
a)1 kV b)5 kV c)10 kV d)33 kV
Answer:a) 1 kV
Explanation: Low voltage cables with a range up to 1 kV are used for energy distribution
from the last transformer station to the customer.
5 The operating voltage of high tension cables is up to
a)1 – 11 kV b)11 – 20 kV c)11 – 33 kV d)above 33 kV
Answer:a) 1 – 11 kV
Explanation:
 High tension cables are used for a three-phase medium. These consist of three core
belted type cables with separated insulation for each core.
 Paper insulation is provided for high-tension cables.
 The operating voltage of high tension cable is up to 11kV. 
6 The operating voltage of super tension cable is
a)1 – 11 kV b)11 – 33 kV c)33 – 66 kV d)Above 66 kV
Answer:b) 11- 33 kV
Explanation: Super tension cables are used upto the voltage level of 33 kV. They are further
 classified into 3 types
1. H – type or screened cables
2. SL type cables
3. HSL types cables
7 Smart Grid Technology comprises the following:
a). AMI, PLM, OMS, Renewable Integration, Microgrid
b). DR/DSM, Distribution Automation, Energy Efficient Systems
c). All of the above d). None of the above
Answer: c) All of the above
8 Opportunities of smart grid
a). Cyber Security in future b) Optimal Power Flow
c). Defence Model d). All the above
Answer: d) All the above
9 Smart Grid goals include all but the following:
a). Potentially reducing our carbon footprint
b). Introducing advancements and efficiencies yet to be envisioned
c). Assimilate all cultures, all categories of consumers
d) Maintaining grid affordability
Answer: c). Assimilate all cultures, all categories of consumers
10  Which factors driving Microgrid deployment in locations with existing electrical grid
infrastructure?
a)Energy Security b)Economic Benefits c)c. Energy Integration d)d. All of these
Ans.: d. All of the
11 A localized grouping of electricity generations, energy storage, and loads is termed
as__________.
a) Macro Grid b) Traditional Grid c)c. Micro Grid d)d. Virtual Power Plan
Ans: c) Micro Grid
12 In a typical AC microgrid which of the following helps to regulate voltage and frequency in
the islanded mode of operation?
a) Diesel Generato b) Connected inverter c)Grid d)d. PMSG wind
Ans: a) Diesel Generator
13 By interconnecting two isolated DC grids one may not achieve this_______.
a. Local energy security b. Less reliability c. Effective RES utilization d. None of the above
Ans: b. Less reliability
14 What is the full form of DR in the context of DC Microgrid?
a). Delivery Rate b) Divide & Rule c) Demand Response d) None of the above
Ans: c). Demand Response
15 Which one incorporates distributed intelligence and interactive communication at all levels
of the power network?
a). DC microgrid b) Distributed generation c) Smart grid d) None of the above
Ans: c) Smart grid
16 15 MW Microgrid capacity can be categorized under_________.
a) Corporate microgrid b) Feeder area microgrid
c) Substation area microgrid d)Simple microgrid
Ans: b) Feeder area microgrid
17 Pload – Pder = P grid represents______mode of MG.
a). Grid Connected b) Islanded c) Mismatched d) Normal
Ans: a). Grid Connected
18 Choose among the following, which is not the characteristics of the existing Grid?
a) one way communication b)Manual monitoring c)Failures and Blackouts d)d. Self Healing
Ans: d. Self Healing
19 Which of the following is not an advantage of Microgrid?
 a)Improved energy efficiency b)b. Improved supply relaibility
c). Reduced environmental impact d)Easy resynchonization
Ans: d)Easy resynchonization
20 Which of the following distribution systems is preferred for good efficiency and high
economy
a) Single-phase, 2-wire system       b) 2-ph, 3-wire system
c) 3-ph, 3-wire system                    d) 3-ph, 4-wire system
Ans: c) 3-ph, 3-wire system
21 The highest transmission voltage used in India is
a) 400 kv        b) 220 kv     c) 132 kv     d) 765 kv
Ans: d) 765 kv
22 Extra high voltage transmission means
a) Voltage less than 400kv b) Voltage in the range of 400-750kv
c) Voltage grater than 750 d) Voltage lesser than 750
Ans: b) Voltage in the range of 400-750kv
23 HVDC transmission needs
a) Pulse converters        b) Dc generators c) Ac filters       d) Dc filters
Ans: c) Ac filters       

24 A dc line carries
a) Less power than an equivalent ac line b) More power than the ac line
c) Same power as an ac line d) Less power than the ac line
Ans: b) More power than the ac line
25 In the case of an HVDC system, there is
a) Charging current but no skin effect           b) No charging current but skin effect
c) Neither charging current nor skin effect   d) Both charging current and skin effect
Ans: a) Charging current but no skin effect         
26 For bulk power transmission over long distance HVDC transmission is
a) Is economically and technically superior to ac transmission
b) Not good alternative to ac transmission
c) Not economically viable d)None of The Above
Ans: a) Is economically and technically superior to ac transmission
27 Bulk power transmission over long HVDC lines are preferred an account of
a) Low cost of an HVDC terminal b) No harmonic problem
c) Minimum line power losses d) Simple protection
Ans: c) Minimum line power losses
28 As compared to ac transmission dc transmission is free from
a) Inductance        b) Capacitance c) Phase displacement      d) All of the above
Ans: d) All of the above

29 As compared to AC, a DC Line carries:

1. a)More power b)Less power c)Same power d)Correct answer:
2. Ans:a) More power
30 Out of the following which multipulse converter is mostly used in HVDC?
a 6-pulse converrter b) 18-pulse converter c) 12-pulse converter d) 7-level multilevel inverter
) Ans:c) 12-pulse converter
31 Which type of HVDC scheme uses only one conductor?
(a) Homoolar b) Bipolar c) Monopolar d) Back to back link
Ans:C) Monopolar
32 Which of the following factors of the cable restrict the power transfer capacity of the HVDC
 link?
(a) Inductive reactance offered by the line b) Capacitive Reactance offered by the line
(c) Resistance offered by the line d) None of these
Ans:C) Resistance offered by the line

33 What is the main type of distribution system in India?

a) Radial b) Parallel c)Network d)d. Both (b) and (c)
ANSWER: a) Radial
34 Which component connects the substation to the area where power is to be distributed?
a) Distributors b)Service mains c) Feeders d)d. All of these
ANSWER: c) Feeders
35 The cost of material used in a distribution circuit per kVA of the distributed power varies as
a) Square of linear dimensions of supply area. b))Directly according to (supply area)2
c) Cube of linear dimensions of supply area. d) None of these
ANSWER: b) Directly according to (supply area)2
36 What is the permissible limit of voltage variations allowed in the distribution systems?
a) ± 2 % b) ± 5 % c) ± 10 % d) ± 6 %
ANSWER: d) ± 6 %
37  Most of the high-voltage transmission lines are
a) Underground b)Overhead c)Either of the above d)None of the above
Answer :b)Overhead
38 The load on distributors systems are generally
a)Balanced b)Unbalanced c)Either of the above d)None of the above
Answer:b) Unbalanced
39  In transmission lines the cross arms are made of
a) Copper b)Wood c)R.C.C. d)Steel
Answer:d) Steel
40  In a transmission line system, the feeders act as input to _________
a) distributors b) service mains c) transformer sub stations d) all of the mentioned
Answer: a) distributors
Explanation: The feeders have bulk power and they have no tappings. They feed to the
distributors.
41 One needs to design the distributors, the parameter which will be considered for the design of
it?
a) voltage drop in it b)current flowing c) operating voltage d) operating frequency
Answer: a) voltage drop in it
Explanation: Distributors work based on the voltage drops measured across them.
42 One would design the feeders of the transmission system based on its ____________
a) current capacity b) voltage drop c) operating voltage d) all of the mentioned
Answer: a) current capacity
Explanation: Feeders do not have tappings and they are designed on the basis of current
flowing through them
43 The volume of copper required in a transmission system is proportional to _________
a) voltage and power factor b) power factor c) voltage d) current
Answer: a
Explanation: Weight of the copper is proportional to voltage and power factor.

44 While deciding an efficient and economical transmission and distribution system, the
preferred distribution system will be _____________
a) single phase, 2 wire b) two phase, 3 wire c) three phase, 3 wire d) three phase, 4 wire
Answer: d) three phase, 4 wire
 Explanation: For a reliable system, the distribution system should be 4 wire, in case a fault
occurs.
45 In India, the preferred poles used in the transmission and distribution is ______
a) Steel poles b) RCC poles c) Steel and RCC poles d) Wood poles
Answer: c) Steel and RCC poles
Explanation: The most commonly used poles are steel and RCC poles.
46 Copper has got higher resistivity than aluminium which makes it less used in transmission
system.
a) True b) False
Answer: b) False
Explanation: Aluminium has higher resistivity over copper.
47 _______ material is used for the making of the ground wire in the transmission system.
a) Galvanised steel b) Steel c) Cast iron d) Aluminium
Answer: a) Galvanised steel
Explanation: Galvanised steel is used in the ground wire.
48 In emergency cases, another wire is installed in the system, that is widely known as
________________
a) Guy wire b) Earth wire c) Line wire d) Neutral wire
Answer: a) Guy wire
Explanation: Guy wire as the earth route in the emergency earth route.
49 High tension cables are generally used up to
(a)11kV (b)33kV c)66kV d)132kV
Answer: (a) 11 kV
50 A cable carrying alternating current has
(a)hysteresis losses only (b)hysteresis and leakage losses only
(c)hysteresis, leakage and copper losses only d)hysteresis,leakage, copper and friction losses.
Answer: (b) hysteresis and leakage losses only.