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MULTIPLE CHOICE
1. A 2300 volts, three phase, wound rotor synchronous motor has Xs= 2 ohms per
phase and Ra= 0.1 per phase. The motor operates at 0.866 leading power factor
lagging while taking a line current of 350 amperes. Find the power angle?
A. -20.7° C. -22.9°
B. 22.1° D. 19.5°
For synchronous motor, E, =Viii - I¢Zs

E~ = 23~2-L0°-350L -30°(0.1 + }2) = 1761.7 L -20.7°

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Answer .is A

2. A certain electromagnetic wave traveling in sea water was observed to wave an

amplitude of 98.02 0f/m) at a depth of 10m, an amplitude of 81.87 (v/m) at a
depth of 100m. What is the attenuation of the seawater in neper/m?
A. 0.002 C. 0.003
B. 0.004 D. 0.001
-aZ
E=E0 e
Where: E-electric field intensity at any region
Eo-electric Field intensity at free space
a -attenuation
z- depth in meter
98.02""' E0 e-a(JO) eqn 1
81.87 = Eoe-a(IOO) eqn 2
Combini~g the two equations, a = 0.002 Neper I meter
Answer is A

3. A wind generator with an efficiency of 80% has a blade diameter of 20 m. If the

wiind velocity of 35 kph, How much power in kw is obtaiqable from the
generator?
A. 48.75 C. 5.48
B. 54.87 D. 4.87
P = 2.46x10- D v
3 2 3

P- wind power developed in watts

0- blade diameter in ft
v-wind velocity in mph
P = 2.46xlW3 (65.6) 2 (21.75) 3 (80%) = 81.14KW
By trouble shooting, use 30kph.
P = 2.46x10-3 (65.6) 2 (18.64) 3 (80%) = 54.85KW
Answer is 8
4. The velocity of propagation is 1.5x108 meter/ sec. and the frequency is 60 MHz?
Find the wavelength.
A. 2.5m C. 25m
B. 0.25m D. 250m
1 == ~ = 3x10s = 2.5m
6
f 60x10
Answer is A

5. Three phase line is composed of 1272 MCM acsr are spaced 7.6 m, 7.6 m and
12.8 m apart The conductors has a diameter of 1.345 inches. Find the
capacitance in micro-farad per km.
A. 0.0058 C. 0.0064
B. 0.0089 D. 0.0063
Deq = -Jfi.6)(7.6)(12.8) = 9.042m = 29.66fi
1 345
r = ' - =0.05604ft
2(12)
C = 2;rs0 = 2;r(8.85xl0-12 f I m)(l,OOOm) = 8 _9 xlo-9 farad 1km
Ln GMD Ln 29.66.ft __
r 0.05604ft

Answer is B

6. A transfonner rated 1-kva, 240/120, 60 Hz. Because of an emergency the

transformer has to be used on a 50 Hz system. If the flux density in the
· transformer core is to be kept the same at 60 Hz and 240 volts, what is the volt-
ampere rating at 50 Hz?
A. 0.833 kva C. 0.766
B. 1.211 kva D. 0.899
For constant flux density, E a f
Rated current is constant in both conditions, S a f
s·= srated[ !'
frated
J 50
=tf j- =o.s66 kva
_60
Answer is A

7. A transformer has a tum ratio of 5. If a 150 ohms resistor is connected across the
primary, what is the resistance referred to secondary?
A. 2 ohms C. 6 ohms
B. 4 ohms D. 5 ohms
rP 150
rs =a2-=-= 6 ohms
5z
Answer is C

8. A single circuit, 745 kv, 60Hz 3-phase transposed transmission line is composed
of four acsr per phase, 1272,000 circular mils, 54/19, pheasant conductor has a
horizontal configuration. The distance between the centers of the bundle is 14m
 and the spacing between conductor is 45 em. The conductor has a diameter of
Il 1.382 inches and gmr of 0.5592 inches. Find the capacitance per phase in micro-
farad per km.
A 0.0142 C. 0.0158
II B. 0.0123 D. 0.0126
_ 1.345. 0.0254m _
r---mx - 0 .01755m
I 2 in
I' C = 27i&o = 27i(8.85x10-J2 f I m)(l,OOOm) = 0.0126P.farad I km
I
!~ n LnQMD L V04m)(14mX28m)
n 1.09~0.01755m(0.45m) 3
,.
li~
Jfd
i Answer is D
1t
I,
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9. A 500 kv, 60 Hz, 3-phase transmission line is composed of two conductors per
I'!I,,
phase, 1,272,000 crnils, 45fl Bittern conductor has horizontal configuration. If the
I
I
distance between the centers of the bundle is 35 ft, and spacing between
conductor is 40 em, conductors has a diameter of 1.345 inches. Calculate the
capacitance per phase in microfarad per km.
A 0.0153 C. 0.0830
B. 0.0109 D. 0.0136
r = 1.345in = 0.056.ft
2(12in)
d = 0.4mx3.28jj; I m =1.312jt
12
C = 2mJ0 = 27i(8.85x10- f I m)(l,O?Om) = O.Ol09 ctrad 1km
. Ln G~ Ln \}(35_ft)(35jt)(70ft) #Ji
'-'rd ~(0.056ft)(l.312ft)
Answer is B

10.A 75 kva, 230/115 volts, single phase transformer was tested with following test
results: Short Circuit Test:Vsc=9.5 volts, lsc=326 A and Psc=1200W, Open
Circuit Test: Eoc=110 volt, loc=16.3A and Poc=750W. What is the percent
voltage regulation at rated load 0.8 power factor lagging?
A 3.2 C. 3.3
B. 3.5 D. 3.4
95
%Z = Vsc xlOO% = · = 4.13%
Vrated 230

!t
%R = Psc xlOO% = 1200 =1.6%
Srated 75000
%X= ~(4.13) 2 -(1.6) 2 = 3.81%
At .full load 0.8pf
%VR =%Rcos8+%XsinB =1.6(0.8)+3.81(0.6):: 3.56%

Answer is B
 11. Calculate the electromagnetic torque developed in the armature of a 4-pole, lap-
wound de machine having 728 active conductors and running at 1800 rpm. The
flux per pole is 30 mWb. The armature is designed to carry a maximum current
of 100A.
A. 34.76 N-m C. 347.6 N-m
B. 3.476 N-m D. 3476 N-m
Eb = 4(0.03)(1 800)(n 8) = 655.2 volts
60(lx4)
Tdev = Eb!a = 655.2)(100 = 347.6 N- m
m 2 ~C!~o)
Answer is C

12.A Hennetic motor-compressor has 25 A full load current. What is the rating of
disconnecting means?
A. 31.25 A C. 28.75 A
B. 31.75A D. 25 A
Min Rating=115%(IH) =1.15(25) = 28.75A
Answer is C

13.A series circuit has a resistance of R=10 ohms, L = 60 mH inductance. If the

current lags the voltage by 80 degrees. Find 1he impedance.
A. 10+j56.71 C. 10+j5.671
B. 10+j567.1 D. 10+j0.5671
Z=R+
' J
iXL
R = 10 ohms
XL =Rta..'1B=l0tan80° =56.71 ohms
Answer is A

14.A separately excited generator generates 230 volts when driven at 1200 rpm, If
the flux is decrease by 10%, What is the new emf with speed remains the same.
A. 230 volts C. 207 volts
B. 256 volts D. 253 volts
Ea¢N

E' = E[ ~'][ ;'] =230[ o.;¢ ][ ZJ =207volts

Answer is C.

15.A wye connected load has an impedance per phase of 10 ohms with 45 degree
phase angle. The supply voltage is 173.2 volts, Find the line current.
A. 17.32-j17.32 c. 10-j10
B. 10+j0 D. 7.07-j7.07
I =1 = V¢ = 173.2/fJ =7.07- 7.07
L f Z¢ 10L45° J
Answer is D

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16. Which is the heaviest metal?
A. Tungsten C. Titanium
B. Cobalt D. Iron
Answer is A

17. Three single phase, 10 kva transformer connected delta-delta supply a balanced
3-phase wye-connected load of 26 kva. One transformer is removed for repair.
Find the kva load of each remaining transformers.
A. 15 C. 30
B. 25 D. 35
KV~
'tWA load of Each= }!;AD
J
26
== r::;
-v3
= 15
Answer is A

18.A Generator rated 50(;lMVA, 20 kv has an impedance of 0.20 per unit. If the
generator is supplying,425 kw load at 20 kv, unity power factor and a fault occurs
at the load. What will be the per unit value of the fault current with respect to the
bases, 500 MVA and20:kv.
A. 4.0 c. 5.0
B. 2.0 D. 3.0
Epu 1
lpu=-"=-""5 pu
Zpu 0.2
Answer is C

19.Two bus systemhas: Zn= 0.11565 pu , Z12= Z21=0.04580 and Z22=j0.13893 pu.
If an impedance Zb= j0.4 pu is connected between busses 1 and 2. Find the new
value of z11 .
A. j0.10698 pu C. j0.05735 pu
B. j0.12352 pu D. jO .11565 pu

1
New zll =Old zll- [zll --z,2Y =0.10698 pu
Z11 + Z22 - 2Zl 2
Answer is A

20.A de motor 10hp, 230 volts has 0.85 efficiency. The allowable voltage drop of
10% of motor input voltage. Find the area of wire in circular mil if the length is
150ft and the resistivity of copper is 10.4 ohm-emil per ft.
A. 3088 C. 2588
B. 6176 0. 5176
23 = 31.2(2rw)
rw == 0.3ohm
0.3 =10.4 150 Cmil ==51 76ft
Cmi/
Answer is D

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21.1n Flemming's Right hand Rule, which finger point the direction of current?
A Thumb C. Middle
B. Index D. Ring
Answer is C

22. Three 13.2 kv alternators, 30 MVA with 8%X, 90 MVA with 12%X and 30 MVA
with 9%X are connected to a common busbar. Find the MVA short circuit for a
three phase fault near the busbar. Bases are 90 MVA and 13.2 KV.
A 145.9 C. 281.7
B. 1,459 D. 345.9
90
Xg 1 =0.08[ l=0.24pu
30_j
901
Xg 2 =0.12 j
[ 90 = 0.12pu

xg3 =O.o9r 90 l=o.27pu

L30j
The thevenin's Reactance, Xth = - - - - } - - - - = 0.0617
1
--+~-+-~
1
0.24 0.12 0.27
1
Per unit fault current, lpu = = 16.2pu
0.06617
MVAsc=MVAb(lpu)=90(16.2)=i458
Answer is 8

23. Receptacle outlet shall be located not more than _ _ mm above countertop of
kitchen.
A 300 C. 250
B. 450 D. 600
PECPage 74
Answer is B

24. Three parallel three phase loads are supplied from 207.85 V rms, 60 Hz three
phase supply. The loads are as follows:
Load 1: A 15 hp motor operating at full load, 93.25% efficiency and 0.6 lagging
power factor
Load 2: A balanced resistive load that draws a total of 6 KW
Load 3:A Y-connected capacitor bank with a total rating of 16 kvar. Calculate the
system power factor.
A 0.96 C. 0.87
B. 0.92 D. 1.0
p = 15(0.746) +6kw+0=18kw
T 0.9325
Q = lS(0. 746)tan53.13+0+(-16)=0
T 0.9325 .
Answer is D

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 25. Find the capacitance of a two plate capacitor of plate area 12 sq in. dielectric
constant of 6 and dielectric thickness of 0.01 inch.
A. 1.3 nF C. 1.2 uF
B. 1.6 nF D. 1.5 mF
C = 8.85xl0- 12
(6)(12)(0~0254)
2
= 1. 62 nF
0.01(0.0254.);
Answer is B

26. Given a charge of 36 nC at time of 4milli second. Find the current.

A. 9pA C. 0.9 A
B. 0.09A D. 9 A
9
i = Q = 36x10- = 9/JA
t 4x10-3
Answer is A

27. Sign and outline lighting, outlets shall be computed at a minimum of _ _ VA for
each required branch circuit.
A. 1500 C.600
B. 180 0.1200
PEC page 956
Answer is D

28.Assuming a constantf~eld excitation, The no-load voltage of a separately excited

generator is 230 volts at 1200 rpm with the field of 10 amperes. What is the
speed if the voltage is 200 volts with the same field current?
A. 1067 rpm C. 1043 rpm
B. 1200 rpm D. 1800 rpm
E= Kf/JN =KI1 N

E'= E[~'] · 200=231~]

VL1200
N'==--1043.5rpm

Answer is D

29.A three phase wye-detta connected, 60 MVA, 345/34.5 kv transformer is

protected by CTs. Determine the CT ratio for differential protection required on
the low voltage side.
A. 1000:5 C. 2000:5
B. 100:5 D., 200:5
Is= 60000 = 1004A CTR= 1000:5
.J3(34.5)
Answer is A
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30.1n dwelling units, at least one wall receptacle outlet shall be installed within
_ _ _mm of the outside edge of basin or bath tub.
A. 1200 mm C. 600mm
B. 1600 mm D. 900mm

I PEC Page 74
Answer is D

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31.A 2 H inductor, 16 ohms resistor and 0.02 F capadtor is suddenly connected to a
300 volts Find the transient current when the switch is closed at t=O
A. 25 e -4t cos3t C. 50 e·4t cos3t
B. 25 e 4 t sin3t D. 50 e-'~.t sin 3t
Damping Test:

2/f = 20 Since R is less than 20, transient current is oscillatory

i = Ceat sin Pt
-R -16
a=-=--;;;;;-4
2L 2(2)
2 2
1 ( R)
P= LC -l2r = 1 -1- - - ( - 16
2(0.02) 2·2
) =3 radlsec

c = !!__ = 300 = 50
3(2) PL
Therefore, i = 50e -4r sin 3t
Answer is D

32.A Capacitor has an initial charge 8.3 coulomb. If the current flows through it is
given by the equation i=2t+3 amperes, find the charge when t=1 sec?
A. 16.3 C. 4
B. 12.3 D. 6
J
l l

q-8.3= F2t+3)dt=t +3t ~~ =4

2
Jlq8.3 d"l = l·r,t)dt
{) 0

q = 12.3 coul
Answer is 8

33.A fuse is a device?

A. single phase thermal C. single phase switch
B. three phase thermal D. three phase protection
Answer is A

34.A capacitor having a capacitance of 1 micro-farad is charge at 1 voit and

disconnected immediately after 1.0 hour, the voitage becomes 0.8 volt. Find the
insulation resistance of the capacitor.
A. 16 Gn C. 20 GQ
B. 12 Gn D. 24GQ
Transient voltage in the capacitor
Ec = Eoe-r!RC
Q. 8= 1e -3600/(Rx1 QA-6)
R=1.6x10 10 ohms=16Gn
Answer is A
35. Two coils having inductance L 1=0.5H, L2=0.3H. At one instant, 11 =12A and
b=5A. Find the total energy stored when the coefficient of coupling isM= -0.45H.
A 12.75J C. 127.5J
B. 1275J D. 1.275J
W=!i; L + !i;L, + i i M=! 12
1 1 2
2
(0.5) + !sz (0.3) + (12)(5)(-0.45) =12.75joules
2 2 - 2 2
Answer is A

36. A balance three phase is supplied by 230 volts 60 Hz and draws a current of
90A. If two wattmeter is. used, what will be the total reading of wattmeters.
A. 20. 7 kw C. 25.7 kw
B. 35.9 kw D. 38.7 kw
wl =w2 = VLI[, cos(30° + 0°) = 17.93KW
P1 =W1 +W2 =35.9KW
Answer is B

37. What is the heating process makes use of the currents induced by the
electromagnetic action in the charge to be heated, used for hardening of steel.
A Dielectric heating C. Induction heating
B. Convection D. Infrared heating
Answer is C

38.A 6000 volts line supplying three loadsA, B & C. !fthe loads are located 4, 6 and
10 km respectively away from the supply having a resistance of 0.05 ohm per km
& currents la=50A, lb=75A and lc==1 OOA. What is the voltage delivered in load A.
A. 5955 volts C. 5970 volts
8. 597 5 volts D. 5962 volts
VA = Vs -I r (rwx4km) = 6000- (50+ 75 + 100)(0.05x4) = 5955volts
Answer is A

39.A three phase balanced load of 10 ohms each resistor in each of its phase. The
load is supplied by a 220-volts three phase source. Calculate the phase current if
it is connected in delta.
A. 38.1 A C. 17.3 A
B. 20A D. 22A
fA· = V¢ = 220 = 22A
'~" R¢ 10
 Answer is B

40.A copper wire has a resistance of 2.4 ohms at 20°C. Find its resistance at 75°C.
Resistance temperature coefficient at 20°C is 0.034fC.
A. 3.78ohms C. 12.18ohms
B. 6.89 ohms D. 7.48 ohms
R75 =2.4[1 + 0.034(75- 20)J=6.89 ohms
Answer is B

41.1n reverse PN Junction, with the voltage is increasing, the current is_ _ __
A increasing C. increasing exponentially
B. decreasing D. No change
Answer is D

42. A de motor draws 200 ampere is located 100 ft from the supply line. The wire has
a resistance of 0.01 ohm per 100ft. What is the voltage at the motor terminals if
the supply voltage is 120 volts?
A. 122 volts C. 118 volts
B. 124 volts D. 116 volts
vm :::: v.~ -1(2rw) =120- 200(2x0.01):::::: 116volts
Answer is D