Unit III Eectrical Safety and Protective Devices Ma

Sr.
MSBTE Board Asked Questions
No.
What does “MCB” stand for?
a) Miniature circuit breaker
b) Mini circuit breaker
c) Miniature capacitor breaker
d) Mini Capacitance breaker
1 Answer: a) Miniature circuit breaker
Explanation: “MCB” stands for Miniature circuit breaker. It works on magnetic effect of electri
there is overflow of electric current, it creates a magnetic field that repels the magnet present
This repulsion breaks the circuit and restricts the flow of current.

What is the principal on which MCB (Miniature circuit breaker) works?

a) Magnetic effect of electric current
b) Lenz law
2 c) Faradays law of electric current
d) Flemings Right hand rule

Answer: a) Magnetic effect of electric current

Explanation: MCB (Miniature circuit breaker) works on magnetic effect of electric current. Wh
overflow of electric current, it creates a magnetic field that repels the magnet present in the s
repulsion breaks the circuit and restricts the flow of current.

What is the standard colour of ac supply ground wire in India?

a) Red
b) Magenta
c) Pink
d) Green Answer: d) Green
3 Explanation: The standard colour of ac supply ground wire in India is green. Separate standar
assigned for wires carrying AC (Alternating current) supply which comes in our homes in ord
understand the significance of each wires.

What is the standard colour of ac supply live wire in India?

a) Red
b) Magenta
c) Pink
4 d) Green Answer: a) Red
Explanation: The standard colour of ac supply live wire in India is Red. Separate standard colo
for wires carrying AC (Alternating current) supply which comes in our
homes in order to easily understand the significance of each wires.
 What is the standard colour of ac supply neutral wire in India?
a) Red
b) Black
c) Pink
5 d) Green Answer: b) Black
Explanation: The standard colour of ac supply neutral wire in India is Black. Separate standar
assigned for wires carrying AC (Alternating current) supply which comes in our homes in ord
understand the significance of each wires.

Green and yellow striped wire is also used to indicate ac (alternating current) supply live wire
a) True
b) False Answer: b) False
6 Explanation: Green and yellow striped wire is also not used to indicate 220 volt ac(alternating
live wire. It is used to denote ground wire of an ac (alternating current) supply. It is also called

Live wire and hot wire are same.

a) True
b) False Answer: a) True
7 Explanation: Live wire and hot wire are same. Live wires are sometimes also referred as hot w
carry’s the supply voltage. In India red colour is assigned for the indication of AC (alternating

Fuse is a device which is used for _.

a) protection
b) amplification
c) impedance matching
8
d) none of above Answer: a) protection
Explanation: A fuse protects a system or equipment from overload and short-circuit faults by cut
to them.

Fuse are connected in Parallel. a)True

b)False Answer: b) False
9 Explanation:Fuses are always connected in series with the circuit to be protected from exc
When the fuse blows it will open the entire circuit and interrupt or stop the flow of current th

Fuse are used in circuit for _.

a) Equipment Safety
b) Human Safety
c) None of Above
d) a & b are correct
10
Answer: d) a & b are correct
Explanation: The primary use of an electric fuse is to protect electrical equipment from excessi
to prevent short circuits or mismatched loads. Apart from protecting equipment, they are als
measures to prevent any safety hazards to humans.
 Fuse is an Electronic Component used for _.
a) current limiting
b) power limiting
c) a & b are correct
11 d) none of above
Answer: a) current limiting
Explanation:a fuse is defined as an electrical safety device that provides over-current protection t
electrical circuit.

The melting point of Fuse element is _.

a) low
b) medium
c) high
12
d) all are correct Answer: a) low
Explanation:A fuse is a piece of wire made of a material with a very low melting point, which m
and breaks when the temperature rises above its melting point.

Fuse wire is always connected with _.

a) live
b) neutral
c) earth
d) all are correct Answer: a) live
13 Explanation:The fuse wire is always connected in the live wire of the circuit because if th
the neutral wire, then due to excessive flow of current when the fuse burns, current stops fl
circuit, but the appliance
remains connected to the high potential point of the supply through the live wire.

Digital multimeter is used for _________

a) measuring a.c. and d.c. current, voltage and resistance
b) measuring a.c. current and voltage
c) measuring d.c. current and resistance
d) measuring a.c. voltage and resistance
14 Answer: a) measuring a.c. and d.c. current, voltage and resistance
Explanation: Digital multimeter is usually used for the measurement of a.c. current, voltage an
also used for the measurement of d.c. current, voltage and resistance as well over several rang
 Current is converted to voltage __________
a) through a voltmeter
b) through a resistance
c) through an ammeter
d) through a galvanometer Answer: b) through a resistance
15 Explanation: Current is passed through a low shunt resistance and is converted to voltage. A.C
converted to
D.C. through various rectifiers and filter circuits. Voltmeter and ammeter are used for voltage
measurement respectively.

Quantities are digitised using _________

a) D/A converter
b) oscillator
c) amplifier
16 d) A/D converter Answer: d) A/D converter
Explanation: Quantities such as current, voltage and
resistance are digitised by making use of an A/D converter. They are then displayed on the sc
use of a digital display.

Analog mulimeters require power supply.

a) True
b) False Answer: b) False
17 Explanation: Analog multimeters are less affected by electric noise and isolation problems. As
multimeters
don’t require a power supply.

Output of a digital multimeter is _________

a) mechanical
b) optical
c) electrical
d) analog
18
Answer: c) Electrical
Explanation: Digital multimeter gives an electrical signal as the output. A/D converter is empl
conversion from analog to digital signal. This can be used for interfacing with external equipm

Basic building blocks of digital multimeter are _________

a) oscillator, amplifier
b) diode, op amp
c) rectifier, schmitt trigger
19 d) A/D, attenuator, counter Answer: d) A/D, attenuator, counter
Explanation: Usually dual slope integrating type ADC is preferred in multimeter. It basically c
A/D converters, counter circuits and an attenuation circuit.
 Resistance is measured using _________
a) constant current source
b) constant voltage source
c) variable current source
20 d) variable voltage source Answer: a) constant current source
Explanation: Constant current source is used to measure resistance in a digital multimeter. St
value of current is passed through an unknown resistance and the drop in voltage across the r
measured.

A.C. voltages are measured using _________

a) oscillators and op amps
b) rectifiers and filters
c) resistor and capacitor
21 d) inductor and resistor
Answer: b) rectifiers and filters
Explanation: Rectifiers and filter circuits with various configurations are employed for measu
A.C. is converted to D.C. and is applied to the A/D converter.

Which material is commonly used for making the arch of circuit breakers?
a) Copper
b) Tungsten
c) Aluminium
d) Copper tungsten alloy Answer: d) Copper tungsten alloy
22
Explanation: Copper tungsten alloy is commonly used for making the arch of circuit breakers.
advantage that it has a very high level temperature resistance, whereas copper provides an ex
conducting
property.

The full form of ELCB is

a) Earth Line Circuit Breaker
b) Earth Line Current Breaker
c) Earth Leakage Current Breaker
23 d) Earth Leakage Circuit Breaker
Answer: d) Earth Leakage Circuit Breaker
Explanation:Full form of E.L.C.B is Earth Leakage Circuit Breaker. It directly detects current leak
to the earth from the circuit and breaks the circuit.

The rated current of MCB is

a) Less than 10 A
b) Less than 100 A
c) More than 100A
24
d) More than 200A
Answer: b) Less than 100 A
Explanation: The rated current of MCB is less than 100A
 What is earthing?
a) connecting electrical machines to earth
b) providing a connection to the ground
c) connecting the electrical machines to source
25 d) providing a source of current
Answer: a) connecting electrical machines to earth Explanation: Connecting electrical machin
mass of the earth by making use of a conducting material with very low resistance is known as

What is an earth electrode?

a) electrode that is connected to earth
b) material used for earthing
c) electrode connected to the circuit
26 d) electrode which is connected to the mains Answer: b) material used for earthing. Explan
connected to the main is basically a source of e.m.f. Conducting material that is used for conne
machinery to the earth is known as an
earth electrode.

Earth electrode provides ____________

a) high resistance
b) medium resistance
c) low resistance
27 d) very high resistance Answer: c) low resistance
Explanation: In the case of occurrence of any leakage currents due to poor shielding of the app
electrode is used to provide a very low resistance path from the electrical appliances to the ea

How is the condition of an earth electrode measured?

a) by measuring the voltage
b) by measuring the current
c) by measuring the power
28
d) by measuring resistance Answer: d) by measuring resistance
Explanation: The resistance of the earth electrode is measured in order to check whether it is
condition or not.

In a three phase system, the neutral is _________

a) earthed
b) connected to low voltage
c) connected to high voltage
29
d) not connected Answer: a) earthed
Explanation: Earthing can be used to maintain a constant line voltage in a three phase system.
by earthing the neutral.
 Earthing does not help in protecting the equipment.
a) True
30 b) False Answer: b) False
Explanation: Spike voltages occurring as a result of lightning
or any other fault can be dissipated to ground by earthing, thus protecting the equipment.

After earthing, the different parts of an electrical machinery are at _________

a) infinite potential
b) intermediate potential
31 c) zero potential
d) undefined potential Answer: c) zero potential
Explanation: After earthing, the various parts of electrical machinery such as casing, armoring
at zero potential.

Connection of the various parts of a circuit to earth has a

_________
a) medium resistance
b) high resistance
c) very high resistance
32 d) very low resistance Answer: d) very low resistance
Explanation: Once an electrical apparatus is grounded, most of its components are at ground p
the different parts of electrical machinery are connected to the ground,
they possess very low resistance.

Specific resistance of soil is _________

a) changes from soil to soil
b) is constant
c) depends on the circuit connected to it
33
d) depends on the supply voltage Answer: a) changes from soil to soil. Expl
resistance depends on the nature and properties of a material. Specific resistance is different
of soils such as dry soil, rocky soil, wet soil, etc.

State true or false: Earthing helps prevent the risk of fire hazards.
a. TRUE
b. FALSE
34
Answer: a) TRUE
Explanation: When the insulation fault arises, earthing helps prevent the risk of fire hazards.

Earthing helps to prevent

a. Water leakage
b. Current leakage
c. Storms
35
d. Device upgrade
Answer: b) Current leakage
Explanation: It helps to prevent current leakage and avoid shock.
 Choose YES or NO: Electric appliances like iron boxes, television, and refrigerator are connected
while operating.
a. YES
b. NO
36
Answer: a) YES
Explanation: To safeguard all the equipment mentioned above, they are connected to the Earth w

Which among the following statement is true related to fuse?

a. Greater the current smaller is the time taken by the fuse to blow out.
b. Greater the current greater is the time taken by the fuse to blow out.
c. The current is directly proportion to the blow out time of fuse.
d. Is dependent on the temperature and atmospheric conditions.
37 Answer: a) Greater the current smaller is the time taken by the fuse to blow out.
Explanation: The time required to blow out is fuse depends on value of fault current, the great
the smaller the time taken by the fuse to blow out.

For a current upto 10A which material is used as the fusing element?
a. Copper
b. Silver
c. Alloy of lead and tin
38 d. Zinc
Answer: c) Alloy of lead and tin
Explanation: The fusing element for 10A current is Lead and tin because it attracts more curre

What is fusing factor?

a. The ratio of current rating of the fuse to the minimum fusing current.
b. The ratio of minimum fusing current to the current rating of the fuse.
c. The ratio of maximum fusing current to the current rating.of the fuse.
d. The ratio of minimum fusing current to the voltage rating of the fuse
39 Answer: b) The ratio of minimum fusing current to the current rating of the fuse.
Explanation: The fusing factor of a fuse is a measure of how quickly a fuse will melt or "blow"
an overcurrent condition. The fusing factor is the ratio of the minimum fusing current and the
the fuse

What should be the value of fusing factor?

a. Equal to zero
b. Equal to one
c. Less than one
40 d. More than one
Answer: d) more than one
Explanation:Fusing factor = minimum fusing current / current rating of fusing element. Its va
more than 1 one.
 Which is a type of solid state switch?
a) NPN Diode
b) Bipolar junction transistor
c) DPDT(Double pole double throw) Switch
d) Push button Switch
41 Answer: b) Bipolar junction transistor
Explanation: Bipolar junction transistor is a type of solid state switch. Theses switches have n
and no physical contacts which is why they are called so. They are also called as electronic sw

Earth resistance is dependent on

a) Depth of earth electrode in earth
b) Size of earth electrode and earth wire
42
c) Temperature of soil surrounding the earth electrode
d) All of the above Answer:d) All of the above

In case of HRC fuse a current carrying element is surrounding by------------- to quench the arc.
a) Oil
b) Water
43 c) Quartz powder
d) Sf6 gas
Answer: c)Quartz powder

The combination of fuse and switch is called as ___________

a) SFU
b) FSU
c) Both a and b
d) None of these
44 Answer: c) Both a and b

In SFU the fuses are _____________

a) Stationary
45 b) Moving
c) Adjustable
Answer: a) Stationary

It is not necessary to change a -------------after tripping

a) Fuse
46 b) MCB
c) None of the above Answer :b) MCB
 A current flowing from live point of ac supply to earth is called as ------------current.
a) Load
b) Source
47
c) Leakage
Answer :c) leakage

---------- is used for preventing electric shock

b) MCCB
c) ELCB
48 Answer : c) ELCB

MCB provides protection against _______________

a) Short circuit
b) Overload
49 c) Earth fault
d) All of the above
Answer : d) All of the above

The length of earyhing electrode is about

a) 0.5 meter
b) 1.0 meter
50 c) 2.5 meter
d) 5 meter
Answer : 2.5 meter
 Unit III Eectrical Safety and Protective Devices Marks - 10
MSBTE Board Asked Questions
What does “MCB” stand for?
a) Miniature circuit breaker
b) Mini circuit breaker
c) Miniature capacitor breaker
d) Mini Capacitance breaker
Answer: a) Miniature circuit breaker
Explanation: “MCB” stands for Miniature circuit breaker. It works on magnetic effect of electric current. When
there is overflow of electric current, it creates a magnetic field that repels the magnet present in the switch.
This repulsion breaks the circuit and restricts the flow of current.

What is the principal on which MCB (Miniature circuit breaker) works?

a) Magnetic effect of electric current
b) Lenz law
c) Faradays law of electric current
d) Flemings Right hand rule

Answer: a) Magnetic effect of electric current

Explanation: MCB (Miniature circuit breaker) works on magnetic effect of electric current. When there is
overflow of electric current, it creates a magnetic field that repels the magnet present in the switch. This
repulsion breaks the circuit and restricts the flow of current.

What is the standard colour of ac supply ground wire in India?

a) Red
b) Magenta
c) Pink
d) Green Answer: d) Green
Explanation: The standard colour of ac supply ground wire in India is green. Separate standard colours are
assigned for wires carrying AC (Alternating current) supply which comes in our homes in order to easily
understand the significance of each wires.

What is the standard colour of ac supply live wire in India?

a) Red
b) Magenta
c) Pink
d) Green Answer: a) Red
Explanation: The standard colour of ac supply live wire in India is Red. Separate standard colours are assigned
for wires carrying AC (Alternating current) supply which comes in our
homes in order to easily understand the significance of each wires.
What is the standard colour of ac supply neutral wire in India?
a) Red
b) Black
c) Pink
d) Green Answer: b) Black
Explanation: The standard colour of ac supply neutral wire in India is Black. Separate standard colours are
assigned for wires carrying AC (Alternating current) supply which comes in our homes in order to easily
understand the significance of each wires.

Green and yellow striped wire is also used to indicate ac (alternating current) supply live wire.
a) True
b) False Answer: b) False
Explanation: Green and yellow striped wire is also not used to indicate 220 volt ac(alternating current) supply
live wire. It is used to denote ground wire of an ac (alternating current) supply. It is also called as earthing wire.

Live wire and hot wire are same.

a) True
b) False Answer: a) True
Explanation: Live wire and hot wire are same. Live wires are sometimes also referred as hot wires which
carry’s the supply voltage. In India red colour is assigned for the indication of AC (alternating current) live wire.

se is a device which is used for _.

protection
amplification
impedance matching
none of above Answer: a) protection
planation: A fuse protects a system or equipment from overload and short-circuit faults by cutting off the power
them.

Fuse are connected in Parallel. a)True

b)False Answer: b) False
Explanation:Fuses are always connected in series with the circuit to be protected from excessive current.
When the fuse blows it will open the entire circuit and interrupt or stop the flow of current through the circuit.

se are used in circuit for _.

Equipment Safety
Human Safety
None of Above
a & b are correct
swer: d) a & b are correct
planation: The primary use of an electric fuse is to protect electrical equipment from excessive current and
prevent short circuits or mismatched loads. Apart from protecting equipment, they are also used as safety
easures to prevent any safety hazards to humans.
 se is an Electronic Component used for _.
current limiting
power limiting
a & b are correct
none of above
swer: a) current limiting
planation:a fuse is defined as an electrical safety device that provides over-current protection to the functional
ectrical circuit.

e melting point of Fuse element is _.

low
medium
high
all are correct Answer: a) low
planation:A fuse is a piece of wire made of a material with a very low melting point, which means it melts
d breaks when the temperature rises above its melting point.

se wire is always connected with _.

live
neutral
earth
all are correct Answer: a) live
planation:The fuse wire is always connected in the live wire of the circuit because if the fuse is put in
e neutral wire, then due to excessive flow of current when the fuse burns, current stops flowing in the
cuit, but the appliance
mains connected to the high potential point of the supply through the live wire.

Digital multimeter is used for _________

a) measuring a.c. and d.c. current, voltage and resistance
b) measuring a.c. current and voltage
c) measuring d.c. current and resistance
d) measuring a.c. voltage and resistance
Answer: a) measuring a.c. and d.c. current, voltage and resistance
Explanation: Digital multimeter is usually used for the measurement of a.c. current, voltage and resistance. It is
also used for the measurement of d.c. current, voltage and resistance as well over several range.
Current is converted to voltage __________
a) through a voltmeter
b) through a resistance
c) through an ammeter
d) through a galvanometer Answer: b) through a resistance
Explanation: Current is passed through a low shunt resistance and is converted to voltage. A.C. quantities are
converted to
D.C. through various rectifiers and filter circuits. Voltmeter and ammeter are used for voltage and current
measurement respectively.

Quantities are digitised using _________

a) D/A converter
b) oscillator
c) amplifier
d) A/D converter Answer: d) A/D converter
Explanation: Quantities such as current, voltage and
resistance are digitised by making use of an A/D converter. They are then displayed on the screen by making
use of a digital display.

Analog mulimeters require power supply.

a) True
b) False Answer: b) False
Explanation: Analog multimeters are less affected by electric noise and isolation problems. As a result analog
multimeters
don’t require a power supply.

Output of a digital multimeter is _________

a) mechanical
b) optical
c) electrical
d) analog
Answer: c) Electrical
Explanation: Digital multimeter gives an electrical signal as the output. A/D converter is employed for the
conversion from analog to digital signal. This can be used for interfacing with external equipment.

Basic building blocks of digital multimeter are _________

a) oscillator, amplifier
b) diode, op amp
c) rectifier, schmitt trigger
d) A/D, attenuator, counter Answer: d) A/D, attenuator, counter
Explanation: Usually dual slope integrating type ADC is preferred in multimeter. It basically consists of several
A/D converters, counter circuits and an attenuation circuit.
Resistance is measured using _________
a) constant current source
b) constant voltage source
c) variable current source
d) variable voltage source Answer: a) constant current source
Explanation: Constant current source is used to measure resistance in a digital multimeter. Standard known
value of current is passed through an unknown resistance and the drop in voltage across the resistance is
measured.

A.C. voltages are measured using _________

a) oscillators and op amps
b) rectifiers and filters
c) resistor and capacitor
d) inductor and resistor
Answer: b) rectifiers and filters
Explanation: Rectifiers and filter circuits with various configurations are employed for measuring A.C. voltages.
A.C. is converted to D.C. and is applied to the A/D converter.

Which material is commonly used for making the arch of circuit breakers?
a) Copper
b) Tungsten
c) Aluminium
d) Copper tungsten alloy Answer: d) Copper tungsten alloy
Explanation: Copper tungsten alloy is commonly used for making the arch of circuit breakers. Tungsten has an
advantage that it has a very high level temperature resistance, whereas copper provides an excellent
conducting
property.

e full form of ELCB is

Earth Line Circuit Breaker
Earth Line Current Breaker
Earth Leakage Current Breaker
Earth Leakage Circuit Breaker
swer: d) Earth Leakage Circuit Breaker
planation:Full form of E.L.C.B is Earth Leakage Circuit Breaker. It directly detects current leakage and directs it
the earth from the circuit and breaks the circuit.

e rated current of MCB is

Less than 10 A
Less than 100 A
More than 100A
More than 200A
swer: b) Less than 100 A
planation: The rated current of MCB is less than 100A
What is earthing?
a) connecting electrical machines to earth
b) providing a connection to the ground
c) connecting the electrical machines to source
d) providing a source of current
Answer: a) connecting electrical machines to earth Explanation: Connecting electrical machines to the general
mass of the earth by making use of a conducting material with very low resistance is known as earthing.

What is an earth electrode?

a) electrode that is connected to earth
b) material used for earthing
c) electrode connected to the circuit
d) electrode which is connected to the mains Answer: b) material used for earthing. Explanation: Electrode
connected to the main is basically a source of e.m.f. Conducting material that is used for connecting electrical
machinery to the earth is known as an
earth electrode.

Earth electrode provides ____________

a) high resistance
b) medium resistance
c) low resistance
d) very high resistance Answer: c) low resistance
Explanation: In the case of occurrence of any leakage currents due to poor shielding of the apparatus, the earth
electrode is used to provide a very low resistance path from the electrical appliances to the earth.

How is the condition of an earth electrode measured?

a) by measuring the voltage
b) by measuring the current
c) by measuring the power
d) by measuring resistance Answer: d) by measuring resistance
Explanation: The resistance of the earth electrode is measured in order to check whether it is in a good
condition or not.

In a three phase system, the neutral is _________

a) earthed
b) connected to low voltage
c) connected to high voltage
d) not connected Answer: a) earthed
Explanation: Earthing can be used to maintain a constant line voltage in a three phase system. This is achieved
by earthing the neutral.
Earthing does not help in protecting the equipment.
a) True
b) False Answer: b) False
Explanation: Spike voltages occurring as a result of lightning
or any other fault can be dissipated to ground by earthing, thus protecting the equipment.

After earthing, the different parts of an electrical machinery are at _________

a) infinite potential
b) intermediate potential
c) zero potential
d) undefined potential Answer: c) zero potential
Explanation: After earthing, the various parts of electrical machinery such as casing, armoring of cables, etc are
at zero potential.

Connection of the various parts of a circuit to earth has a

_________
a) medium resistance
b) high resistance
c) very high resistance
d) very low resistance Answer: d) very low resistance
Explanation: Once an electrical apparatus is grounded, most of its components are at ground potential. When
the different parts of electrical machinery are connected to the ground,
they possess very low resistance.

Specific resistance of soil is _________

a) changes from soil to soil
b) is constant
c) depends on the circuit connected to it
d) depends on the supply voltage Answer: a) changes from soil to soil. Explanation: Specific
resistance depends on the nature and properties of a material. Specific resistance is different for various types
of soils such as dry soil, rocky soil, wet soil, etc.

ate true or false: Earthing helps prevent the risk of fire hazards.
TRUE
FALSE
swer: a) TRUE
planation: When the insulation fault arises, earthing helps prevent the risk of fire hazards.

rthing helps to prevent

Water leakage
Current leakage
Storms
Device upgrade
swer: b) Current leakage
planation: It helps to prevent current leakage and avoid shock.
 oose YES or NO: Electric appliances like iron boxes, television, and refrigerator are connected to the earth wire
hile operating.
YES
NO
swer: a) YES
planation: To safeguard all the equipment mentioned above, they are connected to the Earth while operating.

Which among the following statement is true related to fuse?

a. Greater the current smaller is the time taken by the fuse to blow out.
b. Greater the current greater is the time taken by the fuse to blow out.
c. The current is directly proportion to the blow out time of fuse.
d. Is dependent on the temperature and atmospheric conditions.
Answer: a) Greater the current smaller is the time taken by the fuse to blow out.
Explanation: The time required to blow out is fuse depends on value of fault current, the greater the current,
the smaller the time taken by the fuse to blow out.

For a current upto 10A which material is used as the fusing element?
a. Copper
b. Silver
c. Alloy of lead and tin
d. Zinc
Answer: c) Alloy of lead and tin
Explanation: The fusing element for 10A current is Lead and tin because it attracts more current.

What is fusing factor?

a. The ratio of current rating of the fuse to the minimum fusing current.
b. The ratio of minimum fusing current to the current rating of the fuse.
c. The ratio of maximum fusing current to the current rating.of the fuse.
d. The ratio of minimum fusing current to the voltage rating of the fuse
Answer: b) The ratio of minimum fusing current to the current rating of the fuse.
Explanation: The fusing factor of a fuse is a measure of how quickly a fuse will melt or "blow" when subjected to
an overcurrent condition. The fusing factor is the ratio of the minimum fusing current and the current rating of
the fuse

What should be the value of fusing factor?

a. Equal to zero
b. Equal to one
c. Less than one
d. More than one
Answer: d) more than one
Explanation:Fusing factor = minimum fusing current / current rating of fusing element. Its value is always
more than 1 one.
Which is a type of solid state switch?
a) NPN Diode
b) Bipolar junction transistor
c) DPDT(Double pole double throw) Switch
d) Push button Switch
Answer: b) Bipolar junction transistor
Explanation: Bipolar junction transistor is a type of solid state switch. Theses switches have no moving parts
and no physical contacts which is why they are called so. They are also called as electronic switch.

rth resistance is dependent on

Depth of earth electrode in earth
Size of earth electrode and earth wire
Temperature of soil surrounding the earth electrode
All of the above Answer:d) All of the above

case of HRC fuse a current carrying element is surrounding by------------- to quench the arc.
Oil
Water
Quartz powder
Sf6 gas
swer: c)Quartz powder

e combination of fuse and switch is called as ___________

SFU
FSU
Both a and b
None of these
swer: c) Both a and b

SFU the fuses are _____________

Stationary
Moving
Adjustable
swer: a) Stationary

s not necessary to change a -------------after tripping

Fuse
MCB
None of the above Answer :b) MCB
current flowing from live point of ac supply to earth is called as ------------current.
Load
Source
Leakage
swer :c) leakage

-------- is used for preventing electric shock a) Fuse

b) MCCB
ELCB
swer : c) ELCB

CB provides protection against _______________

Short circuit
Overload
Earth fault
All of the above
swer : d) All of the above

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