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ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING - Power Quality and Management MCQs

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Question-1 : _________________ is a set of electrical boundaries that allows a piece of

equipment to function in its intended manner without significant loss of performance or life
expectancy.

(A) : Power factor

(B) : Power system

(C) : Power quality

(D) : Power field

Answer : (c)

Question-2 : All electrical devices are prone to failure or malfunction when exposed to one or
more power quality problems

(A) : TRUE

(B) : FALSE

Answer : (a)

Question-3 : Is it possible that "good" power for one piece of equipment could be “bad” power
for another one.

(A) : Yes

(B) : No

Answer : (a)

Question-4 : Two identical devices or pieces of equipment might react differently to the same
power quality parameters due to (i) differences in their manufacturing (ii) component tolerance

(A) : Only (i)

(B) : Only (ii)

(C) : Both (i) and (ii)

(D) : some other issue

Answer : (c)

Question-5 : ____________ ensures that any fault current likely imposed on a metal part will be
safely conducted to ground or other grid systems serving as ground

(A) : Isolation

(B) : Grounding

(C) : Coupling

(D) : Bonding

Answer : (d)

Question-6 : _______________ is one means by which energy or electrical noise can couple
from one electrical circuit to another.

(A) : Resistance

(B) : Inductance

(C) : Capacitance

(D) : Inductive Reactance

Answer : (c)

Question-7 : _________ is the process by which energy or electrical noise in one circuit can be
transferred to another circuit that may or may not be electrically connected to it.

(A) : Bonding

(B) : Earthing

(C) : Coupling
(D) : Isolation

Answer : (c)

Question-8 : Ratio between the peak value and the root mean square (RMS) value of a periodic
waveform is know as

(A) : Form Factor

(B) : Crest Factor

(C) : Power Factor

(D) : Distortion Factor

Answer : (b)

Question-9 : __________ indicates the deviation of a periodic wave from its ideal waveform
characteristics.

(A) : Distortion Factor

(B) : Flicker

(C) : Distortion

(D) : Noise

Answer : (c)

Question-10 : Ratio of the RMS of the harmonic content of a periodic wave to the RMS of the
fundamental content of the wave, expressed as a percent. This is known as _______

(A) : Distortion Factor

(B) : Power Factor

(C) : Crest Factor

(D) : Form Factor

Answer : (a)
Question-11 : Variation of input voltage sufficient in duration to allow visual observation of a
change in electric light source intensity is reffered as

(A) : Flicker

(B) : Noise

(C) : Distortion

(D) : Harmonics

Answer : (a)

Question-12 : Ratio between the RMS value and the average value of a periodic waveform. It is
known as

(A) : Crest Factor

(B) : Form Factor

(C) : Power Factor

(D) : Distortion Factor

Answer : (b)

Question-13 : Number of complete cycles of a periodic wave in a unit time, usually 1 sec is
called as

(A) : Phase angle

(B) : Amplitude

(C) : Phase Difference

(D) : Frequncy

Answer : (d)

Question-14 : Which of the following is true for this statement? "Conductor or a body of
conductors in intimate contact with earth for the purpose of providing a connection with the
ground

(A) : Ground loop

(B) : Ground grid

(C) : Ground electrode

(D) : Ground ring

Answer : (c)

Question-15 : System of interconnected bare conductors arranged in a pattern over a specified

area and buried below the surface of the earth is called as

(A) : Ground grid

(B) : Ground loop

(C) : Ground ring

(D) : Ground electrode

Answer : (a)

Question-16 : Ground loop is Potentially detrimental loop formed when two or more points in an
electrical system that are nominally at ground potential are connected by a conducting path
such that either or both points are not at the same ground potential.

(A) : TRUE

(B) : FALSE

Answer : (a)

Question-17 : Ground ring should be at a depth below the surface of the earth of not less than
_______ ft

(A) : 1

(B) : 2

(C) : 2.5

(D) : 3

Answer : (c)
Question-18 : The copper conductor not smaller than #___ AWG used as ground ring

(A) : 1

(B) : 2

(C) : 3

(D) : 4

Answer : (b)

Question-19 : ____________ is the Conducting connection by which an electrical circuit or

equipment is connected to the earth or to some conducting body of relatively large extent that
serves in place of the earth

(A) : Grounding

(B) : Bonding

(C) : Isolation

(D) : Coupling

Answer : (a)

Question-20 : Sinusoidal component of a periodic wave having a frequency that is an integral

multiple of the fundamental frequency is the ________

(A) : Flickering

(B) : Harmonics

(C) : Distortion

(D) : Deviation

Answer : (b)

Question-21 : ______________ is a short duration overvoltage event with certain rise and fall
characteristics.

(A) : Impulse
(B) : Notch

(C) : Oscillation

(D) : Flicker

Answer : (a)

Question-22 : _________________ of a circuit is important for determining the characteristics of

impulse voltage transients and waveform notches

(A) : Mutual Inductance

(B) : Self Capacitance

(C) : Stray Capacitance

(D) : Self Inductance

Answer : (d)

Question-23 : _______________ relates to how current in one circuit can induce noise and
disturbance in an adjacent circuit

(A) : Self Inductance

(B) : Self Capacitance

(C) : Mutual Inductance

(D) : Mutual Capacitance

Answer : (c)

Question-24 : Impulse is the large current that a load draws when initially turned on.

(A) : TRUE

(B) : FALSE

Answer : (b)

Question-25 : Complete loss of voltage or current for a time period is

(A) : Isolation

(B) : Interruption

(C) : Grounding

(D) : Disturbance

Answer : (b)

Question-26 : The example of isolation between circuits is

(A) : Resistor

(B) : Capacitor

(C) : Transformer

(D) : Inductor

Answer : (c)

Question-27 : In steady-state operation, the linear load presents essentially ___________

impedance to the power source throughout the cycle of applied voltage.

(A) : Increment

(B) : Decrement

(C) : Constant

(D) : Exponential Increment

Answer : (c)

Question-28 : __________ unwanted electrical signals that produce undesirable effects in the
circuits of control systems in which they occur.

(A) : Distortion

(B) : Noise

(C) : Harmonics
(D) : Disturbance

Answer : (b)

Question-29 : Notch is the Disturbance of the normal power voltage waveform lasting less than
____________.

(A) : 1 cycle

(B) : 10 cycles

(C) : 2 cycle

(D) : half cycle

Answer : (d)

Question-30 : Ratio between the active power (watts) of the fundamental wave to the apparent
power (voltamperes) of the fundamental wave is

(A) : Displacement Power Factor

(B) : Distortion Factor

(C) : Power Factor

(D) : Displacement Harmonic Factor

Answer : (a)

Question-31 : The total power factor is greater than the displacement power factor,

(A) : TRUE

(B) : FALSE

Answer : (b)

Question-32 : __________ is the RMS reduction in the AC voltage at power frequency from half
of a cycle to a few seconds’ duration.

(A) : Surge
(B) : Swell

(C) : Sag

(D) : Transient

Answer : (c)

Question-33 : Electrical transient characterized by a sharp increase in voltage or current is

called as

(A) : Sag

(B) : Surge

(C) : Swell

(D) : Transient

Answer : (b)

Question-34 : __________ is the RMS increase in AC voltage at power frequency from half of a
cycle to a few seconds’ duration

(A) : Swell

(B) : Sag

(C) : Transient

(D) : Surge

Answer : (a)

Question-35 : Subcycle disturbance in the AC waveform evidenced by a sharp, brief

discontinuity of the waveform is known as ______________

(A) : Swell

(B) : Surge

(C) : Sag

(D) : Transient
Answer : (d)

Question-36 : The primary characteristics that define a transient are (i) peak amplitude (ii) rise
time (iii) fall time (iv) frequency of oscillation

(A) : (i), (iii), (iv)

(B) : (i), (ii), (iv)

(C) : (ii), (iii), (iv)

(D) : (i), (ii), (iii), (iv)

Answer : (d)

Question-37 : ______________ are low-frequency phenomena that result in voltage sags or

swells.

(A) : Power frequency disturbances

(B) : Power system transients

(C) : Power system harmonics

(D) : Electro magnetic interference

Answer : (a)

Question-38 : _______________ are fast, short-duration events that produce distortions such
as notching, ringing, and impulse.

(A) : Power frequency disturbances

(B) : Power system transients

(C) : Power system harmonics

(D) : Electro Static discharge

Answer : (b)
Question-39 : Grounding is done (i) for safety (ii) to provide a low-impedance path for the flow of
fault current in case of a ground fault (iii) to create a ground reference plane for sensitive
electrical equipment

(A) : Only (i)

(B) : Only (ii)

(C) : (i) & (ii)

(D) : (i), (ii), (iii)

Answer : (d)

Question-40 : _________________ refers to the interaction between electric and magnetic

fields and sensitive electronic circuits and devices.

(A) : Radio frequency interference

(B) : Power frequency disturbances

(C) : Electromagnetic interference

(D) : Power system harmonics

Answer : (c)

Question-41 : __________________ is the interaction between conducted or radiated radio

frequency fields and sensitive data and communication equipment.

(A) : Radio frequency interference

(B) : Electromagnetic interference

(C) : Power system harmonics

(D) : Power frequency disturbances

Answer : (a)

Question-42 : Most electrical equipment is designed to operate within a voltage of ± _____ of

nominal with marginal decrease in performance.

(A) : 5%
(B) : 1%

(C) : 10%

(D) : 0.50%

Answer : (a)

Question-43 : In in urban areas, the utility frequencies are rarely outside ± ________ Hz of the
nominal frequency.

(A) : 50

(B) : 1

(C) : 10

(D) : 0.1

Answer : (d)

Question-44 : A penalty from industrial and commercial users of power is levied if the power
factor is below ___________.

(A) : 0.96

(B) : 0.95

(C) : 0.99

(D) : 1

Answer : (b)

Question-45 : Which of the following equipment has low immunity index?

(A) : electronic medical equipment

(B) : adjustable speed drives

(C) : transformers

(D) : electromechanical relays

Answer : (a)

Question-46 : Which of the following equipment has high immunity index?

(A) : electromechanical relays

(B) : solid-state relays

(C) : communication, and data processing equipment

(D) : electronic ballasts

Answer : (a)

Question-47 : As per the power quality indices, which of the following applications face low
power quality problems?

(A) : HVAC power panels

(B) : lighting power distribution panel

(C) : elevators

(D) : large motors

Answer : (b)

Question-48 : As per the power quality indices, which of the following applications face high
power quality problems?

(A) : Service entrance switchboard

(B) : HVAC power panels

(C) : large motors

(D) : lighting power distribution panel

Answer : (c)

Question-49 : The term power frequency disturbance describes events that are
______________ and ________________ compared to electrical transients
(A) : Fast , Short

(B) : Fast , Long

(C) : Slow, Short

(D) : Slow, Long

Answer : (d)

Question-50 : The power frequency disturbances on the system remains same with the age of
the equipment

(A) : TRUE

(B) : FALSE

Answer : (b)

Question-51 : Is it possible to measure the power frequency disturbances?

(A) : Yes

(B) : No

Answer : (a)

Question-52 : Typically, _________________ are produced due to starting on large loads, such
as an electric motor or an arc furnace

(A) : Voltage sags

(B) : Voltage swells

(C) : Voltage surges

(D) : Voltage notches

Answer : (a)

Question-53 : Arc furnaces can produce large voltage ___________ in electrical power systems

(A) : sags
(B) : swells

(C) : surge

(D) : notch

Answer : (a)

Question-54 : When the arc furnace is off line, capacitor bank is switched on.

(A) : TRUE

(B) : FALSE

Answer : (b)

Question-55 : Approximately ___________ % of the utility-related faults occur in overhead

power lines

(A) : 50

(B) : 70

(C) : 80

(D) : 60

Answer : (b)

Question-56 : Utility faults may occur due to (i) lightning strikes (ii) contact with trees (iii) contact
with birds and animals (iv) failure of insulators

(A) : (i), (ii), (iv)

(B) : (i), (ii), (iii)

(C) : (ii), (iii), (iv)

(D) : (i), (ii), (iii), (iv)

Answer : (d)

Question-57 : Flicker is not a serious concern

(A) : TRUE

(B) : FALSE

Answer : (a)

Question-58 : Flicker is expressed as ___________________ where, V and V represent the

change in voltage over the nominal voltage V

(A) : f = 100 x ( V - V)/ V

(B) : f = 100 x ( V - V)/ V

(C) : f = 100 x ( V - V)/ V

(D) : f = 100 x ( V - V)/ V

Answer : (c)

Question-59 : As the voltage source becomes larger (lower source impedance), the tendency to
produce voltage flicker due to the operation of arc furnaces is ________

(A) : increased

(B) : reduced

(C) : remains unchanged

(D) : insufficient data

Answer : (b)

Question-60 : The noise frequency generated by the ASDs is typically ___________ the
harmonic frequencies of the fundamental voltage

(A) : higher than

(B) : lower than

(C) : same as

(D) : half of

Answer : (a)
Question-61 : As the low-frequency disturbances are easily detected or measured, but, they are
not easily corrected.

(A) : TRUE

(B) : FALSE

Answer : (a)

Question-62 : Choose the correct option. (i) Isolation transformers do not help in curing voltage
sags (ii) Isolation transformers helps in curing voltage swells (iii) isolation transformers help to
minimize noise coupling

(A) : Only (i) & (ii)

(B) : Only (i) & (iii)

(C) : Only (ii) & (iii)

(D) : (i), (ii) & (iii)

Answer : (b)

Question-63 : ______________ devices that can maintain a constant voltage (within tolerance)
for voltage changes of predetermined limits above and below the nominal value

(A) : Voltage regulators

(B) : Lightning arresters

(C) : Isolation transformers

(D) : Shielded transformers

Answer : (a)

Question-64 : Typically, ________________ transformer is used as voltage regulator.

(A) : Isolation

(B) : Shielded

(C) : Ferro-resonance
(D) : Distribution

Answer : (c)

Question-65 : The full form of UPS is

(A) : Unidirectional Power Supply

(B) : Uninterruptible Power Supply

(C) : Undefined Power Supply

(D) : Unified Power Supply

Answer : (b)

Question-66 : In ____________ UPS units, normal power is rectified into DC power and in turn
inverted to AC power to supply the loads

(A) : online

(B) : offline

Answer : (a)

Question-67 : In the ___________ units, the loads are normally supplied from the primary
electrical source directly.

(A) : offline

(B) : online

Answer : (a)

Question-68 : The output voltage of static UPS units tends to contain waveform distortions
__________ those for normal power derived from the utility or a generator

(A) : less than

(B) : higher than

(C) : Same as
Answer : (b)

Question-69 : ______________ UPS systems cost considerably more than _________.

(A) : Online, Offline

(B) : Offline, Online

Answer : (a)

Question-70 : A transient is defined as a ______________ disturbance in the AC waveform that

is discernible as a sharp discontinuity of the waveform

(A) : One cycle

(B) : Half cycle

(C) : Sub cycle

(D) : Super cycle

Answer : (c)

Question-71 : The transient occurring in the next cycle is not considered an extension of the
transient in the previous cycle.

(A) : TRUE

(B) : FALSE

Answer : (a)

Question-72 : Subcycle transients are ______ to detect ________ to treat

(A) : easy, difficult

(B) : difficult, difficult

(C) : easy, easy

(D) : difficult, easy

Answer : (b)
Question-73 : The occurrence of subcycle transients are _______

(A) : in particular fashion

(B) : random

(C) : vary repeatedly

(D) : constant

Answer : (b)

Question-74 : Transients are difficult to detect because of their

(A) : amplitude variations

(B) : frequency variation

(C) : short duration

(D) : long duration

Answer : (c)

Question-75 : To detect the transients by the meter, it should have proper _______________

(A) : amplitude range

(B) : sampling rate

(C) : time rate

(D) : frequency range

Answer : (b)

Question-76 : Which of the following can not be considered as transient?

(A) : spikes

(B) : power pulses

(C) : surges
(D) : interruption

Answer : (d)

Question-77 : The events like spikes, bumps, power pulses, impulses, and surges are referred
as

(A) : transients

(B) : power frequency disturbances

(C) : harmonics

(D) : electromagnetic interference

Answer : (a)

Question-78 : ___________ determine how the steady-state system will respond when under
the influence of an applied voltage.

(A) : R

(B) : L

(C) : C

(D) : All of these

Answer : (d)

Question-79 : Which of this is an active element?

(A) : R

(B) : L

(C) : C

(D) : BJT

Answer : (d)

Question-80 : _____________ allows the transient to dampen out and decay to the steady-state
condition
(A) : R

(B) : L

(C) : C

(D) : All of these

Answer : (a)

Question-81 : Which of the following components contribute to the oscillatory nature in system?
(i) R (ii) L (iii) C

(A) : (i), (ii)

(B) : (ii), (iii)

(C) : (i), (iii)

(D) : (i), (ii), (iii)

Answer : (b)

Question-82 : Which of the following sequence is correct while solving electrical

transient-related problems? (i) derive a solution for the needed parameter (ii) remove elements
in the model that are not relevant to the problem at hand (iii) determine the total transient model
(iv) develop a mathematical model of the transient circuit

(A) : (i)-(ii)-(iii)-(iv)

(B) : (iii)-(ii)-(iv)-(i)

(C) : (iv)-(ii)-(i)-(iii)

(D) : (ii)-(iii)-(i)-(iv)

Answer : (b)

Question-83 : RC is the time constant of resistance–capacitance circuit and unit is ______

(A) : ohm.farad

(B) : sec
(C) : unit less

(D) : expressed in percentage

Answer : (b)

Question-84 : In RC circuit, The time constant is the time it would take for an exponentially
decaying parameter to reach a value equal to __________% of the initial value.

(A) : 37.69

(B) : 36.79

(C) : 39.76

(D) : 37.96

Answer : (b)

Question-85 : L/R is the time constant of R-L circuit and it has __________

(A) : Henry/ohm unit

(B) : sec

(C) : no unit

(D) : percentage value

Answer : (b)

Question-86 : Inductor does not allow sudden change in ___________

(A) : voltage

(B) : frequency

(C) : current

(D) : phase

Answer : (c)
Question-87 : The capacitor does not allow sudden change in __________

(A) : current

(B) : voltage

(C) : phase

(D) : frequency

Answer : (b)

Question-88 : In R-C circuit, The larger the time constant RC , the rate of voltage increase
across the capacitor is ___________

(A) : fast

(B) : slow

(C) : steady

(D) : unchanged

Answer : (b)

Question-89 : In ____________ circuits, the time constant indicates how quickly current can
build up through an element when a switch is closed and also how slowly current will decay
when the circuit is opened.

(A) : Inductive

(B) : Capacitive

(C) : Resistive

(D) : All of these

Answer : (a)

Question-90 : The parallel connection of L-C can not produce resonance under every
circumstances.

(A) : TRUE
(B) : FALSE

Answer : (b)

Question-91 : Oscillatory response may present in __________

(A) : DC System

(B) : AC System

(C) : AC & DC both system

(D) : AC system having frequency is 50 Hz

Answer : (c)

Question-92 : In a power system the natural frequencies are high when the values of L is
______and C is ___________

(A) : low, low

(B) : high, low

(C) : low, high

(D) : high, high

Answer : (a)

Question-93 : The resistance of the various components that make up the power system is also
high at the higher frequencies due to the

(A) : damping effect

(B) : corona effect

(C) : harmonics effect

(D) : skin effect

Answer : (d)

Question-94 : The wavelength of a periodic waveform is given by _________. where C is the

velocity of light in vacuum and f is frequency.
(A) : C/f

(B) : C x f

(C) : f / C

(D) : 1 / [C x f]

Answer : (a)

Question-95 : In the power system, the characteristic impedance depends on

(A) : R and L

(B) : L and C

(C) : R and C

(D) : R, L and C

Answer : (b)

Question-96 : Resonance in a _________ circuit is characterized by high impedance at the

resonant frequency

(A) : parallel

(B) : series

Answer : (a)

Question-97 : Transformers draw inrush currents that range between _____ and _____ times
their normal full-load current

(A) : 5, 10

(B) : 10, 15

(C) : 15, 20

(D) : 20, 25

Answer : (b)
Question-98 : Alternating current motors draw starting currents that vary between approx,
________% and _______% of the normal full-load running current

(A) : 400, 500

(B) : 600,700

(C) : 500, 600

(D) : 300, 400

Answer : (c)

Question-99 : Data and signal wires that run near power cables should be contained in metal
conduits made of

(A) : Copper

(B) : Aluminium

(C) : Brass

(D) : Steel

Answer : (d)

Question-100 : If 50 A of current flowing through a coil of inductance L = 20 mH drops to zero in

2 msec, then the voltage generated across the coil is given by

(A) : 200 V

(B) : 400 V

(C) : 500 V

(D) : 300 V

Answer : (c)

Question-101 : Electrical utilities switch capacitor banks during peak load hours to offset the
______________ demand of the load

(A) : lagging kVA

(B) : lagging kVAR

(C) : leading kVA

(D) : leading kVAR

Answer : (b)

Question-102 : A 2000-kVAR, 13.8-kV, Y-connected capacitor bank is connected at the end of a

25-mile transmission line with an inductive reactance of 0.5 Ω per mile. What is the natural
frequency of the current that would be drawn during turn on?

(A) : 133 Hz

(B) : 166 Hz

(C) : 33 Hz

(D) : 66 Hz

Answer : (b)

Question-103 : State whether the statement given is true or false. "Harmonics are aperiodic in
nature".

(A) : TRUE

(B) : FALSE

Answer : (b)

Question-104 : If the fundamental frequency is 60 Hz then 7th harmonic frequency is

__________

(A) : 420

(B) : 210

(C) : 8.57

(D) : 60

Answer : (a)
Question-105 : _______________ refers to the individual frequency elements that comprise a
composite waveform

(A) : Harmonic sequence

(B) : Individual harmonic distortion

(C) : Total harmonic distortion

(D) : Harmonic number

Answer : (d)

Question-106 : Harmonic The harmonic number 0 represents _______________ of the

waveform

(A) : the constant or DC component

(B) : fundamental

(C) : 50 hz

(D) : 60 hz

Answer : (a)

Question-107 : Uneven current draw between the positive and negative halves of one cycle of
operation can generate _______ harmonics

(A) : odd

(B) : even

Answer : (b)

Question-108 : Subharmonics have frequencies______________the fundamental frequency

(A) : below

(B) : above

(C) : same as
(D) : exactly half of

Answer : (a)

Question-109 : Subharmonics in the system are present due to presence of ______________

(A) : Only R

(B) : Only L

(C) : R and C

(D) : L and C

Answer : (d)

Question-110 : The fundamental frequencies have a _______________ sequence

(A) : positive-phase

(B) : negative-phase

(C) : zero

(D) : forward-phase

Answer : (a)

Question-111 : Which of the following is not the harmonic frequency if the fundamental has 20
Hz of frequency

(A) : 100 Hz

(B) : 150 Hz

(C) : 200 Hz

(D) : 80 Hz

Answer : (b)

Question-112 : If the system has fundamental frequency of 50 Hz and is balanced with all
parameters point of view then which of the following harmonic frequency does not get produce?
(A) : 100 Hz

(B) : 150 Hz

(C) : 250 Hz

(D) : 450 Hz

Answer : (a)

Question-113 : 8th harmonic is negative sequence harmonic.

(A) : TRUE

(B) : FALSE

Answer : (a)

Question-114 : 12 harmonic is _________

(A) : Positive sequence harmonic

(B) : zero sequence harmonic

(C) : subharmonics

(D) : negative sequence harmonic

Answer : (b)

Question-115 : Does the magnitude of phase shift angle change the phase sequence order of
the harmonic?

(A) : Yes

(B) : No

(C) : Can't say

Answer : (b)

Question-116 : The RMS value of the third harmonic current in a nonlinear load is 20 A, the
RMS value of the fifth harmonic current is 15 A, and the RMS value of the fundamental is 60 A.
Then, the individual third harmonic distortion is
(A) : 25%

(B) : 100%

(C) : 33.30%

(D) : 66%

Answer : (c)

Question-117 : What is total harmonic distortion of a voltage waveform with the Fundamental
harmonic frequency voltage =114 V, third harmonic frequency voltage = 4 V, fifth harmonic
frequency voltage = 2 V, seventh harmonic frequency voltage = 1.5 V and ninth harmonic
frequency voltage = 1 V ?

(A) : 4.23%

(B) : 4.32%

(C) : 3.42%

(D) : 2.43%

Answer : (a)

Question-118 : The __________________ indicates the contribution of each harmonic

frequency to the distorted waveform, and the ___________________ describes the net
deviation due to all the harmonics

(A) : total harmonic distortion, individual harmonic distortion

(B) : individual harmonic distortion, total harmonic distortion

Answer : (b)

Question-119 : Which harmonics are easy to eliminate from the system?

(A) : Odd

(B) : even

(C) : lower
(D) : higher

Answer : (d)

Question-120 : Determine the k rating of a transformer required to carry a load consisting of 500
A of fundamental, 200 A of third harmonics, 120 A of fifth harmonics, and 90 A of seventh
harmonics

(A) : 4.378

(B) : 3.487

(C) : 7.348

(D) : 8.347

Answer : (a)

Question-121 : In theory, the neutral current can be as high as ______% of the phase currents

(A) : 113

(B) : 123

(C) : 183

(D) : 173

Answer : (d)

Question-122 : Two of the more prominent harmonics found in a typical power system are

(A) : 3rd and 5th

(B) : 5th and 7th

(C) : 7th and 9th

(D) : 3rd and 7th

Answer : (b)

Question-123 : Usually, the reactance of a capacitor bank is ________________ to frequency

(A) : inversely proportional

(B) : linearly proportional

(C) : exponentially proportional

(D) : independent

Answer : (a)

Question-124 : Usually, the reactance of a inductor bank is___________________ to frequency

(A) : linearly proportional

(B) : inversely proportional

(C) : exponentially proportional

(D) : Indpendent

Answer : (a)

Question-125 : _____________ of an electrical system is a measure of the energy stored in the

inductance and the capacitance of the system

(A) : The form factor

(B) : The power factor

(C) : The quality factor

(D) : The distortion factor

Answer : (a)

Question-126 : In skin effect, Skin depth (δ) is _________________ to the square root of the
frequency

(A) : linearly proportional

(B) : independent

(C) : inversely proportional

(D) : exponentially proportional

Answer : (c)

Question-127 : Under the worst possible conditions, the neutral bus may be forced to carry a
current equal to __________% of the phase currents.

(A) : 183

(B) : 123

(C) : 153

(D) : 173

Answer : (d)

Question-128 : Can harmonics affect the electromechanical relays?

(A) : Yes

(B) : No

Answer : (a)

Question-129 : In the power system the full form of PCC is

(A) : Primarily Common Coupling

(B) : Point of Common Coupling

(C) : Point of Coupling Common

(D) : Primarily Coupling Common

Answer : (b)

Question-130 : ____________ filters use active conditioning to compensate for harmonic

currents in a power system.

(A) : Passive

(B) : Tuned
(C) : Damped

(D) : Active

Answer : (d)

Question-131 : ______________ filters can respond to changing load and harmonic conditions.

(A) : Active

(B) : Passive

(C) : Tuned

(D) : Damped

Answer : (a)

Question-132 : The resistance of an average human under conditions when the skin is dry is
about _________ kΩ

(A) : 10

(B) : 100

(C) : 50

(D) : 90

Answer : (b)

Question-133 : The resistance of an average human under conditions when the skin is wet is
about __________ kΩ

(A) : 10

(B) : 100

(C) : 90

(D) : 50

Answer : (a)
Question-134 : ________________ magnitude of current flows through the human body affects
the breathing.

(A) : 10–20 mA

(B) : 1–5 mA

(C) : 5–10 mA

(D) : 30 mA

Answer : (d)

Question-135 : In Grounding system, the full form of NEC is __________

(A) : Nation Electric Code

(B) : Nation Electrical Code

(C) : National Electric Code

(D) : National Electrical Code

Answer : (d)

Question-136 : The grounding and bonding both are same.

(A) : TRUE

(B) : FALSE

Answer : (a)

Question-137 : A circuit conductor that is intentionally grounded is known as __________

(A) : Grounding electrode conductor

(B) : Grounding conductor

(C) : Ground electrode

(D) : Grounded conductor

Answer : (d)
Question-138 : A conductor used to connect the grounded circuit of a system to a grounding
electrode or electrodes is known as __________

(A) : Equipment grounding conductor

(B) : Grounded conductor

(C) : Grounding conductor

(D) : Main bonding jumper

Answer : (c)

Question-139 : Conductor used to connect the non-currentcarrying metal parts of equipment,

raceways, and other enclosures to the system grounded conductor, the grounding electrode
conductor, or both at the service equipment or at the source of a separately derived system is
called as

(A) : Grounded conductor

(B) : Equipment grounding conductor

(C) : Grounding conductor

(D) : Main bonding jumper

Answer : (b)

Question-140 : Conductor used to connect the grounding electrode to the equipment grounding
conductor, the grounded conductor, or both is referred as ____________

(A) : Ground electrode

(B) : Equipment grounding conductor

(C) : Main bonding jumper

(D) : Grounding electrode conductor

Answer : (d)
Question-141 : ______________ is an unspliced connection used to connect the equipment
grounding conductor and the service disconnect enclosure to the grounded conductor of a
power system.

(A) : Main bonding jumper

(B) : Grounding electrode conductor

(C) : Equipment grounding conductor

(D) : Ground electrode

Answer : (a)

Question-142 : _____________ a conductor or body of conductors in intimate contact with the

earth for the purpose of providing a connection with the ground.

(A) : Equipment grounding conductor

(B) : Grounding conductor

(C) : Grounded conductor

(D) : Ground electrode

Answer : (d)

Question-143 : Which of the following components can not be used as a ground electrode
system?

(A) : Metal frame of buildings or structures

(B) : Ground ring

(C) : Concrete-encased electrodes

(D) : A metal underground gas piping system

Answer : (d)

Question-144 : Choose the correct options. (i) A metal underground gas piping system can be
used as a ground electrode. (ii) Aluminum electrode is used as ground electrode.

(A) : only (i)

(B) : only (ii)

(C) : (i) and (ii)

(D) : none of these

Answer : (d)

Question-145 : Why all possible electrodes with ground systems that are extensive and
interconnected?

(A) : To offer low voltage

(B) : To offer low current

(C) : To offer low impedance reference

(D) : To save energy

Answer : (c)

Question-146 : ___________ is used to test the resistance between the ground grid and earth

(A) : Multimeter

(B) : Energymeter

(C) : Earth Resistance Tester

(D) : Megger

Answer : (c)

Question-147 : Earth resistance depends on

(A) : Type of soil

(B) : Moisture content

(C) : Temperature

(D) : All of these

Answer : (d)

Question-148 : Earth resistance of __________Ω is adequate for residential and small

commercial buildings

(A) : 10

(B) : 25

(C) : 5

(D) : 15

Answer : (b)

Question-149 : For large buildings and facilities that house sensitive loads, a resistance value
should be of _____________ Ω.

(A) : 10

(B) : 15

(C) : 5

(D) : 20

Answer : (a)

Question-150 : In typical ground grid systems, the value at a distance ____________% of the
total distance between the reference electrode and the current rod is taken as the resistance of
the ground system with respect to earth.

(A) : 55

(B) : 62

(C) : 65

(D) : 70

Answer : (b)

Question-151 : In plate earthing, rectangular or circular plates should present an area of at least
_____ ft to the soil.
(A) : 2

(B) : 1.5

(C) : 3

(D) : 4

Answer : (b)

Question-152 : In plate earthing, Plate electrodes are to be installed at a minimum distance of

____________ ft below the surface of the earth

(A) : 2

(B) : 2.5

(C) : 3

(D) : 3.5

Answer : (b)

Question-153 : The main purpose of the signal reference ground is not personal safety or
equipment protection.

(A) : TRUE

(B) : FALSE

Answer : (a)

Question-154 : With __________________, every piece of equipment sharing a common space

or building is individually grounded.

(A) : single point grounding

(B) : general grounding

(C) : multipoint grounding

(D) : none of these

Answer : (c)

Question-155 : Which one of the following loads has the poorest power factor?

(A) : Electric fan Induction motor

(B) : Transformer

(C) : Induction motor

(D) : Induction furnace

Answer : (d)

Question-156 : Which one is NOT the cause of the decrease in power factor?

(A) : Decrease in system voltage.

(B) : Increase in air gap in induction motor.

(C) : Operating equipment at part load

(D) : Operating synchronous motor with over excitation

Answer : (d)

Question-157 : Which one of the following statements is NOT true?

(A) : When the equipment is designed at low power factor it is to be designed for more kVA

(B) : When power factor is decreased, loss in the cable supplying load is decreased.

(C) : Due to reduced power factor voltage regulation of line becomes poor

(D) : Reduced power factor reduces the efficiency of the plant

Answer : (b)

Question-158 : Which one of the following statements is NOT true regarding use of capacitor for
power factor correction ?

(A) : Capacitor should be connected near the supply.

(B) : Protection fuse should be connected in the line of the capacitor bank.
(C) : Capacitors should be switched off during off-peak period

(D) : Switching current of capacitor is more so its wire should be of sufficient size

Answer : (b)

Question-159 : Which one of the following statements is NOT true for the capacitors used for
power factor improvement ?

(A) : Enclosure of capacitor bank should be earthed.

(B) : Capacitor bank is used up to 100 kVAr.

(C) : Capacitor should be connected near the load

(D) : Capacitor once switched off, a minimum period of one minute should be allowed before
switching on again

Answer : (b)

Question-160 : Which one of the following statements is NOT true for synchronous motor used
for power factor improvement in comparison with static condenser

(A) : Its maintenance is more

(B) : It operates at zero leading power factor only

(C) : It requires D. C. supply

(D) : It requires more space

Answer : (c)

Question-161 : Which one of the following is NOT true for capacitor in comparison with
synchronous motor for power factor improvement?

(A) : Required power factor can be adjusted accurately

(B) : It does not require d. c. supply

(C) : It occupies less space

(D) : Its maintenance is less

Answer : (a)

Question-162 : Which one of the following statements is NOT true for capacitor used for
improvement of power factor?

(A) : Current drawn by the capacitor leads the supply voltage by 90°

(B) : Load current decreases

(C) : Current taken from the supply decreases

(D) : Load power remains constant

Answer : (b)

Question-163 : Component of current in phase with the voltage is called component

(A) : Apparent

(B) : Quadrature

(C) : Active

(D) : Reactive

Answer : (c)

Question-164 : Power factor can be mathematically expressed as:

(A) : P/Q

(B) : Q/P

(C) : P/S

(D) : S/P

Answer : (a)

Question-165 : The power factor of ac circuit lies between

(A) : 0 and 1
(B) : -1 and 1

(C) : 0 and -1

(D) : None of the above

Answer : (a)

Question-166 : In an induction motor when the air gap field between rotor and stator increases
power factor of the machine:

(A) : Increases

(B) : Decreases

(C) : Does not have any effect

(D) : None of the above

Answer : (b)

Question-167 : In an ac circuit I x sin (Φ) is called the _________ component of the current:

(A) : Watless

(B) : Reactive

(C) : Quadrature

(D) : All the above

Answer : (d)

Question-168 : The heat developed in an electric iron is attributed to _______ power

(A) : Apparent

(B) : Reactive

(C) : TRUE

(D) : True and reactive

Answer : (c)
Question-169 : When the power factor in the transmission line is leading, which device is
employed at substation to reduce the power factor:

(A) : CVT

(B) : Reactor

(C) : Synchronous condenser

(D) : None of these

Answer : (b)

Question-170 : In a circuit low reactive power compared to true power indicates

(A) : Low power factor

(B) : High power factor

(C) : Low efficiency

(D) : High efficiency

Answer : (b)

Question-171 : The power rating of given on the name plate of a transformer indicates the

(A) : True power which it can supply

(B) : Apparent power which it can supply

(C) : Apparent power which it draws from the supply mains

(D) : True power which it draws from the supply mains

Answer : (b)

Question-172 : Power factor of a pure capacitor is

(A) : unity

(B) : zero leading

(C) : zero lagging

(D) : between unity and zero lagging

Answer : (b)

Question-173 : Power factor of choke is

(A) : unity

(B) : zero lagging

(C) : zero leading

(D) : between unity and zero lagging

Answer : (b)

Question-174 : The primary reason for low power factor in the supply system is due to
installation of

(A) : induction motor

(B) : synchronous motor

(C) : d. c. motors

(D) : single phase motor

Answer : (a)

Question-175 : An alternator is supplying a load of 300 kW at a power factor of 0.6 lagging. If

the power factor is raised to 0.9 lagging, how much more kW can alternator supply ?

(A) : 200 kW

(B) : 450 kW

(C) : 90 kW

(D) : 150 kW

Answer : (d)
Question-176 : Which one following devices is not responsible for lagging power factor?

(A) : Induction furnace

(B) : Induction motor

(C) : Capacitor

(D) : Transformer

Answer : (c)

Question-177 : For improve the power factor of a single phase motor, the capacitor should be
connected in

(A) : series with the motor

(B) : parallel to the motor

(C) : series with the main winding

(D) : series with the starting winding

Answer : (b)

Question-178 : Power factor of filament lamp is

(A) : unity

(B) : zero leading

(C) : zero lagging

(D) : between unity and zero lagging

Answer : (a)

Question-179 : If the lagging power factor of a load decreases, the line losses will

(A) : decrease

(B) : increases

(C) : Increase or decrease

(D) : remain same

Answer : (b)

Question-180 : What is the formula of power factor ?

(A) : R/Z

(B) : KW / KVA

(C) : Active power / Apparent power

(D) : All of this

Answer : (d)

Question-181 : Which type of panel are using for improving power factor in industry for load?

(A) : APFC

(B) : Star-Delta

(C) : Soft Panel

(D) : All of this

Answer : (a)

Question-182 : For improving power factor, capacitor bank always connected in ________

(A) : Star

(B) : Delta

(C) : Series- parallel

(D) : Non of the above

Answer : (b)

Question-183 : A circuit having poor power factor will draw

(A) : No current
(B) : Low current

(C) : Normal current

(D) : High current

Answer : (d)

Question-184 : The effects of EMI can be reduced by

(A) : Suppressing emissions

(B) : Reducing the efficiency of the coupling path

(C) : Reducing the susceptibility of the receptor

(D) : All of these

Answer : (d)

Question-185 : The ability of an electronic system to function properly in its intended

electromagnetic environment and should not be a source of pollution to that electromagnetic
environment is known as

(A) : Susceptibility

(B) : Emission

(C) : Interference

(D) : Electromagnetic compatibility

Answer : (d)

Question-186 : Any electrical signal present in a circuit other than the desired signal is known as

(A) : Noise

(B) : Distortion

(C) : Interference

(D) : All of these

Answer : (a)

Question-187 : Any conductor carrying electrical current has an associated

_________________

(A) : resistive field

(B) : electrical field

(C) : magnetic field

(D) : capacitive field

Answer : (c)

Question-188 : Electrical circuits are carriers of __________ as well as propagators of

_______________ (i) electricity (ii) static field (iii) magnetic field

(A) : (i), (ii)

(B) : (ii), (iii)

(C) : (iii), (i)

(D) : (i), (iii)

Answer : (d)

Question-189 : Which of the following component/s utilize the the electromagnetic principle?

(A) : generators

(B) : motors

(C) : relays

(D) : all of these

Answer : (d)

Question-190 : An electrical field is present whenever an electrical charge placed in a dielectric

or insulating medium experiences a force acting upon it.
(A) : TRUE

(B) : FALSE

Answer : (a)

Question-191 : The unit of electrical field intensity is _________. Where , V is volt and m is
meter.

(A) : V/m

(B) : V . m

(C) : m / V

(D) : V/m

Answer : (a)

Question-192 : Electric field intensity (E) is a _____________ quantity

(A) : differential

(B) : vector

(C) : scalar

(D) : integral

Answer : (b)

Question-193 : _________________ is the number of electric lines of flux passing through a

unit area.

(A) : Magnetic flux density

(B) : Electric flux density

(C) : Magnetic flux intensity

(D) : Electric flux intensity

Answer : (b)
Question-194 : Which of the following is no the way by which the propagated EMI is conductive?

(A) : air

(B) : power cable

(C) : signal wire

(D) : ground cable

Answer : (a)

Question-195 : Attenuation is measured in _____________

(A) : amplitude

(B) : dB

(C) : watts

(D) : mV

Answer : (b)

Question-196 : _______________ can also couple from one circuit to another by inductive or
capacitive means

(A) : Transverse mode noise

(B) : Common mode noise

(C) : Differential mode noise

(D) : Integral mode noise

Answer : (b)

Question-197 : Can we use filter made up of R-L-C combination for eliminating EMI?

(A) : Yes

(B) : No

Answer : (a)
Question-198 : Power frequency fields fall in the category of

(A) : extra low frequency

(B) : super low frequency

(C) : very low frequency

(D) : low frequency

Answer : (b)

Question-199 : ________________ high-frequency EMI source.

(A) : radio

(B) : television

(C) : marine communication

(D) : all of these

Answer : (d)

Question-200 : Possible ways to minimize the EMI

(A) : filter

(B) : shielding

(C) : twisting the cables

(D) : all of these

Answer : (d)

Question-201 : Attenuation measured in ______

(A) : sec

(B) : decibels

(C) : mole
(D) : candela

Answer : (b)

Question-202 : Shielding is _______ to avoid unwanted noise from relating with a susceptible
piece of equipment

(A) : Wire Shield

(B) : None of these

(C) : Magnetic enclosure

(D) : Metal enclosure

Answer : (d)

Question-203 : ________ is the ration by which common mode signal is rejected

(A) : Common Mode Rejection Ratio

(B) : rectification

(C) : decibel

(D) : attenuation

Answer : (a)

Question-204 : Radiated interference is a computation level of EMI propagated in _______

(A) : electricity lines

(B) : copper wire

(C) : lairiquid

(D) : air

Answer : (d)

Question-205 : ___________ is a meter with a waveform display screen, voltage leads, and
current probes.
(A) : Voltmeter

(B) : Ammeter

(C) : Harmonic analyzer

(D) : DMM

Answer : (c)

Question-206 : State whether the given statement is true or false. Harmonic distortion levels
diminish substantially with the harmonic number.

(A) : TRUE

(B) : FALSE

Answer : (a)

Question-207 : In order to accurately determine the frequency content while doing the harmonic
analysis, the sampling frequency of the measuring instrument must be greater than _____ the
frequency of the highest harmonic of interest

(A) : half

(B) : twice

(C) : thrice

(D) : 1.5 times

Answer : (b)

Question-208 : _____________________________ are advanced data acquisition devices for

capturing, storing, and presenting short-duration, subcycle power system disturbances

(A) : Harmonic analyzer

(B) : Transient-disturbance analyzers

(C) : Oscilloscope

(D) : Data loggers and chart recorders

Answer : (b)

Question-209 : __________________ have sampling rates far higher than

_________________________ (i) oscilloscopes (ii) transient-disturbance analyzers. (iii)
harmonic analyzers

(A) : (i), (ii)

(B) : (iii), (i)

(C) : (iii), (ii)

(D) : (ii), (i)

Answer : (a)

Question-210 : ____________________ shows the pulse-width-modulated waveform of the

voltage input to an adjustable speed AC motor.

(A) : harmonic analyzers

(B) : transient-disturbance recorders

(C) : Oscilloscope

(D) : Data loggers and chart recorders

Answer : (c)

Question-211 : _______________________ are slow-response devices that are useful for

measuring steady-state data over a long period of time

(A) : harmonic analyzers

(B) : oscilloscope

(C) : Data loggers and chart recorders

(D) : Transient-disturbance analyzers

Answer : (c)
Question-212 : In power quality assessments involving transient conditions,
_________________ device is not suitable

(A) : Transient-disturbance analyzers

(B) : Oscilloscope

(C) : Data loggers and chart recorders

(D) : Harmonic analyzer

Answer : (c)

Question-213 : ________________ do not provide information about the waveshape of the

measured quantity

(A) : Harmonic analyzer

(B) : Oscilloscope

(C) : Transient-disturbance analyzers

(D) : Data loggers and chart recorders

Answer : (d)

Question-214 : The first step in solving power quality problems is to ___________________

(A) : find out power

(B) : set up the meter for measurement

(C) : determine the test location

(D) : check voltage or current

Answer : (c)

Question-215 : Which is the process of gathering, analyzing and interpreting raw measurement
data into useful information

(A) : power quality

(B) : equipment quality

(C) : power quality & power quality

(D) : none of these

Answer : (a)

Question-216 : Which can be considered as an important cause of power quality problems

(A) : UTD

(B) : ESD

(C) : TDD

(D) : THD

Answer : (b)

Question-217 : Which is used to detect loose connections

(A) : infrared meters

(B) : magnetic gauss

(C) : static electricity meters

(D) : none of these

Answer : (a)

Question-218 : Which is used to measure magnetic field strengths

(A) : static electricity meters

(B) : magnetic gauss

(C) : none of these

(D) : infrared meters

Answer : (b)

Question-219 : Which is used to measure static electricity

(A) : infrared meters

(B) : magnetic gauss

(C) : static electricity meters

(D) : none of these

Answer : (c)

Question-220 : ____________ is used to measure flicker

(A) : infrared meters

(B) : flicker meter

(C) : magnetic gauss

(D) : static electricity meters

Answer : (b)

Question-221 : Which will cause lights to flicker

(A) : magnetic gauss

(B) : electric arc furnace

(C) : monitoring equipment

(D) : none of these

Answer : (b)

Question-222 : ________ is designed to perform spectrum analyzer on waveform

(A) : static electricity meters

(B) : infrared meters

(C) : none of these

(D) : general purpose spectrum analyzer

Answer : (a)

Question-223 : Which of the following sentence is true?

(A) : Oscilloscope is used for determining high frequency waveform of any control circuit

(B) : Oscilloscope is also known as CRO.

(C) : all of these

(D) : CRO is a voltage findig electronic instruments and normally used to find voltage of the
waveform

Answer : (c)

Question-224 : Which measures the strength of the electric fields for electrostatic coupling
concern

(A) : static electricity meters

(B) : general purpose spectrum analyzer

(C) : all of these

(D) : electric field meters

Answer : (d)

Question-225 : What is the permissible limit of voltage variations allowed in the distribution
systems?

(A) : ± 10 %

(B) : ± 2 %

(C) : ± 6 %

(D) : ± 5 %

Answer : (c)

Question-226 : Which of the following is not installed in substation

(A) : series capacitor

(B) : voltage transformers

(C) : excitors

(D) : Shunt reactors

Answer : (c)

Question-227 : Which distribution system is energised by two or more generating stations or

substations?

(A) : Ring main system

(B) : All of these

(C) : Interconnected systems

(D) : Radial systems

Answer : (c)

Question-228 : In a tap changing transformer, the tappings are provided on _________.

(A) : High voltage winding

(B) : Primary winding

(C) : None of these

(D) : Secondary winding

Answer : (a)

Question-229 : Ferranti effect can be reduced by which of the following method?

(A) : Series Reactor

(B) : Shunt Capacitor

(C) : Series Capacitor

(D) : Shunt Reactor

Answer : (b)

Question-230 : Which distribution system is commonly used?

(A) : ring

(B) : parallel

(C) : mesh

(D) : radial

Answer : (d)

Question-231 : Which of the following materials is not used for transmission and distribution of
electrical power ?

(A) : Tungsten

(B) : Copper

(C) : Steel

(D) : Aluminium

Answer : (a)

Question-232 : High voltage transmission lines use _________.

(A) : Pin insulators

(B) : Suspension insulators

(C) : None of these

(D) : Pin insulators & Suspension insulators

Answer : (b)

Question-233 : Which component connects the substation to the area where power is to be
distributed?

(A) : Feeders
(B) : Distributors

(C) : All of these

(D) : Service mains

Answer : (a)

Question-234 : A bus bar is rated by

(A) : None of these

(B) : current, voltage and frequency

(C) : current

(D) : current and voltage only

Answer : (d)

Question-235 : Which type of distribution is preferred in residential areas?

(A) : Three phase, three wire

(B) : Single phase, two wire

(C) : Two phase, four wire

(D) : Three phase, four wire

Answer : (c)

Question-236 : When a conductor carries more current on the surface as compared to core, it is
due to

(A) : Corona

(B) : Skin Depth

(C) : Skin Effect

(D) : None of these

Answer : (c)

Question-237 : Which distribution system is more reliable

(A) : tree

(B) : none of these

(C) : ring

(D) : radial

Answer : (c)

Question-238 : Electro-mechanical voltage regulators are generally used in

(A) : transformers

(B) : reactors

(C) : none of these

(D) : generators

Answer : (d)

Question-239 : The advantages of high transmission voltage are ______

(A) : Reduced line losses

(B) : Increase efficiency

(C) : All of these

(D) : Area of cross-section is reduced

Answer : (c)

Question-240 : The specified quantities of load bus are

(A) : P and δ

(B) : Q and V
(C) : V and δ

(D) : Q and V

Answer : (d)

Question-241 : The current drawn by the line due to corona losses is _______

(A) : triangular

(B) : non-sinusoidal

(C) : sinusoidal

(D) : square

Answer : (b)

Question-242 : When an alternator connected to the bus-bar is shut down the bus-bar voltage
will

(A) : increased

(B) : none of these

(C) : decreased

(D) : remain unchanged

Answer : (d)

Question-243 : The specified quantities of Generation bus is

(A) : P and V

(B) : Q and V

(C) : V and δ

(D) : P and Q

Answer : (a)