measurement instruments power energy measurement two wattmeter method ammeter voltmeter multimeter megger energy meter cro ct pt earth fault detection - One Line Questions
1.
The standard secondary current rating for most CTs is: —
5 A
2.
The standard secondary voltage rating for most PTs is: —
110 V
3.
A series R-L circuit has a phase angle of 60 degrees. If a wattmeter measures 1000 W, what is the apparent power? —
2000 VA
4.
Which type of meter is primarily used to measure the quantity of electrical energy consumed over a period of time? —
Energy Meter
5.
The most common instrument for measuring earth resistance is the: —
Earth Tester (Megger can also be used)
6.
Which device is used to measure insulation resistance of electrical machines and cables? —
Megger
7.
In a DC circuit, a wattmeter measures: —
Active power
8.
The CRO displays a graph of voltage versus ______. —
Time
9.
A universal motor is a type of motor that can run on: —
Both AC and DC supplies
10.
Which type of energy meter uses a rotating disc driven by eddy currents induced by voltage and current coils? —
Electromechanical Induction Type Energy Meter
11.
If, in the two-wattmeter method for a balanced three-phase load, the power factor is unity, the readings of the two wattmeters are: —
Equal
12.
A voltmeter can be converted into an ammeter by connecting a ______ resistance in ______ with it. —
Low, parallel
13.
The 'Y-gain' or 'Volts/Div' control on a CRO adjusts the: —
Vertical sensitivity (voltage per division)
14.
Earth fault detection is crucial for: —
Ensuring electrical safety and preventing shocks
15.
A wattmeter measures: —
Average power
16.
A dynamometer type wattmeter is preferred for measuring power in AC circuits because it: —
Is independent of frequency and waveform
17.
The secondary winding of a CT should never be opened when the primary is energized because: —
It can damage the CT due to excessive voltage
18.
An energy meter measures energy in: —
Kilowatt-hours
19.
In a three-phase system, if one wattmeter reads negative in the two-wattmeter method, it indicates that the power factor is: —
Less than 0.5 (leading or lagging)
20.
An ammeter can be converted into a voltmeter by connecting a ______ resistance in ______ with it. —
High, series
21.
In a Cathode Ray Oscilloscope (CRO), the electron beam is deflected by: —
Both magnetic and electric fields
22.
A Megger typically uses a ______ generator to produce a high DC voltage for insulation testing. —
Hand-driven permanent magnet
23.
Which instrument is used to display the waveform of an electrical signal and analyze its characteristics? —
Oscilloscope (CRO)
24.
A common method for detecting an earth fault involves monitoring the current flowing through the: —
Earth conductor
25.
Which method is generally preferred for measuring power in a balanced three-phase circuit? —
Two-wattmeter method
26.
Earth resistance measurement is critical for: —
Ensuring the proper functioning of lightning arresters
27.
An ammeter is always connected in ______ with the circuit element whose current is to be measured. —
Series
28.
In the two-wattmeter method for a balanced three-phase load, if the load is purely inductive, the reading of one wattmeter will be: —
Positive and the other negative
29.
A voltmeter is always connected in ______ with the circuit element across which the voltage is to be measured. —
Parallel
30.
The primary winding of a PT is connected in ______ with the high voltage line. —
Parallel
31.
The two-wattmeter method is used to measure the total power in a: —
Three-phase balanced load
32.
The braking magnet in an energy meter is usually made of: —
Alnico
33.
Which instrument provides a visual representation of voltage signals over time? —
Oscilloscope
34.
A Potential Transformer (PT) is used to: —
Step down high voltages to a lower, measurable level
35.
A Current Transformer (CT) is used to: —
Step down high currents to a lower, measurable level
36.
A CT is essentially a ______ transformer. —
Step-down current
37.
A PT is essentially a ______ transformer. —
Step-down voltage
38.
The 'creeping' effect in an energy meter refers to: —
The slow rotation of the disc when only voltage is applied
39.
In a three-phase unbalanced load, the sum of the readings of two wattmeters in the two-wattmeter method gives: —
The total active power
40.
What is the primary purpose of using a CT and PT in power systems? —
To measure high voltages and currents safely using standard low-range instruments
41.
What is the primary function of a Megger? —
To measure high resistance, especially insulation resistance
42.
The 'Time Base' control on a CRO adjusts the: —
Horizontal sweep speed
43.
The 'X-gain' or 'Time/Div' control on a CRO adjusts the: —
Horizontal sweep speed (time per division)
44.
The internal resistance of an ideal ammeter should be: —
Zero
45.
In an induction type energy meter, the speed of the disc is proportional to the: —
Power
46.
To compensate for the creeping effect in an energy meter, a small hole is often drilled in the: —
Disc
47.
A multimeter is a versatile instrument that can measure: —
Voltage, Current, and Resistance
48.
Which instrument measures the rate of alternation of current or voltage? —
Frequency Meter
49.
The unit of electrical energy is typically measured in: —
Kilowatt-hours (kWh)
50.
The internal resistance of an ideal voltmeter should be: —
Very high