measurement instruments power energy measurement two wattmeter method ammeter voltmeter multimeter megger energy meter cro ct pt earth fault detection - Question Bank

1. In a DC circuit, a wattmeter measures:
A) Apparent power
B) Reactive power
C) Active power
D) Peak power
2. Which instrument measures the rate of alternation of current or voltage?
A) Wattmeter
B) Energy Meter
C) Frequency Meter
D) Power Factor Meter
3. A common method for detecting an earth fault involves monitoring the current flowing through the:
A) Neutral conductor
B) Phase conductors
C) Earth conductor
D) Busbars
4. An energy meter measures energy in:
A) Joules
B) Watt-seconds
C) Kilowatt-hours
D) Kilojoules
5. The 'X-gain' or 'Time/Div' control on a CRO adjusts the:
A) Vertical sensitivity
B) Horizontal sweep speed (time per division)
C) Intensity of the beam
D) Focus of the spot
6. Which method is generally preferred for measuring power in a balanced three-phase circuit?
A) One-wattmeter method
B) Two-wattmeter method
C) Three-wattmeter method
D) Single-phase wattmeter measurement
7. The 'Y-gain' or 'Volts/Div' control on a CRO adjusts the:
A) Horizontal sweep speed
B) Vertical sensitivity (voltage per division)
C) Intensity of the beam
D) Focus of the spot
8. An ammeter can be converted into a voltmeter by connecting a ______ resistance in ______ with it.
A) Low, parallel
B) High, series
C) Low, series
D) High, parallel
9. A voltmeter can be converted into an ammeter by connecting a ______ resistance in ______ with it.
A) High, series
B) Low, parallel
C) High, parallel
D) Low, series
10. What is the primary purpose of using a CT and PT in power systems?
A) To increase power transmission efficiency
B) To measure high voltages and currents safely using standard low-range instruments
C) To protect the system from overloads
D) To regulate voltage levels
11. The CRO displays a graph of voltage versus ______.
A) Current
B) Time
C) Resistance
D) Power
12. In a three-phase system, if one wattmeter reads negative in the two-wattmeter method, it indicates that the power factor is:
A) Leading and greater than 0.5
B) Lagging and greater than 0.5
C) Less than 0.5 (leading or lagging)
D) Unity
13. Which device is used to measure insulation resistance of electrical machines and cables?
A) Ammeter
B) Voltmeter
C) Megger
D) Multimeter
14. A series R-L circuit has a phase angle of 60 degrees. If a wattmeter measures 1000 W, what is the apparent power?
A) 500 VA
B) 1000 VA
C) 2000 VA
D) 1500 VA
15. The braking magnet in an energy meter is usually made of:
A) Soft iron
B) Alnico
C) Copper
D) Aluminum
16. In an induction type energy meter, the speed of the disc is proportional to the:
A) Voltage
B) Current
C) Power
D) Energy
17. The most common instrument for measuring earth resistance is the:
A) Ammeter
B) Voltmeter
C) Earth Tester (Megger can also be used)
D) Wattmeter
18. Earth resistance measurement is critical for:
A) Optimizing power transmission
B) Ensuring the proper functioning of lightning arresters
C) Preventing over-voltage conditions
D) Reducing harmonic distortion
19. The standard secondary voltage rating for most PTs is:
A) 110 V
B) 220 V
C) 440 V
D) 12 V
20. A PT is essentially a ______ transformer.
A) Step-up voltage
B) Step-down voltage
C) Step-up current
D) Step-down current
21. The standard secondary current rating for most CTs is:
A) 1 A
B) 5 A
C) 10 A
D) 0.1 A
22. A CT is essentially a ______ transformer.
A) Step-up voltage
B) Step-down voltage
C) Step-up current
D) Step-down current
23. The 'Time Base' control on a CRO adjusts the:
A) Vertical sensitivity
B) Horizontal sweep speed
C) Intensity of the beam
D) Focus of the spot
24. Which instrument provides a visual representation of voltage signals over time?
A) Spectrum Analyzer
B) Frequency Counter
C) Oscilloscope
D) Logic Analyzer
25. A universal motor is a type of motor that can run on:
A) DC supply only
B) AC supply only
C) Both AC and DC supplies
D) Three-phase AC supply only
26. The internal resistance of an ideal ammeter should be:
A) Very high
B) Infinite
C) Zero
D) Very low
27. The internal resistance of an ideal voltmeter should be:
A) Zero
B) Very low
C) Very high
D) Infinite
28. If, in the two-wattmeter method for a balanced three-phase load, the power factor is unity, the readings of the two wattmeters are:
A) Equal
B) One is double the other
C) One is zero
D) Unequal
29. In a three-phase unbalanced load, the sum of the readings of two wattmeters in the two-wattmeter method gives:
A) The total active power
B) The total apparent power
C) The total reactive power
D) The average power
30. A dynamometer type wattmeter is preferred for measuring power in AC circuits because it:
A) Is less expensive
B) Has a linear scale
C) Is independent of frequency and waveform
D) Is easier to manufacture
31. To compensate for the creeping effect in an energy meter, a small hole is often drilled in the:
A) Voltage coil
B) Current coil
C) Disc
D) Braking magnet
32. The 'creeping' effect in an energy meter refers to:
A) The slow rotation of the disc when only voltage is applied
B) The fast rotation of the disc when load is disconnected
C) The disc not rotating at all
D) The disc rotating backwards
33. Which type of energy meter uses a rotating disc driven by eddy currents induced by voltage and current coils?
A) Digital Energy Meter
B) Electromechanical Induction Type Energy Meter
C) Smart Energy Meter
D) Mechanical Counter Meter
34. Earth fault detection is crucial for:
A) Improving power factor
B) Ensuring electrical safety and preventing shocks
C) Increasing system efficiency
D) Reducing voltage fluctuations
35. The primary winding of a PT is connected in ______ with the high voltage line.
A) Series
B) Parallel
C) Delta
D) Star
36. A Potential Transformer (PT) is used to:
A) Step up low voltages to a higher, measurable level
B) Step down high voltages to a lower, measurable level
C) Measure current
D) Measure power factor
37. The secondary winding of a CT should never be opened when the primary is energized because:
A) It can damage the CT due to excessive voltage
B) It can cause a fire hazard
C) It can lead to a short circuit
D) It will stop current flow
38. A Current Transformer (CT) is used to:
A) Step up voltage for measurement
B) Step down voltage for measurement
C) Step down high currents to a lower, measurable level
D) Step up low currents to a higher, measurable level
39. In a Cathode Ray Oscilloscope (CRO), the electron beam is deflected by:
A) Magnetic fields only
B) Electric fields only
C) Both magnetic and electric fields
D) Mechanical actuators
40. Which instrument is used to display the waveform of an electrical signal and analyze its characteristics?
A) Multimeter
B) Oscilloscope (CRO)
C) Energy Meter
D) Frequency Meter
41. A wattmeter measures:
A) Instantaneous power
B) Average power
C) Apparent power
D) Reactive power
42. The unit of electrical energy is typically measured in:
A) Watts
B) Volts
C) Joules
D) Kilowatt-hours (kWh)
43. A Megger typically uses a ______ generator to produce a high DC voltage for insulation testing.
A) Moving coil
B) Moving iron
C) Hand-driven permanent magnet
D) Dynamically coupled
44. What is the primary function of a Megger?
A) To measure low resistance
B) To measure high resistance, especially insulation resistance
C) To measure AC voltage
D) To measure frequency
45. A multimeter is a versatile instrument that can measure:
A) Voltage, Current, and Resistance
B) Voltage, Power, and Frequency
C) Current, Resistance, and Inductance
D) Voltage, Resistance, and Capacitance
46. A voltmeter is always connected in ______ with the circuit element across which the voltage is to be measured.
A) Series
B) Parallel
C) Delta
D) Star
47. An ammeter is always connected in ______ with the circuit element whose current is to be measured.
A) Parallel
B) Series
C) Perpendicular
D) Any of the above
48. In the two-wattmeter method for a balanced three-phase load, if the load is purely inductive, the reading of one wattmeter will be:
A) Positive and the other negative
B) Zero
C) Equal to the total power
D) Half of the total power
49. The two-wattmeter method is used to measure the total power in a:
A) Single-phase balanced load
B) Single-phase unbalanced load
C) Three-phase balanced load
D) Three-phase unbalanced load
50. Which type of meter is primarily used to measure the quantity of electrical energy consumed over a period of time?
A) Ammeter
B) Voltmeter
C) Energy Meter
D) Wattmeter