SRM IST ,RAMAPURAM CAMPUS

DEPARTMENT OF EEE
18EES101J-BASIC ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONICS ENGINEERING
QUESTION BANK
UNIT -1
1. The coefficient of coupling between two air core

coils depends on

(a) Self inductance (b) Mutual inductance

(c) Self &Mutual inductance of coil (d) None of the above

2. In a series resonance circuit, the impedance of the

circuit is

(a) Minimum (b) Maximum (c) Zero (d) None of the above

3. The power factor of a pure resistive circuit is

(a) Zero (b) Unity (c) Lagging (d) Leading

4. The Q-factor of a coil is given by

(a) Reciprocal of power factor (b) Ratio R/Z

(c) Power factor (d) None of the above

5. In a R-L-C series circuit phase of the circuit with respect to circuit voltage will be

(a) Lagging (b) Leading (c) In-phase

(d) Depends on value of L&C.

6. Under the condition of resonance, RLC series circuit

behaves as a

(a) Pure resistive circuit (b) Pure inductive circuit

(c) Pure capacitive circuit (d) Pure reactive circuit

7. The RMS voltage drop across a 15k resistor is

16v.The peak current through the resistor is

(a) 15mA (b) 1.5 mA (c) 10 mA (d) 1 mA

8. Average power consumed by a pure inductor is

(a) Zero (b) Unity (c) Between 0&1 (d) Between 1& infinity

9. If the cross sectional area of magnetic field increases

but the flux remains the same the flux density

(a) Increases (b) Decreases (c) Remains the same (d) Doubles

10. The ability of a material to remain unmagnetised

after removal of magnetizing force is known as

 (a) Permeability (b) Permittivity (c) Retentivity

(d) Reluctance
1.b 2.b 3.a 4.d 5.d 6.a 7.d 8.a 9.b 10.c

11. Ohm’s law can be applied for __________ devices.

a) Linear b) non Linear c)both a and b d)none of theabove

Answer : a
12. There are four resistors in a series circuit and each has 5V drop across it. The source voltage is

a.20V b.5V c.10V d.15V

Answer: a

13. Thevenin resistance is found by ________

a) Shorting all voltage sources
b) Opening all current sources
c) Shorting all voltage sources and opening all current sources
d) Opening all voltage sources and shorting all current sources

Answer : c
14. In a star connected system, the current flowing through the line is

a. Greater than the phase current

b. Equal to the phase current
c. Lesser than the phase current
d. None of these

Answer: b
15. The 2ohm and 3 ohm resistor are in parallel the equivalent resistance is

a.1.2 b.5 c.4.2 d.1.4

Answer: a
16. For maximum transfer of power, internal resistance should be

a) equal to load resistance b) greater than load resistance

c) zero d) lesser than load resistance

Answer: a

17. Current division rule is applicable to …………….

a) Series b) Parallel c) Open circuit d) Short circuit

Answer: b

18. What is the reluctance of the circuit in problem 9 if the flux is 275 Wb?

A. 0.0066 At/Wb

B. 0.066 At/Wb
 C. 8,727 At/Wb
19. The induced voltage across a coil with 250 turns that is located in a magnetic field that is changing at a rate of 8 Wb/s is

A. 1,000 V

2,000
B. V

C. 31.25 V

D. 3,125 V
20. For a given wirewound core, an increase in current through the coil

A. reverses the flux lines

B. decreases the flux density

C. increases the flux density

D. causes no change in flux density

UNIT 2

21. If the cross-sectional area of a magnetic field increases, but the flux remains the same, the flux density

A. increases

B. decreases

C. remains the same

D. doubles

22. When the speed at which a conductor is moved through a magnetic field is increased, the induced voltage

A. increases

B. decreases

C. remains constant

D. reaches zero
23. When the current through the coil of an electromagnet reverses, the

A. direction of the magnetic field reverses

B. direction of the magnetic field remains unchanged

C. magnetic field expands

D. magnetic field collapses

24. What is the reluctance of a material that has a length of 0.07 m, a cross-sectional area of 0.014 m2, and a permeability of
4,500 Wb/At × m?

A. 1111 At/Wb

B. 111 At/Wb

C. 11 At/Wb

D. 1 At/Wb
25. A coil of wire is placed in a changing magnetic field. If the number of turns in the coil is decreased, the voltage induced
across the coil will

A. increase

B. decrease

C. remain constant

D. be excessive

26. What is the flux density when the flux is 5.5 Wb and the cross-sectional area is 6 × 10–3 m2?

A. 91.7 T

B. 917 T

C. 91 T

D. 9.7 T

27. The unit for reluctance is

At/
A. tesla B. Wb

C. At/m D. Wb
28. If the steel disk in a crankshaft position sensor has stopped with the tab in the magnet's air gap, the induced voltage

A. increases

B. decreases

is
C. zero

D. will remain constant

29. There is 900 mA of current through a wire with 40 turns. What is the reluctance of the circuit if the flux is 400 Wb?

A. 14,400 At/Wb

B. 1,440 At/Wb

C. 9,000 At/Wb

D. 90,000 At/Wb
30. A basic one-loop dc generator is rotated at 90 rev/s. How many times each second does the dc output voltage peak
 (reach maximum)?

A. 90 B. 180

C. 270 D. 360

31. What is the flux density in a magnetic field in which the flux in 0.1 m2 is 600 Wb?

A. 6,000 T

B. 600 T

C. 600 T

D. 6T
32. The unit for permeability is
Wb/At ×
A. m

B. At/m

C. At/Wb

D. Wb
33. In a series RC circuit, 12 V(rms) is measured across the resistor and 15 V(rms) is measured across the capacitor. The rms source
voltage is

A. 3V

B. 27 V

19.2
C. V

D. 1.9 V
34. A 6 kHz sinusoidal voltage is applied to a series RC circuit. The frequency of the voltage across the resistor is

A. 0 Hz

B. 12 kHz

C. 6 kHz

D. 18 kHz

35. A 47 resistor and a capacitor with a capacitive reactance of 120 are in series across an ac source. What is the circuit
impedance, Z?

A. 129

B. 12.9

C. 167

D. 73
36. An ac circuit consists of a resistor and a capacitor. To increase the phase angle above 45°, the following condition must
 exist:

A. R = XC

B. R > XC

R<X
C. C

D. R = 5XC
37. A resistor and a capacitor are in series across a 20 V ac source. Circuit impedance is 4.33 k . Current flow in the
circuit is

A. 9.2 mA

B. 92 mA

4.6
C. mA

D. 460 mA
38. For a certain load, the true power is 150 W and the reactive power is 125 VAR. The apparent power is

A. 19.52 W

B. 195.2 W

C. 275 W

D. 25 W
39. When the frequency of the voltage applied to a series RC circuit is increased, the phase angle

A. increases

B. decreases

C. remains the same

D. becomes erratic

40. In a series RC circuit, when the frequency and the resistance are halved, the impedance

A. doubles

B. is halved

C. is reduced to one-fourth

D. cannot be determined without values

41. A 120 resistor is in parallel with a capacitor with a capacitive reactance of 40 . Both components are across a 12 V
ac source. What is the magnitude of the total impedance?

A. 37.9

B. 3.7
 C. 14,400

D. 4,800

42. A 2 k resistor and a 0.002 F capacitor are in series across an ac source. Current in the circuit is 6.50 mA. The true
power is

A. 84.5 mW

B. 845 mW

C. 13 mW

D. 130 mW
43. In a series RLC circuit that is operating above the resonant frequency, the current

A. lags the applied voltage

B. leads the applied voltage

C. is in phase with the applied voltage

D. is zero

44. A 10 resistor, a 90 mH coil, and a 0.015 F capacitor are in series across an ac source. The impedance magnitude at
1,200 Hz below fr is

A. 1,616

B. 161

C. 3,387

D. 1,771
45. In a series RLC circuit that is operating above the resonant frequency, the current

A. lags the applied voltage

B. leads the applied voltage

C. is in phase with the applied voltage

D. is zero

46. A 15 resistor, a 220 H coil, and a 60 pF capacitor are in series across an ac source. What is the bandwidth of the
circuit?

A. 138 MHz

B. 10,866 Hz

C. 1,907 Hz

D. 138 kHz

47. A resistor of 3 k , a 0.05 F capacitor, and a 120 mH coil are in series across a 5 kHz, 20 V ac source. What is the
impedance, expressed in polar form?

A. 636

B. 3,769

C. 433

D. 4,337

48. A 12 resistor, a 40 F capacitor, and an 8 mH coil are in series across an ac source. The resonant frequency is

A. 28.1 Hz

B. 281 Hz

C. 2,810 Hz

D. 10 kHz
49. 200 resistor, a coil with 30 of reactance, and a capacitor of unknown reactance are in series across an ac source. The
circuit is at resonance. Circuit impedance

A. is 230

B. is 170

C. is 200

D. cannot be determined
50. A 90 resistor, a coil with 30 of reactance, and a capacitor with 50 of reactance are in series across a 12 V ac
source. The current through the resistor is

A. 9 mA

B. 90 mA

C. 13 mA

D. 130 mA
51. If the value of C in a series RLC circuit is decreased, the resonant frequency

A. is not affected

B. increases

C. is reduced to zero

D. decreases
52. A 24 resistor, an inductor with a reactance of 120 , and a capacitor with a reactance of 120 are in series across
a 60 V source. The circuit is at resonance. The voltage across the inductor is

A. 60 V

B. 660 V
 C. 30 V

300
D. V
53. In a certain series resonant circuit, VC = 125 V, VL = 125 V, and VR = 40 V. The value of the source voltage is

A. 125 V

B. 250 V

C. 290 V

D. 40 V
54. A certain series resonant circuit has a bandwidth of 2 kHz. If the existing coil is replaced with one having a higher value of Q,
the bandwidth will

A. increase

B. remain the same

C. decrease

D. be less selective

55. A certain series RLC circuit with a 200 Hz, 15 V ac source has the following values: R = 12 , C = 80 F, and L = 10
mH. The total impedance, expressed in polar form, is

A. 12.28 12.34°

B. 12.57 12.34°

C. 9.95 12.34°

D. 12.62 12.34°

UNIT 3

1) Filters are used to convert

a. Pulsating dc signal into a pure dc signal

b. Pure dc signal into a pulsating dc signal

c. Pulsating dc signal into a pure ac signal

d. Pulsating ac signal into a pure dc signal

ANSWER: Pulsating dc signal into a pure dc signal

2) The cut - in voltage for silicon and germanium are

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a. 0.3 V, 0.3 V
b. 0.3 V, 0.7 V

c. 0.7 V, 0.7 V

d. 0.7 V, 0.3 V

ANSWER: 0.7 V, 0.3 V

3) The P - type semiconductor impurities are also called as

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a. Acceptor impurities
b. Donor impurities

c. Either (a) or (b)

d. None of these

ANSWER: Acceptor impurities

4) In N - type semiconductor, the impurities added to a semiconductor are

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a. Trivalent
b. Pentavalent

c. Monovalent

d. Tetravalent

ANSWER: Pentavalent

5) Impurities are generally added in the pure semiconductor to

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a.increase the number of electrons

b.increase the number of holes

c.increase their conductivity

d. all of these

ANSWER: increase their conductivity

6) If induction motor is direct switched-on then it will develop
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a. 1.5 times their full load torque

b. 1.5 to 2.5 times their full load torque

c. 2.5 times their full load torque

d. 1.5 to 5 times their full load torque

7) In DOL fuses are provided to protect against

a. Short circuit protection

b. Over voltage

c. Over current

d. Over load

ANSWER: Short circuit protection

8) In four - point starter, the no volt release is connected across the

a. Supply line through a protective resistance

b. In series with field circuit through a protective resistance

c. Either (a) or (b)

d. None of these

ANSWER: Supply line through a protective resistance

9) The overload release protects the motor against

a. Over voltage
b. Over current

c. Over load

d. All of these

ANSWER: Over load

10) 3 - point starter is used to start the

a. Series motor
b. Shunt motor

c. Compound motor

d. Only (b) and (c)

ANSWER: Only (b) and (c)

11. The number of cycle per second is called

(A) frequency.
(B) time period.
(C) angular displacement.
(D) angular velocity.

Answer ⇓
A
12. An instrument which detects electric current is known as
(A) induction meter.
(B) watt meter.
(C) galvanometer.
(D) none of these.

Answer ⇓
C
13. The substances which have a large number of free electrons and offer a low resistance are called
(A) insulators.
(B) inductors.
(C) conductors.
(D) semi-conductors.

Answer ⇓
C
14. The property of a conductor due to which it passes current is called
(A) reluctance.
(B) conductance.
(C) admittance.
(D) inductance.

Answer ⇓
B
15. Reciprocal of the conductance is called
(A) admittance.
(B) resistance.
(C) reluctance.
(D) reactance.

Answer ⇓B
16. A moving iron instrument can be used for

A.D.C. only
 B.A.C. only
C.Both A.C and D.C.

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C.Both A.C and D.C.

17. The instruments which measure the total quantity of electricity delivered in a particular time are called
(A) absolute instruments.
(B) indicating instruments.
(C) recording instruments.
(D) integrating instruments.

Answer ⇓
D

18.In a moving coil instrument, the damping torque is developed by

(A) fluid friction damping.
(B) air friction damping.
(C) eddy current damping.
(D) gravity friction damping.
19. Resistances can be measured with the help of a …………
1. Wattmeter
2. voltmeter
3. ammeter
4. ohmmeter and resistance bridge

Q2. Resistances can be measured with the help of a …………

1. Wattmeter
2. voltmeter
3. ammeter
4. ohmmeter and resistance bridge
5. all of the above

Ans. 4

Q3. ………….. instruments indicate the instantaneous value of the electrical quantity being measured at the time at which
it is being measured?

1. Absolute
2. Indicating
3. Recording
4. Integrating

Ans. 2

Q4. The use of ………….. instruments is merely confined within laboratories as standardizing instruments.

1. absolute
2. indicating
3. recording
4. integrating
5. none of the above
Ans. 1

Q5. ………….. instruments measure the total quantity of electricity delivered at a particular time.

1. absolute
2. indicating
3. recording
4. integrating

Ans. 4

Q6. According to application, instruments can be classified into ………. and ……….

1. switch board
2. portable
3. both 1 and 2
4. moving coil
5. moving iron
6. both 4 and 5

Ans. 3

Q7. The spring material used in a spring control device should have the following property:

1. should be non-magnetic
2. should have low-temperature co-efficient
3. should have low specific resistance
4. should not be subjected to fatigue
5. all of the above

Ans. 5

Q8. Which of the following properties a damping oil must possess?

1. must be a good insulator

2. should be non-evaporating
3. should not have corrosive action upon the metal of the vane
4. the viscosity of the oil should not change with the temperature
5. all of the above

Ans. 5

Q9. A …………. device prevents the oscillation of the moving system and enables the latter to reach its final position
quickly.

1. deflecting
2. controlling
3. damping
4. all of the above

Ans. 3

Q10. An induction meter can handle current upto ………….

1. 10 A
 2. 30 A
3. 60 A
4. 100 A

Ans. 4

Q11. For handling greater currents induction wattmeter are used in conjunction with …………….

1. potential transformer
2. current transformer
3. power transformer
4. all of the above

Ans. 2

Q12. ……………….. devices may be used for extending the range of the instruments?

1. shunts
2. multipliers
3. current transformers
4. potential transformer
5. all of the above

Ans. 5

Q13. A moving-coil permanent-magnet instrument can be used as flux-meter by ………………

1. using a low resistance shunt

2. using a high series resistance
3. eliminating the control springs
4. making control springs of large moment of inertia

Ans. 3

Q14. A moving-coil permanent-magnet instrument can be used as ………….. by using a low resistance shunt.

1. ammeter
2. voltmeter
3. flux-meter
4. ballistic galvanometer

Ans. 1

Q15. A potentiometer may be used for …………

1. measurement of resistance
2. measurement of current
3. calibration of ammeter
4. calibration of voltmeter
5. all of the above

Ans. 5

Q16. ……………. are not used on D.C. circuits.

 1. Mercury motor meters
2. commutator motor meters
3. induction meters
4. none of the above

Ans. 3

Q17. …………. is an essential part of a motor meter .

1. an operating torque system

2. a barking device
3. revolution registering device
4. all of the above

Ans. 4

Q18. Induction type single phase energy meters measure electric energy in ……..

1. kW
2. Wh
3. kWh
4. VAR
5. none of the above

Ans. 3

Q19. The pointer of an indicating instrument should be ……

1. very light
2. very heavy
3. either 1 or 2
4. neither 1 nor 2

Ans. 1

Q20. The household energy meter is ………..

1. an indicating instrument
2. a recording instrument
3. an integrating instrument
4. none of the above

Ans. 3

Q21. The chemical effect of current is used in …….

1. D.C. ammeter hour meter

2. D.D. ammeter
3. D.C. energy meter
4. none f the above

Ans. 1

Q22. In majority of instruments, damping is provided by ………

 1. fluid friction
2. spring
3. eddy currents
4. all of the above

Ans. 3

Q23. An ammeter is a …………….. instrument.

1. secondary instrument
2. absolute instrument
3. recording instrument
4. integrating instrument

Ans. 1

Q24. The switchboard instruments should be mounted in ……….. position.

1. vertical
2. horizontal
3. either 1 or 2
4. neither 1 nor 2

Ans. 1

Q25. The function of shunt in an ammeter is to …………..

1. by pass the current

2. increase the sensitivity of the ammeter
3. increase the resistance of ammeter
4. none of the above

Ans. 1

Q26. The multiplier and the meter-coil in a voltmeter are in …….

1. series
2. parallel
3. series-parallel
4. none of the above

Ans. 1

Q27. A moving iron instrument can be used for ……..

1. D.C. only
2. A.C. only
3. both D.C. and A.C.
4. none of the above

Ans. 3

Q28. The scale of a rectifier instrument is ………..

 1. linear
2. non-linear
3. either 1 or 2
4. neither 1 nor 2

Ans. 1

Q29. To measure current at high frequency, we must use ……..

1. moving iron instrument

2. electrostatic instrument
3. thermocouple instrument
4. none of the above

Ans. 3

Q30. The resistance in the circuit of the moving coil of a dynamometer should be ……

1. zero
2. low
3. high
4. none of the above

Ans. 3

UNIT 4

1. Ampere meter measure -

(a)Voltage (b) Current (c) Power (d) all
2. Volt meter measure -
(a)Current (b) Power (c) Voltage (d) all
3. Energy meter measure -
(a)Power (b) Voltage (c) Energy (d)all
4. Multimeter measure -
(a) Resistance (b) Voltage (c) Current (d)all
5. What is the normal speed of Megger?
(a)10-49R.P.M (b) 50 – 99 R.P.M (c) 100 – 149 R.P.M (d) 150 -170 R.P.M
6. The Unit of power is called
(a) Jules (b) Hertz (c) Watt (d) Ohm
7.What is frequency of supply in India?
(a) 60 Hz (b) 20 Hz (c) 50 Hz (d)all
8.Which type of wiring is done in workshop?
(a) Conduit pipe wiring (b) Cleat wiring (c) Batten wiring (d) LCC wiring
9. The Unit of work is called
(a)Hertz (b) Joule (c) Henry (d) None
10.The transformer is a device
(a)Static (b) Dynamic (c) Primary (d) Secondary
11. The Unit of capacitance
(a)Hertz (b) Farad (c) Henry (d)Ohm
12. The Unit of inductance -
(a)Hertz (b) Farad (c) Henry (d) Ohm
Q -13. I.E. Rule’s for –
(a) For safety and security (b) for better power generating (c) both of them (d) none
Q14. We connect the fuse in –
(a)Phase line (b) Neutral line (c) Earth line (d) none
Q15. Normal ammeter generally measure maximum amps.-
(a)100amp. (b) 200amp. (c) 50amp. (d)10amp.
Q16.If volt meter is to be connected in A.C line, and then which connection is appropriate-
(a)parallel (b)series (c) both (d) none of them
Q17. Ammeter is connected in A.C—
(a)parallel (b)series (c) both (d) none of them
Q18.Maximum current measure by the clip-on ammeter
(a)700amp. (b)500amp. (c)800amp. (d)1000amp.
Q19.Which wiring system is inside of wall-
(a)P.V.C wiring (b) batten wiring (c) concealed wiring (d) pipe wiring
Q20. Normal voltmeter generally measure maximum volts-
(a)1000v (b)500v (c) 2000v (d)25000v
21. The Unit of resistance is called –
(a)Hertz (b)Farad (c) Henry (d)Ohm
Q22.Why earthing is necessary?
(a) To protect human being & machine (b) to machine winding (c) protect birds from current
(d)all the above
Q23.The effect of armature reaction is
(a)reduction in EMF (b)increase in iron losses (c)sparking at commentator (d) reduction in EMF Increase in iron losses.
Q24. PMEN System stands for-
(a)Permanent Magnified Earth Neutral System (b) Protective Multiple Earthed Neutral System
(c) Protective Mutual Earthed Neutral System (d) Permanent Mutual Earthed Neutral System
Q25. Value of Power factor lies between-
(a) +1 to -1 (b)+2 to -2 (c) 0 to 1 (d) none of these
Q26.B.O.T. unit is a unit of-
(a) Voltage (b) Current (c) Energy (d) Power
Q27. RCCB stands for-
(a)Residual Current Circuit Breaker (b) Released Current Circuit Breaker
(c) Residual Capacitance Circuit Breaker (d) Released Capacitance Circuit Breaker
Q28.DG Set stands for-
(a)Diesel Generator Set (b) Distanced Gap Set (c) both of (a) & (b) (d) none of these
Q29. Impedance Triangle is made by-
(a)Impedance, voltage & current (b) Impedance, Resistance& Reactance
(c) Impedance, Power & Frequency (d) Impedance, Voltage& Power
Q30. Earth Megger is used for-
(a) Earth Resistance Test (b) Insulation Resistance Test (c) both (a) & (b) (d) none of these
Q31. Generator converts energy-
(a) From Mechanical to Electrical (b) From Electrical to Mechanical
(c) From Solar to Electrical (d) From Solar to Mechanical
Q32. Motor converts energy-
(a) From Mechanical to Electrical (b) From Electrical to Mechanical
(c) From Solar to Electrical (d) From Solar to Mechanical
Q33. The advantages of Neutral earthing is-
(a) It can make a closed path (b) elimination of arcing ground (c) both (a) & (b)
(d) None of these
Q34.According to I.E rule s the permissible variation of frequency is
(a)3% (b) 5% (c)8% (d)10%
35.Insulation Resistance is measured by -
(a) Ohmmeter (b) Voltmeter (c) Ammeter (d) Megger
36.Domestic connection in our country is -
(a) 230V DC (b) 230V AC (c) 440V DC (d) 440V AC
37.One HP equal to -
(a) 746W (b) 1000W (c) 100W (d) 500W
38. The direction of rotation of a 3 phase motor can be reversed by interchanging -
(a) two phase (b) three phase (c)both (a) & (b) (d)none
39.Speed of motor is measured by-
(a)Ammeter (b) Voltmeter (c) Megger (d) Tachometer
40.Incandesent Lamp filament is made by -
(a) Nichrome wire (b) Tungsten wire (c) Fuse wire (d) Copper wire

41.The Unit of Frequency is -

(a) Ohm (b) C/S (c) Volt (d) Amp
42. In soft solder, Lead & Tin Ratio is -
(a)40:60 (b) 50:50 (c) 80:20 (d) 60:40
43. Rating of Dynamo is -
(a) HP (b) KW (c) KWh (d) None of these
44.Rating of Motor is-
(a)HP (b )KW (c)KWh (d)none of these
45.DOL Starter is used for Starting AC 3 phase upto-
(a)10HP (b) 5HP (c) 25HP (d)100HP
46.In house wiring all bulbs, fans are connected in -
(a) Series (b) series-parallel (c) parallel (d) all
47.Principle of Dynamo is -
(a) Faradays Law’s of Electromagnetic Induction
(b) Ampere’s Law (c) Ohm’s Law (d) none
48.Regulator is connected in -
(a)series with fan (b) parallel with fan (c) both of (a) & (b) (d) none
49.Winding of armature of motor, the wire used is-
(a) Copper wire (b) aluminium wire (c) fuse wire
(d) super enameled insulated copper wire
50.Supply frequency in dc line is -
(a) Zero Hz (b) 50 Hz (c) 75 Hz (d) 100 Hz

51.RPM stands for -

(a) Revolution per minute (b) Revolution per motor (c) Return phase machine
(d) None of these
52.CTS stands for-
(a) Calcutta Tramway Service (b) Cab Tyre Sheathed (c) Current Trashing System (d) none of these
53.Which type of wiring system is preferred in Cold storage and damp places-
(a)Conduit (b) PVC (c) Conceal (d) None of these
54.Which is the colored code of 230V AC supply for Phase & Neutral -
(a)Black & Green (b) Red & Green (c) Red & Black (d) Blue & Black
55.Green coloured cable indicated that-
(a) Phase line (b) Neutral line (c) OK line (d) Earthing connection
56.The Unit of magnetic flux density is-
(a)Volt (b) Ampere (c) Tesla (d) Ohm
57.Line voltage equal to Phase voltage in-
(a) Star connection (b) Delta connection (c) Short circuit connection (d) open circuit connection
58. Two way switches is used for-
(a) Stair case wiring (b) conduit wiring (c) CTS wiring (d) none of these
59.The Unit of magnetic flux is-
(a)Volt (b) Ampere (c) Tesla (d) Weber
60.ICDP Switch mainly connected-
(a)Phase & Neutral (b) Phase & Earth (c) Neutral & Earth (d) None of these
61.In house ceiling fan normally capacitor capacity used-
(a) 1.5 to 2.5 MFD (b) 3.5 to 20 MFD (c) 3 to 36 MFD (d) none of these
62.What will be total emf, if 4 cell of 1.5V each are connected in series -
(a) 1.5V (b) 3V (c) 6V (d) 0.375V
63.Flemming Left Hand Thumb indicate-
(a) Current direction (b) field direction (c) rotation of armature direction
(d) None of these
64.In electrical circuit fuse is blow and cut-off circuit due to-
(a) Excessive current (b) excessive voltage (c) low voltage (d) high inductive
65.Alternator are rated in-
(a) KW (b) KWh (c)KVAR (d)KVA
66. As per I.E. Rule Medium voltage line is-
(a)0 to 230V (b)230V to 650V (c) 650V to 1000V (d) above 1000V
67. Which of the following material has a negative temperature coefficient of resistance?-
(a)Brass (b) Copper (c) Carbon (d) Aluminium
68.Which of the following item has the maximum magnetic permeability?-
(a) Ebonite (b) Aluminium (c) Steel (d) Copper
69.Which of the motor is suitable for heavy machine tools and rolling mills?-
(a)DC Shunt motor (b) DC Series motor (c) Cumulative compound motor
(d) Differentially compounded motor
70.Which of the following motors has high starting torque? -
(a)DC Shunt motor (b) DC Series motor (c) Cumulative compound motor
(d) Differentially compounded motor
71.The synchronous speed of a 4 pole machine is -
(a) 750 rpm (b) 1500 rpm (c) 3000 rpm (d) 6000rpm
72.The main function of a Starter is-
(a) To limit the rush current at starting (b) to start the counting of time of motor running
(c) To developed high starting torque (d) to bring motor quickly to full speed
73.The speed of DC Shunt motor is-
(a) Variable (b) Constant (c) Depends on load (d) all
74. A resistance of 20Ω is connected to 20V supply. The current will be-
(a)1A (b) 2A (c) 3A (d) 10A
75. Three different resistances are connected in such a way that the current in all is same. The type of connection is-
(a) Parallel (b) series (c) series-parallel (d) none of these
76. According to the Ohm’s law -
(a) I=VR (b) V=IR (c) R=VI (d) none of these
77. Three different resistances are connected in such a way that the voltage in all is same. The type of connection is-
(a) Parallel (b) series (c) series-parallel (d) none of these
78.Full form of P.V.C-
(a)poly voltage chloride (b)poly voltage current (c)poly volga chloride (d) poly vinyl chloride
79. The material used to make heating element is a heater is-
(a) Nichrome (b) Copper (c) Tungsten (d) Carbon
80.How much wattage is recommended in one circuit of light-
(a) 400W (b) 500W (c) 800W (d) 1000W
81. If two resistances are connected in parallel then the value of the equivalent resistance is-
(a) Greater than each resistance (b) Less than each resistance (c) Depends of each resistance (d) none of
these
82.In case of fire-
(a)Throw water on the live wire (b)Use dry sand (c) Use any fire extinguisher
(d) Disconnect the electrical supply immediately
83.If a person is in contact with the light apparatus the rescuer should use-
(a) Metal rod (b) Wet wood (c) Dry wood (d) Wet rope
84.Safety demands -
(a)Good earthing (b) Poor earthing (c) Both (a) &(b) (d)none of these
85.A good conducting material is -
(a) Silver (b) Mica (c) Wood (d) Porcelain
86.Switch board is fixed at the height of-
(a) 2.5m (b) 2m (c) 1.5m (d) 1m
87.The core of DC machine armature is laminated to reduce-
(a) Hysteresis loss (b) Eddy current loss (c) Copper loss (d) none of these
88. Silicon steel is used for reduce-
(a) Hysteresis loss (b) Eddy current loss (c) Copper loss (d) none of these
89. The insulation between the commutator systems is-
(a)Bakelite (b) Glass (c) Mica (d) Wood
90.Which instrument is used to testing the ground resistance is-
(a) Voltmeter (b) Ammeter (c) Megger (d) Multimeter
91. High Pressure Mercury Vapour Lamps are used for-
(a) Street lighting (b) House lighting (c) Laboratory lighting (d) Class room lighting
92. Neon tube is used for-
(a) Industrial purpose (b) Domestic purpose (c) Advertising purpose (d) none of these
93. Function of Choke in the fluorescent tube circuit is to -
(a)Suppress the starting surge (b) Reduce the starting current
(c) Reduce the flickering (d) Initiate the arc and stabilize it
94.The function of capacitor across the supply to the fluorescent tube is -
(a) Improve the supply P.F. (b) To avoid radio interference
(c) Reduce the starting current (d) Stabilized the arc.
95.The function of capacitor across the starter of the fluorescent tube is -
(a) Improve the supply P.F. (b) To avoid radio interference
(c) Reduce the starting current (d) stabilized the arc.
96.Star-Delta Starter is used for Starting AC 3 phase upto-
(a)50HP (b) 100HP (c) 250HP (d)1000HP
97. One Microvolt is -
(a) 0.001V (b) 0.0001V (c) 0.0000001V (d) 0.000001V
98.Ohm’s Law is not applicable in-
(a) DC circuit (b) High current (c) Small resistor (d) Semi-conductor
99. Which capacitor is preferred for single phase motor?-
(a) Paper capacitor (b) Ceramic capacitor (c) Electrolyte capacitor
(d) None of these
100.The brush of a motor is made of-
(a) copper (b) brass (c) carbon (d) steel
Answer :

1.b
2.c
3.c
4.d
5.d
6.c
7.c
8.a
9.b
10.a
11.b
12.c
13.a
14.a
15.d
16.a
17.b
18.d
19.c
20.b
21.d
22.a
23.c
24.b
25.c
26.c
27.a
28.a
29.b
30.a
31.a
32.b
33.c
34.a
35.d
36.b
37.a
38.a
39.d
40.b
41.b
42.d
43.c
44.a
45.b
46.c
47.d
48.a
49.d
50.b
51.a
52.b
53.b
54.c
55.d
56.c
57.b
58.a
59.d
60.a
61.a
62.c
63.c
64.a
65.d
66.b
67.c
68.c
69.c
70.b
71.b
72.a
73.c
74.a
75.b
76.b
77.a
78.d
79.a
80.c
81.b
82.d
83.c
84.a
85.a
86.c
87.b
88.a
89.c
90.c
91.a
92.c
93.d
94.a
95.b
96.a
97.d
98.d
99.c
100.c

1. Piezoelectric transducer is used for measuring

a) non-electrical quantities
b) electrical quantities
c) chemical quantities
d) any quantity
View Answer
Answer: a
Explanation: A piezoelectric transducer is used for measuring non-electrical quantities such as vibration, acceleration, pressure
and the intensity of sound.
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2. Piezoelectric crystals __________

a) float on water
b) dissolve in water
c) are not soluble in water
d) absorb water
View Answer
Answer: b
Explanation: A piezoelectric crystal dissolves in water. It is fully soluble in water. When the temperature is humid, the
piezoelectric crystals gets dissolved in water.

3. Piezoelectric crystals produce _________

a) no voltage
b) low voltage
c) high voltage
d) very high voltage
View Answer
Answer: c
Explanation: Piezoelectric crystals can be used spark ignition engines. They are also used in electrostatic dust filters and produce
high voltage at low current.

4. Piezoelectric transducer consists of _________

a) copper rod
b) aluminum wire
c) gold crystal
d) quartz crystal
View Answer
Answer: d
Explanation: A piezoelectric transducer consists of a quartz crystal. It comprises of silicon and oxygen arranged in a crystal
structure of SiO2.

5. When a compressive force is applied to a quartz crystal

a) positive charges are induced
b) negative charges are induced
c) no charge is induced
d) both positive and negative charges are induced
View Answer
Answer: a
Explanation: When a quartz crystal is subjected to a compressive stress, positive charges are induced in one side of the crystal
while negative charges are induced on the other side of the crystal.
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6. In kitchen applications a piezoelectric crystal is used for _________

a) skimming milk
b) lighting a gas stove
c) grinding
d) mixing
View Answer

7. A piezoelectric transducer has a _________

a) very high sensitivity
b) low sensitivity
c) high sensitivity
d) zero sensitivity
View Answer
Answer: c
Explanation: The sensitivity is high in a piezoelectric transducer. A piezoelectric transducer can be used as a sensor. It can also be
used in an accelerometer due to its good frequency response.

8. A piezoelectric transducer is used as an ignition source for a cigarette.

a) True
b) False
View Answer

9. Microphone converts light into heat.

a) True
b) False
View Answer
Answer: b
Explanation: A microphone is used to convert the pressure induced in the form of sound waves into electric signal. The electrical
signal is then amplified to produce louder sound.

10. A quartz crystal is _________

a) a chemical transducer
b) a photoelectric transducer
c) not a self-generating transducer
d) a self-generating transducer
View Answer
Answer: d
Explanation: The quartz crystal is a self-generating transducer. It does not need any electric voltage for operation. The quartz
crystal becomes short in length due to an applied electric field in the opposite direction.

1. Piezoelectric transducer is used for measuring

a) non-electrical quantities
b) electrical quantities
c) chemical quantities
d) any quantity
View Answer

Answer: a
Explanation: A piezoelectric transducer is used for measuring non-electrical quantities such as vibration, acceleration, pressure
and the intensity of sound.
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2. Piezoelectric crystals __________

a) float on water
b) dissolve in water
c) are not soluble in water
d) absorb water
View Answer

Answer: b
Explanation: A piezoelectric crystal dissolves in water. It is fully soluble in water. When the temperature is humid, the
piezoelectric crystals gets dissolved in water.

3. Piezoelectric crystals produce _________

a) no voltage
b) low voltage
c) high voltage
d) very high voltage
View Answer

Answer: c
Explanation: Piezoelectric crystals can be used spark ignition engines. They are also used in electrostatic dust filters and produce
high voltage at low current.

4. Piezoelectric transducer consists of _________

a) copper rod
b) aluminum wire
c) gold crystal
d) quartz crystal
View Answer
Answer: d
Explanation: A piezoelectric transducer consists of a quartz crystal. It comprises of silicon and oxygen arranged in a crystal
structure of SiO2.

5. When a compressive force is applied to a quartz crystal

a) positive charges are induced
b) negative charges are induced
c) no charge is induced
d) both positive and negative charges are induced
View Answer

Answer: a
Explanation: When a quartz crystal is subjected to a compressive stress, positive charges are induced in one side of the crystal
while negative charges are induced on the other side of the crystal.
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6. In kitchen applications a piezoelectric crystal is used for _________

a) skimming milk
b) lighting a gas stove
c) grinding
d) mixing
View Answer

7. A piezoelectric transducer has a _________

a) very high sensitivity
b) low sensitivity
c) high sensitivity
d) zero sensitivity
View Answer

Answer: c
Explanation: The sensitivity is high in a piezoelectric transducer. A piezoelectric transducer can be used as a sensor. It can also be
used in an accelerometer due to its good frequency response.

8. A piezoelectric transducer is used as an ignition source for a cigarette.

a) True
b) False
View Answer

9. Microphone converts light into heat.

a) True
b) False
View Answer

Answer: b
Explanation: A microphone is used to convert the pressure induced in the form of sound waves into electric signal. The electrical
signal is then amplified to produce louder sound.

10. A quartz crystal is _________

a) a chemical transducer
b) a photoelectric transducer
c) not a self-generating transducer
d) a self-generating transducer
View Answer

Answer: d
Explanation: The quartz crystal is a self-generating transducer. It does not need any electric voltage for operation. The quartz
crystal becomes short in length due to an applied electric field in the opposite direction.
11. Forward voltage drop of an LED is greater than
 A. 0.5 V
B. 1.2 V
C. 2.4 V
D. 5 Vanser

12. Irradiance is measured in

A. mW/cm
B. mW/cm2
C. mW/cm3
D. mW/cm4

Answer

13. In photodiode, when there is no incident light, thereverse current is almost negligible and is called

A. Zener current
B. dark current
C. photo current
D. PIN current

Answer

14. Photodiode technology was refined in

A. 1920s
B. 1940s
C. 1950s
D. 1980s

Answer

15. As forward current of LED increase, light emission of LED

A. will increase
B. will decrease
C. become zero
D. become infinite

16. The LCD digital display that is based on

A.Radiation of light
B.Reflection of light
C.Emission of light
D.Transmission of light
B. Reflection of light

17. The typical value of thickness of liquid layer of LCD's is ...... mm

A.0.22
B.2.2
C.0.025
D.0.035
C.0.025
18. Which of the following liquid crystal layers are used in LCD's
A.Heavy water
B.Nematic
C.Hydrosulphuric acid
D.Hydrochloric acid
B.Nematic

19. The contrast of liquid crystal display (LCD)

A.Will increase if the back plate is more reflective
B.Will decrease if the back plate is more reflective
C.Will increase if the back plate is less reflective
D.Will decrease if the back plate is less reflective
C.Will increase if the back plate is less reflective

20. Which of the following consumes less power?

A.Incandescent lamp
B.LCD
C.Fluorescent tube
D.LED
B.LCD
21. What is/are the consequences of driving the LED in the form of an output function?

a. Pin sources the current when made low without glowing LED
b. Pin sinks the current when made high without glowing LED
c. Pin sources the current when made high by glowing LED
d. Pin sinks the current when made low by glowing LED
ANSWER: d. Pin sinks the current when made low by glowing LED
22.. What is the possible range of current limiting resistor essential for lightening the LED in certain applications after
pressing the push-button?

a. 25- 55 Ω
b. 55-110 Ω
c. 110-220 Ω
d. 220- 330 Ω
ANSWER: d. 220- 330 Ω

23. Which among the below given assertions exhibits the dependency of LED status over them, especially for LED and
pushbutton connection?

a. Closure of pushbutton
b. Low Output pin driven by microcontroller
c. Both a & b
d. None of the above
ANSWER: c. Both a & b
1) With the increase in the intensity of light, the resistance of a photovoltaic cell

a. Increases
b. Decreases
c. Remains same
d. None of these
Answer Explanation

ANSWER: Decreases
Explanation:
No explanation is available for this question!

2) For the measurement of pressure the instruments used can be

a. Mechanical
b. Electro - mechanical
c. Electronic
d. All of these
e. None of these
Answer Explanation

ANSWER: All of these

Explanation:
No explanation is available for this question!

3) If at one end, the two wires made of different metals are joined together then a voltage will get produced between the two wires due to diff
temp between the two ends of wires. This effect is observed in

a. Thermocouples
b. Thermistors
c. RTD
d. Ultrasonics
Answer Explanation

ANSWER: Thermocouples
Explanation:
No explanation is available for this question!

4) The transducer used for the measurements is / are

a. Resistance temperature detectors

b. Thermistors
c. Ultrasonic
d. All of these
Answer Explanation

ANSWER: All of these

Explanation:
No explanation is available for this question!

5) The linear variable differential transformer transducer is

a. Inductive transducer
b. Non - inductive transducer
c. Capacitive transducer
d. Resistive transducer
Answer Explanation

ANSWER: Inductive transducer

Explanation:
No explanation is available for this question!

6) Constantan is used for measurement of dynamic strains. It is an alloy of

a. Constantan is used for measurement of dynamic strains. It is an alloy of

b. Nickel and molybdenum
c. Nickel and chromium
d. Copper and nickel
Answer Explanation

ANSWER: Copper and nickel

Explanation:
No explanation is available for this question!

7) Strain gauge is a

a. Active device and converts mechanical displacement into a change of resistance

b. Passive device and converts electrical displacement into a change of resistance
c. Passive device and converts mechanical displacement into a change of resistance
d. Active device and converts electrical displacement into a change of resistance
Answer Explanation

ANSWER: Passive device and converts mechanical displacement into a change of resistance
Explanation:
No explanation is available for this question!

8) Thermistor is a transducer. Its temperature coefficient is

a. Negative
b. Positive
c. Zero
d. None of these
Answer Explanation

ANSWER: Negative
Explanation:
No explanation is available for this question!

9) Potentiometric transducers are used for the measurement of

a. Pressure
b. Displacement
c. Humidity
d. Both (a) and (b)
Answer Explanation

ANSWER: Both (a) and (b)

Explanation:
No explanation is available for this question!

10) Function of transducer is to convert

a. Electrical signal into non electrical quantity

b. Non electrical quantity into electrical signal
c. Electrical signal into mechanical quantity
d. All of these
Answer Explanation

ANSWER: Non electrical quantity into electrical signal

UNIT 5
Q1.The binary number 10101 is equivalent to decimal number …………..

1. 19
2. 12
3. 27
4. 21

Answer : 4

Q2. The universal gate is ………………

1. NAND gate
2. OR gate
3. AND gate
4. None of the above

Answer : 1

Q3. The inverter is ……………

1. NOT gate
2. OR gate
3. AND gate
4. None of the above

Answer : 1

Q4. The inputs of a NAND gate are connected together. The resulting circuit is ………….

1. OR gate
2. AND gate
3. NOT gate
4. None of the above

Answer : 3

Q5. The NOR gate is OR gate followed by ………………

1. AND gate
2. NAND gate
3. NOT gate
4. None of the above

Answer : 3

Q6. The NAND gate is AND gate followed by …………………

1. NOT gate
2. OR gate
3. AND gate
4. None of the above

Answer : 1

Q7. Digital circuit can be made by the repeated use of ………………

 1. OR gates
2. NOT gates
3. NAND gates
4. None of the above

Answer : 3

Q8. The only function of NOT gate is to ……………..

1. Stop signal
2. Invert input signal
3. Act as a universal gate
4. None of the above

Answer : 2

Q9. When an input signal 1 is applied to a NOT gate, the output is ………………

1. 0
2. 1
3. Either 0 & 1
4. None of the above

Answer : 1

Q10. In Boolean algebra, the bar sign (-) indicates ………………..

1. OR operation
2. AND operation
3. NOT operation
4. None of the above

Answer : 3

Q11. The resolution of an n bit DAC with a maximum input of 5 V is 5 mV. The value of n is …….

1. 8
2. 9
3. 10
4. 11

Answer : 3

Explanation:

(5/2N-1)1000 = 5 or N = 10

Q12. 2’s complement of binary number 0101 is ………..

1. 1011
2. 1111
3. 1101
4. 1110

Answer : 1
Explanation: 1’s complement of 0101 is 1010 and 2’s complement is 1010+1 = 1011.

Q13. An OR gate has 4 inputs. One input is high and the other three are low. The output is …….

1. Low
2. High
3. alternately high and low
4. may be high or low depending on relative magnitude of inputs

Answer : 2

Explanation: In OR any input high means high output.

Q14. Decimal number 10 is equal to binary number ……………

1. 1110
2. 1010
3. 1001
4. 1000

Answer : 2

Explanation: 1010 = 8 + 2 = 10 in decimal.

Q15. Both OR and AND gates can have only two inputs.

1. True
2. False

Answer : 2

Explanation: Any number of inputs are possible.

Q16. A device which converts BCD to seven segments is called ……..

1. Encoder
2. Decoder
3. Multiplexer
4. None of these

Answer : 2

Explanation: Decoder converts binary/BCD to alphanumeric.

Q17. In 2’s complement representation the number 11100101 represents the decimal number ……………

1. +37
2. -31
3. +27
4. -27

Answer : 4

Explanation:
A = 11100101. Therefore Ā = 00011010 and A’ = Ā + 1 = 00011011 = 16 + 8 + 2 + 1 = 27. Therefore A = -27.

Q18. A decade counter skips ………..

1. binary states 1000 to 1111

2. binary states 0000 to 0011
3. binary states 1010 to 1111
4. binary states 1111 to higher

Answer : 3

Explanation: A decade counter counts from 0 to 9. It has 4 flip-flops. The states skipped are 10 to 15 or 1010 to 1111.

Q19. BCD input 1000 is fed to a 7 segment display through a BCD to 7 segment decoder/driver. The segments which will
lit up are ………….

1. a, b, d
2. a, b, c
3. all
4. a, b, g, c, d

Answer : 3

Explanation: 1000 equals decimal 8 Therefore all segments will lit up.

Q20. A ring counter with 5 flip flops will have ………. states.

1. 5
2. 10
3. 32
4. Infinite

Answer : 1

Q21. For the gate in the given figure the output will be ………..

1. 0
2. 1
3. A
4. Ā

Answer : 4

Explanation: If A = 0, Y = 1 and A = 1, Y = 0 Therefore Y = Ā.

Q22. In the expression A + BC, the total number of minterms will be ………

1. 2
 2. 3
3. 4
4. 5

Answer : 4

Q23. The circuit in the given figure is a ………… gate.

1. positive logic OR gate

2. negative logic OR gate
3. negative logic AND gate
4. positive logic AND gateAnswer : 2

Explanation: Since V(1) is lower state than V(0) it is a negative logic circuit. Since diodes are in parallel, it is an OR gate.

Q24. Which of the following is non-saturating?

1. TTL
2. CMOS
3. ECL
4. Both 1 and 2

Answer : 3

Q25. The number of digits in octal system is ………

1. 8
2. 7
3. 9
4. 10

Answer : 1

Explanation: The octal system has 8 digits 0 to 7.

Q26. The access time of a word in 4 MB main memory is 100 ms. The access time of a word in a 32 kb data cache memory
is 10 ns. The average data cache bit ratio is 0.95. The efficiency of memory access time is ………

1. 9.5 ns
2. 14.5 ns
3. 20 ns
4. 95 ns
Answer : 2

Explanation: Access time = 0.95 x 10 + 0.05 x 100.

Q27. The expression Y = pM (0, 1, 3, 4) is …………..

1. POS
2. SOP
3. Hybrid
4. none of these

Answer : 1

Explanation: This is a product of sums expression.

Q28. An 8 bit DAC has a full scale output of 2 mA and full scale error of ± 0.5%. If input is 10000000 the range of outputs
is ………….

1. 994 to 1014 μA
2. 990 to 1020 μA
3. 800 to 1200 μA
4. none of the above

Answer : 1

Explanation:

Q29. Decimal 43 in hexadecimal and BCD number system is respectively……. and ……..

1. B2 and 01000011
2. 2B and 01000011
3. 2B and 00110100
4. B2 and 01000100

Answer : 2

Explanation:
Q30. The circuit of the given figure realizes the function …………

Answer : 1

Explanation:

Q31. An AND gate has two inputs A and B and one inhibit input 3, Output is 1 if

1. A = 1, B = 1, S = 1
2. A = 1, B = 1, S = 0
3. A = 1, B = 0, S = 1
4. A = 1, B = 0, S = 0

Answer: 2

Explanation: All AND inputs must be 1 and inhibit 0 for output to be 1.

Q32. The greatest negative number which can be stored is 8 bit computer using 2’s complement arithmetic is ……..

1. -256
2. -128
3. -255
4. -127

Answer: 2

Explanation: The largest negative number is 1000 0000 = -128.

Q33. A JK flip flop has tpd= 12 ns. The largest modulus of a ripple counter using these flip flops and operating at 10 MHz
is ……..

1. 16
2. 64
3. 128
4. 256

Answer: 4

Explanation:

Q34. The basic storage element in a digital system is ………….

1. flipflop
2. counter
3. multiplexer
4. encoder

Answer : 1

Explanation: Storing can be done only in memory and flip-flop is a memory element.

Q35. In a ripple counter,

1. whenever a flipflop sets to 1, the next higher FF toggles

2. whenever a flipflop sets to 0, the next higher FF remains unchanged
3. whenever a flipflop sets to 1, the next higher FF faces race condition
4. whenever a flipflop sets to 0, the next higher FF faces race condition

Answer : 1

Explanation: In a ripple counter the effect ripples through the counter.

Q36. A 12 bit ADC is used to convert analog voltage of 0 to 10 V into digital. The resolution is ……….

1. 2.44 mV
2. 24.4 mV
3. 1.2 V
4. none of these

Answer : 1

Explanation:
Q37. For the truth table of the given figure Y = ………….

1. A+B+C
2. Ā +BC
3. Ā
4. B¯

Answer : 4

Explanation:

Q38. A

full adder can be made out of …………

1. two half adders

2. two half adders and a OR gate
3. two half adders and a NOT gate
4. three half adders

Answer : 2

Q39. If the functions w, x, y, z are as follows

1. w=zx=z
2. w = z, x = y
3. w=y
4. w=y=z

Answer : 1

Q40. The output of a half adder is ……….

1. Sum
2. Sum and Carry
 3. Carry
4. none of these

Answer: 2

Q41. Minimum number of 2-input NAND gates required to implement the function F = (x + y) (Z + W) is ………..

1. 3
2. 4
3. 5
4. 6

Answer : 2

Explanation:

Q42. Which device has one input and many outputs?

1. Multiplexer
2. Demultiplexer
3. Counter
4. Flip flop

Answer: 2

Explanation: Demultiplexer takes data from one line and directs it to any of its N output depending on the status of its select
lines.

Q43. A carry look ahead adder is frequently used for addition because

1. it costs less
2. it is faster
3. it is more accurate
4. uses fewer gates

Answer: 2

Explanation:

Q27.

Answer : 1

Explanation: In look ahead carry adder the carry is directly derived from the gates when original inputs are being added. Hence
the addition is fast. This process requires more gates and is costly.
Q44. The counter in the given figure is ………….

1. Mod 3
2. Mod 6
3. Mod 8
4. Mod 7

Answer : 2

Explanation: When counter is 110 the counter resets. Hence mod 6.

Q45. In register index addressing mode the effective address is given by ……..

1. index register value

2. sum of the index register value and the operand
3. operand
4. difference of the index register value and the operand

Answer : 2

Explanation:

4 = 22, in up scaling digit will be shifted by two bit in right direction.

Q46. 7BF16 = __________ 2

1. 0111 1011 1110

2. 0111 1011 1111
3. 0111 1011 0111
4. 0111 1011 0011

Answer : 2

Explanation:

7BF16 = 7 x 162 + 11 x 161 + 15 x 160 = 1983 in decimal = 0111 1011 1111 in binary.

Q47. For the minterm designation Y = ∑ m (1, 3, 5, 7) the complete expression is …………..
Answer : 2

Explanation:

Q48. Zero suppression is not used in actual practice.

1. True
2. False

Answer: 2

Explanation: Zero suppression is commonly used.

Q49. A counter type A/D converter contains a 4 bit binary ladder and a counter driven by a 2 MHz clock. Then
conversion time is ………..

1. 8 μ sec
2. 10 μ sec
3. 2 μ sec
4. 5 μ sec

Answer : 1

Explanation:

Q50. The hexadecimal number (3E8)16 is equal to decimal number ………

1. 1000
 2. 982
3. 768
4. 323

Answer : 1

Explanation: 3 x 162 + 14 x 161 + 8 = 1000

Q51. The number of distinct Boolean expression of 4 variables is …….

1. 16
2. 256
3. 1024
4. 65536

Answer : 4

Explanation:

Q52. For the K map in the given figure the simplified Boolean expression is ……

Answer : 1

Explanation:
Q53. A memory system of size 16 k bytes is to be designed using memory chips which have 12 address lines and 4 data
lines each. The number of such chips required to design the memory system is ……….

1. 2
2. 4
3. 8
4. 18Answer : 3

Explanation:

(16×1024×8)/(4096×4) = 8

Q54. In a 7 segment display, LEDs b and c lit up. The decimal number displayed is ……….

1. 9
2. 7
3. 3
4. 1Answer : 1

Q55. In a BCD to 7 segment decoder the minimum and maximum number of outputs active at any time is ….

1. 2 and 7
2. 3 and 7
3. 1 and 6
4. 3 and 6Answer: 1

Explanation:

Minimum number of outputs when input is decimal 1 and maximum number of outputs when input is decimal 8.

Q56. A three state switch has three outputs. These are …….. , …….. , ……….

1. low, low and high

2. low, high, high
3. low. floating, low
4. low, high, floatingAnswer: 4

Q57. Maxterm designation for A + B + C is ……….

1. M0
2. M1
3. M3
4. M4Answer: 1

Explanation: A + B + C = 000 = M0

Q58. 1’s complement of 11100110 is ……………….

1. 00011001
2. 10000001
3. 00011010
4. 00000000
Answer: 1
PART B
UNIT 1

1. Define the following terms Active & Passive elements with suitable example for each. L1
2.Distinguish the difference between Loop and Mesh loop analysis. L 1
3. When a resistor is placed across the 415V supply, the current is 36 A. What is the value of resistor that must be
placed in parallel to increase the load to 40A? L1

4. Illustrate Ohm’slaw. L1

5. Illustrate the following laws (i) Kirchoff’s current law (ii) Kirchhoff’s voltage law.L1

6. Explain the terms power and energy. And also write the expression for electrical power and energy. L1

7. Define (i) Real Power (ii)Reactive Power (iii) Apparent Power (iv) Power factor. L1

8. Define (i) Average value (ii) Effective or RMS value (iii) of an ac voltage signal.L 1

9. Define the terms (i)Form factor (ii) Peak factor.L1

10. Formulate the formula for deflecting and controlling torque for PMMC and MI Instrument. L1
11. Explain the term resonance in a RLC series circuit. 4 L3
12. Express the following terms (i) Amplitude (ii) Cycle (iii) Phasor (iv) Phase angle with suitable expression. 4 L3
13. Explain the following terms Real or True or Average Power, Reactive Power and Apparent or Total power.
14. Summaries the advantages of 3 phase circuits over single phase circuits?
15. Discuss the three torques required for the proper operation of indicating instrument. 4 L3

UNIT 2
16. List any two applications of Following DC Motors L1
DC Series Motor (ii) DC Shunt Motor. L1
17. Define critical speed and critical resistance of a
DC generator. L1
18. Distinguish the difference between DC Motor and
DC Generator. L 2
19. Explain the principle of DC Motor. L3
20.Define the term back EMF or Counter EMF. state its significance. L1
22. List the different main constructional elements of
DC Machine. L1
23. Define the following terms in DC Machine (i) Commutator (ii) Brushes L1
24. In DC Generator, 8 poles, lap wound armature rotated at 350rpm to generate 260V, the useful flux/pole is 0.05Wb.
If the armature has 120 slots. Calculate the number of conductors per slot. BTL 3 Apply
25. Explain why DC series motor should not be started without load. L2
26. List any two applications of Following DC Motors (i) DC Cumulative Compound Motor (ii) DC Differential
Compound Motor L 1
27. Discuss the terms with appropriate formula for Faraday’s law of Electromagnetic Induction and Lenz Law. L 2
28. Mention few applications of DC Generators. L 2
29. With suitable formula explain the following terms (i)Turn ratio of transformer. (ii) Voltage regulation of
Transformer. L 3
30. Explain why single phase induction motor is not self starting? L3
31. Discuss the terms (i) Efficiency (ii) All day efficiency of single phase transformer. L4
32. Draw the circuit diagram of single phase transformer. BTL 3 Apply
33. What is meant by transformer? Formulate the expression for step up and step down transformer according to
transformation ratio. L4
34.Compare the following transformers (i) Core type and shell type. L3
35. Define RMS value L 1
36. Define average value L 1
37. Define the expression for form factor and peak factor
38. Define power factor L 1
39. What do you understand by balanced system? L 1
 UNIT 3
1. Differentiate conductors, insulators and semiconductors using the energy band diagram.L 1
2. Explain the construction of N-channel enhancement MOSFET. L 1
3. Explain the principle and working of photodiode. L1
4. What are the basic requirements of the transducers? L1
5. Subtract l1l0 from 1001 using l's complement and 2's complement methods.
6. Draw the logic diagram of an EX-OR gate and discuss its operation.
7. What is the need for modulation in a communication systems? L1
8. Compare JFET and BJT. L1
9. Write about the construction of N-channel MOSFET with neat diagram. L1
10. List the basic requirements of a transducer.
11. Compare LED and LCD.L 1
12. Brief about photoelectric transducer.
13. Explain briefly the need for modulation.L 1
14. Explain Avalanche breakdown and Zener breakdown. L1
15. Compare JFET with BJT. L2
16. In what respect is an LED different from an ordinary PN Junction diode state application of LEDs? L4
17. Explain the Hall-effect and give its applications.L 1
18. What is Dopler effect? How is it useful in RADAR?L 1
19. Draw the energy band structure of a semiconductor. How it differs from that of a conductor and an inşulator? L 1
20. What is an indicating instrument? L 1
21. Write two essential requirements of indicating instruments
22. List the three different torques employed in the measuring instruments for the satisfactory operation
23. Write any four methods by which the deflecting torque can be obtained L 1
24. Mention the two methods of obtaining controlling torque .L 1
25. What is meant by damping torque? L 1
26. Write any two features of moving coil instrument L 1
27. Write any two features of moving iron instrument L 1
28. What is meant by creeping? L 1
UNIT 4
29. Describe in brief about Electrometer.L2
30. Discuss in short about Hall effect and Magnetic Cartridge .L2
31. Write short notes on Optocouplers ,thermocouple and thermistor.L2
32. Describe in brief about Piezoelectric, Sonar,Ultrasonic, Tactile,Geophones, Hydrophone.L1
33. Explain in brief about Electro galvanic Sensor and Electroacoustic sensor. L1
34. Name the two problems that may arise in the ripple counter. L 1
35. Draw the circuit of up-down counter and explain its working. L 1

36. What is mean by the term edge triggered? L 2

37. Describe the operation of BCD counter. L 1
38. Draw the logic for 4-stage ring counter using JK flip-flop? L 1
39. Define the hold time requirement of a clocked FF? L 1

UNIT 5
40. Convert (100001110.010)2 to decimal. L 1
41. Give that (79)10 = (142)b determine the value. L 1
42. Perform the arithmetic operations 35+40 and (-3.5)+(-40) with binary number in signed 2’s complement representation.
43. Convert (342.45)10 to binary and Octal.L 1
44. Perform the following arithmetic operation using 1’s complement scheme. (4-8) ,(8-4) ,(2-3)
45. Convert the following: (369)10=( )8 =( )16 =( )2. L3
46. How many bits are required to represent the decimal numbers in the ranges from 0 to 999 using straight binary code?
Using BCD codes? L4
47. Explain how addition and subtraction can be performed with 1’s complement and 2’s complement representations with
suitable examples. L3
48. State de-Morgan’s Law. L 1
49. Why NAND gate is called as an universal gates?
50. Write the dual of AB+ĀC+BC L4
51. Realize XOR function using only NAND gates. L4
52. How do you implement y=A+B using a 3 input OR gate?
53. Define distributive law. L 1
54. What is mean by duality in Boolean Algebra? L 1
55. Simplify the following function using algebraic method.
56. F=C(B+C)(A+B+C)L3
57. Implement AND and OR using NAND and NOR gates. L3
58. Give the truth table for JK flip-flop? L3
59. Name the problem associated with the asynchronous counter. L3
60. What is an universal shift register? L3
61. Draw MOD-8 Ripple counter using JK flip-flop and give the timing diagram?L3
62. Give the excitation table for JK flip-lop. L 1
63. Draw a MOD-6 counter using feedback counter. L 1
64. Draw the timing diagram for a 3 stage ring counter. L 1
65. How do you construct D flip-flop and T Flip-lop using JK flip-flop.
66. Distinguish between Synchronous and asynchronous counter.
67. Draw the circuit of serial n and serial out shift register and explain its operation. L 1
68. Show the T flip-flop implementation from S-R flip-flop? L 3
69. Give the logical expression for sum and carry for a Half adder. L 3
70. Obtain the expression for SUM and CARRY outputs of a full adder and implement the same. L 3
71. Draw the block diagram of a communication system and explain its operation.
72. Explain briefly some of the telecommunication services. L 2
73. Distinguish between telegraphy and telephony. L 2
74. What is facsimile? how does it work? BTL 1 Remember
75. What are the different transmission paths for communication? L 1
76. What is the difference between analog and digital signals? L 1
77. What is modulation? L 1
78. Explain briefly the need for modulation. L 3
79. What are the types of analog modulation ?L 1
80. Write down a general expression for AM wave. L 1
81. Write the expression for modulation index in AM .L 1
82. Write down the mathematical expression for a FM wave.
83. What is advantage of a FM over AM? L 1
84. Compare FM and PM. L 1
85. State sampling theorem. L 3
86. Define the following terms:
1. Pulse Width Modulation(PWM)
2. Pulse Amplitude Modulation(PAM)
3. Pulse Time Modulation (PTM)
4. Pulse Code Modulation (PCM)
87. Compare PAM and PWM. L 1
88. Describe briefly some digital modulation schemes. L 1
89. Define and describe pulse – position modulation. L 1
90. What is pulse width modulation?What other names does it have? L 1
91. What is meant by Frequency-Shift Keying? L 1
92. Differentiate FSK from PSK.L 1
100. Draw the internal and external characteristic curves of dc shunt generator? L 1
93. Draw the V-I characteristics of Zener diode and explain its operation.
94. Subtract 01112 from 10102 using 2's complement method. Show direct subtraction for comparison.
95. Define transducer. Classify its types with examples. L 1
96. Implement Y = AB+ A+(B+C) using gates. L4
97. Explain the advantages of FM over AM.L 1
98. Define frequency L 1
99. Define amplitude L 1

PART C
UNIT 1

1. Using mesh analysis, find the total current for the given circuit. L2

2. Using Nodal Analysis,find the total voltage for the given network.L2

3. Using superposition theorem ,find the current through 5ohm resistance. L3

4. Draw the series RL circuit and find the RMS voltage and current, frequency, power factor ,resistance and inductor
where the voltage and current equation are V=200sin 314t and I=20sin (314t-300).
Using mesh analysis, find the total current for the given circuit. L2
5. Using Nodal Analysis , find the total voltage for the given network. L2

6. Draw the equivalent circuit using norton’s theorem.l1

7. Draw the series RC circuit and find the RMS voltage and current, frequency, power factor ,resistance and capacitance
where the voltage and current equations are V=300sin 314t and I=30sin (314t+300).
UNIT 2
1. Derive the ripple factor of a full wave rectifier with shunt capacitor filter. L 3
2. What is clipper? With the help of circuit diagram and waveforms, describe the operation of positive clipper. L 2
3. Discuss the operation of Linear Variable Differential Transformer. L 2
4. Explain the hall effect and its applications. L 1
5. Discuss about unbonded and bounded strain gauges. L 3
6. A 230V, 50Hz voltage is applied to the primary of a l2:l Step down transformer used in
Bridge rectifier having a load resistance of I Kohm Assuming the diodes to be ideal, determine(l) DC output voltage (2)
DC power delivered to the load (3) PIV and (4) Ouput frequency L 3
ii. Describe the action of PN Junction diode under forward bias and reverse bias condition. L 2
7. List all the important parts of a D.C. Motor and explain the importance of each..a)Calculate the emf generated by 4 pole
wave wound generator having 65 slots with 12 conductors per slot when driven at 1200 rpm. The flux per pole is 0.02
wb.L 2
8. A 4 pole lap wound dc shunt generator has a useful flux per pole of 0.07wb. The armature winding consists of 220
turns, each of 0.004 ohm resistance. Calculate the terminal voltage when running at 900 rpm if the armature current is
50A. L 3
9. Explain in detail about types of DC motor.L2
10. Explain in detail about types of DC generator .L2
11. Explain in detail about types of AC motor.L2
12. Explain in detail about types of AC generator..L2
13. Draw the characteristic curves of D.C. shunt, series and compound motors. Use these curves to explain the applications
for which these motors are used. L2

UNIT 3
1. Explain the working of bridge rectifier. Find out the Ripple factor and efficiency. L 1
2. A 230 V, 50 Hz signal is applied to the primary of 4:l step-down transformer that is used in a bridge rectifier having a
resistance 100ohm. Determine the DC output voltage V and output frequency, of the rectifier. L 3
3. With neat diagram explain the operation and V-I characteristics of CE configuration.L 2
4. Draw the Energy band diagram of PN junction diode and explain. b) A single phase half wave rectifier operates from
230V, 50 Hz supply. The load resistance is 5Ω. Find out the output voltage and current. L 2

5. 32. Draw the V-I characteristics of P-N junction diode and explain. b) A single phase full wave rectifier operates
from 230V, 50 Hz supply. The load resistance is 10Ω. Draw the wave forms of all the diode currents and represent the
values. L 2
 6. Discuss in detail about the construction of BJT. b) Draw the CB configuration of BJT and explain in detail. L 2
7. Explain in detail about the principle of operation of BJT. b) Explain in detail about the Emitter feedback bias of
transistor with neat sketch.L 1
8. Explain in detail about the principle of operation of JFET. b) Draw the characteristics of Zener diode and explain. L1
9. Give the detailed comparison of BJT and FET. L 1
10. What is a clipper? With the help of circuit diagram and waveforms describe the operation of positive and negative
clipper? L 1
11. Explain the input & output characteristics of CE configuration of a transistor? L 1
UNIT 4
1. Write short notes on the following L2
i. Photo diode
ii. Photo Transistor
iii. Infrared Emitters
2. Enumerate the Importance of Solar cell and Photovoltaic Cell in power generation. L3
3. Explain in detail about Light Emitting Diode.L2
4. Describe with relevant diagrams about Liquid Crystal Display. L1
5. List out the importance of Capacitive and inductive transducer.L1
6. Explain in detail about LVDT with a neat sketch. L2
7. Write in detail about the Radio-acoustic Geiger Muller Tubes. L2
8. Explain in detail about active and passive tranducer.L2
9. Write short notes on Radio receiver, Radio transmitter. L1
10. Write short notes on (i) Photoconductive cell (ii) Photovoltaic cell (iii) Solar cell.L 2
11. Describe the principle and operation of LCD. ii. What are the advantages and disadvantages of LCD? L 1
12. Explain in detail the working of a Linear Variable Differential Transformer. L 1
13. Discuss with suitable diagrams the salient features of unbonded and bonded strain gauges. L 1
14. Describe the operation of opto coupler.L 1
15. Discuss with the suitable diagrams, the salient features of unbounded and bounded straingauges. L 1
16. Explain the principle of operation of a resistance thermometer.L 2
17. How is a thermocoupler is used for temperature measurement? L 2
UNIT 5
1. Using the Boolean algebra techniques reduce the following expressions.
(l) AB+ A(B+C)+B(B+D)
Convert the following into gray codes.
(l) 11001100 L 4
2. What are the basic rules and properties of Boolean algebra?
3. Realize the logic expression Y -- B C + A C + AB using basic gates and simplify.L 4
4. Convert each decimal number to octal: (l) 45 Q) 270. L 4
5. Draw the block diagram of a satellite transponder and explain each block. L 1
6. Explain the super heterodyne receiver with a neat block diagram. L 1
7. what are the functions of transmitting MODEM? L 1
8. Describe the operation, types of liquid crystal display. List its advantages. L 1
9.Describe with the help of relevant diagram, the construction of an LED and explain its working. L 1
10.Simplify following expression using Boolean algebra. Implement the same using logic gates
(i) A+AB + BCD (ii) (ĀC + BCD) + ABC (iii) ĀBC(BD+CDE)+ AC
11..Explain about different types of pulse, analog and digital modulation techniques with necessary diagrams. L 1
12.Explain Amplitude Modulation (AM) transmitter and receiver with neat block diagram. L 1