BATTERIES and CELLS

and
PROPRERTIES OF MATERIALS

1. A is composed of a number of cells in series to get

increased voltage.
a). cell b). battery
c). charger d). electrolyte
2. A is a single unit which converts chemical energy to
electrical energy to deliver a voltage.
a). cell b). battery
c). charger d). electrolyte
3. Cells are connected in when high voltage, as well as high
current is desired.
a). series b). parallel
c). series-parallel d). none of these
4. The advantage of using a storage battery rather than a dry cell
is the storage battery .
a). is portable b). is less expensive
c). can be recharged d). is easier to use
5. A battery is a group of cells connected in .
a). parallel b). series-parallel
c). series d). all of these
6. Batteries supply current.
a). positive b). negative
c). direct d). alternating
7. A battery operates on the principle of .
a). photo emission b). triboelectric effect
c). electro chemistry d). voltaic conductivity
8. Static electricity is often produced by .
a). pressure b). heat
c). magnetism d). friction
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9. The voltage of primary cell depends upon .
a). area of the plate
b). distance between the plates
c). electrolyte and types of plates
d). thickness of the plate
10. A cell that cannot be recharged is a .
a). dry cell b). wet cell
c). secondary cell d). primary cell
11. The charging of lead-acid storage batteries will always result in
.
a). dangerous acid burns
b). a dangerously explosive gas being liberated
c). the danger of lead poisoning
d). all of these
12. If a number of storage batteries are connected in series, the
terminal voltage is .
a). increased b). decreased
c). the same d). none of these
13. Which of the following statements concerning the specific
gravity of a battery electrolyte is true?
a). The electrolyte becomes less dense when it is cooled
b). The specific gravity reading is lowered when the
electrolyte is heated
c). The most accurate hydrometer reading is obtained
immediately after water is added
d). The temperature does not affect the specific gravity of
the electrolyte
14. When a lead-acid battery begins gassing freely while receiving a
normal charge, the charging current should .
a). be increased b). remain unchanged
c). be decreased d). shut off
15. are the example of primary cells.
a). Voltaic cell, leclanche cell, dry cell
b). Voltaic cell, leclanche cell, alkaline cell
c). Dry cell, leclanche cell, alkaline cell
d). Lead acid, alkaline cell, standard cell
16. The energy stored in an electrolytic cell is .
a). an electrical b). a magnetic
c). a mechanical d). a chemical
17. The charge of a lead-acid battery is checked with a/an .
a). manometer b). hydrometer
c). voltmeter d). ohmmeter
18. The location action is minimized by amalgamating the .
a). zinc rod b). carbon or copper rod
c). container d). terminals
19. During discharge of a lead-acid-battery, which of the following
actions occurs?
a). The acid becomes stronger
b). Both plates change chemically to ammonium chloride
c). The acid becomes weaker
d). Hydrogen gas is liberated
20. The liquid in a battery is called the .
a). askarel b). festoon
c). hermetic d). electrolyte
21. A lead-acid battery is considered fully charged when the .
a). electrolyte gasses freely
b). battery charger ammeter indicates a positive reading
c). terminal voltage reaches a constant value at a given
temperature
d). specific gravity of all cells reaches the correct value
and no longer increases over a period of 1 to 4
hours
22. Generally the Leclanche cell is used for purposes.
a). continuous b). heavy
c). low d). intermittent
23. A slow continual loss of electrolyte level from one cell of a
storage battery could be due to .
a). a cracked casing
b). too low a charging rate
c). the specific gravity being higher than
normal d). one filler cap installed too tightly
24. What is the purpose of connecting cells in series?
a). To increase the current rating of the combination
b). To decrease the internal resistance of the combination
c). To increase the voltage rating of the combination
d). To increase the power rating of the combination
25. Which of the following devices should be used to measure the
temperature of a battery electrolyte?
a). Mercury thermometer b). Alcohol thermometer
c). Thermocouple pyrometer d). Potentiometer
26. The energy in a battery cell depends mainly on .
a). its physical size
b). its voltage
c). the density
d). the current drawn from it
27. Under which of the following conditions will a lead-acid battery
be given a “test discharge”?
a). To determine its capacity
b). Whenever a cell cannot be brought within 10 points of
full charge specific gravity
c). When one or more cells is found to have less than normal
voltage after an equalizing charge.
d). all of these
28. Charging a lead-acid cell causes the electrolyte to become .
a). stronger b). weaker
c). water d). stable
29. In charging process, the voltage per cell .
a). decreases b). is the same
c). increases d). is idle
30. The electrolyte of a storage battery is formed by the dissolving
of in water.
a). sulphuric acid b). hydrochloric acid
c). Iye d). soda
31. When the secondary cells have discharged, they are generally
.
a). recharged b). kept idle
c). discarded d). put on a time tester
32. The rating of a storage battery is expressed in .
a). ampere-hours b). watts
c). kilowatts-hours d). volt-amperes
33. The positive electrode of dry cell is made of .
a). copper b). carbon
c). zinc d). sulphur
34. Which of the listed battery charging circuits is used to maintain a
wet-cell, lead-acid, storage battery in a fully charged state
during long periods of disuse?
a). Normal charging circuit
b). Quick charging circuit
c). Trickle charging circuit
d). High ampere charging circuit
35. For battery charging, it require supply
a). D.C b). normal
c). A.C d). constant
36. Lead acid battery is generally used for .
a). electric bell in house b). automobiles
c). aeroplanes d). trains
37. Which of the following activities occurs during the charging
process of a lead-acid storage battery?
a). The specific gravity of the acid increases
b). Both plates change chemically to lead
sulfate c). The specific gravity of the acid
decreases
d). Hydrogen gas is absorbed
38. The current used for charging storage batteries is .
a). square-wave b). direct
c). alternating d). variable
39. Resistance offered by the active material of a cell.
a). Bulk resistance b). Internal resistance
c). Absolute resistance d). Specific resistance
40. The number of cells in a 12 volt lead-acid battery is .
a). three cells b). four cells
c). six cells d). twelve cells
41. Before storing a lead-acid battery for a long time, the battery
should be .
a). discharge and covered with canvas
b). discharge but the electrolyte is not
drained c). keep electrolyte level low
d). discharge and the electrolyte is drained
42. Regarding battery charging rooms, ventilation should be
provided .
a). at the lowest point of the room
b). horizontally near the batteries
c). at the highest point of the room
d). only when charging is in progress
43. When mixing electrolyte, which of the following precautions
should always be observed?
a). Add the acid to the water
b). Use a heavy duty aluminum pail
c). Add the water to the acid
d). Mix the solution outdoors
44. When charging lead-acid batteries, you should reduce the
charging rate as the battery nears its full charge capacity to .
a). prevent excessive gassing and overheating
b). allow equalization of cell voltages
c). reduce lead sulfate deposits
d). increase lead peroxide formation
45. The positive terminal of bichromate cell is made of .
a). zinc b). copper
c). carbon d). potassium
46. Which of the following statements is not true?
a). A discharged lead-acid cell for a long time can easily be
charged
b). Lead acid cells can be charged and discharged at a very
high rate without damaging the plates
c). A lead acid cell has a lesser ampere hour capacity than a
nickel iron cell of the same capacity
d). all of these
47. Nickel-cadmium batteries are superior to lead-acid batteries at
high discharge rates because they .
a). deliver a large amount of power and can be recharged
in a shorter time
b). need fewer cells in connected series and less
mounting space have
c). higher output voltages and require no maintenance
d). all of these
48. A cell is another name for a galvanic cell.
a). solar b). secondary
c). primary d). voltaic
49. Nickel-cadmium storage batteries are superior to lead-acid
batteries because they .
a). put out higher voltages and require no maintenance
b). can remain idle and keep a full charge for a long time
c). need fewer cells in series and use less mounting space
d). all of these
50. When you check the specific gravity of the battery electrolyte
with a hydrometer, it should be kept in mind that .
a). the battery is fully charged when the indicator floats low
in the electrolyte
b). any water that has been previously added to the
cells will dilute the solution and give a false reading
c). a hydrometer reading is inaccurate if taken
immediately after water is added to the
cell
d). temperature has no effect on hydrometer readings
51. Which of the following statements concerning nickel-cadmium
batteries is true?
a). When mixing electrolyte always add acid to the water
b). Nickel-cadmium batteries can be charged and discharged
only a limited number of times without damage to the cells.
c). Nickel-cadmium batteries can be stored for a long
time and still keep a full charge without additional
charging
d). The electrolyte of an idle nickel-cadmium battery must
be replaced monthly to maintain battery condition
52. The charging of battery in a short interval is known
charging.
a). initial b). trickling
c). boosting d). power up
53. There are two defects of the voltaic cell .
a). sulphation and buckling
b). buckling and sedimentation
c). polarization and local
action d). local action and
buckling
54. Violent gassing from a lead-acid battery while it is being
charged, indicates that the .
a). plate separators are grounded
b). battery compartment ventilation is inadequate
c). electrolyte specific gravity is too low
d). charging rate is too high
55. When choosing a battery for a particular application, major
consideration should be given to the battery’s .
a). amp-hour capacity b). terminal polarity
c). stability under charge d). ambient temperature rise
56. The electrolyte in a lead-acid storage battery consists of distilled
water and .
a). hydrogen chloride b). calcium chloride
c). sulfuric acid d). muriatic acid
57. When the electrolyte contracts in a battery, the specific gravity
.
a). rises b). lowers
c). doubles itself d). stays the same
58. When the electrolyte level of a lead-acid storage battery has
decreased due to normal evaporation, the level should be
reestablished by adding .
a). distilled water only
b). sulfuric acid only
c). a weak solution of sulfuric acid and distilled water
d). a strong solution of sulfuric acid and distilled water

59. When mixing electrolyte for a lead-acid storage battery, you

should pour the .
a). distilled water into the acid in a zinc-plated container
b). distilled water into the acid in a glass container
c). acid into the distilled water in a zinc-plated container
d). acid into distilled water in a glass container
60. The freezing point of the electrolyte in a fully charged lead-acid
battery will be .
a). higher than in a discharged battery
b). lower than in a discharged battery
c). the same as in a discharged battery
d). higher than in a discharged battery, but the specific gravity
will be less
61. Which of the following secondary cells are rechargeable type?
a). Nickel-cadmium b). Silver cadmium
c). Silver-zinc d). all of these
62. The is used for accumulating the falling active material
a). cell collector b). mud space
c). bin d). holder
63. Which of the problems listed will occur if a lead-acid battery is
allowed to remain in a discharged condition for a long period of
time?
a). The battery may be unable to accept a full charge
b). The electrolyte will change to lead sulfate
c). The concentrated sulfuric acid will attack the lead
peroxide plates
d). The separators will harden
64. The negative plate of a nickel-iron storage battery is made from
which material?
a). Steel b). Nickel
c). Iron d). Zinc

65. Local action in a nickel-cadmium battery is offset by .

a). separating the positive and negative plates with plastic
spacers
b). separating the positive and negative plates with
resin impregnated spacers
c). adding a small amount of lithium hydroxide to
the electrolyte
d). trickle charging
66. A new fully charged lead-acid battery will measure .
a). exactly 12 V b). more than 12 V
c). below 12 V d). none of these
67. Local action in a dry-cell, or lead-acid storage battery is the
process whereby .
a). hydrogen gas is liberated
b). the electrolyte compensates for overcharging
c). potassium hydroxide absorbs carbon dioxide from the air
d). the battery becomes discharged without being
connected to a load
68. The state of charge of a lead-acid battery is best indicated by
the .
a). individual cell voltage
b). ampere-hour capacity
c). electrolyte specific gravity
d). total cell voltage
69. If the specific gravity of the electrolyte of a lead acid cell
decreases, the internal resistance of the cell is .
a). increased b). decreased
c). not affected d). zero
70. Which battery is used in aeroplanes?
a). Dry cell battery b). Lead acid battery
c). Edison cell d). none of these
71. When power ventilation is required in a battery compartment, it
is required .
a). the power ventilation system to be separate from
ventilation systems for other spaces
b). electric ventilation motors to be inside the vent duct
c). electric ventilation motors to be inside the
compartment d). all of these
72. Common nickel-cadmium and nickel-iron storage batteries
utilize .
a). acid primary cells
b). alkaline primary cells
c). acid secondary cells
d). alkaline secondary cells
73. When troubleshooting a lead-acid storage battery, a weak or
dead cell is best detected by .
a). measuring and comparing all cell’s specific gravity
b). taking an open circuit voltage test of individual cells
c). visually inspecting the electrolyte levels of each cell
d). taking each cell’s temperature with a calibrated mercury
thermometer
74. A nickel-cadmium battery is receiving a normal charge and
gases freely. The charging current should .
a). be increased
b). be decreased
c). be cut off and the battery allowed to cool
d). remain the same
75. The charge of a lead-acid battery can be restored by .
a). passing an alternating electric current through the cell
b). passing a direct electric current through the cell
c). adding acid to the electrolyte
d). all of these
76. When charging lead-acid batteries, the charging rate should be
reduced as the battery nears its full charge to .
a). prevent damaging battery plates
b). allow equalization of cell voltages
c). reduce lead sulfate deposits
d). increase lead peroxide formation
77. A lead acid battery unlike other batteries should not be short
circuited due to .
a). its internal resistance is very low
b). its electrolyte will evaporate
c). it charges will discharge very fast
d). all of these
78. Find the odd one out .
a). fuel cells b). lead-acid cells
c). dry cells d). solar cells
79. When lead-acid batteries are charging, they always give off
hydrogen gas that is .
a). considered inert b). highly explosive
c). extremely toxic d). heavier than air
80. Mercury filled thermometers should never be used to determine
the temperature of the battery electrolyte because accidental
breakage of the thermometer can cause .
a). severe sparking and explosions
b). rapid oxidation of battery plates
c). contamination of the electrolyte
d). corrosion on the battery terminals
81. The purpose of battery cells connected in parallel is to .
a). increase internal resistance
b). increase in voltage output
c). increase in current capacity
d). decrease in current capacity
82. Secondary cells are frequently called .
a). storage cells b). accumulators
c). either a or b d). neither a or b
83. The standard procedure for maintaining the charge in an
emergency diesel starting battery is to trickle charge the battery
.
a). continuously
b). at least once each week
c). whenever the charge falls to 75 % of full charge
d). whenever the electrolyte specific gravity falls to 1.250 or
lower
84. When charging a nickel-cadmium battery .
a). the charging rate should be lessened when gassing
commences
b). overcharging should be avoided
c). the specific gravity of the electrolyte will be unaffected
by the state of charge
d). add distilled water just prior to charging to insure proper
mixing
85. Which of the following statements describes the effects of
ambient temperature on local action within lead-acid storage
batteries?
a). Increasing ambient temperature increases local action
b). Increasing ambient temperature decreases local action
c). Ambient temperature has no effect on local action
d). At 30°C all local action virtually ceases
86. What determines the voltage of a lead-acid cell?
a). The size of the plates
b). The strength of the electrolyte
c). The type of electrodes
d). none of these
87. The electrolyte used in a nickel-cadmium battery is distilled
water and .
a). diluted sulfuric acid b). potassium hydroxide
c). lead sulfate d). zinc oxide
88. A lead-acid battery may become hotter than normal during a
charge if the .
a). battery has a shorted cell
b). charging voltage is too low
c). specific gravity is too high
d). battery room door is secured
89. Separators in a storage battery are used to prevent the plates
from .
a). touching the container b). touching the electrolyte
c). shorting together d). none of these
90. To test the state of charge of a nickel-cadmium battery, you
should use a/an .
a). ammeter b). voltmeter
c). hydrometer d). potentiometer
91. What is the electrolyte in a lead-acid storage battery?
a). H2O2 b). HCI
c). H2SO4 d). MgSO4
92. The lead plates in storage batteries are separated by .
I. wood II. Glass III. rubber
a). I only b). II only
c). III only d). I,II or III
93. A Leclanchè cell is a .
a). Carbon-zinc dry cell
b). Cadmium-mercuric oxide cell
c). Zinc-silver oxide cell
d). Lead-acid cell
94. Batteries used for diesel engine starting should .
a). be located in a locker on the weather deck
b). be located as close as possible to the engine
c). have sufficient capacity to provide at least 50
starts consecutively without recharging
d). only be of the nickel alkaline type
95. Which of the following is storage cell?
a). Lead-lead-acid type
b). Nickel-iron-alkali type
c). Nickel-cadmium-alkali type
d). all of these
96. When a nickel-cadmium battery begins gassing while connected
to the battery charging circuit, you should .
a). do nothing as this is a normal condition when charging
b). add distilled water to each cell to reduce the specific
gravity of the electrolyte
c). add potassium hydroxide to each cell to increase
the specific gravity of the electrolyte
d). decrease the charging rate
97. The main purpose of a photovoltaic cell is .
a). convert electrical to light energy
b). amplify converted signals
c). distort input signals
d). convert light to electrical energy
98. What will happen if a lead acid battery is kept in discharged
condition for a long time?
a). The battery will regain some charge
b). The acid and water in electrolyte will dissociate
c). The plates will become sulphated
d). The plates will get dissolved in electrolyte
99. When checking the specific gravity of the battery electrolyte with
a hydrometer, you should aware that .
a). the battery is fully charged when the float sinks deepest
into the electrolyte
b). the battery is discharged when the float is highest in the
electrolyte
c). a hydrometer reading is accurate if taken immediately
after is added to the cell
d). warm temperatures will lower the specific gravity of
the electrolyte
100. The electrolyte used in carbon-zinc dry cell is combination of
dissolved in water.
a). sulphuric acid and manganese dioxide
b). powdered carbon and zinc chloride
c). ammonium chloride and zinc chloride
d). none of these
101. The main part of the battery ignition system is .
a). ignition coil b). distributor
c). battery and spark plug d). all of these
102. Mark the correct statement from the following:
a). Lead acid cells can be changed and discharged without
affecting the plates at a very high rate
b). Ampere hour efficiency of a nickel iron cell is less than
that of the same capacity
c). Most corrosive and acid fumes are produced in nickel-iron
cells
d). A lead acid cell can be kept in discharged condition for a
long time and yet can be recharged easily
 103. What is another name for a secondary cell?
a). Wet cell b). Storage cell
c). Dry cell d). Disposable cell
104. Which of the following is an acceptable lining for battery trays
containing alkaline batteries?
a). Brass b). Lead
c). Steel d). Zinc
105. When the battery cells are in series, voltages add; while current
capacity is .
a). zero b). the same as one cell
c). infinite d). the sum of each cell
106. Type of the cell commonly used in hearing aids, electric
watches, missiles and space applications.
a). Mercury cell b). Alkaline cell
c). Silver-zinc cell d). Carbon-zinc cell
107. Which of the following gases is given off by lead-acid storage
batteries?
a). Oxygen b). Hydrogen
c). Nitrogen d). Carbon monoxide
108. The efficiency of a cell is that of a D.C generator.
a). less than b). more than
c). almost equal to d). none of these
109. Batteries used to start the engine of automobiles are examples
of what type of cell?
a). Zinc-chloride b). Silver-oxide
c). Manganese-dioxide d). Lead-acid
110. What type of electrolyte solution is used in a lead-acid cell?
a). Hydrochloric acid b). Sulphuric acid
c). Phosphoric acid d). none of these
111. The ampere hour capacity of a lead acid battery has been
found to depend on .
a). density of electrolyte b). size of container
c). number of plates d). all of these
112. The condition whether a lead-acid battery on charge, is
fully charged or not can be ascertained from any of the following,
EXCEPT:
a). Specific gravity b). Gasing
c). Color of plates d). Color of electrode
113. The internal resistance of a discharge battery .
a). is less b). remains the same
c). is more d). is negative
114. Which of the following is a primary cell?
a). Nickel-cadmium-alkaline b). Mercury-oxide
c). Nickel-iron-alkaline d). Lead-acid
115. The largest size of a dry cell is .
a). size A b). size AA
c). size C d). size D
116. To increase voltage output, battery cells are connected in .
a). series b). parallel
c). series-parallel d). parallel-series
117. Which of the following is the electrolyte used in a nickel iron
storage battery?
a). Potassium hydroxide b). Sulphuric acid
c). Hydrochloric acid d). Calcium hydroxide
118. The internal resistance of a lead-acid cell is due to .
a). material used as the positive plate
b). material used as the negative plate
c). both A and B
d). neither A or B
119. The primary consideration in the grouping of cells is the required
.
a). voltage b). current
c). internal Resistance d). power rating
[Link] electromotive force a cell depends upon the following
except one. What one is that?
a). Type of electrolyte used
b). Type of material used as electrodes
c). Spacing between electrodes
d). Concentration of electrolyte
121. The character of metal deposited is affected by .
a). structure of the metal b). surface preparation
c). metal-ion concentration d). all of these
122. Solutions that are used in batteries are called .
a). pastes b). catalyst
c). compounds d). electrolytes
123. Which of the following statement is NOT true regarding a cell?
a). The plate must be immersed in some electrolyte solution
such an acid, an alkali or a salt.
b). Decreasing the distance between plates, decreases the
internal resistance of the cell.
c). The plate must be of different metals.
d). Increasing the size of the electrodes increases
the electromotive force of the cell.
124. The electrolyte in a Leclanche cell is .
a). dilute hydrochloric acid
b). aqueous solution of ammonium
c). pyrogallic acid
d). lead stearate
125. The term trickle charge gets associated with .
a). dry cells
b). silver zinc batteries
c). lead acid batteries
d). nickel iron batteries
126. Choose the correct statement from the following:
a). Carbon electrodes can be used on D.C; metal
electrodes can be used both on A.C and D.C.
b). Carbon electrodes can be used on A.C; metal electrodes
can be used only on D.C.
c). Carbon electrodes can be used on A.C; metal electrodes
can be used only on A.C.
d). Carbon electrodes can be both used on A.C and D.C.
127. Which of the following acts a depolarizer in a carbon-zinc cell?
a). Carbon-graphite b). Silver-zinc
c). Nickel-iron d). Manganese-dioxide
128. The continuity of an electrical circuit can be determined in the
field by the means of .
a). an ammeter b). wheatstone bridge
c). bell and battery set d). wattmeter
129. Electrons normally flow .
a). from the positive to the negative terminals of the battery
b). from the negative to the positive terminals of the battery
c). either A or B
d). neither A or B
130. It is not advisable to leave a lead acid storage battery in a
discharged state for a long time mainly because .
a). the plates will become sulphated
b). electrolyte will attack the condenser
c). electrolyte will become weak
d). acid will evaporate
131. Which among the following constitutes the major load for an
automobile battery?
a). Parking lights b). Brake light
c). Spark plugs d). Self starter
132. When a battery is discharged in use, its voltage is the
theoretical voltage.
a). equal to b). higher than
c). lower than d). none of these
133. Overcharging of lead acid battery is likely to result in .
a). sulphation b). sedimentation
c). chlorination d). none of the above
134. To keep the terminals of a lead-acid storage battery free
from corrosion, it is advisable to .
a). keep electrolyte level low
b). apply petroleum jelly
c). charge the battery at frequent intervals
d). clean the terminals frequently
135. In Edison cell the positive plates consists of .
a). nickel hydroxide b). iron
c). pure nickel d). spongy Iron
136. Which of the following is not a primary cell?
a). Carbon-zinc b). Silver-oxide
c). Silver-zinc d). Nickel-cadmium
137. The ampere-hour capacity of the battery depends on .
a). the area of the plates
b). the distance between the plates
c). the thickness of the plates
d). the strength of the electrolytes
138. The plates of storage batteries are made of .
a). iron b). wood
c). nickel d). lead
139. Connecting batteries in series will give greater .
a). amp hours b). amperage
c). voltage d). all of these
140. The specific gravity of the electrolyte solution in a lead acid
battery .
a). is not affected during charging
b). remains the same during discharge
c). would read close to 1.830 when discharged
d). gives an induction of the state of charge of the battery
141. A 6-cell lead acid battery produces how much voltage (in series)
across its terminals?
a). 6 V b). 12 V
c). 9 V d). 18 V
142. A 12-V car battery is composed of six cells in series.
a). carbon-zinc b). nickel-iron
c). zinc-chloride d). lead-acid
143. The smallest size of a dry cell available commercially.
a). size AAA b). size C
c). size D d). size AA
144. A cell of em 1.45 V is connected to an external circuit of
resistance 2.25 ohms and the current is found to be 0.2 A. What
is the internal resistance of the cell?
a). 4 ohms b). 3 ohms
c). 6 ohms d). 5 ohms
145. A cell whose electromotive force is 1.45 V has an internal
resistance of 4 ohms. What current will flow if this cell is
connected across a 1-ohm resistor?
a). 0.4 A b). 0.2 A
c). 0.5 A d). 0.3 A
146. If the current from a short-circuited 1.5 V dry cell is 25 A, what is
the internal resistance of the cell?
a). 16.67 ohms b). 6.67 ohms
c). 0.06 ohm d). 3.33 ohms
 147. A dry cell has internal resistance of 0.02 ohm and a terminal
voltage of 1.5 V on open circuit. What will be its terminal voltage
if a 0.1 ohm resistance is connected across its terminals?
a). 1.25 V b). 1.20 V
c). 1.42 V d). 1.15 V
148. What current will 10 cells in series, each having an
electromotive force of 1.5 V and an internal resistance of 0.5
ohms send through a load resistance of 5
ohms? a). 1.0 A b). 1.25 A
c). 2.0 A d). 1.5 A
149. Five 1.5-V cells are connected in series. If the internal
resistance of each cell is 0.25 ohm, what external load
resistance will produce a current of 2 A through the cells?
a). 2.5 Ω b). 3.0 Ω
c). 1.75 Ω d). 2.25 Ω
150. has 1.9 volt e.m.f.
a). Voltaic cell b). Dry cell
c). Leclanche d). Bunsen cell
151. Typical output of a solar cell.
a). 0.10V b). 0.25V
c). 0.50V d). 0.35V
152. For a discharged lead-acid battery, the specific gravity of the
acid is .
a). 0.9 b). 1.0
c). 1.12 d). 1.3
153. Five carbon zinc cell are in series. The open circuit voltage at
the output is .
a). 5.5 V b). 10 V
c). 7.5 V d). 6.5 V
154. Nominal open circuit voltage of a lead-acid cell is .
a). 2.1 V b). 1.5 V
c). 3.0 V d). 1.25 V
155. When supplying emergency lighting loads, the storage battery
initial voltage must not exceed the standard system voltage by
more than .
a). 2 % b). 3 %
c). 5 % d). 10 %
156. A battery whose internal resistance is 5 ohms is connected to
an external resistor of 10 ohms. The battery’s terminal voltage is
15 V, what is the electromotive force of the battery?
a). 17.5 V b). 25.0 V
c). 22.5 V d). 14.2 V
157. The open-circuit voltage of a fully charged lead-acid battery cell
is .
a). 1.5 volts b). 1.8 volts
c). 2.0 volts d). 2.3 volts
158. What is the normal open circuit voltage of a lithium cell?
a). 3.0 V b). 1.5 V
c). 1.35 V d). 2.1 V
159. A battery rated 200 Ah. If it is use to supply a constant current of
8 A, how long can the battery last until it becomes unusable?
a). 20 hours b). 25 hours
c). 15 hours d). 30 hours
160. The nominal open circuit voltage of a carbon zinc cell is .
a). 1.35 V b). 2.1 V
c). 3.0 V d). 1.5 V
161. The average dry cell gives an approximate voltage of .
a). 1.5 V b). 1.7 V
c). 1.1 V d). 1.3 V
162. The rating of storage battery that delivers 15 amps for 12 hour is
.
a). 180 Ah b). 270 Ah
c). 150 Ah d). 360 Ah
163. Even when not in use, the self discharge of a battery takes
place at the rate of .
a). 0.5 to 1 % of rated capacity per hour
b). 0.5 to 1 % of rated capacity per day
c). 0.5 to 1 % of rated capacity per week
d). 0.5 to 1 % of rated capacity per month
164. How many 1.5-V cells are needed to supply a 12-V load if the
cells are connected in series?
a). 6 b). 7
c). 8 d). 9
165. A battery is charged at 15 A for 10 hours. If the charging voltage
is 120 V, what is the charging cost at 1.00 peso per kW-hr?
a). 15 pesos b). 18 pesos
c). 12 pesos d). 20 pesos
166. A battery can supply 10 joules of energy to move 5 coulombs of
charge. What is the voltage of the battery?
a) 50 V b). 2 V
c). 15 V d). none of these
167. A dry cell has an internal resistance of 0.02 ohm and open
circuit voltage of 1.5V. calculate the power delivered to a
resistor of 0.6-ohm resistance.
a). 3.5 watts b). 2.4 watts
c). 2.0 watts d). 3.8 watts
168. The ampere hour capacity of a battery used on cars is .
a). 5-10 Ah b). 30-60 Ah
c). 100-150 Ah d). 200-250 Ah
169. A cell supplies a load current of 0.5 A for a period of 20 hours
until its terminal voltage fails to an unacceptable level. How long
it could be expected to supply a current of 100 mA?
a). 50 hours b). 100 hours
c). 30 hours d). 75 hours
170. A battery having a total electromotive force 7.5 volts and total
internal resistance of 1.25 ohms. What external resistance will
send a current of 2A?
a). 2.0 ohms b). 1.0 ohms
c). 1.75 ohms d). 2.5 ohms
[Link] cells each of electromotive force 1.5 V and internal
resistance of 0.2 ohm, ohm what current will flow through the
external resistor?
a). 5 A b). 7.5 A
c). 15 A d). none of these
172. Which of the listed ranges represents specific gravity corrected
for temperature for the electrolyte of a fully charged portable
lead-acid battery?
a). 1.100 to 1.150 b). 1.180 to 1.200
c). 1.280 to 1.300 d). 1.750 to 2.000
173. A load resistance of 10 ohms is connected to the terminals of a
battery consisting of 10 cells each of electromotive force 1.5 V
and internal resistance of 0.25 ohm connected in series.
Determine the current drawn.
a). 1.25 A b). 1.30 A
c). 1.20 A d). 1.10 A
174. A lead acid battery discharges at the rate of 8A for 10 hours.
How many coulombs of charge must be put back into the
battery to restore the original charge? Assuming 100 percent
efficiency. a). 2.88 x 106 C b). 2.88 x 105 C
c). 2.88 x 10 C4 d). 2.88 x 10³ C
175. All batteries have a nominal rating based on how many hours of
standard rate of discharge?
a). 8 hours b). 24 hours
c). 16 hours d). 12 hours
176. A car battery supplies a current of 50 A to the starter motor.
How much charge passes through the starter in ½ minute?
a). 1 500 coulombs b). 1 800 coulombs
c). 3 000 coulombs d). 2 000 coulombs
177. 119 cells, each of electromotive force 0.119 V and Internal
resistance 0.119Ω are connected in parallel. The electromotive
force of the parallel combination will be .
a). 0.119 V b). 119 x 0.119 V
c). (119 + 0.119) V d). 1000 V
178. Thirty zinc-carbon dry cells are connected in series. The total
voltage output will be .
a). 1.5 V b). 30 V
c). 45 V d). 60 V
179. Proper charging rate for lead-acid battery is as follows:
a). ½ of rated ampere hour capacity
b). 1/3 of rated ampere hour capacity
c). ¼ of rated ampere hour capacity
d). 1/8 of rated ampere hour capacity
180. Two identical cells, when connected in series, supply a current
of 0.45 amperes to a 10 ohms resistor. When these cells are
connected in parallel, they supply 0.24 A to the same resistor.
The internal resistance of each cell must be .
a). 0.024 ohm b). lead-acid cells
c). 2.4 ohm d). solar cells
 PROPERTIES OF MATERIALS
1. Which of the following metals has the highest melting
point? a). Copper b). Gold
c). Silver d). Tungsten
2. has the highest electrical breakdown strength and longest
life over all other materials used for insulation.
a). Rubber insulation b). Woven cloth
c). Impregnated paper d). Thermoplastic
3. Which of the conductive substance has the highest resistivity?
a). Carbon b). Tungsten
c). Nickel d). Iron
4. When one material gives up electrons readily and another
attracts them, this is the basis for .
a). piezoelectric b). thermocouple
c). electrochemical d). photovoltaic
5. The resistance of a material decrease if .
a). the number of neutrons increased
b). the number of free electrons available become more
c). the temperature of the material is increase
d). the temperature of the material is decreased
6. Which of the substances listed can be used to shield sensitive
equipment from static magnetic fields?
a). Glass b). Mica
c). Bakelite d). Permeable iron
7. The insulating material used for a cable should be one that has
.
a). high dielectric strength
b). high mechanical strength
c). low cost
d). all of these
8. Which has the highest electrical resistance?
a). Brass b). Iron
c). Water d). Paper
9. The minimum energy required to release electron from the
surface of a metal is called .
a). work function b). dead function
c). exciting function d). limiting function
10. Most conducting materials such as copper, aluminum, iron,
nickel, and tungsten .
a). increase in resistance with increased temperature
b). increase in resistance with decreased temperature
c). decrease in resistance with increased temperature
d). increase in conductance with increased temperature
11. The action of the acid in a chemical cell is to .
a). removes electrons from both plates
b). removes electrons from one plate and accumulate
them on the other plate
c). provide additional free electrons
d). provide insulation between the two plates
12. Materials containing numerous free electrons are .
a). good insulators b). ferrous alloys
c). good conductors d). carbons
13. Fractional horsepower universal motors have brushes usually
made of .
a). copper strands b). mica
c). carbon d). thin wire rings
14. Which of the following metal gets deposited to provide an
undercoat for chromium?
a). Copper b). Silver
c). Bronze d). Lead
15. Galvanized conduit has a finish exterior and interior of .
a). lead b). copper
c). nickel d). zinc
16. The reluctivity characteristics of iron is .
a). the same as the resistivity
b). non-linear
c). linear
d). the same as that of conductivity
17. Steel is hard to magnetize because of its .
a). high density b). high permeability
c). high retentivity d). low permeability
18. High Mica between commutator bars is removed by .
a). burning b). removing
c). undercutting d). chiseling
19. Contacts metals maybe grouped in three general classifications
namely .
a). hard, highly conductive & non-corroding metals
b). hard, soft and highly conductive metals
c). highly conductive, low conductive and non-corroding
metals
d). high resistance, low resistance and hard metals
20. Because aluminum is not a magnetic metal, there will be
present when aluminum conductors are grouped in a raceway.
a). no heat due to voltage
b). no heating due to hysteresis
c). no induced currents
d). none of these
21. In mercury arc rectifier that anodes are made of .
a). carbon b). zinc
c). graphite d). copper
22. Copper is highly malleable and ductile metal with color ?
a). amber b). brown
c). bluish-white d). reddish
23. If an atom losses some of its electron or accepts extra electrons
from another atom, the atom will be called .
a). an element b). a lattice
c). a neutron d). an ion
24. Permanent magnets use as the magnetic material.
a). nickel b). iron
c). hardened steel d). soft steel
25. is a binary alloy of copper and zinc.
a). Bronze b). Brass
c). Alnico d). Steel
26. Which has the lowest temperature coefficient?
a). Au b). Cu
c). Ag d). Al
27. Accurate resistance, the value which are not materially affected
by changes in room temperature, are usually made of an alloy
and used for precision works commonly called .
a). exellin b). paganin
c). siemens martin d). manganin
28. “Nichrome” wire is usually used for .
a). heater coils b). motor field windings
c). interpole windings d). light bulb filaments
29. Copper piping has been used in refrigeration systems because
.
a). it is creep resistant at low temperatures
b). it offers less internal friction
c). iron is corroded by R-12
d). leaks are more easily detected in copper
30. Electron flow produced by means of applying a pressure to a
material is called .
a). electrochemistry b). thermoelectricity
c). piezoelectricity d). photo conduction
31. A good magnetic material is .
a). brass b). copper
c). iron d). aluminum
32. A good insulator for very high temperature is .
a). micab). rubber
c). plastic d). bakelite
33. Copper pipe is preferable to ordinary iron pipe for carrying water
because it is .
a). easier to install
b). lighter
c). stronger
d). more corrosion resistant
34. The material used for armouring on cable is generally .
a). galvanized steel wire b). steel tape
c). both a and b d). none of these
35. Commercially used in insulating magnet wire due to lowest in
cost and best in space factor.
a). Rubber b). Askarel
c). Polyvinyl Chloride d). Enamel
36. Density of gold is approximately equal to the density of _.
a). tantenum b). tungsten
c). platinum d). nichrome
37. An important feature of a thin film resistor is its temperature
coefficient of resistance.
a). low b). high
c). negative d). zero
38. Copper is used for the tip of a soldering iron because .
a). copper will not melt
b). copper is a very good conductor of heat
c). solder will not stick to other alloys
d). copper is less expensive
39. Askarel is a nonflammable, chemically stable, non-sludging
synthetic liquid. Askarel is sold under which of the following
trade names?
a). Inerteen b). Pyranol
c). Chlorextol d). all of these
40. Silver is used on electrical contacts to .
a). avoid corrosion b). improve efficiency
c). improve continuity d). improve appearance
41. To increase the resistance of corrosion, is added in steel.
a). chromium b). copper
c). aluminum d). tungsten
42. A substance that would be good as an electrical insulation is
which of the following?
a). Carbon b). Oil
c). Lead d). Iron
43. The hardest neutral substance is .
a). diamond b). cobalt
c). platinum d). uranium
44. Nichrome is an alloy of .
a). nickel, chronium b). nickel, iron
c). chronium d). copper, zinc
45. Two metals of different materials shall not be joined together in
order to avoid the action.
a). rusting b). galvanic
c). reverse d). corrosion
46. Silver coating is provided for .
a). protective purposes b). decorative purposes
c). bearing purposes d). all of these
47. Which of the following would be the best metal for a
magnet? a). Steel b). Aluminium
c). Lead d). Tin
48. is not a conductor.
a). Aluminum b). Brass
c). Copper d). Mica
49. Which of the following is the best conductor of
electricity? a). Iron b). Aluminum
c). Tungsten d). Carbon
50. is not an insulator.
a). Aluminum b). Asbestos
c). Mica d). Porcelain
51. The mica used in the commutators of D.C machinery is .
a). harder than copper
b). softer than copper
c). the same hardness as the copper
d). softer than copper but wears away at a slower rate
52. The generally used material for thermocouples is .
a). chromel copel b). chromel-alumel
c). platinum-rhodium d). any of the above
53. The commutator bars of a motor are made of .
a). mica b). copper
c). bronze d). carbon
54. The material used for commutator brushes is mostly .
a). copper b). mica
c). carbon d). cast iron
55. Among Kanthal, Manganin, Nichrome and Tantenum, which has
highest resistivity?
a). Manganin b). Kanthal
c). Tantenum d). Nichrome
56. A common type of protective covering used on electrical
conductors is .
a). plain paper b). fibrous braid
c). silver sheathing d). babbit sheathing
57. Type of cell commonly used in hearing aids, electric watches,
missiles and space applications.
a). Mercury cell b). Alkaline cell
c). Silver-zinc cell d). Carbon-zinc cell
58. Galvanized rigid conduit is made of .
a). iron b). zinc
c). lead d). nickel
59. Magnetic material which can easily be magnetized.
a). Hard magnetic material b). Soft magnetic material
c). Mineralized material d). all of these
60. is a synthetic non-flammable insulating liquid, which when
decomposed by electrical arcs, involve non-flammable gases.
a). Prynol b). Askarel
c). Electrolyte d). Hermetic
61. The metal used as the shading coil in an A.C shaded pole motor
is .
a). iron b). steel
c). carbon d). copper
62. A material with atoms in which the electrons tend to stay in their
orbits.
a). Inductor b). Conductor
c). Intrinsic d). Insulator
63. The minimum possible charge that an ion can have is .
a). the charge of a neutron
b). the charge of an electron
c). the total charge of electron and proton in the
atom d). none of these
64. The heating of two different metals will cause .
a). corrosion b). electron flow
c). galvanic action d). fusion
65. The lightest particle of an atom with a negative charge is .
a). electron b). proton
c). neutron d). ion
66. An alloy containing 3 to 25% tin and 75 to 97%
copper. a). Lead b). Alnico
c). Steel d). Bronze
67. If any electron is removed from an atom, it becomes .
a). positive ion b). negative ion
c). conductor d). insulator
68. Which of the following is a magnetic material?
I. Iron II. Aluminum
III. Stainless steel IV. Brass
a). I only b). I and III only
c). II and III only d). I,II,III and IV
69. Interrupting medium in a contactor maybe .
a). SF6 b). oil
c). air d). any of these
70. Toaster heating elements made of nichrome wire generally have
what kind of resistance when compared to copper circuit
conductors?
a). Equal b). Lower
c). Higher d). Inversely proportional
71. The material differs from one another in the number of in
their atoms.
a). protons b). neutrons
c). ions d). electrons
72. Solder is an alloy of .
a). tin and lead b). beryllium and antimony
c). copper and lead d). silicon and selenium
73. Ferrous metals are metals containing . a). no
ion
b). a large percentage of copper
c). a large percentage of iron
d). a large percentage of aluminum
74. When placed in a magnetic field, which of the materials listed
will maintain the highest permeability?
a). Glass b). Bakelite
c). Soft iron d). Aluminum
75. Mica is commonly used for . a). pole
insulators
b). commutator bar separators
c). panelboards
d). appliance insulation
76. Which of the following is the poorest
conductor? a). Aluminum b). Carbon
c). Brass d). Copper
 ALTERNATING CURRENT CIRCUITS
(A.C CIRCUITS)
and
DIRECT CURRENT CIRCUITS
(DC CIRCUITS)

ALTERNATING CURRENT CIRCUITS (A.C CIRCUITS)

1. Which of the following is a bilateral circuit element used to

resonate with capacitors?
a). Resistors b). Inductors
c). Capacitors d). all of these
2. is/are the letter(s) used to indicate inductive reactance.
a). XL b). XC
c). HZ d). Z
3. What is the power factor of an RL circuit supplied with a
D.C source?
a). Unity b). Lagging
c). Leading d). Zero
4. In a given circuit, when the power factor is unity, the reactive
volt-ampere is .
a). maximum b). zero
c). equal to real power d). equal to apparent power
5. An A.C circuit has a resistance of 4Ω and a reactance of 3Ω.
What is the impedance?
a). 7 ohms b). 5 ohms
c). 12 ohms d). none of these
6. XL, Xc, and R each in its own branch-circuit will flow in
directions.
a). one b). two
c). three d). none of these
7. The simplest circuit representation of dielectric.
a). Parallel combination of resistor and a capacitor
b). Parallel combination of resistor and an inductor
c). Parallel combination of resistor, an inductor and a capacitor
d). Parallel combination of a capacitor and an inductor
8. The amount of inductance in an inductor is dependent on .
a. the number of turns of wire in the inductor
b. the shape, size and material of the core
c. the shape, size and arrangement of the wire making
up the coils
d. all of these
9. In an AC circuit, a low value of kVAR compared to kW indicates
which of the following?
a). Low efficiency b). Unity power factor
c). High power factor d). Maximum load current
10. is/are the letter(s) used to indicate capacitive reactance in a
circuit.
a). XL b). Z
c). HZ d). XC
11. The winding in which the coil slots do not occupy all the
circumference of the armature is known as distributed
winding.
a). partially b). fully
c). half d). none of these
12. If frequency is constant, the inductive reactance of a circuit will
.
a). remain constant regardless of voltage or current change
b). vary with voltage
c). vary directly with current
d). not effect the impedance
13. Which of the following characterizes inductance?
a). Tends to oppose changes in voltage
b). Tends to oppose changes in current
c). Tends to oppose DC
d). Opposes all frequencies equally
14. An inductor works by .
a). introducing resistance into a circuit
b). charging a piece of wire
c). storing energy as a magnetic field
d). choking off high frequency A.C
15. The continuity of a winding coil maybe determined by measuring
the resistance of the coil. If the resistance reading is infinite, the
winding is .
a). open b). in perfect condition
c). partially shorted d). totally shorted
16. The distance between the two coil sides of a coil in terms of
slots is known as .
a). distribution factor b). coil span factor
c). form factor d). peak factor
17. The higher the self-inductance of a coil, .
a). the greater the flux produced by it
b). the lower the electromagnetic force induced in it
c). the longer the delay in establishing current through
it d). all of these
18. The time constant of an R-C circuit is given by .
a). L/R b). CR
c). CR2 d). ½Q/V
19. Two coils have equal lengths, equal radii and the same number
of turns but they are made with different wire sizes. Which of the
following is true?
a). The one with the smaller wire will have the bigger
inductance
b). The one with the bigger wire have the bigger inductance
c). They will have both equal inductance
d). none of these
20. The distance between top and bottom sides of a coil, measured
around the back of the armature, is known as .
a). back pitch b). front pitch
c). commutator pitch d). pitch factor
21. Which of the following does NOT affect the inductance of a
coil? a). Number of turns
b). Current flowing through the coil
c). Distance between turns
d). Shape of the coil
22. If the number of coils per group are in whole number the
grouping is said to be an even grouping, but if coils per grouping
are in fraction the grouping is called .
a). phase grouping b). even grouping
c). old grouping d). none of these
23. Which of the following is a basic requirement for inducing an emf
in a coil of wire?
a). The flux should link the coil.
b). The coil should form a closed loop
c). There should be a charge in flux linking the
coil d). all of these
24. A coil of wire placed in the armature core used to fill up the
vacant slots but which is not connected to the armature winding
and does not serve any electrical purpose is called .
a). damping coil b). auxiliary coil
c). dummy coil d). compensating coil
25. An open coil in a transformer will be indicated by which of the
listed conditions?
a). “Zero” resistance accompanied by high inductance
b). No resistance accompanied by stray inductance
c). Infinite resistance in addition to no inductance
d). Infinite resistance in addition to normal inductance
26. When a reconnection method is adopted for a voltage change it
must be kept in mind that voltage per coil or per turn be
approximately if not exactly .
a). same b). half
c). double d). 110V
27. Inductance in a circuit .
a). delays the change in current
b). prevents current from changing
c). causes power loss
d). causes current to lead voltage
28. Two coils are connected across a 100V D.C supply and take a
total current of 2A. If one coil dissipates 80W, how much is the
current carried by the second?
a). 0.8 A b). 1.0 A
c). 1.25 A d). none of these
29. An AC voltage of 200 V at 50 Hz is applied to a coil which draws
5 amp and dissipates 1 000 watts. The resistance and
impedance of the coil respectively are .
a). 40 ohms and 40 ohms b). 10 ohms and 5 ohms
c). 10 ohms and 30 ohms d). 200 ohms and 40 ohms
30. Two inductors of 6 and L henry’s are connected across its other.
Neglecting the effect of mutual capacitance, what is the value of
L if the total inductance of the combination is 2 H?
a). 4 H b). 8 H
c). 12 H d). none of these
31. You have an adjustable trip coil rated at 5 amps on a 200-amp
switch. If you want the switch to trip at 120 amps, the trip coil
should be set at .
a). 2 amps b). 3 amps
c). 4 amps d). 5 amps
32. A coil has 100 turns. A current of 10 amps is passed through the
coil. The coil develops .
a). 1 000 watts b). 1 kVA
c). mutual inductance d). 1 000 amp turns
33. An ideal coil of inductance 10 mH carries a constant current of 2
A. How much energy is stored in the coil?
a). 0.02 J b). 0.01 J
c). 0.04 J d). 0.08 J
34. What is the energy stored in a 2-mH inductor carrying a current
of 2 A?
a). 2 J b). 4 J
c). 8 J d). 10 J
35. The distance between the starts of two consecutive coils
measured in terms of slots is known as .
a). back pitch b). front pitch
c). winding pitch d). commutator pitch
36. Three 6-mH inductors are connected in series. What is their
equivalent inductance?
a). 2 mH c). 18 mh
b). 9 mH d). none of these
37. If the voltage fed to an electric circuit is reduced to half, the
power consumed will reduced to .
a). 25 % b). 100 %
c). 50 % d). 75 %
38. For a series RC circuit, the circuit power factor is .
a). lagging b). leading
c). in phase d). zero
39. Determine the reactance of a 50 µF capacitor at 6 Hz.
a). 18.85 ohms b). 0.0188 ohms
c). 55.25 ohms d). 53.05 ohms
40. For a series RC circuit, the vector current the vector voltage
by an angle greater than zero but less than 90˚.
a). lags b). leads
c). is in phase with d). any of these
41. An RLC series circuit resonates at a frequency wrL/ R=10. The
variable frequency voltage applied to the circuit is 20 sin
(ωt=π/3). The voltage measured across the capacitance is .
a). 200√2 V b). 200/√2 V
c). 20√2 V d). 20/√2 V
42. If an additional resistance is added to a series RL circuit,
the overall power factor of the circuit will .
a). decrease b). increase
c). remain the same d). any of these
43. In series combination of R and L .
a). current will lag the voltage by 90°
b). current will lag the voltage by some angle between 0°
and 90°
c). current will lead the voltage by some angle between 0°
and 90°
d). current will lead the voltage by some angle between
900° and 180°
44. A 10- ohm resistor, a 2-H inductor and 25-microfarad capacitor
are connected in series. What current will be drawn if the
circuit is connected across a 200-V, 60-cps supply?
a). 0.50 A b). 0.30 A
c). 0.25 A d). 0.15 A
45. A series RL circuit has a resistance of 3 ohms and an
inductive reactance of 4 ohms. If connected across a 100-V
source, how much is the current drawn?
a). 1.18 A b). 14.28 A
c). 14.34 A d). 26.26 A
46. In a series circuit of R=20 ohms and L 0.06 henry’s, the current
lags the voltage by 800. The value of W is given by .
a). 80 rad/s b). 180 rad/s
c). 696 rad/s d). 1 893 rad/s
47. A circuit has a capacitance of 35 microfarad and an inductance
of 0.2 H. Calculate the resonant frequency of the circuit.
a). 65 Hz b). 60 Hz
c). 50 Hz d). 55 Hz
48. A 50 µF capacitor has a reactance of 53.05 ohms at a
frequency of .
a). 80 Hz b). 50 Hz
c). 70 Hz d). 60 Hz
49. An RLC circuit has a resonance frequency of 160 kHZ and a Q-
factor of 100. Its band width is .
a). 1.6 kHz b). 0.625 kHz
c). 16 MHz d). none of these
50. A coil having a resistance of 8 ohms and an inductance of 0.2 H
are connected in series with a 50 µF capacitor. At what
frequency does resonance occur?
a). 55 Hz b). 50 Hz
c). 63 Hz d). 58 Hz
51. An A.C circuit has impedance of 4.47 ohms. If the circuit
resistance is 2 ohms, what is the reactance of the circuit?
a). 4 ohms b). 6 ohms
c). 5 ohms d). 3 ohms
52. An inductor has a reactance of 10,000 ohms at 10 khz. What is
its reactance at 2 kHz?
a). 20 000 ohms ). 500 ohms
c). 2 000 ohms d). 32 000 ohms

53. A 10-mH inductor has a reactance of at 60 Hz.

a). 0.377 ohm b). 3.77 ohms
c). 37.7 ohms d). 7.37 ohms
 DIRECT CURRENT CIRCUITS (D. C. Circuits)

1. is current which flows through a circuit in the same direction

at all times and with almost constant strength.
a). A.C b). Wattage
c). D.C d). Ampacity
2. In D.C circuit, inductance and capacitance are irrelevant in
circuit analysis due to .
a). D.C supply has no frequency
b). they do not exist in D.C circuits
c). there effect is useless in D.C circuits
d). all of these
3. In D.C circuits, the power is expressed as the product of which
of the following?
a). Coulombs and Amperes b). Amperes and Ohms
c). Amperes and Volts d). Coulombs and Volts
4. In a D.C circuit, the ratio of watts to volt-ampere is .
a). unity
b). greater than one
c). less than one
d). cannot tell what it might be
5. The current varies in proportional to the resistance in any
D.C. closed circuit.
a). direct b). inverse
c). semi-direct d). linear
6. True power is always voltage times current .
a). in an A.C circuit
b). in a D.C circuit
c). where frequently is constant
d). regardless of whether
7. A circuit that does not provide a complete path for the flow of
the current is .
a). a closed circuit b). a grounded circuit
c). a series circuit d). an open circuit
8. What is the internal resistance of an ideal current source?
a). Low b). Negative
c). High d). Zero
9. can be generated.
I. Electricity II. Electrical Energy
a). I only b). II only
c). both I and II d). neither I or II
10. Ohm’s law is .
a). an equation for determining power
b). the relationship between voltage, current and power
c). the relationship between voltage, current and
resistance d). a measurement of wattage losses
11. Ohm’s law is applicable to .
a). electric arcs b). gas discharge lamps
c). rectifying devices d). none of these
12. When using ohms law E divided by I would solve for .
a). watts b). amperage
c). voltage d). resistance
13. Electrical current is measured in terms of _.
a). electron pressure
b). electrons passing a point per second
c). watts
d). resistance
14. When using Ohm’s law, E divided by R would solve for .
a). voltage b). resistance
c). current d). power
15. When using Ohm’s law “I multiply by R” would solve for .
a). amperage b). resistance
c). electrical power d). voltage
16. Ohm’s law states the current in any closed circuit is proportional
to the voltage, provided the conditions remain constant.
a). thermal b). physical
c). electrical d). mechanical
17. A pure resistive circuit in A.C follows the .
a). Ohm’s law
b). Faraday’s laws of electrolysis
c). Lenz’s law
d). Kirchhoff’s law
18. According to Ohm’s Law, current is directly proportional to .
a). temperature b). resistance
c). voltage d). charge
19. The condition of ohms law is that .
a). the temperature should remain constant
b). the temperature should vary
c). ration V / I should be constant
d). current should be proportional to voltage
20. If the resistance of the circuit is doubled while the applied
voltage is held constant. The current will .
a). increase by half as much
b). remains the same
c). decrease to half as much
d). twice as much
21. If two coulombs of electricity flows through a conductor in one
seconds the current is .
a). 2 amperes b). ½ ampere
c). 4 amperes d). 1 ampere
22. Electrical power consumed can be calculated by the following
three formula.
a). P = VI, P = V2/R and P = I2R
b). P = VI, P = I2/V and P = V2 x I
c). P = IR, P = V /R and P = VI
2

d). P = V/I P = V/R2 and P = IR2

23. Ten million electrons each of which is carrying a charge of -1.6 x
10-19 coulomb, are removed from an initially neutral pith ball.
The resulting charge on the pith ball is as follows:
a). -1.6 X 10-26 coulomb b). -1.6 X 10-22 coulomb
c). -1.6 X 10-14 coulomb d). -1.6 X 10-42 coulomb
24. Resistance can be found directly from wattage and voltage
measurements by the equation .
a). R = V2/W b). R = V/W
c). R = W/V d). R = W2/V
25. The heat developed by an electric circuit is proportional to .
a). I2 ∙ R ∙ t b). Z ∙ I ∙ t
c). m ∙ s ∙ t d). Q ∙ t
26. The resistance of coil of wire is 30 ohm. How much power
dissipated in the coil connected across a 115-V source?
a). 441 W b). 280 W
c). 580 W d). 450 W
27. What voltage would be required to produce a flow of 10 A
through a resistance of 12 ohms?
a). 125 V b). 122 V
c). 121 V d). 120 V
28. If the resistance of the circuit is 25 ohms, what voltage is
necessary for a current flow of 4 A?
a). 6.25 V b). 100 V
c). 0.16 V d). 400 V
29. If the individual resistances are 5, 10, 15 ohms respectively.
What potential must be the battery supply to force a current of
0.50 A through the circuit?
a). 15 V b). 30 V
c). 10 V d). 60 V
30. A 1 000 watt, 120 volt lamp uses electrical energy at the same
rate as a 14.4 ohm resistor on .
a). 120 V b). 115 V
c). 208 V d). 240 V
31. An electric kettle takes 20 minutes to boil some quantity of
water, to boil the same water in 5 minutes .
a). increase the length of resistance of heating element
b). increase the diameter of the wire of heating element
c). increase the insulation resistance
d). increase the length of the wire
32. A lamp of 25 watts is connected in series with 40 watts lamp, 25
watts lamps glows more because its resistance is .
a). in series with 40 watts lamp
b). not connected in parallel
c). more than 40 watts lamp
d). less than 40 watts lamp
33. What value of D.C voltage will produce the same average power
as 150 V peak sine wave?
a). 144 V b). 121 V
c). 111 V d). 106 V
34. Determine the rate of flow of coulombs through a 20 ampere
hour battery if 20 ampere current is passed through it for 100
seconds.
a). 36 coulombs b). 3.6 coulombs
c). 360 coulombs d). 180 coulombs
35. The diameter of the nucleus of an atom is of the order of .
a). 10-25 m b). 1021 m
c). 10-17 m d). 1044 m
36. One coulomb of quantity is equal to .
a). 0.386 x 1031 electrons b). 7.61 x 1018 electrons
c). 6.24 x 1048 electrons d). 624 x 1018 electrons
37. The electrical power can be calculated by using the formula .
a). P = IR cos Φ b). P = VI cos Φ
c). P = IR2 cos Φ d). P = IR cos Φ

38. If the potential across a circuit is 40 V and the current is 5 000

mA, what is the equivalent resistance of the circuit?
a). 80 Ω b). 800 kΩ
c). 8 Ω d). 0.8 Ω
39. The resistance of a coil wire is 1kW at 20 ˚C). If the coil is
immersed into oil, the resistance falls to 880 W. If the wire has a
temperature coefficient of 0.006 at 20 ˚C, how much is the
temperature of the liquid?
a). 0˚C b). - 20 ˚C
c). 17.6 ˚C d). none of these
40. A 50 Ω relay is connected in series with a 30 Ω resistor. If the
whole combination is connected across an 110 V D.C supply
Determine the voltage across the relay.
a). 68.75 V b). 76.58 V
c). 41.25 V d). 33.42 V
41. The total voltage and amperage of four 0.5 A, 1.5 A cells
connected in series is .
a). 1.5 V, 2 A b). 1.5 V, 0.5 A
c). 6 V, 0.5 A d). 6 V, 2 A
42. The total voltage and amperage of four 0.5 A, 1.5 A cells
connected in parallel is .
a). 1.5 V, 2 A b). 1.5 V, 0.5 A
c). 6 V, 0.5 A d). 6 V, 2 A
43. If two elements of 1 000 watts are connected in series, the total
wattage will be .
a). 1 000 watts b). 2 000 watts
c). 500 watts d). 4 000 watts