NATIONAL REFINERY LIMITED
HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT
APPRENTICE - 2nd TEST PAPER
BATCH NO. __
DEPARTMENT: Maint – II (Electrical) AREA:
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TEST DATE: TIME DURATION: 03 HOURS
TEST CHECKED BY (NAME): TOTAL MARKS: 100
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1. What is the primary function of a transformer? (2 x 25 = 50)
a) Voltage regulation
b) Current regulation
c) Power conversion
d) Energy storage
2. Which of the following is NOT a type of transformer?
a) Step-up transformer
b) Step-down transformer
c) Auto-transformer
d) Electrolytic transformer
3. Which test is commonly used to measure the insulation resistance of a transformer?
a) IR test
b) WRT test
c) DGA test
d) TTR test
4. What does IR stand for in transformer testing?
a) Insulation Resistance
b) Impedance Ratio
c) Inductive Reactance
d) Insulation Reactance
5. Which of the following is a method used to determine the winding resistance of a transformer?
a) DGA test
b) IR test
c) WRT test
d) TTR test
6. What does DGA stand for in transformer analysis?
a) Differential Gas Analysis
b) Dielectric Gas Analysis
c) Dispersive Gas Assessment
d) Decomposed Gas Assessment
7. What is the purpose of a TTR test?
a) To measure the temperature rise of a transformer
b) To measure the turns ratio of a transformer
c) To test the transformer's thermal resistance
d) To measure the transformer's time-to-repair
8. What is the purpose of topping up the oil level in a transformer?
a) To increase its efficiency
b) To prevent overheating
c) To reduce its weight
d) To enhance its insulation properties
9. Which component in a transformer requires periodic replacement to maintain proper insulation?
a) Oil
b) Copper winding
c) Silica gel
d) Steel core
10. Which test is commonly used to ensure the proper functioning of a Buchholz relay?
a) Oil level test
b) Insulation resistance test
c) Pressure test
d) Oil quality test
11. What is the function of a thermal relay in transformer maintenance?
a) To monitor oil level
b) To detect overheating
c) To regulate voltage
d) To measure insulation resistance
12. What is the purpose of silica gel in a transformer?
a) To absorb moisture
b) To conduct electricity
c) To increase oil viscosity
d) To cool the transformer coils
13. What is the purpose of a lighting circuit in operational plants?
a) To power heavy machinery
b) To provide illumination for work areas
c) To regulate temperature
d) To control water supply
14. In a lighting circuit, what component is commonly used to control the intensity of light?
a) Transformer
b) Capacitor
c) Dimmer switch
d) Fuse
15. What is the primary objective of rectifying a short circuit in an operational plant?
a) To prevent damage to equipment
b) To increase energy consumption
c) To boost productivity
d) To reduce maintenance costs
16. What is the primary function of an Emergency Diesel Generator (EDG) in a facility?
a) To provide backup power during planned maintenance
b) To supply power during emergencies or blackouts
c) To reduce energy consumption
d) To regulate voltage fluctuations
17. What triggers the activation of an Emergency Diesel Generator (EDG)?
a) Scheduled time intervals
b) Loss of utility power
c) Temperature changes
d) Voltage spikes
18. What is the purpose of an Automatic Transfer Switch (ATS) panel in conjunction with an
Emergency Diesel Generator?
a) To manually control the generator
b) To transfer power between utility and generator seamlessly
c) To regulate fuel consumption
d) To monitor temperature levels
19. Which test ensures that an ATS panel is functioning properly?
a) Voltage regulation test
b) Load bank test
c) ATS panel synchronization test
d) Thermal imaging test
20. In an emergency situation, what role does an ATS panel play?
a) It switches power sources automatically
b) It monitors the fuel level of the generator
c) It controls the speed of the generator
d) It adjusts the voltage output of the generator
21. What is the primary purpose of a UPS (Uninterruptible Power Supply) system?
a) To generate electricity
b) To regulate voltage fluctuations
c) To provide backup power during outages
d) To control temperature levels
22. Which component of a UPS system converts DC power from batteries to AC power during a
power outage?
a) Inverter
b) Rectifier
c) Transformer
d) Capacitor
23. What is a common method for routine testing of a UPS system?
a) IR testing
b) Load bank testing
c) DGA testing
d) Winding resistance testing
24. What maintenance task is typically performed to ensure the integrity of UPS batteries?
a) Cleaning battery terminals
b) Replacing capacitors
c) Adjusting voltage settings
d) Checking transformer oil level
25. What is the purpose of conducting a runtime test on a UPS system?
a) To measure the efficiency of the inverter
b) To determine the capacity of the batteries
c) To calibrate the voltage regulator
d) To check the insulation resistance of the system
26. Labelled the parts a, b, c, d, e, f and g of the given figure. (7)
27. A transformer has 200 turns in its primary winding and 50 turns in its secondary winding. If the
primary voltage is 120V, what is the secondary voltage? (3)
28. Explain the difference between a step-up transformer and a step-down transformer. (5)
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29. Describe the purpose and procedure of the Insulation Resistance (IR) test conducted on a
transformer. (5)
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30. Discuss the significance of the Winding Resistance Test (WRT) in transformer testing and
maintenance. (5)
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31. How do you ensure proper oil level in a transformer? (5)
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32. Why is it important to replace silica gel in a transformer? (5)
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33. What is a common method used to rectify a short circuit in an operational plant? (5)
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34. What is the primary function of an Emergency Diesel Generator (EDG) in a facility? (5)
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35. What is the full form of UPS? (2)
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36. What is the difference between EDG and UPS? Give Brief answer? (3)
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