400 Important Transformer MCQ Question and Answer | PDF Free Download

Transformer MCQ Question and Answer | PDF Free Download

1.When a transformer is operating on no load, the primary applied voltage is approximately balanced by

  • APrimary induced emf
  • BSecondary induced emf
  • CTerminal voltage across the secondary
  • DVoltage drop across the resistance and reactance
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Correct Answer : (A)

Primary induced emf

Explanation:

2.In the transformer circuit mode, the core loss is represented as a

  • ASeries resistance
  • BSeries inductance
  • CShunt resistance
  • DShunt inductance
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Correct Answer : (C)

Shunt resistance

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3.Full load voltage regulation of a power transformer is zero when power factor of the load is near

  • AUnity and leading
  • BZero and leading
  • CZero and lagging
  • DUnity and lagging
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Correct Answer : (A)

Unity and leading

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4.In a transformer, zero voltage regulation at full load is

  • ANot possible
  • BPossible at leading power factor load
  • CPossible at lagging power factor load
  • DPossible at unity power factor load
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Correct Answer : (B)

Possible at leading power factor load

Explanation:

In a transformer, zero voltage regulation at full load is Possible at leading power factor load.

5.Positive voltage regulation of a transformer is an indication of ____load

  • AInductive
  • Bcapacitive
  • CEither inductive or capacitive
  • DPure resistive
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Correct Answer : (C)

Either inductive or capacitive

Explanation:

Positive voltage regulation of a transformer is an indication of Either inductive or capacitive Load.

6.If the percentage resistance of a power transformer for secondary side si 2.5 percent and turn ratio is 1:10 , the percentage secondary resistance referred to primary will be

  • A25
  • B2.5
  • C0.25
  • D0.025
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Correct Answer : (B)

2.5

Explanation:

7.In a power transformer, iron loss remain practically constant from no load ot full load. This is because

  • ACore flux remains constant
  • BLeakage flux remains constant
  • CBoth a and b
  • DNeither a nor b
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Correct Answer : (A)

Core flux remains constant

Explanation:

8.In a power transformer, if in place of sinusoidal wave, a peaked wave voltage is fed to the primary

  • ACopper losses will be less
  • BNoise level will be reduced
  • CIron losses will be more
  • DIron losses will be less
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Correct Answer : (D)

Iron losses will be less

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9.The full load copper loss and iron loss of a transformer are 6,400 W and 5,000 W respectively. The copper loss and iron loss at half load will be respectively

  • A3,200 W and 2,500 W
  • B3,200 W and 5,200W
  • C1,600 W and 1,250W
  • D1,600W and 5,000w 
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Correct Answer : (D)

1,600W and 5,000w 

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10.If the frequency of input voltage of a transformer is increased keeping the magnitude of voltage unchanged, then

  • ABoth hysteresis loss and eddy current loss in the core will increase
  • BHysteresis loss will increase by eddy current loss will decrease
  • CHysteresis loss will decrease but eddy current loss will increase
  • DHysteresis loss will decrease but eddy current loss will remain unchanged
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Correct Answer : (D)

Hysteresis loss will decrease but eddy current loss will remain unchanged

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11.The total iron loss in a transformer core at normal flux density was measured at 25 Hz and at 50 Hz and was found to be 250W and 800 W respectively. The hysteresis loss at 50Hz would be

  • A100 W
  • B150 W
  • C200 W
  • D600 W
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Correct Answer : (C)

200 W

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12.The main purpose of performing open circuit on a transformer is to measure its 

  • ACopper loss
  • BCore loss
  • CTotal loss
  • DInsulation resistance
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Correct Answer : (B)

Core loss

Explanation:

The main purpose of performing open circuit on a transformer is to measure its Core loss.

13.Open circuit test in a transformer is performed with

  • ARated transformer voltage
  • BRated transformer current
  • CDirect current
  • DHigh frequency supply
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Correct Answer : (A)

Rated transformer voltage

Explanation:

Open circuit test in a transformer is performed with Rated transformer voltage.

14.The open circuit test on a transformer is usually performed by exciting the low voltage winding. This is because

  • AIt draws sufficiently large no load current which can be conveniently measured
  • BThe required power input is low
  • CIt is not advisable to work on high voltage size
  • DThe voltage required is low.
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Correct Answer : (A)

It draws sufficiently large no load current which can be conveniently measured

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15.The open circuit test on a transformer gives

  • AEquivalent resistance and leakage reactance
  • BMagnetizing current and core loss at rated voltage
  • CCopper losses
  • DBoth b and c
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Correct Answer : (B)

Magnetizing current and core loss at rated voltage

Explanation:

The open circuit test on a transformer gives Magnetizing current and core loss at rated voltage.

16.In transformers, which of the following statements is valid?

  • AIn an open-circuit test, copper losses are obtained while in short-circuit test, core losses are obtained
  • BIn an open-circuit test, current is drawn at high power factor
  • CIn a short-circuit test, current is drawn at zero power factor
  • DIn an open-circuit test, current is drawn at low power factor
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Correct Answer : (D)

In an open-circuit test, current is drawn at low power factor

Explanation:

17.During short-circuit test of a transformer, core losses are negligible because

  • Athe voltage applied on the primary side is low
  • Bthe current on the secondary side is rated current
  • Cthe voltage on the secondary side is zero
  • Dfull-load current is not supplied to the transformer
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Correct Answer : (A)

the voltage applied on the primary side is low

Explanation:

During short-circuit test of a transformer, core losses are negligible because the voltage applied on the primary side is low.

18.While performing the open circuit and short circuit tests on a transformer to determine parameters the status of the low voltage (LV) and high voltage (HV) windings will be such that

  • AIn OC, LV is open and in SC HV is shorted
  • BIn OC, HV is open and in SC LV is shorted
  • CIn OC, LC is open and in SC LV is shorted
  • DIn OC, HV is open and in SC HV is shorted
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Correct Answer : (B)

In OC, HV is open and in SC LV is shorted

Explanation:

19.For a transformer to be tested at full load conditions but consuming only losses form the mains, we do

  • ALoad test
  • BOpen circuit and short circuit tests
  • CBack to back test
  • DNone of the above
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Correct Answer : (C)

Back to back test

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20.The efficiency of two identical transformers under load conditions can be determined by

  • ABack to back test
  • BOpen circuit test
  • CShort circuit test
  • DAny of the above
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Correct Answer : (A)

Back to back test

Explanation: