A 3-Φ winding rotate with 1800 rpm in magnetic field having 8 poles, its frequency will be 120

Binary no. 11.75 digital form is

*a) 1011.11
b) 1101.11
c) 1011.10
d) 1111.01

Figure indicate

a) X-OR
b) *X-NOR
c) CMOS-OR
d) X-NAND gate

Choose correct no used in hexadecimal

a)2
b)8
c) 10
*d) 16

A modern digital computer use

a) Octal No
b) He
*c) Binary No.
d) None

Computer perform only the calculation

a) Simple
b) Complex
*c) Problem which split into no. of logic step d) None

High discharge tester is used to check the

a) voltage of battery in normal operating condition
b) efficiency of condenser
c) generator output
*d) voltage of battery to find its charge condition and if recharging is required

Electrical power and energy is expressed in terms of

*a) Kilo-watt and kilo-watt hour respectively
b) Watt and joule respectively
c) Watt and watt-hour respectively
d) Watt and Newton

A wire is connected to constant voltage supply while its length and radius is doubled
a) electric field is half
*b) electric field is double
c) heat is unchanged
d) electric field remain same

Shunt motor is used in

a) L/G and flap operation
b) Hydraulic motor
*c) Gyro meter
d) Both a & b

AC induction motor is used in place of d.c. motor

 a) because of less weight
b) it requires less maintenance
c) less expensive than dc motor
*d) do not use brush and commutator

In lead acid battery, temperature correction factor is necessary

*a) for temperature above/below 80°F b)for temperature above /below 100°F
c) for temperature above/below 120°F d) no correction is made

A generator relay having silver and copper contact point

*a) to provide greater bearing surface and low resistant
b) copper make contact and Ag break contact and increase life
c) for the purpose of spark
d) to prevent arcing

When a new Ni-cad battery is installed, its cell seal is opened and pour electrolyte to ensure the full charge
battery
a) no charge is required
b) charge is given & boost up &(A)
c) as in (b) and suddenly installed in a/c service
*d) as in (b) and after two hours, check the electrolyte and installed in service

When journey from magnetic equator towards pole, the dip and
*a) increased
b) decreased
c) depend upon direction
d) none

Heat energy is converted to electrical energy in

a) Transducer
b) Thermocouple
*c) Both a& b

Which statement is correct

*a) Output is energized when all the inputs energized in AND gate
b) Output is energized when more than one input energized in OR gate
c) Both (a) & (b)
d) None

Pure semiconductor shows

a) infinite resistance at 0°c
b) increase in resistance with increase in temperature
*c) decrease in resistance with increase in temperature d) none

Dos is
a) programme
b) processing unit
*c) disk operating system
d) all

At starting date is given on

a) hard disk
b) ROM
*c) RAM
d) Floppy

Software is a
 *a) programme
b) language
c) operating system
d) all

Most latest device used in computer

*a) microprocessor
b) diode
c) transistor
d) chips

In straight conductor, the resistance do not depends upon

a) temperature
b) length
c) material
*d) shape of cross section

Electrical bonding and shielding is used to

a) avoid accumulation of static charge b) give stability in radio reception
*c) both a & b
d) none

The work done on a moving charge from one point to another is depend upon
a) the path taken
*b) position of two points

Thermo-couple is a device which converts

*a) heat energy into electrical energy
b) electrical energy into mechanical/heat energy

Mark the correct statement

a) In AND gate, out put will be high when all inputs are high
b) In Or gate, output will be high when any or all are high
*c) Both a & b
d) None

In a transistors symbol the direction of arrow indicates

a) direction of electron flow in emitter
b) direction of majority charge carrier in emitter
c) direction of minority charge carrier in emitter
*d) direction of holes flow in emitter

When on NPN transistor is used as an amplifier, the electron flow from

*a) emitter to base
b) base to collector
c) collector to base
d) base to emitter

Resistance in pure semi conductor is

*a) infinite at 0°C
b) increase with temperature
c) decrease with temperature
d) remains constant

The input of computer primarily goes to the

*a) RAM
b) ROM
 c) Floppy disc
d) Hard disc

Computer processes at a time

*a) one instruction
b) millions of instructions
c) two instructions
d) none

Algorithm
*a) Consists of finite no. of steps has outputs are definite
b) Consists of infinite no. of steps
c) May not have out put
d) None

Unix is
*a) single operating unit b)double operating unit (multi purpose)
c) CAD & record of engineering organization

The most powerful computer is

a) micro computer
*b) super computer
c) mini computer
d) laptop computer

The difference between digital and analog computer

a) analog computer has large memory
b) digital computer has high cost and is difficult to programme
*c) analog computer is less accurate d) b and c are correct

Excess speed of computer depends upon

a) software used
b) frequency and signal received
*c) both software and hardware used
d) only on hardware used

The device having greatest memory

*a) Winchester type disk
b) Tape type recording instrument
c) Floppy disk
d) None

Which is rotated to memory

a) hard disk
b) key board
*c) CD-ROM
d) Monitor

Which offers uniform magnetic field

a) earth
b) bar magnet
*c) circular magnet
d) horse show magnet

Speed of the motor can be increased by

*a) field winding b) X-sectional area of the field (armature)
 c) Excitation winding d) All

Representation of GATES is

a) = c) =

b) = d) =

a) 1 & 2 b) 2 & 3 *c) 1 & 3 d) 2 & 4

If 28 volt current is passed through resistant of 10Ω, the power consumed by that component is
(P=V=V²/R)
*a) 78.4 watt b) 780 w c)784 w d) 0.78w

Voltmeter is always connected

a) in series with the circuit
*b) in parallel with the circuit
c) either in series or parallel
d) none

The voltage of an Ni at battery cell is

a) 24v
b) 12v
c) 48v
d) 22v

A transducer converts
a) electrical energy into mechanical energy
b) mechanical energy into electrical energy
c) chemical energy into electrical energy
*d) one form of energy into another (electrical) energy

The main control unit of computer in present is

a) VDU
*b) CPU
c) Key board
d) Hard disk

Analogue computer is
a) more correct than digital computer *b) less accurate than digital computer
c) equal to digital computer d) none

In computer, machine level language is

a) high level language
*b) low level language
c) very high level language
d) none

Decimal equivalent t binary no. 110 is

a)2 b)3 *c)6 d) 9

Convert 27 in binary no-

a) 11111
b) 10111
 *c) 11011
d) 11101

The magnitude of induced emf produced in a coil, when a magnet is inserted in it, does not depend upon
a) no. of turns in coil
*b) resistance of coil
c) magnetic moment of magnet (magnetic strength)
d) speed of rotation of magnet

A transfer is___
*a) amplify the low input signal to high output signal
b) used as a rectifier
c) used in transducer set
d) both a & c are correct

Which Boolean’s algebra is not true

a) A+B=B+A b) A.0=0 c) A.A=0 *d) A.1=0

Which is used as universal building block (gate)?

a) AND
*b) NAND
c) OR
d) XOR

If two end terminals of PN junction is connected through a conducting wire than

a) a steady current flows from P-type to n-type material
*b) no steady current flows from wire
c) steady current flows from n-type material to p-type material through wire
d) any one of the above

A prime limitation with directly heated cathode is due to

a) low frequency
*b) voltage fluctuation
c) high frequency
d) phase

In a PNP transistor application, a solid state device is turned on when the

*a) base is negative w.r.t the emitter
b) base is positive w.r.t. the emitter
c) emitter is negative w.r.t base
d) any one of above

When capacitive reactance becomes equal to inductive reactance of a circuit it is called

a) phase-in b) phase-out *c) resonant d) impedance matching

When a lead-acid battery is charged by constant current method, then its full charge can be detected as
a) Three testing of electricity gives same specific gravity value
b) Voltage stops rising
c) Gassing will occurs rapidly
d) All above are wrong

A cathode (electron emitter) used in thermionic emission must have following characteristics
a) high mech. point
b) high mech. strength
c) low work function
*d) all above are correct
Which of the following frequency is used for space propagation
a) 2 KHZ
*b) 30 MHZ and above
c) up to 30 MHZ
d) 20 KHZ – 200 MHZ

Modern computer consists of

a) hard-ware
b) soft ware
*c) CPU, input/output
d) ROM, software and logic gates

Amount of electron that can be stored on capacitor is proportional to

Electrolyte_______
a) both plate area and distance between them
b) plate area and does not depend upon distance between them
*c) plate area and inversely proportional to distance
d) distance between plates and inversely proportional to area

Resistance for a straight conductor does not depends upon

a) length
*b) shape of cross section
c) temperature
d) material

Working voltage of capacitor should be

a) at least 20% higher than applied
*b) at least 50% higher than applied
c) equal to applied voltage d) less than 50% than applied voltage

Digital system of computer is working on

a) decimal
*b) binary
c) hexagonal
d) octagonal

A micro switch will close or open a circuit with the movement of

a) 1/16in or more c) both a & b
*b) 1/16in or less d) none

Capacitance of a capacitor is directly proportional to

a) plate area and distance between plates
*b) plate area and inversely proportional to distance between plates
c) distance between plates and inversely proportional to plate area
d) none

P.N. junction in transistor has

a) forward bias
*b) reverse bias

Galvanometer is transferred in ammeter

a) By connecting low resistance in series to the galvanometer
b) By connecting high resistance in series to the galvanometer
*c) By connecting low resistance in parallel to increase range
d) By connecting high resistance in parallel to increase range
Which one is unpaired
a) battery – accumulator
b) diode – NRV
*c) AC generator – vortex generator
d) EMF – MMF

When base circuit is open at R, then

a) bulb can not be turned off
*b) bulb can be turned off
c) bulb can not be effected
d) high current will flow in circuit

The resistance of conductor depends on

a) temperature
b) length and material
c) cross-sectional area
*d) all

In an inductive circuit
*a) current lags behind voltage by 90° b) current leads behind voltage by 90°
c) current and voltage are in phase d) None

Which one is not primary cell

a) Zn-carbon cell
b) *Lead acid cell
c) Alkaline cell

Ni-cad battery is charged with

a) constant current varying voltage
*b) constant voltage varying current
c) both (a) & (b)
d) none

An ac circuit consists of inductance of 10Ω, capacitance 4Ω & resistance 8Ω the impedance of the circuit
is Z=√R²+(XL-XC)
a) 6Ω *b) 10Ω c) 5.5Ω d) 8Ω

The static vents with the flat surface plate at two position to
a) minimize position error
b) have is formation freedom
*c) both a & b
d) none

An ac circuit has inductance 3Ω and resistance of 4Ω, then impedance of the circuit is
a) 3Ω b) 1Ω *c) 5Ω d) 7Ω

The truth table is for

A B Y
0 0 0
0 1 1
1 0 1
1 1 0

A) OR-gate
*B) X – OR gate
C) AND-gate
 D) NAND gate

Peizo electric effect is

a) if mechanical stresses applied to a quartz crystal, then voltage is induced
b) frequency depends on thickness
*c) both a & b

Kirchhoff’s law is applicable is

a) d.c b) a.c. c) d.c. circuit having resistance *d) ac & dc

In modulation, the available band is

a) one
*b) two
c) no band
*d) many band

The modulation in which, amplitude is kept constant and frequency is changed is called
a) amplitude modulation
b) space modulation
*c) frequency modulation
d) phase modulation

In uniform fluid flow, the fluid is first made to flow through a tube and the pressure exerted by the fluid is
measured by
*a) dynamic pressure
b) static pressure
c) Reynolds’s no.
d) all

To neutralize the surface of Ni-cad battery compartment

*a) Boric acid
b) Water
c) Backing soda
d) All

Which is low energy logic circuit

a) TTL
*b) ECL
c) Both a & b
d) None

Magnetic flux depends upon

a) no. of turns
b) rpm
c) rate of cutting of flux
*d) all

Electrolyte in Ni-cad battery

a) takes no part in chemical reaction
b) serves as a conductor on –OH ion
*c) both a + b are correct

(0.625)10=( )2
a) 0.110 *b) 0.101 c) 0.011 d) 0.100

(1010101)2 = ( )10
a) 110 *b) 85 c) 75 d) 95
Power factor in d.c. circuit is
*a) unity
b) infinite
c) zero
d) none

Unit of electrical energy is

*a) kilowatt hour
b) ampere
c) watt hour
d) all

Power can be calculated by

a) V²/R b)l²R c) V.l *d) all

Which instrument is affected by position error

a) Altimeter
b) ASI
c) VSI
*d) Both a & c

Pitot pressure is used in

a) altimeter
*b) ASI
c) VSI d) All

VHF is used for

*a) short distance communication
b) in broad casting
c) long distance communication
d) point to point microwave

Output is zero when input is 1 or both inputs are 1, the gate is

a) AND gate
b) NAND gate
*c) NOR gate
d) OR gate

For given figure, which is correct a) 0,0,1 *b) 1,0,1 c) 1,1,0 d) 1,0,0

B
C
1

Batteries are connect in series

a) total current is equal to the sum of the individual current
*b) total voltage is equal to the sum of the individual voltage
c) both a & b
d) none

When three individual resistance are connected in parallel to each other which of the following is correct
a) R = R1+R2+R3 *b) 1/R = 1/R1 + 1/R2 + 1/R3

Ohm’s Law does not holds for

a) diode
b) mercury
 c) P-N emulsion
*d) a & c both

Speed of motor increases, when load decreases, current decreases because of

a) frictional loss b/w motor moving parts
b) frictional loss b/w field winding and other parts
*c) induced back emf increases
d) none

In a transformer is primary frequency changes from 50Hz to 60Hz, keep the peak voltage constant then
frequency
*a) increases in secondary by ratio 60/50 b) decreases in secondary by ratio 50/60
b) both 1 & 2
c) none

Hydrogen gas emits in the battery

a) during all time in lead acid battery servicing
b) in Ni-Cad battery at the end of charging
c) when battery is overcharged
*d) both 1 & 2

When coil of wire is placed horizontal to the earth surface, and a bar magnet dropped from the top
a) fall with acceleration equal to ‘g’ *b) fall with acceleration less than ‘g’

(1010101)² =_________
*a) (85)10 b) (58)10 c) (64)10 d) none

Vent plug of Ni-cad battery should be cleaned by

a) de-mineralized water
*b) distilled water
c) warm water and distilled water
d) detergent

A magnetic force always exert on

*a) a charged particle
b) a uncharged particle
c) charged particle parallel to magnetic flux

Which of the following are universal gate

a) NAND & AND
b) NOR & OR
*c) NAND & NOR
d) None

In 1 to ten major data, the structure control of comp

a) sequence
b) selection
c) a & repetition
d) b & repetition

In P.N.P transistor holes diffuse from P-region to N-region able of

a) higher level of energy
b) thrillision
*c) higher concentration of holes in P-region d) none

Spilled electrolyte of lead-acid battery is neutralized by

a) ammonia b) baking soda c) vinegar *d) both a & b
What type of battery charger is recommended for final charging of a Ni-cad battery
*a) constant current charger
b) constant voltage charger
c) both a & b
d) any one of the above

The process capacity of a computer is determined by

a) MHZ b) KHZ c) RAM *d) frequently

A micro switch will open or close a circuit with the movement of

*a) 1/16 or < b) 1/16 or > c) both d) none

Range of ammeter is extended by connecting a resistor with moving coil in

*a) parallel b) series c) any one of the above d) none

Capacitance of a capacitor is directly proportional to

a) plate area and distance is directly proportional to
*b) plate area and inversely proportional to distance between the plates
c) distance between the plates and inversely proportional to plate area
d) both a & b

Calculate the power when E=28volts and R=10Ω

*a) 78.4 watts b) 7.84 watts c) 2.8 watts d) 280 watts

If Z is impedance, r is internal resistance and R is external resistance, then

*a) Z=R + r b) Z² = R² + r² c) Z = R² + r² d) none

Instrument panels are usually shock mounted to absorb shock

*a) low frequency, high amplitude
b) high frequency, high amplitude
c) low frequency, low amplitude
d) high frequency, low amplitude

Precision wire wound resistors are wound with

a) carbon b) copper * c) magnanin d) all

If acid is spilled over skin from an Ld-Acid a/c battery then it cleaned with
a) water
b) water & boric acid
*c) water & bicarbonate of soda
d) all

Ni-cad battery is rapidly charged with

a) constant current and variable voltage *b) constant voltage and variable current
b) variable voltage and variable current d)both a & b

Generator frequency depends on

a) no of poles b) RPM *c) Both a & b d) None

For a battery to have high ampere hour capacity and high terminals voltage
*a) low internal resistance
b) high internal resistance
c) does not depend on internal resistance d) none

In a PN function diode, holes move from P-region to N-region because of

a) diffusion
 b) pressure difference
*c) higher concentration of holes in P-region
d) electrons in N-region attracts holes from P-region

Shunt ohmmeter measures

*a) low resistance b) high resistance c) precision resistance d) infinite resistance

Mark the correct statement for transformer

a) mutual induction is working principle
b) output voltage depends on transformation ratio/turn ratio *c) all of the above

For constant voltage generator used is

a) series b) shunt c) both a & b *d) none

Octal no. of 189 is a) 235 b) 237 c) 265* d) 275

1 HP is usual to
a) 735 electric watts *b) 746 electrical watts c) both a & b d) none

When two sphere of same mass, one is +ve charged and other is –ve charged, then new mass will
a) change
*b) unchanged

If the conductor is of 4Ω and it stretched to twice of its length, then its resistance is
a) 1Ω b) 8Ω c) 12Ω d) 16Ω

A & B are big and small battery, having same emf. Internal resistance of battery A is
*a) less than B
b) greater than B
c) equal to B
d) unaffected

Which statement is correct

a) battery terminal voltage is equal to battery emf
*b) battery terminal voltage is less than battery emf
c) battery terminal voltage is more than battery emf
d) depends on direction of current flow

When flying along magnetic equator, dip will be

a) increased
*b) remain unchanged
c) decreased
d) depend upon direction of flight

In npn-transistor, arrow head indicates

*a) hole flow
b) electron flow
c) minority carrier flow from emitter to base
d) majority carrier flow from emitter to base

The opposition offered in AC circuit are called

*a) impedance
b) resistance
c) inductance
d) all

Which of the following is used as voltage regulator device

 a) carbon pile voltage regulator
b) magnetic amplifier regulator
c) transistor regulator
*d) all are correct

Range of ammeter can be increased by

a) connecting high resistance in parallel b)connecting high resistance in series
*c) connecting low resistance in parallel d) connecting low resistance in series

Ampere meter has

a) low resistance in series
b) high resistance in series
*c) low resistance in parallel

Transistor is biased
*a) base and emitter forward biased
b) base and emitter reverse biased

In tetrode, the screen grid is

*a) always at positive potential and the voltage is less than plate voltage

Piezo electricity is produced

a) by the vibration of ceramic. *b)by the vibration of quartz, Rochelle salt & ceramic
b) sound waves have no connection with this d) all are wrong

In nickel cadmium battery

a) during discharging, the current flows the negative pole to positive plate and oxygen atoms are
driven out from the positive plate
b) electrical leakage is measured by millimeter between cell and casting
*c) both a & b

Hydrogen is given off during

a) all stages of LAB servicing
*b) over charging of Ni-cd batt.
c) both a & b
d) none

In pitot static system, static vents are placed separately in a/c to reduced
a) vacuum gauge
b) vacuum chamber
*c) micro manometer
d) all

Altimeter in absence of manometer may be checks

a) vacuum gauge
b) vacuum chamber
*c) micro manometer
d) all

An altimeter has
a) stack of three evacuated bellows
b) stack of two evacuated bellows
c) barometric pressure setting provision *d) all

EMF is produced in generator

a) Lenz’s law
*b) Electromagnetic induction
 c) Right hand Fleming rule
d) None

Which statement is correct

a) swg 0 is small
*b) swg 14 is thicker than swg 18
c) swg 14 is smaller than swg 18 d) none

Ohm’s law is I∝V

Which statement is correct regarding ASI

a) pitot pressure is given inside capsule
b) static pressure is given outside the capsule
c) measure differential pressure * d) all are correct

Which one is input device

a) keyboard
b) mouse
c) telephone line
*d) all are correct

MODAM (Modulator – demodulator) used is

a) a part of CPU
b) a software
*c) input/output peripheral
d) operating system

Negative plate of Ni-cd battery is of

a) pure cadmium
b) nickel hydroxide
*c) cadmium hydroxide
d) none

Electrolyte used in lead acid battery

a) KOH
*b) Dilute H2SO4
c) Concentrated H2SO4
d) none

Transistor used as
a) voltage regulator/double
b) rectifier
*c) amplifier
d) all are correct

Convert 37 decimal into binary

*a) 100101 b) 111111 c) 101010 d) 110110

In a capacitor
a) capacity depends on separation of plates and measured in farad
b) capacity depends on area of plates and measured in farad
c) capacity depends on nature of dielectric material *d) all

Relation between volt, ampere and Weber is given by

a) amp/volt² = Weber
b) amp X volt = Weber
c) volt / amp = Weber
 *d) none

Which statement is correct relating to swaging

a) if the diameter of fitting is too large, it has been over swaged
b) if the diameter of fitting is too small, it has been under swaged
*c) if the diameter of fitting is too small, it has been over swaged and cable fitting must be
rejected d) none

How will you convert a galvanometer in voltmeter

*a) by connecting a high resistance in series with galvanometer

Zener diode
a) has high forward voltage rating *b) has negative resistance
c) has a sharp breakdown of low reverse voltage d) used as amplifier

If a magnet is dropped through a current carrying coil, it will fall with

a) uniform acceleration equal to –g *b) uniform acceleration less than –g
b) non-uniform acceleration more than –g d) non-uniform acceleration less than –g

Identify the symbol

a) automatic react
b) momentary react type
c) *momentary switch type
d) none

What is the current direction in the circuit

a b

V=0
a) 1/3 from a to b
b) 2/3 from a to b
c) 1/3 from b to a
d) *zero

The logic symbol indicates

a) *OR-gate
b) AND-gate
c) NOT-gate
d) XOR-gate

Identify the symbol or

a) *capacitor
b) condenser
c) resistor
d) none

The sensitivity of voltmeter is expressed in

 a) Ohm
b) Watt
c) Emf
*d) Ampere -1(ohm/volt)

A charge is moving along magnetic lines of force

a) if force will always act
*b) no force will act
c) may act or may not act
d) none

Convert 29 into binary system:

*a) 111102
b) 101112
c) 110112
d) none

In an alto meter if there is absence of barometer is pressure, the pitot line is checked by:
a) vacuum chamber
*b) micrometer

In pitot static system the static vent to of the flat plate tube any where in the a/c structure to prevent.
a) position error
b) instrument error
c) protection against ice formation
*d) both a & c are correct

The A.S.I. instrument consists of:

a) one capsule
b) two set of capsules
c) three set of aneroid capsules
*d) there is no aneroid used is A.S.I

Hydrogen gas emits in the battery during servicing:

a) during the process of charging *b) is Ni-cd battery when charging is completed
c) when battery is over charged d) when connection on their terminal is versed

Triode valve consists of

*a) heater, cathode, plate & meshing wire screen (grid) between plate cathode
b) heater, cathode & plate c) heater, cathode, control grid, screen, grid & plate
d) heater, cathode, control grid, screen suppressor grid & plate

For converting galvanometer into voltmeter connect:

*a) high resistance wire in series with meter for increase range
b) low resistance wire in series with meter
c) high resistance wire in parallel with meter
d) low resistance wire in parallel with meter

Inductance depends on:

a) No. of turns of the coil
b) Core material of the coil
c) Cross – sectional area
*d) All the above are correct

Transformer is an electrical device with is used:

a) for carrying high voltage to long distance b) in radio set
*c) both a & b are correct
 b) none of these

In silicon control rectifier, there is:

*a) three junction b) two terminals are forward biased & two are reversed biased
b) four junction
c) none of these

This figure indicates:

a) delta connection alternator
b) three phase alternator
c) wire connection alternator
*d) both a & b are correct

Step up transformers are characterized by

*a) high voltage and low current in secondary
b) high current and low voltage in secondary
c) high current & low voltage in primary d)high voltage & low current in primary

Inductive reactance directly proportional to the frequency of induction

The amount of electricity a capacitor can store is increased

a) decreasing the area of the plate
*b) decreasing the distance between the plates
c) increasing the distance between the plates
d) selecting the low value of dielectric constant’

Main memory unit of computer

a) stores bulk of data and instructions
b) stores small amount of data and instructions
c) performs air thematic d) supervise the working of all the units

The capability of the computer system to take logical decisions helps it in

a) making faster calculations b) storing huge amount of data
c) decision making
d) none of these

The unit of computer performing calculations is

a) input unit
b) memory
c) output unit
d) A.L.U (Arithmetic Logic Unit)

The basic arithmetic operation performed by a computer is

a) addition
b) subtraction
c) multiplication
d) division

A finite sequence of steps needed to solve a problem is called

a) a process
b) a method of solution
c) an algorithm
d) a flowchart

In computing basic control structure always has

a) one entry and two exit points
b) two entry and one exit points
 c) one entry and one exit points d) any number of entry and exit points

Flux density is measured in tesla – weber/m² =

a) gauss b) farad c) ampere d) hennery

Altimeter in absence of manometer may be checked by

a) vacuum gauge b) vacuum chamber c) micro manometer d) all of the above

Zenor diode is used

a) as voltage regulator b) to prevent spikes c) both a & b

Binary expression is known as

a) bit b) byte c) none

Base of NPN transistor is

a) N type semiconductor
*b) P type
c) N-P diode
d) P-N diode

Decimal 29 is equivalent to binary number

a) 11101 b) 10110 c) 11110 d) 10101

SCR (Silicon Control Rectifier) has

a) 2 terminals b) 2 terminals are forward biased and 1 terminal are/is reverse
c) 3 terminals
d) none of the above

A triode consists of
a) a plate grid and a heater
b) a plate, cathode and a heater
c) plate, screen and a heater
d) plate, cathode, heater and wire screen between the plate and cathode

Zenor diode is used

a) to regulate voltage
b) controls the spikes
c) both a & b

Diode, triode and transistors

a) obey ohm’s law
b) does not obey ohm’s law

Taking all the factors into consideration the most commonly used metal as electrical conducting
a) aluminum a) copper b) silver c) iron

A galvanometer maybe converted to a voltmeter by connecting

a) low resistance coil in parallel with meter
b) high resistance coil in parallel with meter
*c) high resistance coil in series with meter to increase range
d) low resistance coil in series with meter

In ATA coding system the size & type of the elc cables/wires in a/c are given by:
a) prefix and suffix
b) side by side
c) numbers and letters
 d) none of the above

Hydrogen gas is given up

a) entire servicing of Ni-cd battery b) when lead acid battery gets over charged
*c) towards the end of the charging of Ni-cd battery d) both b & c are correct

The strength of the electromagnet is determined by

a) No. of turns of the coil
b) Strength of the magnet
c) Speed of rotation of the magnet *d) All of the above

Altimeter is checked by when barometer is not available

a) micro manometer
b) vacuum chamber

Static vents in pitot static system are located with

a) free at air stream
b) to eliminate ice formation
c) a & b are correct
d) flexible

A transistor is
a) amply the low input signal to high output signal
b) used as a rectifier
c) used in transducer set
d) a & b are correct

In a capacitor the voltage rating decreases with increase in

a) dielectric strength
b) thickness of dielectric
c) frequency
d) area of the plates

For getting high ampere hour capacity and high terminal voltage the plate of cells should be connected as
a) in series so that to get high internal resistance
b) in series so that to get low internal resistance
c) in parallel so that to get low internal resistance
d) in parallel so that to get high internal resistance

Regarding thermal runway which of the following is not correct

a) imbalancing of cells
b) deep cell treatment
c) due to constant current more chances for thermal runaway
d) over heating of a cell

For any battery the charged with continent current conditions can be found while changing
a) specific gravity taken at interval of 30 min three consecutive redings should be same
b) gassing will occur
c) voltage stops rising
d) a & b are correct

A 35 AH, 12 V battery is discharged according to the following rates which will give max. capacity?
a) 10 hrs, discharge rate
b) 15 hrs, discharge rate
 c) 20 hrs discharge rate
d) 5 hrs discharge rate

Capacity in lead acid battery depends upon

a) density of electrolyte
b) plate area
c) internal resistance
d) none of cells

State of charge of lead acid battery us determined by

a) density of electrolyte
b) plate area
c) internal resistance
d) no. of cells

The motor with two different coils wound on difference sence, which can rotate in two direction is
a) series
b) shunt
c) compound
d) differentially compound motor

If the generator output were fluctuating, how would you place a resistor in the line to settle out the
fluctuations
 In series with the generator

In most aircraft, lighting circuits are

 In parallel to each other

As the temperature of a wire increases, the current carrying capacity

 Decreases.

What do you use to excite an alternator

 D.C. generator exciter

The internal resistance of a battery depends on

 Area of the plate

You are about to point a battery compartment, the point should be

 Acid resistance paint

A growler may be used to check

 Faulty insulation, shorts in a generator commutator

Frequency = No. of poles/2 X rpm/60  F = np(rpm)

120
When an a/c is in flight the cabin hater combustion motor get its, power from the
 Battery

Landing lights are hooked upto the main line because

 High amperage is required
Two preferred locations for VOR antenna are
 Top of tail section and top foreward of the fuselage

The heat extinguishing agent for electrical fires is

 Carbon di-oxide

A generator field can be flashed by

 Closing the contact point

The type of control switch used for a retractable landing light is described as
 A single pole double throw (SPDT)

The term “spaghells” in electrical installation describes as

 The plastic tubing used to cover electrical wires and terminals

The voltage regulator has a broken wire in the coil under this circumstances you will obtain
 Zero voltage

When putting in a storage battery you should install

 The +ve lead first

Circuit breakers are located

 Close to the power source

Generator voltage causes the points of a reverse current relay

 To close

Which type of winding used in electric starter motor

 Series circuit of heavy wire

The vibrator type voltage regulator has

 Many turns of fine wire

During the operation of a four engine aircraft, which of the following generator controls are available to
the pilot
 Each of the four generators has a switch that is in series with each generator field

The freezing of fully charged batteries is greatly reduced owing to

 The very low freezing point to the acid solution of the charged battery

During flight, all the gear, down lock indicator lights burn-out. How would this affect the gear warning
horn system
 It would have no effect

You are about to install some parachute flares. Before actual installation, you should
 Turn both the master switches and flare switch to the off-position

During flight, when more electrical power is needed, the generator voltage will
 Remain at a constant voltage, however, the current flow will increase

Excessive e resistance at high current carrying connections should be determined by

  A milivolt drop

The tensile strength of the cable to terminal joints should be at least equivalent to
 The tensile strength of the cable itself

When frequent disconnections are required in the electrical system, the mechanic should use in order to
facilitate maintenance
 Connectors (plugs and receptacles)

Soldered electric splices should not be used because they are

 Particularly brittle

Electric wiring that offers the advantages of case of installation, simple maintenance and reduce weight is
known as
 Open wiring method

Junction boxes should be mounted with the open side facing downward, this arrangement permits
 Loose metallic objects, such as washers, bolts etc to fall out of the box and prevent possible short
circuits

An arcing fault between an electric cable and a metallic flammable, fluid line may puncture, the line and
result in a serious fire, when separation is impracticable, the electrical cable should
 Be places over flammable fluid line and securely clamped to the structure

Junction boxes should be proved with

 Adequate drain holes

One of the most common used of rheostats is to vary the

 Intensity of the tight throughout the aeroplane

Wheat – stone bridge

 When bridge is balanced, current will zero

The given figure indicates: &

a) solenoid & thread batteries

b) transformer & three batteries
c) *solenoid & one battery having three cell
d) all are correct

When poles pieces are made to project inward from the frame, they are called
a. interpoles b. riserpoles
c. silent poles *d. salient poles

Which connects each bus to external circuit

a. commutator b. slip ring
c. riser *d. pig tale

Series wound generator’s field coils have

*a. few turns of large wire
b. large turns of small wire
c. few turns of small wire
 d. large turns of large wire

Series wound generators not used in a/c because

*a. Poor voltage regulation
b. poor armature efficiency
c. poor starting capacity
d. poor load capacity

For rapidly fluctuating loads which generator is not desired

*a. shunt wound b. series wound
c. compound wound d. d. none

When ‘No-load’ voltage is higher than ‘Full-load’ voltage, gen. is :

*a. under compound b. flat compound
c. over compound d. any

A variable shunt is connected across ‘Series field’ to get varied degree of compounding. This shunt is
called
*a. Diverter b. Inter-shunt
c. multiplier d. none

‘Constant current’ gen. are

*a. differentially compounded
b. cumulative compounded
c. both (a) and (b)
d. none

Armature reaction can be prevented by

*a. interpoles b. salient poles
c. both (a) and (b) d. none

The positive armature lead connects to terminal (in 24V gen. system)
*a. B terminals b. C terminals
c. A terminals d. any

Gen. are typically designed to be

*a. over compound b. flat compound
c. under compound d. any

Current limiter in 3 unit regulator controls

*a. gen. output current
b. gen. breakdown current
c. gen. input current
d. none

When gen. voltage drops below battery voltage

a. battery discharges quickly
b. is prevented by reverse current cutout relay
c. gen. acts as motor *d. all
Heavy duty gen. system requires which type of regulator
a. 3 unit regulator
*b. carbon pile regulator
c. both a and b
d. all

If no residual voltage is gen, then remedy is to

a. replace the electromagnets
b. replacing gen.
*c. flashing the field d. none

If gen. produces residual voltage but no output voltage cause is

a. faulty gen. b. faulty regulator
*c. both a and b d. None

The mica insulator in some commutator is ‘Undercut’ approx.

a. equal to mica’s thickness
b. less than .020”
c. not more than .020”
*d. both a and c

Three phase, full wave rectifier in alternator is made up of

*a. 6 silicon diodes b. 4 silicon diodes
c. 5 silicon diodes d. 3 silicon diodes

Which unit drops ‘Alternator form circuit when an overvoltage condition exists
*a. ACU b. APU
c. ADU d. ACC

A ‘variable speed motor is a

a. shut type b. reversing motor
c. series type *d. either a) or c)

‘Split – field motor’ is a

a. variable speed *b. reversing motor
c. constant speed d. none

‘Series motor’ used in a/c because

a. low starting voltage
*b. high starting torque
c. low stopping voltage
d. low starting torque

AC motor used in place of DC motor

a. less weight
b. no brushes, commutator used
c. low maintenance cost
*d. all

Series motor is used to operate

 a. L/G and flap operation b. gyrometer
c. hydraulic motor *d. both a. & c.

High frequency alternating current can be measured with an

a) electrodynamo meter b) moving galvanometer
*c) thermocouple type indicator d) voltmeter

When installing a battery, you should connect

a) *The positive lead first with the aircraft
b) The Ground lead first with the aircraft
c) Negative lead first with the aircraft
d) Both positive and negative simultaneously with the structure.

The most effective way of charging a battery is

*a) constant voltage charging b) constant current charging
c) constant resistance charging d) Both constant current & voltage charging

The condition of a nickel-cadmium battery is determined by :

a) Specific Gravity of electrolyte b) Density of electrolyte
*c) Full charging & discharging a battery at a specified rate & measure its amp-hour capacity.
d) Measuring the amount of electrolyte

If the specific gravity read by the hydrometer is 1.240 & electrolyte temperature is 60 degree F then,
e) corrected specific gravity will be higher than the indicated specific gravity.
f) *Corrected specific gravity will be lower than the indicated specific gravity.
g) 60 degree F is standard temperature, therefore, correction in indicated reading is
h) not required.
i) Specific gravity of electrolyte is not depends on temperature.

For Transistor to conduct current between its emitter & collector :

j) The emitter base junction must be forward biased.
k) The collector base junction must be Reverse biased
l) The collector base junction must be forward biased
m) *Both (a) & (b) are correct

VHF frequency range is

*a) 30 – 300 MHz b) 3-30MHz c) 30-3000 MHz d) 300-3000 MHz.

When a specific voltage is placed across the diode in its reverse bias direction, it will break down &
conduct :
*a) Zener diode b) PN diode c) Vacuum diode d) DIAC

positive symbol of :-
a. A C Generator
b. *DC Generator
c. DC Motor
d. Inverter

The colour code resistor having the color of red green yellow and no color at the last the resistance value
will be :-
a. 300, 000 
b. 200, 000 
c. *250, 000 
 d. a & b are correct

The “Rheostat” is a variable resistor used to vary :-

a. Voltage and having three terminals
b. Current and having four terminals
c. *Current and having two terminals
d. Not used as a variable resistor

The potentiometer is generally used :-

a. As a volume control in radio receiver
b. Used to vary the voltage
c. Used as a fixed resistor
d. *Both 1 & 2 are correct

Solenoid and relay are used as :-

a. Manually operated switch
b. *Electrically operated switch
c. Electronically operated switch
d. Not used as a switch at all

In transformer which remains constant:-

a. Voltage
b. Frequency
c. Current
d. *Power

702. Transformer cores are laminated in order to :-

a. Simplify its construction
b. *Minimize eddy current loss
c. Reduce cost
d. Reduce hysteresis loss

703. An auto transformer is :-

a. 2 winding transformer
b. 3 winding transformer
c. Work automatically
d. *Single winding transformer

704. Current transformer is used for :-

a. Increasing the level of current in electrical circuit
b. Decreasing the level of current in electrical circuit
c. *as instrument transformer
d. None of the above

705. The S.I. Unit of electric charge is :-

a. *Coulomb
b. Electron Volt
c. Joule
d. Weber

706. During the charging of a lead acid cell :-

a. Its cathode becomes dark chocolate brown in color
b. *Its voltage increases
c. It gives out energy
d. Specific gravity of H2SO4 is decreased

707. Sulphation in a lead acid battery occurs due to :-

 a. Trickle charging
b. Incomplete charging
c. *Heavy discharging
d. Fast charging

708. Trickle charging of a storage battery helps to :-

a. Prevent sulphation
b. *Keep it fresh and fully charged
c. Maintain proper electrolyte level
d. Increase its reserve capacity

709. Aircraft battery on board aircraft charged by :-

a. Constant current method
b. *Constant voltage method
c. Battery cannot charged on board aircraft
d. None of the above

710. Which of the following material has a negative temperature coefficient of resistance ?
a. Brass
b. Copper
c. Aluminium
d. *Carbon

711. The optimum position of brushes to collect emf is

*a. Magnetic neutral axis b. in the centre of the poles
c. Any convenient position d. on geometrical neutral axis

712. The purpose of armature in D.C. generator is

a. to support the conductor
b. to produce emf
*c. to couple the generator with prime mover
d. All are correct

713. The use of commutator in D.C. generator is to

a. convert DC into AC
b. to convert induced AC into DC
c. it is used as rectifier
*d. both (a) and (b) are correct

714. The effect of armature reaction can be compensated by

a. By interpoles
b. By using high resistance brushes
c. By compensating winding
*d. both (a) and (c)

715. Separately excited generators are not suitable for normal use because
a. separate D.C. source is required
b. loss of armature reaction can not be compensated
c. the output voltage will vary as per the variation of load
*d. all are correct

716. The armature is mad of laminate silicon steel to reduce

a. eddy current loss
b. to reduce hysteresis loss
c. to increase mechanical strength of armature
*d. both (a) and (b) are correct
717. Generator used on aircraft electrical system is
a. series generator
b. Differential compound wound generator
*c. shunt generator
d. separately excited generator

718. Generator output voltage is controlled by

a. by adjusting the speed of generator
*b. by regulating D.C. excitation current in shunt winding
c. by adjusting the load
d. all of the above are correct

719. When the motor armature and field are getting same amount of current, the motor is said to be

a. shunt motor
*b. series motor
c. compound wound motor
d. none of these

720. For starting aircraft engine, the motor used is normally

a. compound wound
*b. series motor
c. shunt motor
d. differential motor

721. DC shunt motor’s speed is controlled

a. By reducing the field current, the r.p.m is reduced
*b. By reducing field current, the r.p.m is increased
c. By varying the input voltage
d. all of the above

722 While in start mode, starter generator employs

a. high resistance shunt field
*b. low resistance series field
c. high resistance series field
d. none of these

723 Alternator are classified by

a. type of excitation system used
b. by number of phases of output voltage
c. by the type of stator or rotor
*d. all the three are correct

724. In brush less generator, the output from exciter field is rectified by
a. six diode fitted on stator assembly
b. five diode fitted on rotor
*c. six silicon diode fitted on rotor
d. none of the above

725. The moving system of an indicating type of electrical instrument is subjected to :-

a. A deflecting torque
b. A controlling torque
c. A damping torque
*d. All of the above
726. The damping force acts on the moving system of an indicating instrument only when it is :-

a. Moving
b. Stationary
*c. Near its full deflection
d. Just starting to move

727. Permanent magnet moving coil ammeter have uniform scales because :-
a. Of eddy current damping
b. They are spring controlled
*c. Their deflection torque varies directly as current
d. Both b and c

728. The meter that is suitable for only direct current measurement is :-
a. Moving Iron type
*b. Permanent magnet type
c. Electrodynamic type
d. Hot wire type

729. The hair spring used in the pointer of moving coil type instrument is generally made of
a. Phosphor bronze
b. Non magnetic
c. Wood
*d. Both a & b are correct

730. For conversion of moving coil instruments into voltmeter :-

a. A high resistance is connected in parallel
b. A low resistance is connected in series
c. No resistance is connected
*d. None of the above

731. The main features of electrolytic capacitor is/are :-

a. They are polarized
b. Provide large capacitance
c. Widely used in electronic circuits
*d. All of the above

732. Potentiometer is a variable :-

a. Three terminal device
b. Two terminal device
c. Voltage varying device
*d. a and c are correct

733. Voltage induced in the three windings of a 3-phase alternator are ______ degree apart in time
phase :-
*a. 1200
b. 600
c. 900
d. 300.

734. The practical d.c. generator uses :-

a. Permanent magnet
*b. Electromagnets
c. Combinations of both
d. None of the above

735. The direction of induced emf can be found with the help of :-
 *a. Lenz’s law b. Faradays law
c. Kirchoff’s law d. Laplace law

736. Which of the following instruments is equally accurate on d.c. as well as a.c. circuit :-

*a. Dynamometer voltmeter

b. Moving Iron ammeter
c. PMMC voltmeter
d. Induction Off meter

737. The thermocouple meter are extensively used for :-

*a. A.C. measurement
b. D.C. measurement
c. Resistance measurement
d. None of the above

738. The ampere hour capacity of a battery depends on :-

*a. On its effective plate area
b. Type of electrolyte used
c. Type of charging methods used
d. None of the above

739. The factor determines whether a transformer is a step up or step down depends on
*a. no. of turns b. core strength
c. lamination d. size of transformer

740. Eddy current loss can be reduce by

a. by cooling the transformer
b. not using for longer time
*c. by laminating the core
d. reducing the size of the core

741. The amount of induced voltage in D.C. Generator depends on

a. speed of the conductor
b. strength of the magnetic field
*c. both a & b are correct
d. all the above statement are not true

742. In a series wound D.C. generator

a. when the loading increased voltage increased
b. when the load decreased voltage decreased
c. voltage does no depends on load
*d. both a & b are correct

743. The capacitor is a device which

a. Block A .C pass D.C
*b. Block D.C. pass A.C
c. Block A.C. and D.C. Both
d. Pass A.C. and D.C. both

744. The charge stored in a capacitor depends

a. area between the plate
b. size of the plates
c. dielectric strength
*d. all of the above

745. Electrolytic capacitor provide

 a. large capacitance with less size
*b. less capacitance with large size
c. large capacitance with large size
d. none of the above

746. Oil capacitor are generally used for

a. radar circuit
*b. small radio receiver
c. not used for radio circuit
d. used for small value only

747. The unit of M.M.F is

*a. Ampere turn (AT)
b. ampere
c. coulomb
d. no unit required

748. The direction of induced e.m.f can be found with the help of
a. lenz’s law
*b. Fleming’s right hand law
c. Ohm’s law
d Kirchoff law

749. Mutual inductance between two magnetically coupled coils depends on

a. the number of their turns
b. permeability of the core
c. cross sectional area of their common core
*d. all of the above

750. When cell is loaded, the terminal voltage

*a. is less than emf of cell by ‘Ir’ drop
b. is equal to cell’s emf
c. is greater than emf by ‘Ir’ drop
d. all of the above are correct

751. Sulphation in cell means

a. to charge the cell at slow rate
b. to discharge it at slow rate
*c. sulphate layer of active material becomes hard and useless
d. boiling of electrolyte

752. Factors affecting the capacity of cell are

a. rate of discharge or recharge
b. no. of plates area of plates
c. density of electrolyte and active material mass
*d. all of the above

753. Ni/Cad cell is advantageous over Pb-acid cell from ___________view point
a low maintenance cost and long service life
b. short recharge time and good reliability
c. excellent reliability and good starting ability
*d. all of the above

754. Which method is used to charge the battery in a/c and why?
*a. constant voltage method because a/c electrical system voltage remain constant
b. constant current method order to reduce the charging time
c. constant current method to avoid much supervision
 d. constant current method to need relatively less time

755. Battery charger may have generally

a. dc generator/ac generator as source
*b. transformer with rectifier unit
c. transformer primary multi tapped
d. selector switch only

756. Horizontal ribs in Pb-acid cells

a. provide the cavity for electrolyte
*b. provide the cavity for fallen material
c. enhance the rate of reaction
d. enhance the delivering rate of current

757. An ammeter in a battery charging system is for the purpose of indicating

a. amperage available for use
b. total amperes being used in the airplane
*c. rate of current used to charge the battery
d. electrical potential of battery

758. High rate of discharge in relation to battery means

*a. discharging the battery by employing a heavy load
b. charging the battery at a very high rate
c. discharging the battery by shorting the terminals
d. all are correct

759. If electrolyte from a lead acid battery is spilled in the battery compartment, which procedure
should be followed?
a. apply boric acid solution to the affected area followed by a water rinse
b. rinse the affected area thoroughly with clean water
*c. apply sodium bicarbonate soul to the affected area followed by a
water rinse
d none of these

760. The method used to rapidly charge a nickel cadmium battery utilizes
a. constant current and constant voltage
b. constant current and varying voltage
*c. constant voltage and varying current
d. none of these

761. The ‘servicing’ and ‘charging of nickel-cadmium and lead acid batteries together in the same
service area is likely to result in
a. normal battery service life
b. increased explosion and or fire hazard
*c. contamination of both types of batteries
d. none of these

762. In a constant current charging system, a battery requires attention at the end of charge to avoid
a. sulphation of battery b. spilling of electrolyte
c. Evaporation of electrolyte *d. Danger of overheating

763. The electrolyte solution in Ni-Cd battery is

a. 70% KOH & 30% distilled water , by weight
b. 30% KOH and 70% distilled water, by weight
*c. 70% KOH and 30% distilled water , by volume
d. 30% KOH and 70% distilled water, by volume
764. Active elements in a lead acid battery
a. nickel hydrate and iron oxide
*b. lead peroxide and spongy lead
c. manganese dioxide & carbon
d. spongy lead

765. Electrolyte used in lead acid battery is

*a. dilute sulphuric acid b. caustic potash
c. nitric acid d. none

766. When the temperature is increased, specific gravity of electrolyte

a. increases *b. decreases
c. remain same d. none

767. The condition in Ohm’s law is that

*a. the temperature should remain constant
b. ratio V/I should be constant
c. the temperature should vary
d. current should be proportional to voltage

768. While diluting the acid to get required specific gravity

a. water is slowly added to acid
*b. acid is slowly added to water
c. both are added simultaneously
d. either 1 or 3

769. A circuit is said to be in resonance when

*a. inductive reactance = capacitive reactance
b. inductive reactance> capacitive reactance
c. inductive reactance < capacitive reactance
d. when both the reactance’s are minimum

770 At resonance, the phase angle is equal to

*a. 180 degree b. 90 degree
c. 450 degree d. 0 degree

771. The power factor of a purely resistive circuit is

a. zero b. lagging
c. leading *d. unity

772. The max. and min. Values of power factor is

*a. 1&0 b. +1 & -1
c. +1 and -5 d. +5 & -5

773. The maximum efficiency of a transformer occurs when

*a. iron loss is equal to copper loss
b. iron loss is zero
c. iron loss is less than copper loss
d. iron loss is greater than copper loss

774. Power loss due to ohmic heating in a transformer is called :

a. magnetic loss
b. hysteresis loss
*c. copper loss
d. eddy current loss

775. Voltage across the secondary winding of a transformer is due to :-

 a. self induction *b. mutual induction
c. electrostatic induction d. none of these

776. In a step – down transformer, the resistance of

*a secondary is less than that of primary
b. secondary is more than that of primary
c. both the windings are equal
d. transformer windings is negligible

777. The transmission of power over long distances is done at

*a. high voltage b. high current
c. high impedance d. high frequency

778. Transformer are rated in KVA instead of KW because

a. load power factor is often not know
*b. kVA is fixed whereas kW depends on load power factor
c. Total transformer loss depends on volt-ampere
d. it has become customary

779. Ideal constant voltage source has _______ internal resistance while practical constant current has
_________ internal resistance :-
a. Zero infinity
b. *Zero, very high
c. Very low, very high
d. Very low infinity

780. Static electricity is produced by :-

a. Contact, friction
b. Induction
c. Distribution of charge on body
*d. Both a) & b)

781. A good electric conductor is one that :-

a) is always made of copper wire
b) has few free electron
c) has low conductance
*d) produces minimum voltage drop

782. Two wire A & B have the same cross section and are made of same material. Resistance of ‘A’ is
600 Ohms and resistance of ‘B’ is 100 Ohms, the number of times ‘A’ is longer than ‘B’ is :-
a) 2
b) 5
*c) 6
d) 2

783. With rise in temperature, the temperature co-efficient of resistance of material :-

a. increase
b. decreases
c. *remain unaffected
d. none of these

784. The ratio of resistances of a 100 watt, 220volt lamp to that of 100 watt, 110V lamp will be , at the
respective voltage :-
a) 2:1 b) 1:2 c) 1:4 *d) 4:1

785. Pure metals generally have :-

a) low conductivity and zero temperature of co-efficient
 b) *high conductivity and positive temperature co-efficient
c) low conductivity and high temperature co-efficient
d) high conductivity and large temperature co-efficient

786. The temperature co-efficient of resistance is defined as :-

*a) increase in resistance per ohm per degree ‘C’
b) increase in resistance per degree ‘C’
c) decrease in resistance per ohm per degree ‘C’
d) the ratio of decrease in resistance per degree ‘C’ to the resistance at ‘O’ degree ‘C’

787. A field of force that exist around a charged body is :-

a) Magnetic field
*b) Electrostatic field
c) Or sometimes called a dielectric field
d) Both b) & c) are correct

788. Insulators are said to posses :-

a) positive temperature co-efficient of resistance
*b) Negative temperature co-efficient of resistance
c) None of the above are correct

789. The minimum requirement for a parallel circuit :-

a) power source and conductor
b) resistance and power source
*c) resistance and two power path
d) power source, conductor, load and two or more power path

790. Find out the correct statements :-

a) wire-wound resistor control large current
b) carbon resistor control small current
c) wire wound can not be made variable resistor
*d) both a) & b) are correct

791. In colour code system of resistor the first band colour :-

a) will be golden in colour
b) it will never be golden or silver
c) it will indicate the first digital value
*d) both b) and c) are correct

792. The algebraic sum of current at any junction of conductors in a circuit is zero. It is known as

a) Ohms law
*b) Kirchhoff law
c) Lenz law
d) Faradays law of induction

793. The nominal current relating to an aircraft switch is normally stamped on the :-
a) Switch housing
*b) Face plate
c) side of the switch
d) Non-metallic housing

794. What is the advantage of current limiter :-

a) it breaks circuit quickly
b) it can not reset easily
c) it is easily replaced
*d) it will take overload for a short period
795. For alternating current frequency is the number of :-
a) Alternation per minute
*b) Cycle per minute
c) Alteration per second
d) Cycle per second

796. In all aircraft, frequency of an a.c supply is :-

a) 800 Hz
b) 240 Hz
*c) 400 Hz
d) 100 Hz

797. The material used for fuse must have :-

*a) Low melting point and low specific resistance
b) Low melting point and high specific resistance
c) High melting point and low specific resistance
d) None of these

798. The greatest value attained during one half cycle is called :
*a) Peak value
b) Average value
c) RMS value
d) Effective value

799. A/C circuit breaker :-

a) can be used some times as controlling device
b) can be used as protective device
c) are mostly thermally operated
*d) all are correct

800. The r.m.s. value of a sine wave is equal to :-

a) 0.637 x maximum value
*b) 0.707 x maximum value
c) 0.506 x maximum value
d) 1.414 maximum value

801. the root mean square value of a.c. is the same as :-

a) Instantaneous value
*b) Effective value
c) Average value
d) Maximum value

802. Ohms law is applicable to :-

a) A.C. circuit only
b) D.C. Circuit only
*c) Both AC & DC Circuit
d) None of these

803. Which of the following statement is true for both series and parallel DC circuit :-
*a) Power are additive
b) Voltage are additive
c) Current are additive
d) Element have individual current

804. Induction type instrument are used to measure :-

 a) AC Current
b) AC Voltage
c) Power
*d) All of the above

805. The ‘D’ arsonval meter movement may be used to measure :-

a) current only
b) resistance only
c) voltage only
*d) current, voltage and resistance

806. The shunting effect occurs in ________ generally :-

*a) Ammeter
b) Watt meter
c) Volt meter
d) None of the ammeter

807. An instrument that works as Ohmmeter, ammeter and voltmeter is known as :-

a) Wattmeter
b) Frequency meter
c) Megger
*d) multimeter

808. The range of voltmeter and ammeter can be extended by using _______ and respectively :-
a) shunt, Multiplier
*b) Multiplier, Shunt
c) Ammeter is connected in parallel
d) Multiplier, Multiplier

809. The scale of ________ meter is linear and even :-

*a) D Arsonval meter movement
b) Moving in instrument a voltmeter
c) Voltmeter is connected in series

810. Permanent magnet moving coil ammeter have uniform scale because :-
a) of eddy current damping
b) they are spring controlled
*c) their deflecting torque varies directly as current
d) both b) & c) are correct

811. The meter that is suitable for only direct current measurement is :-
a) moving iron type
*b) permanent magnet type
c) electrodynamic type
d) hot wire type

812. The permanent magnet moving coil is made circular to avoid :-

a) Iron
b) Copper loss
c) Flux loss
*d) Reluctance loss

813. In twin engine light A/c which items are common to both engine for starting :-
a) Ignition solenoid and battery
b) Ignition solenoid and battery solenoid
*c) Battery solenoid and battery
d) Battery solenoid, igniters solenoid
814. In turbo prop engine starting system – blow out facility is provided to :-
a) Purge the fuel vapour after a successful start
*b) Purge the fuel vapour after an un-successful start
c) Assist in starting

815. In blow out motoring operation :-

a)Cranking is not required b) Ignition is required *c)Cranking is required
d) Both cranking and igniters are required

816. The booster coil along with magneto is used when :-

*a) At starting when speed is low
b) Throughout the ignition cycle
c) Both a) & b) are correct
d) None is correct

817. A fully charged A/c battery (lead acid type) electrolyte contains
a) 40% water and 60% acid
b) 30% acid and 70% water
c) 60% water and 90% acid
*d) 30% acid & 70% water, both by volume

818. During installation of battery in A/C, _________ terminal is connected first in order to ______ :-
a) Positive, complete the circuit
b) Negative, complete the circuit
*c) Positive, avoid the accidental short
d) Negative, to avoid accidental short

819 Wheat stone bridge is useful for measuring :-

a) High resistance
b) Very low resistance
*c) Medium resistance value of 1Ω to 100 K Ω
d) None of the above

820. In a circuit, the voltage is doubled and the resistance is cut in half at the same time, the current
will be :-
a) Doubled
b) A quarter
c) A half
*d) Four time as high

821. A unique feature of wire wound resistor is its :-

a) Low power rating
*b) Very high stability
c) Low cost
d) Smaller size

822. Regarding thermal runway which of the following is not correct :-

a) Im-balancing of cell
*b) Deep cell treatment
c) Due to constant current more changes for thermal runaway
d) Over heating of cell

823. The neutralizing agent of H2SO4 electrolyte is :-

a) KoH
b) HCL
*c) Bi carbonate of soda solution
 d) Vinegar

824. Current and voltage in an AC resistive circuits are :-

a) 90º out of phase
*b) in phase
c) 90º out of phase, current leading voltage
d) 180º out of phase

825. The working voltage of a capacitor depends on :-

a) type of dielectric material
b) the capacity of a capacitor
c) the dielectric strength and thickness
*d) thickness of dielectric only

826. Coercivity means ability :-

a) to annul the residual magnetism
b) to magnetize core upto point of saturation
*c) to restore magnetism
d) both b) and c)

827. When a conductor moves parallel to the magnetic flux with very high speed, the induced voltage
is :-
a) Maximum depending on different factors
*b) Zero, because rate of cutting of flux is negligible
c) Some value
d) Zero because cutting flux is maximum

828. Net power consumed by pure inductor or capacitor is :-

a) 2 Watt
*b) Zero
c) 6 Watt
d) None of these

829. An e.m.f. is induced in the coil whenever flux through it :-

a) is decreased
b) is increased
c) is abruptly reduced to zero
*d) all the above

830. When a conductor moves parallel to the magnetic flux with very high speed, the induced voltage
is :-
a) Maximum depending on different factor
b) Zero because cutting flux is maximum
*c) Zero, because rate of cutting of flux is negligible
d) Some value

831. Permanent magnet made of :-

a) Aluminium
b) Wrought iron
c) Cast iron
*d) Alnico alloys

832. Principle of dynamically induced e.m.f. is utilized in a :-

a) Choke
b) Transformer
*c) Generator
d) Battery
 833. The direction of rotation of DC motor can be reversed by :-
a) reversing the field current
b) reversing armature current
*c) either a) or b)
d) reversing the input terminals

834. Shunt generator are most suited for stable parallel operation because of their voltage ________
characteristics :-
a) Identical
*b) Drooping
c) Linear
d) Rising

835. If a load on a DC shunt motor is increased its speed is decreased due to :-

a) increase in its flux
*b) decrease in back e.m.f.
c) increase in armature current
d) increase in brush drop

836. The method most often used in overcoming the effect of armature reaction is through the use of :-
*a) Inter poles
b) Alnico field pieces
c) Speed poles

837. Between no load and full load the motor which develops the least torque is :-
a) Series motor
*b) Shunt motor
c) Cumulative compound wound motor
d) Differentially compound wound motor

838. An ideal DC generator has a regulation of :-

a) Zero
b) 50%
c) 75%
*d) 100%

839. The brushes connected with commutator is placed :-

a) 90º away from its neutral position
b) 180º away from its neutral position
*c) in neutral position
d) 270º away from its neutral position

840. The commutator segments are insulated from one other by :-

a) hard drawn copper
b) using riser
*c) thin sheet of mica
d) pigtail

841. The most efficient form of damping force is :-

a. Air friction damping
b. Fluid friction
*c. Eddy current damping
d. None of above

842. Repulsion type of moving iron instrument :-

a. Has air damping
 *b. Has eddy current damping
c. It belong to unpolarized class
d. Both a and c are correct

843. Hot wire instrument :-

a. Can be used only on A.C.
b. Are sluggish
c. Has high power consumption
*d. Both b and c are correct

844. In aircraft, bonding tester is used to :-

a. Check voltage in a circuit
b. Check insulation of cable
*c. Find out ohmic resistance of any joint
d. All are corrects

845. Separately excited generator are not suitable for normal use because
a. separate D.C. source is required
b. loss of armature reaction can not be compensated
c. the output voltage will vary as per the variation of load
*d. all are correct

846. While in start mode, starter generator employs

a. high resistance shunt field
*b. low resistance series field
c. high resistance series field
d. none of these

847. The advantage of revolving field type alternator is that

*a. Armature output can be connected directly to the load without sliding contact in the
load circuit
b. armature output connected through slip ring
c. armature output connected through brush and commutator
d. none of the above is correct

848. Find frequency of an two pole alternator running at 3600 rpm

a. 400 Hz
b. 40 Hz
c. 90 Hz
*d. 60 Hz

849. In order to synchronize two or more alternators to the same bus:-

a. voltage and frequency should be same
b. phase sequence should be same
*c. both a & b

850. While synchronizing, circuit breaker should be closed when synchronizing lamp
a. blink rapidly
b. blink slowly
c. blink 10 times per second
*d. blinking decreases to one blink or less per second

851. In aircraft, 3 phase induction motor are used to operate

a. hydraulic pumps
b. starter
 c. flap and landing gear
*d. all of the above

852. The white indicator light on external Ac power receptacle indicate

a. external a.c. power failure
b. power is being supplied to bus pave
*c. power is connected to receptacle but not connected to bus pave
d. all are correct

853. APU used to provide

a. pneumatic power for engine starting and for air conditioning
b. provide electrical power for ground servicing
*c. both a & b

854. The phase sequence protection unit in AC external power supply system provide power supply to
*a. control relay
b. external power breaker relay
c. to limiting resistor
d. both a & b

855. Which of the following statements are correct

a. synchronous motor has high starting torque
b. the most common method to start synchronous is without load.
c. synchronous motor has little starting torque
*d. both b & c are correct

856. Probes are located at

(a) trailing edge of wing (b) side of a fuselage
*(c) leading edge of wing or (b)
(d) (c) or over wing

857. In pitot tube, heating element is

(a) provided for de-cing
(b) fitted around the pitot tube
(c) fitted around the outer circumference of the probe casing or (b)
(d) *(b) or around the inner circumference of the probe casing

858. Which of the following instruments develop error due to position error
(a) Altimeter & VSI (b) ASI & VSI
*(c) ASI & Altimeter (d) Altimeter & Machmeter

859. Independent static vents

(a) are always located one on each side of fuselage
(b) *(a) and inter connected so as to balance out dynamic pressure effects resulting from yawing
(c) are always located beneath pitot tubes
(d) both (b) & (c)

860. Alternate pressure sources

(a) can be selected & connected into the primary system
(b) is selected by means of selector valves
(c) (a) & (b) and selector valves are selected electrically
(d) *(a) & (b) and selector valves are selected manually

861. The diameter of pipeline, as used to transmit

pitot and static pressure
(a) *depends on distance from pressure source to instrument
(b) depends on no. of instruments
 (c) depends on type of a/c (d) all the above are correct

862. “Slug” in P-s pipeline is due to

(a) excessive heating of pipe line
(b) *water entering into the system
(c) ice formation on pitot head
(d) ice formation on static vents

863. To reduce the probability of water blocking

drain holes are provided in
(a) system’s pipe lines *(b) probes
(c) both (a) & (b) (d) (a) & in static vents

864. Computed Air speed is

(a) IAS with correction for instrument error
(b) *IAS with correction for position error
(c) (b) and corrected for square law
(d) (c) and corrected for density error

865. Vmo represents

(a) *maximum operating speed in Knots
(b) maximum operating speed in terms of Mach Mo.
(c) Maximum operating Mach.
(d) Maximum operating speed in Knots during landing

866. In ASI, a short length of capillary tube is used to

(a) reduce position error
(b) *damp out pressure surge
(c) connect static pressure
(d) reduce the error produced during side sliping of a/c

867. Temperature compensation in ASI is achieved by

(a) a metallic strip
(b) (a) and arranged to vary the magnification of the lever system
(c) *(b) and in opposition to the effect of temperature on system & capsule sensitivity
(d) none of the above

868. Mach meters measures the ratio of

(a) pitot pressure & static pressure
(b) *aircraft speed & the speed of sound
(c) aircraft speed & vertical speed
(d) both a & b

869. An altimeter will indicate altitude when

(a) QNF is set *(b) QNH is set
(c) QFE is set

870. An altimeter with QFE setting will read

(a) height of a/c at touch down
(b) *zero at touch down and take off
(c) air port elevation at touch down
(d) (b) and (a) are correct

871. Vertical speed indicator is

(a) a differential pressure gauge
(b) a very sensitive pressure gauge
 (c) *a very sensitive differential pressure gauge
(d) a pressure gauge

872. In VSI, time factor as a pressure function is

introduced by incorporating
(a) a capillary tube in sensing system
(b) a metering unit in mechanism
(c) *a metering unit in sensing system
(d) a capillary tube in mechanism

873. When compared with ASI, the length of

capillary tube used in VSI is of
(a) same length *(b) greater length
(c) smaller length

874. In VSI, rate of descent is adjusted by

(a) two pre calibrates spring
(b) *upper pre adjusted calibration spring and its adjusting screw
(c) lower pre adjusted calibration spring and its adjusting screw
(d) moving the capsule assembly up.

875. Mark the correct statement for zero adjustment in VSI

(a) adjustment device is provided at the rear of the instrument
(b) *when operated, the device moves the capsule up or down
(c) (b) via the magnifying lever & gear system
(d) (c) and the range of adjustment around zero is +2000 and +4000 ft/min.