Question 1
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Suitable brush pressure for DC generators is usually between_____
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1 & 2 psi
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2&3 psi
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3&4 psi
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4&5 psi
Question 2
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In the case of a generator, the voltage regulation is determined by the resistance of the _______
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Field winding
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Shunt winding
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Armature winding
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Compensation winding
Question 3
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The value of field resistance that will limit field current to a value insufficient for voltage build up is called_____
Question 4
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Interpole coils consist of ______
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Small number of turns of large gage wire
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Small number of turns of small gage wire
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Large number of turns of large gag wire
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Large number of turns of small gage wire
Question 5
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Interpole coils are connected
Question 6
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A 100KW DC generator is operating at full load; it requires 125KW to turn the generator. What is the efficiency of the generator?
Question 7
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The position at which there is no voltage in the armature is
Question 8
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Which of the following is not a type of DC generator
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Compound
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Electro-magnetic
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Shunt
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Series
Question 9
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The winding that provides high voltage and low current is
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Frog-leg
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Lap wound
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Wave wound
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Lap-wave wound
Question 10
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The winding that provides moderate voltage and current is?
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Frog-leg wound
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Lap wound
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Wave wound
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Lap-wave wound
Question 11
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The item that ride against the commutator to make electrical connection are
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Field windings
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Armature windings
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Brush
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Pole pieces
Question 12
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The magnetic field is sometimes provide by electromagnets. This is done by windings that are wound around the
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Brushes
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Pole piece
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Armature
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Case
Question 13
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A device that converts mechanical input into DC electrical output is a
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Alternator
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Generator
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Motor
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Inverter
Question 14
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The rotating part of the generator is called the
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Stator
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Field
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Armature
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Exciter
Question 15
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The components of a DC generator that converts the armature AC and DC is the
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Commutator
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Alternator
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Converter
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Field
Question 16
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The winding that provides low voltage and high current is
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Frog-leg wound
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Lap wound
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Wave wound
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Lap-wave wound
Question 17
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In a compound generator, the setting of the setting of the amount of current in the series and shunt field windings determine the
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Complexing
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Compounding
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Exciting
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Differential
Question 18
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In a generator the series field diverter is also called the
Question 19
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Counter-torque is caused by the magnetic attraction between the field poles and the
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Statot
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Stator winding
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Interpole
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Armature
Question 20
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Armature reaction is the bending of the stator magnetic field by the _____ magnetic field
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Armature
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Stator
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Interpoles
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Stator windings
Question 21
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Series field windings are connected in series with the armature. They are wound with
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Many turns large wire
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Many turns small wire
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Few turns large wire
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Few turns small wire
Question 22
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The output of a shunt generator is usually controlled by the amount of
Question 23
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A generator contains both series and shunt windings is called a
Question 24
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A generator is self-exited when
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An outside source of AC is used to produce magnetism in the pole pieces
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An outside source of DC is used to produce magnetism in the pole pieces
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An initial voltage is produced by residual magnetism in the pole pieces
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An initial voltage is produced in the series field to increase voltage
Question 25
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The CEC states that a generator shall be equipped with an indicating switch or circuit breaker except when
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The generator is compounding
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The generator is equipped with a governor
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The drive means can be readily shut down and is not in parallel
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The generator is arranged in parallel
Question 26
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When a 2 pole circuit breaker is used to protect a 3 wire DC generator, it must be installed so as to disconnect
Question 27
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At what point in a DC generator system must the ground be attached
Question 28
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When a 4 pole circuit breaker is used to protect a 3-wire DC generator, the breaker must be connected
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In series with the armature
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In parallel with the armature
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That it is actuated by the entire armature current
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In parallel with the shunt field
Question 29
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When a DC machine is cumulative compound
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The series and shunt field aid each other in the production of magnetism
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The series and shunt field are connected in series with each other
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The series and shunt field oppose each other in the production of magnetism
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The series and shunt field are connected in parallel with each other