Assignment – 1

No. Question Ans.

Which type of fault is more dangerous?
a) permanent
1. b) transient (a)
c) permanent and transient both
d) none of the above
A scheme that achieves protection using the grading of successive relays is known
as
a) unit protection scheme
2. (b)
b) non-unit protection scheme
c) remote protection scheme
d) none of the above
The probable cause of line-to-ground (LG) fault is
a) line energized while earth switch is ON
3. b) swinging of two conductors (c)
c) flashover/failure of insulator
d) shorting of wires due to birds/kite strings/tree limb.
The total fault-clearing time will be
a) operating time of circuit breaker
4. b) operating time of relays (c)
c) operating time of relays and circuit breaker
d) none of the above
____________ refers to the minimum level of fault current at which the protective
device operates.
a) selectivity
5. (b)
b) sensitivity
c) reliability
d) stability
In the control circuit, all relay coils are shown in _________ condition.
a) open
6. b) close (d)
c) energized
d) de-energized
The intelligent electronic devices (IEDs) have capabilities of
7. a) protection (d)
b) monitoring and control
 c) measurement and communication
d) all of the above
In the control circuit of the protective scheme, all circuit breakers (CBs) are shown
in
a) open condition
8. (a)
b) closed condition
c) energized state
d) de-energized state
The microprocessor-based relays face limitations in terms of
a) susceptible to electromagnetic interference (EMI)
9. b) short life cycle due to advancements in generations (d)
c) susceptible to radio frequency interference (RFI)
d) all of the above
On which side of CT and PT does the relay connect?
a) primary
10. b) secondary (b)
c) based on application
d) either primary or secondary
 Assignment – 2
No. Question Ans.
The main and back-up protection differs based on the
a) operating speed of the relay
1. b) short circuit level to be handle (a)
c) relay characteristics
d) none of the above
Which overcurrent relay characteristics is widely used by utilities?
a) Instantaneous overcurrent relay
2. b) Inverse time overcurrent relay (c)
c) Inverse definite minimum time (IDMT) overcurrent relay
d) Definite minimum time (DMT) overcurrent relay
Determine the time of operation of an IDMT relay (R) having normal inverse
characteristics for a fault current of 2000 A. The setting range of the relay is 50%-
200% of 1 A in steps of 25%. The PS and TDS of an IDMT relay are 100% of 1 A
and 0.2, respectively. The CT used has ratio of 5000/5 A.

0.14
= × TDS
( MP )
The formula to calculate Top
−1
0.02
3. (c)

a) 2.96 sec
b) 2.57 sec
c) 2.00 sec
d) 3.57 sec
Solution:
2000
= =
I F 2000A , I F (sec ondary ) = 2A
5000 / 5
I F (sec ondary )
MP= = 2= 2
I pickup 1.00 ×1
0.14
= ×=
(2 )
Top 0.2 2.00sec
−1
0.02

Instantaneous overcurrent relays suffer from the problem of

a) transient overreach
4. b) underreach (a)
c) delayed operation
d) none of the above
 Which one is correct?
a

Top (sec) b

c
d

5. (a)

Multiple of pickup current (A)

a) a-Very inverse; c-IDMT; d-Normal inverse

b) a-Very inverse, c- Normal inverse; d-Extremely inverse
c) b-Very inverse; c-Normal inverse; d-Extremely inverse
d) b-Very inverse, c-IDMT; d- Extremely inverse
Fig. 1 shows a single line diagram of a radial feeder wherein definite time overcurrent
relays are used for protection. The time of operation of the relay R3 is 0.2 s for the
worst fault. Assuming the coordination time interval between two successive relays
as 0.25 s, determine the time of operation of relays R1 and R2 for a fault in section III.

6. (b)
Fig. 1 Single line diagram of a radial feeder
a) 0.4 s and 0.6 s
b) 0.45 s and 0.7 s
c) 0.65 s and 0.35 s
d) 0.2 s and 0.45 s
Solution:
(b)
Time of operation of relay R3 is 0.2 second for the worst fault.

Time of operation of relay R2 (considering time margin of 0.25 sec between relays R2 and R3)
will be equal to
0.25 + 0.2 = 0.45 sec.

Similarly, time of operation of relay R1 (considering time margin of 0.25 sec between relays
R1 and R2) will be equal to
0.45 + 0.25 = 0.7 sec.
 Two relays RB and RA are connected in two sections of a feeder, as shown in Fig. 2.
CTs ratios of both CTs are 1000/5 A. The plug setting of relay RA is 100% and RB is
125% of CT secondary, respectively. The operating time characteristic of the relay is
normal inverse IDMT. The TDS of the relay RB is 0.3. The time grading scheme has
a minimum coordination time interval of 0.2s between two successive relays. A three-
phase short circuit, which occurs at f, results in a fault current of 4000 A. Determine
the actual operating time of the relay RA if RB fails to operate.
A B C
f
7. RA R
1000/5 B
(c)
1000/5
Fig. 2 Single line diagram of a radial feeder
a) 2.57

b) 1.57

c) 1.985

d) 1.785

Solution:
Fault Current = 4000A
CT Ratio = 1000/5
Pickup current = 125% of CT secondary i.e. 6.25A

Fault current in relay 4000/(1000/5)

𝑀𝑀𝑀𝑀 = = = 3.2
pickup current 6.25
0.14
𝑇𝑇𝑜𝑜𝑜𝑜 = × 𝑇𝑇𝑇𝑇𝑇𝑇 = 1.785 sec
(𝑀𝑀𝑀𝑀)0.02 − 1
Operating time of RA for fault = 1.785+0.2=1.985 sec
An earth-fault relay 64 is set to operate at 20% of 1A relay rating. The excitation
current of the CT core is 30 mA and CT ratio of 100/1. Find out the MP of relay 64
for the fault current of 50 A.

a) 2.5
8. (d)
b) 1.72

c) 1.41

d) 2.05

Solution:
Fault Current = 50A
CT Ratio = 100/1
Pickup current = 0.2 A
50
Fault current in relay 100 − (3 × 0.03)
𝑀𝑀𝑀𝑀 = = = 2.05
pickup current 0.20
 For a fault current of 3000 A with a phase overcurrent relay setting of 150% of 1 A
having a CT ratio of 500/1, the multiple of pick-up will be

a) 6.66
9. (c)
b) 2

c) 4

d) None of the above

Solution:
Fault Current = 3000A
CT Ratio = 500/1
Pickup current = 75% of CT secondary = 0.75 A
Fault current in relay 3000/(500/1)
𝑀𝑀𝑀𝑀 = = =4
pickup current 75% of 1 A
Which of the following relay cannot be used in backup protection?

a) Inverse time overcurrent relay

10. b) Definite minimum time relay (c)

c) Instantaneous overcurrent relay

d) None of the above

 Assignment – 3
No. Question Ans. Unit
Fig. 1 shows a portion of power system network. The conventional primary
and backup relay is used for the system using IDMT directional and non-
directional overcurrent relays (as per the requirement). For a fault at F1 and
F2 (each occurs independently), which circuit breaker operates to isolate the
fault?

1. (c) 2
F1
F2

Fig. 1 Single line diagram of a portion of power system network

a) F1 = 1, 2 and F2 = 5,7
b) F1 = 1,5,6 and F2 = 6,7
c) F1 = 3,4 and F2 = 6,8
d) F1 = 1,4 and F2 = 7,8
What would be the % change in time of operation of an IDMT (normal
inverse) overcurrent relay if its MP changes from 3 to 9?
a) 50% increase in operating time
2. (b) 2
b) 50% decrease in operating time
c) 5% increase in operating time
d) 5% decrease in operating time
Solution: assume TDS=1
0.14
T= × TDS
= 6.301
(3)0.02 − 1
op1

0.14
=
Top × TDS
= 3.116
(9)0.02 − 1
2

Percentage decrease
3.116 − 6.301
Top1 = × 100 =
−50.54%
6.301

In the distribution system, as shown in Fig. 2, all six relays are overcurrent
3. relays. For proper fault discrimination, directional features will be required (b) 2
at locations of
 R1 R2

11 kV 3-ph
supply R3 R4
3-ph Load

R5 R6

3-ph Load

Fig. 2 Single-line diagram of a distribution network

a) R1 and R3 only
b) R2 and R4 only
c) R2, R4, R5, R6
d) R1, R2, R3, R4
The minimum fault distance from the relay point for which the relay fails to
operate is known __________.
a) dead zone
4. (a) 2
b) non-protective zone
c) biased zone
d) none of the above
In distance protection, the zone-1 is adjusted to reach 80-90% of the line
length to
a) avoid transient overreach for the fault beyond the remote end.
5. b) compensate the errors of instrument transformers. (c) 2
c) avoid transient overreach for the fault beyond remote end and
compensate for the error of instrument transformers.
d) none of the above
The torque produced by the directional relay is positive, when the angle
between voltage and current is
a) < 90 degree
6. (c) 3
b) > -90 degree
c) both (a) and (b)
d) none of the above
Which relay operates based on the current magnitude only?
a) non-directional relays
7. b) directional relays (a) 3
c) both directional and non-directional relays
d) none of the above
 Directional relays compare the direction of current with respect to bus
voltage by comparing ___________ between line current and bus voltage.
a) rms value
8. (c) 3
b) peak value
c) phase angle
d) average value
In directional relays, as the angle between V and I decreases the torque will
_________.
a) decrease
9. (a) 3
b) increase
c) does not change
d) cannot decide
Which protection scheme is widely used by the utilities for the protection of
the transmission lines?
a) current-based scheme

10. b) distance protection scheme (b) 3

c) pilot relaying scheme

d) none of the above

 Assignment – 4
No. Question Ans. Unit
A 220 kV transmission line with an impedance of 1.5 + j7.5 Ω is protected
by a reactance relay. Determine the reach of the reactance relay for the first
zone. The CT ratio and PT ratio are 500/1 A and 220 kV/110 V, respectively.
The first zone covers 80% of the line section.

1. a) X1=1.5 Ω (a) 4

b) X1=2.5 Ω

c) X1=1.75 Ω

d) X1=1.8 Ω

Solution:
Line impedance=1.5+j7.5
Line reactance = j7.5
CT ratio=500/1
PT Ratio=220 kV/110V
CT Ratio 500 /1
=Z1 80% of × Line =
reactance ×=
0.8 × j 7.5 j1.5
PT Ratio 220 ×103 /110
The reactance relay has a characteristic angle equal to 90 degrees.
Z1 1.5 1.5
K= = = = 1.5Ω
cos(θ − φ ) cos(90 − 90) 1
1

A transmission line is feed from local end A and remote end B. The
impedance of the whole transmission line is 7 + j21 Ω. The fault occurs at a
point F on the line and the impedance from the relaying point A to the fault
point, i.e., ZAF = 3.5 + j10.5 Ω. The fault resistance (RF) = 7 Ω. The fault
current contribution from bus A to the fault is 200∟-76.36°. The
contribution of fault current from bus B to the fault is 300∟-84.29°.
Determine the apparent impedance seen by the relay at A without
2. considering the contribution of current from the remote bus. (b) 4
a) 11.06∟71.56°

b) 14.84∟45°

c) 10.5∟45°

d) 25.23∟56.30°

Solution:
Neglecting the contribution of the current from remote bus, the apparent impedance seen by
the relay RA is given by
Z A = 3.5 + j10.5 + 7 = 10.5 + j10.5 = 14.84∠45°
 A 220 kV long transmission line has an impedance of 2 + j4Ω. This line is
protected by MHO type of distance relay with a characteristics angle of 60°
and its first zone covers 90% of the line length. The CT ratio and PT ratio
are 1000/1 A and 220 kV/110 V, respectively. Considering a fault resistance
of 2 Ω, the first zone setting of the distance relay is
3. (d) 4
a) K1=2.79 Ω
b) K1=4.2 Ω
c) K1=2.50 Ω
d) K1=2.72 Ω
Solution:
Line impedance=2+j4=4.472<63.43°
CT ratio=1000/1
PT Ratio=220 kV/110V
Characteristic angle (φ) = 60°
CT Ratio
Z1 = × ((90% of X line ) + fault resistance)
PT Ratio
1000 /1
= × ((0.9 × 4.472∠63.43°) + 2)
220 ×103 /110
= 2.61∠43.45°Ω
Hence first zone setting of mho relay is
Z1 2.61 2.61
=
K1 = = = 2.72Ω
cos(θ − φ ) cos(60 − 43.45) 0.9585
In the distance protection scheme, the distance is measured in terms of
a) voltage
4. b) current (d) 4
c) phase angle
d) impedance
The normal range of audio frequency is
a) 30-600 kHz
5. b) 10kHz-0.1 GHz (d) 3
c) 0.3-3 GHz
d) 0.02-20 kHz
The normal range of radio frequency is
a) 30-600 kHz
6. b) 10kHz-0.1 GHz (b) 3
c) 0.3-3 GHz
d) 0.02-20 kHz
 The wavelength of a signal in a fibre optic link is
a) 0.85-1.6µm
7. b) 5.85-10.6µm (a) 4
c) 3-5µm
d) 1.85-2.5µm
In a phase comparison scheme, during normal operating condition, both
currents have a phase difference of
a) 90°
8. (c) 4
b) 180°
c) zero°
d) cannot decide
Which equipment provides low impedance to the power frequency signal
but high impedance to the carrier frequency signal?

a) Coupling capacitor
9. (b) 4
b) Wave trap

c) Transmitter

d) Spark gape

When the carrier signal is used to block the tripping of the relay, it is known
as

a) carrier tripping scheme

10. (b) 4
b) carrier blocking scheme

c) carrier holding scheme

d) none of the above

 Assignment – 5
No. Question Ans. Unit
The auto-reclosing feature will improve
a) stability of the system.
1. b) service continuity of the system. (b) 5
c) sensitivity of the system.
d) none of these.
What are the dis-advantages of the Over-reach Transfer Tripping scheme?
a) High-speed tripping is dependent on the pilot channel, and failure of this
channel can prevent fault isolation.
b) Difficulty in sending a signal using Power Line Carrier (PLC) in case of
2. a fault. (c) 5
c) High-speed tripping is dependent on the pilot channel, and failure of
this channel can prevent fault isolation and Difficulty in sending a
signal using Power Line Carrier (PLC) in case of a fault.
d) none of these.
In a phase comparison scheme, what is the phase difference between
currents at the two ends of a line during normal or out-of-zone (external)
fault conditions and in case of in-zone (internal) fault conditions?
a) 0⁰ during normal/out-of-zone conditions and 90⁰ during in-zone
conditions.
3. b) 90⁰ during normal/out-of-zone conditions and 180⁰ during in-zone (c) 5
conditions.
c) 0⁰ during normal/out-of-zone conditions and 180⁰ during in-zone
conditions.
d) 180⁰ during normal/out-of-zone conditions and 0⁰ during in-zone
conditions.
The rated current of a three phase, 33 kV oil circuit breaker is 1100 A. If its
symmetrical breaking capacity is 2500 MVA, then its making capacity is
a) 5000 MVA
4. (d) 5
b) 5100 MVA
c) 4800 MVA
d) 6375 MVA
Ans: 6375 MVA
Solution: -
Making capacity = 2.55  Symmetrical breaking capacity  2.55  2500 MVA=6375 MVA
 In a high voltage system, what is the typical dead time range obtained for
220 kV and 400 kV voltage level?
a) 0.1-0.2 s
5. (c) 5
b) 0.2-0.3 s
c) 0.3-0.4 s
d) 0.4-0.5 s
Which of the following are limitations of the wire pilot relaying scheme?
i. It can be applied only to short transmission lines due to high
installation costs.
ii. Its sensitivity is reduced by the charging current between the pilot
wires.
iii. Special tuning is required to optimize signal transmission.
iv. It suffers from induced voltage problems from parallel power
transmission lines.
6. v. Differences in ground potentials between the two ends cause (d) 5
connection problems in the metallic link.
a) (i), (ii), and (iii) only
b) (i), (iii), and (v) only
c) (ii), (iv), and (v) only
d) all of these
Single busbar arrangement can be used for
a) Small and medium-sized substations where shutdowns can be permitted.
7. b) large sub-stations. (a) 5
c) both (a) and (b).
d) none of the above
In an electrical protection scheme, which device should operate first to clear
transient faults, and what is the sequence of operations if the fault is
permanent?
a) Fuse should operate first, and if the fault is permanent, the recloser
should then operate.
8. (b) 5
b) Recloser should operate first to clear transient faults, and if the fault is
permanent, the fuse can blow.
c) Both fuse and recloser should operate simultaneously for any fault.
d) Recloser should operate first and stay in the lookout condition, then fuse
should blow if the fault persists.
The advantage of double bus arrangement over single bus arrangement is its
9. a) lower cost. (b) 5

b) better reliability and flexibility.

 c) capability to have a complete shutdown during an occurrence of a fault
on a bus.
d) requirement in the form of a simple protection scheme.
With reference to computational requirements
a) centralized busbar protection scheme is most suitable.
10. b) decentralized busbar protection scheme is most suitable. (a) 5
c) both (a) and (b)
d) none of the above
 Assignment – 6
No. Question Ans. Unit
A 3-ɸ, 33 kV/6.6 kV star/delta connected transformer is protected by a
differential protection scheme. The CTs on low tension (LT) side have a
ratio of 300/5 A. What would be the CT ratio on high tension (HT) side?
a) 60:5 A
1. (b) 6
b) 60:5√3 A
c) 60:√3 A
d) none of these
Solution: -
Transformer ratio = 33/6.6 kV = 5
LT (delta connected) side CT ratio = 300/5 (CT star connected)
HT side primary current = LT side primary current/ transformation ratio = 300 / 5 = 60 A
LT side Secondary current is 5 A and the same current is fed from CT connections on HT side which
are delta connected.
Secondary current of CT on HT side = 5√3 A
So CT ratio on HT = 60 : 5√3 A

A harmonic restraint feature in a transformer protection relay is designed to

a) enhance operating speed of the relay.
2. b) identify external faults. (c) 6
c) prevent relay tripping during magnetizing inrush currents.
d) none of these
A generator having a rated current equal to 120 A is to be protected by a
circulating current differential protection scheme using a stabilizing relay.
The through fault stability is required up to 10 times the full load current. If
the voltage across the relay is 30 V during fault, determine the required value
of stabilizing resistance considering a stability factor = 3. The relay picks up
3. at 0.15 A and has a resistive burden of 65 Ω. (c) 6
a) 40 Ω
b) 60 Ω
c) 45 Ω
d) none of these
Solution: -
Irated = 120 A
If = 10×120 = 1200 A
Vr = 30 V
IS = 0.15 A
RR = 65
V 30
RST  r  RR   65  135 
IS 0.15
Considering the stability factor as 3,

Required value of R  135  45 

3
ST

The relay settings for a percentage differential protection scheme of the

generator are as under.
(i) Pick-up current = 0.1 A
(ii) Slope = 15 %
(iii) CT ratio = 500/1 A
A high resistance single line-to-ground external fault occurs when the
generator is supplying power to the load. The magnitude of current through
4. CT1 and CT2 is 450 A and 380 A, respectively. Determine whether the relay (a) 6
will operate in case of the given situation.
a) relay will operate
b) relay will not operate
c) relay is on the verge of operation
d) data is insufficient
Ans: Relay will operate
Solution: -
Pick-up current = 0.1 A
Slope = 15 %= 0.15
CT ratio = 500/1
I1 = 450 A;
I2 = 380 A;

i1 = 450/500 A = 0.9 A;
i2 = 380/500 A = 0.76 A;
Operating current = i1-i2 = 0.9 – 0.76 = 0.14 A;
Restraining current = (i1+i2)/2 = (0.9+0.76)/2 = 0.83 A;

Operating / Restraining = 0.14 > 0.1 (greater than bias percentage)

Hence, relay will operate

The details of a 3500 HP (1HP=746W), three-phase, 50 Hz induction motor

are as follows:
5. Rated output: 3500 HP; Power factor: 0.85 lagging; Rated voltage: 6600 V; (c) 6
Efficiency: 90%; rated current: 299A, Continuous overload: 110% of the
rated current and CT ratio: 400/1 A. The setting range of thermal relay is
70–130% of 1 A in steps of 5%.
 Determine the setting of thermal overload relay.
a) 100%
b) 90%
c) 80%
d) none of these
Ans: 80%
Solution: -
Irated = 299 A
Continuous overload current = 110% of 299 = 1.1×299=328.9 A
CT secondary current in thermal relay = 328.9/400 = 0.8222 A = 82.22% of 1 A
Hence 80% setting can be selected for the thermal relay.

Which of the following issues are associated with differential

protection?
i. Magnetizing inrush current.
ii. Mis-match of non-identical CT saturation characteristics.
iii. Change of the ratio as a result of tapping.
6. (d) 6
a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) 3 only
d) all of these
For the protection of transformer using differential protection, which of the
following pair of winding connections is correct?

Pair 1 Star-delta Star-delta

Pair 2 Delta-star Delta-star
Pair 3 Star-delta Delta-star
7. Pair 4 Star-star Star-star (c) 6
a) Pair 1
b) Pair 2
c) Pair 3
d) Pair 4
In differential protection scheme, a stabilizing resistance is required to
a) block the operation of the relay.
8. b) increase the sensitivity of the relay. (c) 6
c) reduce the effect of non-identical CTs.
d) none of these.
The relay used for locked rotor protection in induction motor is
9. (d) 6
a) instantaneous overcurrent relay.
 b) thermal relay.
c) negative phase-sequence relay.
d) inverse time overcurrent relay.
The method of neutral grounding affects the
a) positive sequence network.
10. b) negative sequence network. (c) 6
c) zero sequence network.
d) none of above
 Assignment – 7
No. Question Ans. Unit
The rated current of a three phase, 33 kV oil circuit breaker is 1300 A. If its
symmetrical breaking capacity is 3500 MVA, then it’s making capacity is
a) 8925 MVA
1. (a) 7
b) 8650 MVA
c) 8800 MVA
d) 8375 MVA
Ans: 8925 MVA
Solution: -
Making capacity = 2.55  Symmetrical breaking capacity  2.55  3500 MVA=8925 MVA

A CB is designed to disconnect a transformer having peak magnetizing

current of 8A. The system capacitance and inductance are 2.5 H/phase and
3 nF/phase, respectively. At the time of interruption, the inductive energy is
discharged into the capacitance. What would be the over voltage appear
across the contacts of CB?
2. (a) 7
a) 230.940 kV
b) 220.181 kV
c) 240.332 kV
d) None of the above
Ans: 230.940 kV
Solution: ‐

L 2.5
VCB  i 8  230.940 kV
C 3 109

A 50 Hz, 13.8 kV, three-phase generator with grounded neutral has an

inductance of 15 mH/phase and is connected to a busbar through a CB. The
capacitance to earth between the generator and the CB is 0.05 μF/phase.
Determine the maximum restriking voltage.
3. a) 22.54 kV (a) 7
b) 20.54 kV
c) 21.44 kV
d) 23.61 kV
Ans: 22.54 kV
Solution: -
 2 13.8
Maximum restriking voltage=2  Emax  2   22.54 kV
3

For a short circuit test of circuit breaker, time to reach the peak re-striking
voltage is 80 μs and the peak re-striking voltage is 120 kV. What would be
the average rate of rise of restriking voltage (RRRV)?
a) 3×106 kV/sec
4. (c) 7
b) 2×106 kV/sec
c) 1.5×106 kV/sec
d) 3.5×106 kV/sec
Ans: 1.5×106 kV/sec
Solution: -
Maximum restriking oltage
Average RRRV=
time upto the first peak
120 kV
Average RRRV=  1.5 106 kV/sec
80 us

The choice of a busbar arrangement in a substation depends on which of the

following factors?
1. System voltage
2. Reliability of supply
3. Position of substation in the system
5. 4. Cost (d) 7
a) 1 only
b) 1 and 2 only
c) 1, 2, and 3 only
d) 1, 2, 3 and 4 only
What are the types of lightning strokes, and which type is responsible for
most surges in transmission lines?
a) Direct lightning stroke and indirect lightning stroke; most surges are
caused by direct lightning strokes.
b) Direct lightning stroke and indirect lightning stroke; most surges are
6. (b) 7
caused by indirect lightning strokes.
c) Positive lightning stroke and negative lightning stroke; most surges are
caused by positive lightning strokes.
d) Positive lightning stroke and negative lightning stroke; most surges are
caused by negative lightning strokes.
To limit current chopping in vacuum circuit breaker, the contact material
7. used has (a) 7
a) high vapour pressure and low conductivity properties.
 b) high vapour pressure and high conductivity properties.
c) low vapour pressure and high conductivity properties.
d) low vapour pressure and low conductivity properties.
Based on the conventional controlled switching, the making targets in case
of energization of transmission line are
a) at peak of gap voltages across the contacts of circuit breaker.
8. (b) 7
b) at gap voltage zero across the contacts of circuit breaker.
c) at peak of load side voltages for each phase.
d) at zero load side voltages for each phase.
How is the restriking voltage measured?
a) RMS value
9. b) peak value (b) 7
c) instantaneous value
d) average value
The highest magnitude of current for a circuit breaker shall be that of
a) breaking capacity.
10. b) short-time current. (c) 7
c) making capacity.
d) rated continuous current.
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No. Question Ans. Unit
Temperature rise test is carried out for all relays to
a) check the withstand capability of insulation used in relays.

1. b) ensure integrity of the relay. (a) 8

c) ascertain correct relay characteristic.

d) none of these.
Which relay test is not a commissioning test?
a) Insulation resistance test
2. b) Secondary injection test (c) 8
c) Temperature rise test
d) Tripping test
All relay flags and semaphore indicators must be inspected
a) daily or on every shift.
3. b) monthly. (a) 8
c) bimonthly.
d) none of these.
The SF6 gas used in SF6 circuit breakers is how many times heavier than
air?
a) 2 times
4. (d) 8
b) 3 times
c) 4 times
d) 5 times
When is the tripping test typically carried out?
a) Before the primary injection test.
5. b) After the secondary injection test. (d) 8
c) Before the primary and secondary injection tests.
d) After the primary and secondary injection tests.
Commissioning tests are carried out to ensure
a) correct relay characteristic.
6. b) that no damage has been done to the relay during transit. (b) 8
c) capacity of the relay.
d) none of the above.
 Which relay test is not a type test?
a) Operating value test
7. b) Operating time test (d) 8
c) Temperature rise test
d) Insulation resistance test
What should be checked during the tripping test to ensure proper operation?
a) The voltage level of the circuit.
b) The complete sequence from protective relays to the tripping of the
8. (b) 8
circuit breaker.
c) The insulation resistance of the cables.
d) The current flow in the circuit.
The sequence of the tests to be performed on a protective device during its
lifetime are
(i) type tests.
(ii) commissioning and acceptance tests.
(iii) routine maintenance (periodic) tests.
9. (b) 8
a) (ii) – (i) – (iii)
b) (i) – (ii) – (iii)
c) (ii) – (iii) – (i)
d) none of these
Acceptance tests are tests that are
a) performed to ascertain no damage during transit.
10. b) not mandatory to be performed. (c) 8
c) performed at the laboratory in the presence of customers.
d) none of these.