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1. In a constant horsepower load, the torque ________.

increases as the speed increases

remains the same as the speed increases

is the square of the speed

decreases as the speed increases

Question 1 of 25

2. In a typical DC electric braking circuit, power is supplied to the braking relay by a(n) ________.

NCTO contact

NOTC contact

NCTC contact

NOTO contact

Question 2 of 25

3. What is another name given to solid-state, reduced-voltage starters because of their ability to provide a smoother, stepless start and acceleration?

Smooth-start controllers

Boost-start controllers

Kick-start controllers

Soft-start controllers

Question 3 of 25

4. The 11-pin timing relay can be configured for single shot or ________.

instant-on mode

delayed normally open mode

peak mode

delay-on-break mode

Question 4 of 25

5. When does an off-delay relay provide the time delay?

Before the relay is energized

After the relay is de-energized

Before the relay is de-energized

After the relay is energized

Question 5 of 25

6. One advantage of DC electric braking is that ________.

the motor is stopped very gradually

solenoid-operated friction brakes are engaged

the motor can be stopped without having to use brake linings or drums

it can be used to hold a suspended load

Question 6 of 25

The circuit shown in the figure above is a(n) ________.

solid-state reduced-voltage starter

wye-delta reduced-voltage starter

part winding reduced-voltage starter

autotransformer reduced-voltage starter

Question 7 of 25

8. An SSOLR initiates a trip if the phase currents exceed what percentage of the trip current dial setting?

80%

150%

100%

125%

Question 8 of 25

9. One of the advantages of an SSR over an EMR is its ________.

low initial cost

resistance to effects of temperature

ability to stand surge currents

response time

Question 9 of 25

10.

The contactor sequence for the circuit shown in the figure above is such that during the transition from reduced-voltage operation to full-voltage operation, the energized contactors are 2S and ________.

Question 10 of 25

11.

For the AFD operating frequency range shown in the figure above, the range of AFD output frequencies over which the ratio of volts to hertz remains constant is identified in the figure as ________.

A to D

A to B

A to C

Question 11 of 25

12. Which of the following characteristics are an advantage for using an electromechanical relay versus a solid-state relay?

Faster response time

Arcless switching

Ability to stand surge currents

Longer life expectancy

Question 12 of 25

13. Which of the following solid-state relay switching modes are typically used to control heavy inductive loads?

Zero switching

Instant on

Peak switching

Analog switching

Question 13 of 25

14. Which of the following is a benefit derived from using a pulsewidth-modulated (PWM) adjustable frequency drive (AFD) versus an analog SCR AFD?

Controlled starting

Adjustable operating speed

Adjustable torque limiting

Reduced problems with harmonics and EMI

Question 14 of 25

15.

Which symbol in the figure above represents a normally open, timed-open (NOTO) contact of a timing relay?

Question 15 of 25

16. When troubleshooting a motor, the possible cause for constant chatter is ________.

a broken shading coil

a broken pole shader

sustained overload

a short circuit

Question 16 of 25

17. A small unbalance in phase-to-phase voltage can result in ________.

rapid jogging

contactor freezing

increased heat generated in motor windings

insufficient contact pressure

Question 17 of 25

18. Dynamic motor braking is often used with AC motors being controlled by a(n) ________.

electromechanical relay

insulated gate bipolar transistor

isolated solid-state relay

adjustable frequency drive

Question 18 of 25

19.

The purpose of contactor 2M shown in the figure above is to ________.

connect resistors in series with the motor windings during the transition from start to run

energize motor leads T4, T5, and T6 during running to connect the motor windings in a delta configuration

energize motor leads T1, T2, and T3 for both wye and delta connections

short motor leads T4, T5, and T6 during starting to connect motor windings in a wye configuration

Question 19 of 25

20. Most NEMA-rated general purpose motors have an overcurrent trip class rating of ________.

Class 10

Class 30

Class 40

Class 20

Question 20 of 25

21. Which type of braking system engages solenoid-operated friction brakes?

Electromechanical braking

Dynamic braking (DC electric braking)

Static braking

Dynamic braking (AC drives)

Question 21 of 25

22. Which of the following protect the motor and control devices against overheating?

Solid-state overload relays

Thyristors

Timing relays

Solid-state relays

Question 22 of 25

23. The voltage unbalance trip point for a programmable solid-state overload relay is typically set for ________.

10%

25%

15%

Question 23 of 25

24.

For the AFD operating frequency range shown in the figure above, the range of output frequencies over which the AFD output voltage remains constant while the frequency varies is identified in the figure as ________.

A to B

B to C

A to C

Question 24 of 25

25. When three solid-state relays are connected in series, the supply voltage must be ________.

triple the minimum operating voltage for a single relay

a third of the minimum operating voltage for a single relay

half of the minimum operating voltage for a single relay

four times the minimum operating voltage for a single relay

Question 25 of 25

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