Power Generation MCQs January 8, 2026July 12, 2024 by u930973931_answers 50 min Score: 0 Attempted: 0/50 Subscribe 1. Which of the following is not a renewable energy source? (A) Solar (B) Wind (C) Coal (D) Biomass 2. The process of converting energy from one form to electrical energy is known as: (A) Transmission (B) Generation (C) Distribution (D) Transformation 3. Which fuel is commonly used in gas turbines for power generation? (A) Diesel (B) Natural gas (C) Coal (D) Hydrogen 4. Which of the following power plants typically has the highest efficiency? (A) Coal-fired (B) Geothermal (C) Nuclear (D) Solar photovoltaic 5. The Rankine cycle is used in: (A) Nuclear power plants (B) Coal-fired power plants (C) Geothermal power plants (D) Hydroelectric power plants 6. What is the main function of a transformer in a power system? (A) To convert AC to DC (B) To store electrical energy (C) To step up or step down voltage (D) To protect against overloads 7. The unit of electrical power is: (A) Volt (B) Watt (C) Ohm (D) Ampere 8. The voltage level typically considered “high voltage” in power transmission is: (A) 120 V (B) 230 V (C) 132 kV (D) 400 V 9. Which renewable energy source is not dependent on weather conditions? (A) Solar (B) Geothermal (C) Biomass (D) Wind 10. The primary source of energy in a solar thermal power plant is: (A) Photovoltaic cells (B) Wind turbines (C) Steam (D) Natural gas 11. Which fossil fuel emits the least amount of CO2 per unit of energy produced? (A) Coal (B) Natural gas (C) Oil (D) Diesel 12. What is the purpose of a boiler in a steam power plant? (A) To cool down the steam (B) To generate electricity directly (C) To heat water and convert it into steam (D) To store excess energy 13. The energy released during nuclear fission is primarily in the form of: (A) Heat (B) Light (C) Sound (D) Radio waves 14. In a hydroelectric power plant, the potential energy of water is converted into: (A) Electrical energy (B) Kinetic energy (C) Thermal energy (D) Magnetic energy 15. The principle behind tidal power generation is based on: (A) Wind energy (B) Solar energy (C) Gravitational pull of the moon (D) Ocean currents 16. Which type of power plant does not require water for cooling? (A) Coal-fired (B) Nuclear (C) Geothermal (D) Biomass 17. Which component of a wind turbine converts wind energy into mechanical energy? (A) Rotor blades (B) Gearbox (C) Generator (D) Tower 18. The term “cogeneration” refers to: (A) Power generation using only coal (B) Hydroelectric power generation (C) Offshore wind power generation (D) Simultaneous production of electricity and useful heat 19. Which renewable energy source has the highest capacity factor? (A) Solar (B) Wind (C) Biomass (D) Geothermal 20. The energy from ocean waves can be converted into electricity using: (A) Tidal barrages (B) Offshore wind turbines (C) Ocean thermal energy conversion (D) Wave energy converters 21. Which of the following is a disadvantage of solar photovoltaic power generation? (A) High initial cost (B) High efficiency (C) Low maintenance (D) Long lifespan 22. Which country is the largest producer of wind energy in the world? (A) China (B) United States (C) Germany (D) India 23. Which type of power plant requires the largest area of land per unit of electricity generated? (A) Hydroelectric (B) Wind (C) Solar photovoltaic (D) Nuclear 24. Which of the following is not a method of capturing carbon emissions from power plants? (A) Carbon capture and storage (CCS) (B) Carbon capture and utilization (CCU) (C) Carbon sequestration (D) Carbon offsetting 25. The process of converting biomass into biofuels for power generation is called: (A) Combustion (B) Gasification (C) Fossilization (D) Decomposition 26. Which renewable energy source has the lowest environmental impact? (A) Wind (B) Biomass (C) Hydroelectric (D) Solar 27. Which of the following is a characteristic of a base load power plant? (A) High efficiency at part load (B) Flexible operation (C) Constant output (D) Low capital cost 28. The process of splitting atoms to release energy is known as: (A) Fission (B) Fusion (C) Disintegration (D) Combustion 29. Which type of power plant can operate continuously without interruption for maintenance or refueling? (A) Solar (B) Wind (C) Nuclear (D) Biomass 30. Which renewable energy source is considered intermittent? (A) Hydroelectric (B) Biomass (C) Solar (D) Geothermal 31. The concept of “net metering” in solar power refers to: (A) Selling excess solar energy to the grid (B) Storing excess solar energy in batteries (C) Using solar energy during peak hours (D) Measuring solar panel efficiency 32. Which of the following is a disadvantage of hydropower generation? (A) High initial cost (B) Limited availability of sites (C) Environmental pollution (D) High operating costs 33. The efficiency of a typical modern coal-fired power plant is approximately: (A) 10-20% (B) 30-40% (C) 70-80% (D) 50-60% 34. Which component of a nuclear power plant is responsible for slowing down neutrons to sustain the chain reaction? (A) Control rods (B) Moderator (C) Reactor vessel (D) Steam generator 35. Which country generates the highest percentage of its electricity from nuclear power? (A) United States (B) France (C) China (D) Germany 36. The term “black start” refers to: (A) Emergency lighting in power plants (B) Starting a diesel generator (C) Power generation during night hours (D) Starting a power plant after a blackout 37. Which of the following is a renewable energy technology that uses organic materials to produce biogas? (A) Bioreactor (B) Wind turbine (C) Solar thermal (D) Geothermal plant 38. Which gas is typically used in gas-insulated switchgear (GIS) for electrical insulation? (A) Sulfur hexafluoride (B) Oxygen (C) Carbon dioxide (D) Nitrogen 39. The term “capacity factor” of a power plant refers to: (A) The amount of electricity generated per year (B) The voltage rating of the power plant (C) The efficiency of the power plant (D) The ratio of actual output to maximum potential output 40. Which renewable energy source has the lowest energy density? (A) Biomass (B) Solar (C) Hydroelectric (D) Wind 41. Which of the following is an advantage of distributed generation systems? (A) Reduced transmission losses (B) Lower efficiency (C) Limited scalability (D) Higher initial cost 42. The term “dispatchable generation” refers to: (A) Renewable energy sources (B) Power plants that can be started and stopped quickly (C) Transmission lines (D) Base load power plants 43. The primary source of uranium used in nuclear power plants is: (A) Uraninite (B) Natural gas (C) Plutonium (D) Thorium 44. Which of the following is a renewable energy source derived from agricultural or forestry waste? (A) Tidal energy (B) Biomass (C) Wave energy (D) Geothermal energy 45. The term “smart grid” refers to: (A) Renewable energy grid integration (B) Advanced metering and communication technology (C) Grid instability (D) Large-scale energy storage 46. Which of the following is a potential environmental impact of large-scale hydroelectric dams? (A) Greenhouse gas emissions (B) Noise pollution (C) Displacement of communities (D) Groundwater contamination 47. The term “energy storage” in power systems refers to: (A) Fuel reserves for power plants (B) Storing electricity for later use (C) Converting electrical energy to mechanical energy (D) Energy conservation measures 48. The efficiency of a typical gas turbine power plant is approximately: (A) 60-70% (B) 40-50% (C) 20-30% (D) 80-90% 49. Which renewable energy source has the highest levelized cost of electricity (LCOE)? (A) Solar (B) Wind (C) Biomass (D) Geothermal 50. The term “microgrid” refers to: (A) Small-scale power generation systems (B) Hybrid renewable energy systems (C) Independent power supply systems (D) Energy storage technologies