Power Quality MCQs December 23, 2025July 12, 2024 by u930973931_answers 50 min Score: 0 Attempted: 0/50 Subscribe 1. What is the acceptable voltage variation limit for sensitive electronic equipment as per IEEE standards? (A) ±5% (B) ±10% (C) ±15% (D) ±20% 2. Harmonics in power systems are primarily caused by: (A) Unbalanced loads (B) Non-linear loads (C) Overloaded transformers (D) Voltage sags 3. The total harmonic distortion (THD) is a measure of: (A) Voltage stability (B) Frequency stability (C) Power factor (D) Harmonic content 4. Which power quality issue is characterized by a brief reduction in voltage? (A) Surge (B) Sag (C) Swell (D) Interruption 5. A voltage sag lasting from a few milliseconds to a few seconds is typically caused by: (A) Lightning strikes (B) Transformer faults (C) Motor starting (D) Capacitor switching 6. What type of power quality issue results in a sudden increase in voltage? (A) Sag (B) Swell (C) Interruption (D) Harmonic distortion 7. A power quality issue that can be caused by lightning strikes or switching operations is: (A) Sag (B) Swell (C) Interruption (D) Surge 8. Which of the following devices is commonly used to mitigate voltage sags? (A) Surge protector (B) Voltage regulator (C) Capacitor bank (D) Uninterruptible power supply (UPS) 9. The main purpose of a UPS (Uninterruptible Power Supply) in relation to power quality is to: (A) Reduce harmonics (B) Regulate voltage (C) Provide backup power during interruptions (D) Correct power factor 10. Which parameter is measured to evaluate the quality of AC power? (A) Voltage only (B) Current only (C) Voltage and current (D) Power factor only 11. A power quality problem that can result from rapid changes in load currents is: (A) Harmonic distortion (B) Voltage sag (C) Voltage swell (D) Transient 12. The flicker effect in lighting systems is primarily caused by: (A) Harmonic distortion (B) Voltage sag (C) Voltage swell (D) Rapid voltage fluctuations 13. The rapid change in voltage lasting for a few microseconds to milliseconds is called: (A) Sag (B) Swell (C) Transient (D) Interruption 14. Which type of device is used to suppress or mitigate transients in power systems? (A) Surge protector (B) Voltage stabilizer (C) UPS (D) Inverter 15. The phenomenon where the waveform of the current does not follow the voltage waveform is known as: (A) Voltage sag (B) Voltage swell (C) Current harmonics (D) Power factor 16. What is the typical frequency range for power system harmonics? (A) 50-60 Hz (B) 100-120 Hz (C) 200-240 Hz (D) 400-480 Hz 17. A sudden loss of voltage for a short duration is known as a: (A) Sag (B) Swell (C) Surge (D) Interruption 18. The presence of which of the following is a common cause of harmonic distortion? (A) Resistive loads (B) Inductive loads (C) Capacitive loads (D) Non-linear loads 19. The ratio of the real power to the apparent power in a power system is known as: (A) Voltage sag (B) Power factor (C) Voltage swell (D) Harmonic distortion 20. A prolonged increase in voltage beyond the normal level is known as: (A) Sag (B) Swell (C) Surge (D) Flicker 21. In a power quality context, what does “EMI” stand for? (A) Electrical Maintenance Issue (B) Electromagnetic Interference (C) Electrical Measurement Instrument (D) Energy Management Interface 22. A device that can help reduce voltage variations and regulate the voltage supplied to sensitive equipment is called a: (A) Surge protector (B) Voltage regulator (C) Harmonic filter (D) Transformer 23. A sudden, short-duration increase in voltage is known as a: (A) Sag (B) Swell (C) Surge (D) Flicker 24. Which power quality issue is most likely to cause overheating and premature failure of electrical equipment? (A) Voltage sag (B) Voltage swell (C) Harmonic distortion (D) Transient 25. The measure of how effectively power is being used in a system is indicated by: (A) Voltage (B) Current (C) Power factor (D) Harmonic content 26. A device used to smooth out voltage fluctuations and protect sensitive equipment from power surges is called a: (A) Transformer (B) Capacitor (C) Surge protector (D) Circuit breaker 27. In a power system, the term “brownout” refers to: (A) A complete loss of voltage (B) A slight decrease in voltage (C) A rapid increase in voltage (D) A momentary interruption of voltage 28. Which of the following is not a typical cause of voltage sags? (A) Faults in power lines (B) Lightning strikes (C) Starting large motors (D) Faulty transformers 29. The term “crest factor” in power quality refers to the ratio of: (A) Peak value to RMS value (B) Maximum to minimum voltage (C) Maximum to minimum current (D) Active power to apparent power 30. A device that can help mitigate flicker in lighting systems is called a: (A) Surge protector (B) Voltage stabilizer (C) Power conditioner (D) Harmonic filter 31. What is the main purpose of a harmonic filter in a power system? (A) To reduce voltage sags (B) To eliminate voltage surges (C) To mitigate harmonic distortion (D) To stabilize power factor 32. A sudden increase in voltage above normal levels that lasts for a short duration is known as a: (A) Sag (B) Swell (C) Surge (D) Flicker 33. A power quality issue characterized by a steady-state overvoltage condition is known as a: (A) Sag (B) Swell (C) Surge (D) Interruption 34. What type of load is typically responsible for generating harmonic currents in a power system? (A) Purely resistive (B) Purely inductive (C) Purely capacitive (D) Non-linear 35. The effect of harmonic distortion on power systems can include: (A) Overheating of transformers (B) Increased power factor (C) Improved voltage regulation (D) Decreased current 36. The term “power factor” indicates the: (A) Ratio of real power to reactive power (B) Ratio of apparent power to real power (C) Ratio of active power to reactive power (D) Ratio of apparent power to reactive power 37. A power quality issue that can cause visible fluctuations in lighting brightness is: (A) Harmonic distortion (B) Voltage sag (C) Voltage swell (D) Transient 38. In power systems, harmonic currents can result in: (A) Increased energy efficiency (B) Reduced losses (C) Voltage distortion (D) Improved power factor 39. A device that maintains a constant output voltage despite fluctuations in input voltage is called a: (A) Surge protector (B) Voltage regulator (C) Capacitor bank (D) UPS 40. The phenomenon where there is a sudden, complete loss of voltage for a short duration is known as a: (A) Sag (B) Swell (C) Surge (D) Interruption 41. Which type of power quality issue is characterized by a continuous overvoltage condition? (A) Sag (B) Swell (C) Surge (D) Flicker 42. A device that can provide temporary power during a mains power failure is: (A) Inverter (B) Transformer (C) Generator (D) Surge protector 43. The term “power quality” refers to the: (A) Efficiency of power generation (B) Stability of power supply (C) Cleanliness of electrical signals (D) Safety of electrical installations 44. A device that can help maintain a stable voltage supply to sensitive equipment during fluctuations is called a: (A) Capacitor bank (B) Surge protector (C) Voltage regulator (D) Harmonic filter 45. A transient voltage surge suppressor is designed to protect against: (A) Harmonic distortion (B) Voltage sag (C) Voltage swell (D) Power surges 46. The term “flicker” in power quality refers to: (A) Sudden voltage increases (B) Rapid changes in voltage (C) Oscillating voltage levels (D) High-frequency harmonics 47. A device used to correct power factor in industrial applications is called a: (A) Transformer (B) Capacitor bank (C) Surge protector (D) Inverter 48. The presence of which of the following can indicate poor power quality? (A) High power factor (B) Low current harmonics (C) Low crest factor (D) High THD (Total Harmonic Distortion) 49. A device that converts DC power into AC power during a mains power failure is called a: (A) Capacitor (B) Inverter (C) Transformer (D) Generator 50. Which parameter indicates the efficiency with which electrical power is converted into useful work? (A) Power factor (B) Crest factor (C) Efficiency factor (D) Harmonic factor