Basic Electrical Engineering Questions

Basic Electrical Engineering Questions

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Electrical Engineering — Interview Q&A
⚡ Technical Round · Interview Prep

Electrical Engineering
Interview Q&A

Sharpen your concepts with structured short answers, MCQs, and key formulas.

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Short Answer Section
Q 01
What is Electrical Resistance?
Resistance is the property of a material that opposes the flow of electric current. It depends on the material, length, cross-sectional area, and temperature of the conductor. Its unit is ohm (Ω).
Q 02
State Ohm's Law.
Ohm's Law states that the current flowing through a conductor is directly proportional to the applied voltage, provided temperature remains constant. Mathematically, V = IR.
Q 03
What is Electric Current?
Electric current is the rate of flow of electric charge in a conductor. Measured in amperes (A), denoted by I.
Q 04
Define Electrical Power.
Electrical power is the rate at which energy is consumed or converted. Measured in watts (W). Given by P = VI.
Q 05
What is Electrical Energy?
Electrical energy is the total work done by an electrical source over time. Measured in Wh or kWh.
Q 06
RMS value vs. Average value of AC?
The RMS value is the effective DC equivalent producing the same heating effect. The average value is the mean over a half cycle — used for rectifier analysis, not power calculations.
Q 07
Why is Power Factor important in industrial plants?
A low power factor increases current drawn, causing higher losses and voltage drops. Improving it reduces electricity bills, improves efficiency, and allows better utilization of transformers and cables.
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MCQ Section
MCQ 01
The SI unit of resistance is:
A) Ampere
B) Volt
C) Ohm ✓
D) Watt
✓ Correct: C — Ohm
Resistance is measured in ohms as defined by Ohm's Law.
MCQ 02
Ohm's Law is applicable when:
A) Temperature varies
B) Current is alternating
C) Temperature is constant ✓
D) Resistance is zero
✓ Correct: C
Ohm's Law assumes constant physical conditions, especially temperature.
MCQ 03
Power consumed in an electrical circuit is given by:
A) V/I
B) I/R
C) VI ✓
D) R/I
✓ Correct: C
Electrical power is the product of voltage and current.
MCQ 04
In a series circuit, the current is:
A) Different in each resistor
B) Zero
C) Same through all ✓
D) Max at source only
✓ Correct: C
In series circuits, the same current flows through all elements.
MCQ 05
Kirchhoff's Current Law is based on conservation of:
A) Energy
B) Power
C) Voltage
D) Charge ✓
✓ Correct: D
KCL states that charge entering a node equals charge leaving it.
MCQ 06
In a purely inductive circuit, phase difference between V and I is:
A) 0°
B) 90° lagging ✓
C) 90° leading
D) 180°
✓ Correct: B
In an inductive circuit, current lags voltage by 90° due to magnetic field energy storage.
MCQ 07
Which component causes current to lead voltage?
A) Resistor
B) Inductor
C) Capacitor ✓
D) Transformer
✓ Correct: C
In a capacitive circuit, current leads voltage due to electric field energy storage.
MCQ 08
Reactance is measured in:
A) Siemens
B) Henry
C) Ohms ✓
D) Farad
✓ Correct: C
Reactance opposes AC current and is a component of impedance, measured in ohms.
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Key Formulas
Formulas 1
Formulas 2
Formulas 3
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