Introduction to Electrical Engineering MCQs (Part-2)

What is the charge of a single electron?

A +1.6 × 10-19 C
B -1.6 × 10-19 C
C +1 C
D 0 C

What does an ammeter measure?

A Voltage
B Resistance
C Current
D Power

What is the reciprocal of resistance called?

A Voltage
B Conductance
C Inductance
D Capacitance

Which of the following is a property of an insulator?

A High conductivity
B Low resistance
C High resistance
D Free-flowing electrons

Which device is used to measure resistance?

A Ammeter
B Voltmeter
C Ohmmeter
D Wattmeter

What is the relationship between power, voltage, and resistance?

A P = V² / R
B P = R / V²
C P = VI
D P = IR

Which material is commonly used as a semiconductor?

A Copper
B Silicon
C Rubber
D Aluminum

What is the SI unit of electric field strength?

A Tesla
B Newton per coulomb
C Volt per ampere
D Ohm per meter

What does a diode do in a circuit?

A Stores energy
B Allows current in one direction
C Resists current flow
D Increases voltage

What type of current does a generator produce?

A Alternating Current (AC)
B Direct Current (DC)
C Both AC and DC
D Pulsating Current

What is the formula for calculating capacitance?

A C = Q / V
B C = V / Q
C C = V × Q
D C = V² / Q

What happens when an inductor is connected to an AC source?

A It resists the change in current.
B It blocks the current.
C It acts as a short circuit.
D It stores energy as charge.

What is the primary purpose of a transformer?

A To change the frequency of AC
B To increase or decrease voltage
C To convert AC to DC
D To store energy

What does the term “electric flux” refer to?

A The flow of electric current
B The total electric field passing through a surface
C The resistance of a conductor
D The potential energy in a circuit

What is the key principle behind solar cells?

A Electromagnetic induction
B Photoelectric effect
C Ohm’s law
D Magnetic flux