COMPETENCY BASED MODULAR
COURSE NAME : AUTOMOTIVE ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY
MECHANICAL PRODUCTION TECHNICIAN
COURSE CODE : 0716 454A
0715 454A
TVET CDACC UNIT CODE : 0713 541 09A
UNIT NAME : APPLY ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRICAL PRINCIPLES SYSTEM
SECTION A (40 MARKS)
Answer ALL questions.
1. Identify four SI units used in electrical engineering and state the quantity each
represents. (8 marks)
2. Define the following quantities and give one practical example of each:
a) Charge
b) Force
c) Work
d) Power (8 marks)
3. State Ohm’s Law and explain its significance in electrical circuits. (6 marks)
4. List four electrical measuring instruments and the quantity each measures. (8 marks)
5. Distinguish between AC and DC circuits. (4 marks)
6. State three sources of electrical energy. (6 marks)
SECTION B (60 MARKS)
Answer ANY THREE questions.
1.
a) Explain the concept of series and parallel circuits. (10 marks)
b) A circuit has three resistors of 5Ω, 10Ω and 15Ω connected in series to a 12V supply.
Calculate total resistance.
Calculate current flowing in the circuit. (10 marks)
2.
a) Explain the difference between primary cells and secondary cells. (8 marks)
b) Describe the maintenance procedures of batteries. (12 marks)
3.
a) Explain magnetic and non-magnetic materials with examples. (8 marks)
b) Describe the principle of electromagnetic induction. (12 marks)
4.
a) Explain the working principle of DC machines. (10 marks)
b) Describe two applications of transformers in electrical systems. (10 marks)
COMPETENCY BASED MODULAR
COURSE NAME : AUTOMOTIVE ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY
MECHANICAL PRODUCTION TECHNICIAN
COURSE CODE : 0716 454A
0715 454A
TVET CDACC UNIT CODE : 0713 541 09A
UNIT NAME : APPLY ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRICAL PRINCIPLES SYSTEM
SECTION A (40 MARKS)
1. Define the following electrical quantities:
a) Voltage
b) Current
c) Resistance
d) Power (8 marks)
2. State four applications of measuring instruments in electrical work. (8 marks)
3. Explain electrolysis and give two industrial applications. (8 marks)
4. Identify four types of electrical machines used in industry. (8 marks)
5. State four safety precautions when using batteries. (8 marks)
SECTION B (60 MARKS)
1.
a) Explain the construction and working of a capacitor. (10 marks)
b) Describe three applications of capacitors in electrical circuits. (10 marks)
2.
a) Explain inductance and its importance in AC circuits. (10 marks)
b) A coil of inductance 2H carries a current of 3A. Explain the energy stored in the magnetic
field. (10 marks)
3.
a) Explain magnetic field patterns around a current carrying conductor. (10 marks)
b) Describe the force on a current carrying conductor in a magnetic field. (10 marks)
4.
a) Explain the difference between AC machines and DC machines. (10 marks)
b) Describe the operation of an AC generator. (10 marks)
COMPETENCY BASED MODULAR
COURSE NAME : AUTOMOTIVE ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY
MECHANICAL PRODUCTION TECHNICIAN
COURSE CODE : 0716 454A
0715 454A
TVET CDACC UNIT CODE : 0713 541 09A
UNIT NAME : APPLY ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRICAL PRINCIPLES SYSTEM
SECTION A (40 MARKS)
1. State four SI units used in electrical measurements. (8 marks)
2. Define internal resistance of a cell. (6 marks)
3. List four types of electronic components. (8 marks)
4. Explain the purpose of resistors in electronic circuits. (8 marks)
5. State five applications of electromagnetism. (10 marks)
SECTION B (60 MARKS)
1.
a) Explain Ohm’s law with suitable examples. (10 marks)
b) A resistor of 20Ω is connected to a 10V supply. Calculate the current flowing in the circuit. (10
marks)
2.
a) Describe the construction of a DC motor. (10 marks)
b) Explain two applications of DC motors in industry. (10 marks)
3.
a) Explain the hysteresis loop in magnetic materials. (10 marks)
b) Describe the importance of hysteresis in transformer cores. (10 marks)
4.
a) Explain the working of a diode. (10 marks)
b) Describe how electronic components are tested in a circuit. (10 marks)
COMPETENCY BASED MODULAR
COURSE NAME : AUTOMOTIVE ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY
MECHANICAL PRODUCTION TECHNICIAN
COURSE CODE : 0716 454A
0715 454A
TVET CDACC UNIT CODE : 0713 541 09A
UNIT NAME : APPLY ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRICAL PRINCIPLES SYSTEM
SECTION A (40 MARKS)
1. Define electrical power and state its unit. (6 marks)
2. State four types of measuring instruments used in electrical laboratories. (8 marks)
3. List four applications of batteries. (8 marks)
4. Explain magnetic circuit quantities. (8 marks)
5. Identify five types of resistors used in electronics. (10 marks)
SECTION B (60 MARKS)
1.
a) Explain the power triangle in AC circuits. (10 marks)
b) Describe power factor correction methods. (10 marks)
2.
a) Explain the principle of transformers. (10 marks)
b) Describe three industrial applications of transformers. (10 marks)
3.
a) Explain the working principle of generators. (10 marks)
b) Describe the difference between electrical generators and motors. (10 marks)
4.
a) Explain the construction and function of inductors. (10 marks)
b) Describe two applications of inductors in electrical circuits. (10 marks)
COMPETENCY BASED MODULAR
COURSE NAME : AUTOMOTIVE ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY
MECHANICAL PRODUCTION TECHNICIAN
COURSE CODE : 0716 454A
0715 454A
TVET CDACC UNIT CODE : 0713 541 09A
UNIT NAME : APPLY ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRICAL PRINCIPLES SYSTEM
SECTION A (40 MARKS)
1. Define the following terms:
a) Electromagnetism
b) Magnetic field
c) Inductance
d) Capacitance (8 marks)
2. State four sources of electricity. (8 marks)
3. Identify four maintenance practices for batteries. (8 marks)
4. Explain the purpose of diodes in electronic circuits. (8 marks)
5. State four applications of electrical machines in industry. (8 marks)
SECTION B (60 MARKS)
1.
a) Explain the difference between series and parallel circuits. (10 marks)
b) A circuit has resistors of 4Ω, 6Ω and 10Ω connected in parallel.
Calculate the total resistance. (10 marks)
2.
a) Explain the principle of electrolysis. (10 marks)
b) Describe two applications of electrolysis in industry. (10 marks)
3.
a) Explain the operation of capacitors in AC circuits. (10 marks)
b) Describe the relationship between resistance, inductance and capacitance in AC circuits. (10
marks)
4.
a) Explain the force on a current carrying conductor. (10 marks)
b) Describe the applications of electromagnetism in electrical machines. (10 marks)