SET B
REG NO:
VELAMMAL INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY
DEPT OF ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONICS ENGINEERING
MODEL EXAMINATION - 2025-2026 EVEN SEMESTER
Subject Name: Basic Electrical and Electronics Engineering Sub code: EE25C01
Branch: - Year / Sem: I / II
Common to: CSE, IT, AI&DS, MECH, MTS Date: 13.04.2026
15.04.2026
Duration: 3 Hours [Link]: 100
PART-A (1*10=10 Marks)
1. In parallel circuit, the total current the circuit is _________ to the sum of the current across each branch
a) Difference b)Equal c) not equal d) Either a or b (1) Remember CO 1
2. Nodal Analysis is mainly based on
a) Ohm’s law b) Kirchhoff's Voltage Law c) Kirchhoff's Current Law d) Both a and b
(1) Remember CO 1
3. In HRC fuses, HRC stands for
a) High Rated Current b) High Rupturing Capacity c) High Resistance Capacity d) High Reactive Current
(1) Remember CO 2
4. The property of a coil by which it opposes the change in current flowing through it is called__________
a) Capacitance b) Resistance c) Self inductance d) Conductance
(1) Remember CO 2
5. The speed of a synchronous generator is called
a) Slip speed b) Rotor speed c) Synchronous speed d) Average speed (1) Remember CO 3
6. BLDC motors are widely used in
a) Heaters b) Electric vehicles c) Lamps d) Transformers (1) Remember CO 3
7. A Voltage Regulator is used to
a) Increase current b) Reduce power c) Maintain constant output voltage d) Increase frequency
(1) Remember CO 4
8. The process of adding impurities to a semiconductor is called
a) Ionization b) Doping c) Diffusion d) Polarization (1) Remember CO 4
9. The mathematical system used to analyze digital circuits is
a) Trigonometry b) Boolean Algebra c) Calculus d) Vector algebra (1) Remember CO 5
10. A microcontroller typically includes
a) CPU only b) CPU and RAM only c) CPU, memory, and input/output ports d) Memory only
(1) Understand CO 5
PART-A (3*10=30 Marks)
11. Define Current, Voltage, power and power factor and give its units (3) Understand CO 1
12. Define Inductor and Capacitor. (3) Remember CO 1
13. What is the need of earthing? (3) Remember CO 2
14. Explain Self and Mutual Inductance. (3) Understand CO 2
15. What is Back EMF? List the significance of it. (3) Remember CO 3
16. Briefly explain the double field revolving theory. (3) Understand CO 3
17. Differentiate Bipolar Junction transistor and field effect transistor. (3) Understand CO 4
18. Explain in detail about Non-Inverting amplifier. (3) Understand CO 4
19. Differentiate SOP and POS form Boolean equation (3) Remember CO 5
20. Differentiate Microprocessor and Microcontroller (3) Remember CO 5
PART-B (5*12=60 Marks)
21. (a) (i)Three resistors are connected in series with 24 V battery, Estimate the voltage across the three
resistors 6Ω, 10Ω and 15Ω of circuit shown in figure.
(06) Apply CO 1
(ii) A 40W, 220V lamp is connected in series with 60W, 200V lamp across 250 V [Link] (i)
current taken (ii) voltage across each lamp and (iii) power given by the lamps. Assume that resistance of the
lamps remains constant. (06) Apply CO 1
Or
(b) Calculate (i)equivalent resistance across the terminal of the supply (ii)total current supplied by the source
(12) Apply CO 1
22. (a) Explain the construction and working of plate and pipe earthing systems with diagrams. Compare both
methods. (12) Understand CO 2
Or
(b) Express the expression for dynamically induced EMF with neat diagrams. (12) Understand CO 2
23. (a) With diagram describe the construction and operation of single- phase transformer.
(12) Understand CO 3
Or
(b) Describe the operation of a BLDC Motor and explain how electronic commutation is achieved.
(12) Understand CO 3
24. (a). Infer about the V–I characteristics of a Zener Diode in forward and reverse bias conditions.
(12) Understand CO 4
Or
(b) Illustrate in detail about the working modes of the 555 Timer IC. (12) Understand CO 4
25. (a). Explain the working principle, and truth tables of JK and T Flip-Flop circuits.
(12) Understand CO 5
Or
(b) Describe the working of a Multiplexer and Demultiplexer with suitable diagrams.
(12) Understand CO 5
Course In charge Module Coordinator HOD/ EEE
Dr V Subramaniyan Mr K Kaliagurumoorthi Dr S Muthukaruppasamy
SET C
REG NO:
VELAMMAL INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY
DEPT OF ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONICS ENGINEERING
MODEL EXAMINATION - 2025-2026 EVEN SEMESTER
Subject Name: Basic Electrical and Electronics Engineering Sub code: EE25C01
Branch: - Year / Sem: I / II
Common to: CSE, IT, AI&DS, MECH, MTS Date: 13.04.2026
15.04.2026
Duration: 3 Hours [Link]: 100
PART-A (1*10=10 Marks)
1. A circuit whose operation behaviour is dependent on the direction of the current through various elements is
called ___________network.
a) Bilateral b) Linear c)Non-Linear d) unilateral (1) Remember CO 1
2. If three currents enter a node with values 5A, 4A, and 10A, the current leaving the node will be
a) 10A b) 9A c) 5A d) 19A (1) Remember CO 1
3. For sine wave signal the value of form factor is ______.
a) 1.11 b) 1.732 c) 1.13 d) 1.01 (1) Remember CO 2
4. According to Michael Faraday, the induced emf in a circuit is proportional to
a) Current b) Resistance c) Rate of change of magnetic flux d) Magnetic field only
(1) Remember CO 2
5. The device used to transfer electrical energy from one circuit to another without changing frequency is
a) Generator b) Motor c) Transformer d) Rectifier (1) Remember CO 3
6. The rotor of a Three Phase Induction Motor rotates due to
a) Electrostatic force b) Electromagnetic induction c) Mechanical force d) Thermal effect
(1) Remember CO 3
7. An Operational Amplifier is mainly used for
a) Power transmission b) Signal amplification c) Energy storage d) Switching (1) Remember CO 4
8. A commonly used Timer IC is
a) IC 555 b) IC 7805 c) LM741 d) IC 723 (1) Remember CO 4
9. A Flip-Flop is not used as
a) Counters b) Memory element c) Shift Register d) Voltage regulator (1) Remember CO 5
10. A Multiplexer is used to
a) Combine many inputs into one output b) Distribute one input to multiple outputs c) Increase current
d) Store binary data (1) Understand CO 5
PART-A (3*10=30 Marks)
11. Explain in detail about Kirchoff’s First Law and Second Law. (3) Understand CO 1
12. Compare Voltage Division Rule and Current Division rule? (3) Remember CO 1
13. Define RMS value of an alternating quantity. (3) Remember CO 2
14. State advantages of using alternating supply. (3) Remember CO 2
15. What are turns ratio and transformation ratio of transformer? (3) Remember CO 3
16. List the functions of yoke and brushes in a DC machine. (3) Remember CO 3
17. What are the characteristics of an Ideal Op-Amp? (3) Remember CO 4
18. Compare CE, CB and CC configuration of BJT (3) Understand CO 4
19. What are universal gates? Implement AND,OR and NOT using NAND gate (3) Remember CO 5
20. List the application of Microcontroller (3) Remember CO 5
PART-B (5*12=60 Marks)
21. Use mesh analysis to determine the current each loop in the circuit shown below
(12) Apply CO 1
Or
(b) Determine the current in 5 ohm resistor.
(12) Apply CO 1
22. (a) Derive the expression for types of statically induced EMF with neat diagrams.
(12) Understand CO 2
Or
(b) Discuss about the concept of Star and Delta connection in three phase supply system with neat sketches.
(12) Understand CO 2
23. (a) Explain the working of single-phase induction motor with neat diagram and waveforms.
(12) Understand CO 3
Or
(b) Explain in detail about the principle and working of a synchronous generator.
(12) Understand CO 3
24. (a). Explain the construction and operation of a Bipolar Junction Transistor in common collector
Configuration. (12) Understand CO 4
Or
(b) Explain the construction and operation of a Bipolar Junction Transistor in common base configuration.
(12) Understand CO 4
25. (a) (i) Simplify the Boolean expression using Boolean algebra laws and realize it using basic logic gates:
(06) Understand CO 5
(ii) Using De Morgan's Laws, convert the following expression into SOP form and simplify:
(06) Understand CO 5
Or
(b) Explain the architecture of a Microcontroller with neat sketch. (12) Understand CO 5
Course In charge Module Coordinator HOD/ EEE
Dr V Subramaniyan Mr K Kaliagurumoorthi Dr S Muthukaruppasamy
SET A
REG NO:
VELAMMAL INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY
DEPT OF ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONICS ENGINEERING
MODEL EXAMINATION - 2025-2026 EVEN SEMESTER
Subject Name: Basic Electrical and Electronics Engineering Sub code: EE25C01
Branch: - Year / Sem: I / II
Common to: CSE, IT, AI&DS, MECH, MTS Date: 13.04.2026
15.04.2026
Duration: 3 Hours [Link]: 100
PART-A (1*10=10 Marks)
1. Two resistors R1 and R2 are connected in parallel across a source. If R1<R2, then the current
through R1compared to R2 is
a) Smaller b) Equal c). Larger d) Zero (1) Remember CO 1
2. In a series circuit, the current is:
a)Different in each resistor b)Same through all components c)Zero at one point d)
Maximum in the middle (1) Remember CO 1
3. Which quantity of an AC signal is used to compare its heating effect with DC?
a)Peak value b)RMS value c)Average value d)Instantaneous value (1) Remember CO 2
4. The process of generating induced emf by changing magnetic flux is called:
a) Electrolysis b)Electromagnetic induction c)Polarization d)Rectification (1) Remember CO 2
5. A transformer does not work with DC because
a) DC has no resistance b) There is no changing magnetic flux c) DC has high
frequency d) The core melts immediately (1) Remember CO 3
6. In a three-phase induction motor, the rotor rotates because of:
a). Static charge attraction b) Interaction between rotating magnetic field and
induced rotor currents c). Direct DC supply to rotor d) Mechanical commutation (1) Remember CO 3
7. In a BJT, a small change in base current can control a large change in:
a) Collector current b)Emitter resistance c)Base voltage d)Reverse leakage (1) Remember CO 4
8. A Zener diode is operated in reverse breakdown region mainly because:
a) It blocks all current b) It maintains nearly constant voltage c) It acts as a
resistor d) It amplifies signals (1) Remember CO 4
9. Which of the following is a basic logic gate?
a) NAND b) XNOR c) AND d) Multiplexer (1) Understand CO 5
10. Microcontrollers are commonly used in
a) Washing machines b) Bridges c) Transformers d) Transmission lines (1) Understand CO 5
PART-A (3*10=30 Marks)
11. Define Ohm’s law and give its limitations (3) Understand CO 1
12. What do you mean by Current Division Rule? (3) Remember CO 1
13. Write an equation for 25 cycles sine wave current having RMS value of 30A (3) Remember CO 2
14. List the various methods of earthing and list their importance in safety (3) Understand CO 2
15. Differentiate between Star and Delta connection (3) Remember CO 3
16. Explain the various losses of transformer (3) Understand CO 3
17. Explain in detail about Active region, Cut off region and Saturation region in BJT (3) Understand CO 4
18. List the application of PN junction diode, Zener Diode, BJT and JFET (3) Understand CO 4
19. Implement AND, OR and NOT gate using NOR gate (3) Remember CO 5
20. Differentiate Multiplexer and De-multiplexer (3) Understand CO 5
PART-B (5*12=60 Marks)
21. (a) (i) Find an equivalent inductance of the network shown in fig.
(04) Apply CO 1
(ii) Find the current in each branch for the circuit shown below
(08) Apply CO 1
Or
(b) Use mesh analysis to determine the current each loop in the circuit shown below
(12) Apply CO 1
22. (a) Write short notes on: (i) HRC fuse (ii) Cartridge fuse (ii)Fuse rating
(12) Understand CO 2
Or
(b) Derive an expression for RMS value, Average value & form factor for an half wave rectifier waveform
(12) Understand CO 2
23. (a) With diagram describe the construction and working principle of DC generator.
(12) Understand CO 3
Or
(b) Explain in detail about the construction and working principle of three phase induction motor
(12) Understand CO 3
24. (a) Describe the working of JFET and explain its characteristics (12) Understand CO 4
Or
(b) Explain in detail about the astable and monostable modes of operation of 555 Timer IC.
(12) Understand CO 4
25. (a) Explain the operation and truth tables of SR and D Flip-Flop circuits.
(12) Understand CO 5
Or
(b) Explain in detail about the architecture of basic microcontroller with neat block diagram
(12) Understand CO 5
Course In charge Module Coordinator HOD/ EEE
Ms. [Link] Mr K Kaliagurumoorthi Dr S Muthukaruppasamy