Distribution Board (DB) Maintenance Technician Level - 30+ MCQs
1. What is the primary purpose of a distribution board (DB)?
a) Convert AC to DC
b) Distribute electrical power to circuits ✅
c) Step up voltage
d) Store electrical energy
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2. What is the main reason for DB maintenance?
a) Ensure safe and reliable operation ✅
b) Increase voltage
c) Reduce current
d) Step down voltage
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3. Which device protects circuits from overcurrent in a DB?
a) MCB ✅
b) Transformer
c) Fuse only
d) Relay
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4. What is the function of an RCCB/ELCB in a DB?
a) Step up voltage
b) Protect against earth leakage ✅
c) Reduce current
d) Convert AC to DC
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5. Which parameter is checked during DB maintenance?
a) Voltage ✅
b) Resistance
c) Capacitance
d) Inductance
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6. How often should DB maintenance be performed?
a) Daily
b) Monthly ✅
c) Yearly
d) Only after failure
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7. Which tool is used to check voltage in a DB?
a) Ammeter
b) Voltmeter ✅
c) Ohmmeter
d) Wattmeter
8. What indicates a loose connection in a DB?
a) Sparks or overheating ✅
b) Stable voltage
c) Normal load
d) Proper earthing
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9. Which maintenance activity ensures good electrical contact in a DB?
a) Tightening terminals and connections ✅
b) Painting
c) Insulation only
d) Load testing
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10. What is a common cause of DB faults?
a) Overheating and loose connections ✅
b) Proper earthing
c) Correct voltage
d) Balanced load
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11. Which PPE is essential during DB maintenance?
a) Insulating gloves and shoes ✅
b) Ear plugs
c) Helmet only
d) Safety goggles only
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12. How is dust and dirt removed from a DB?
a) Blowing compressed air ✅
b) Water cleaning
c) Painting
d) Heating
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13. Which component distributes power to multiple circuits?
a) Fuse only
b) Busbar ✅
c) Transformer
d) Relay
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14. What is the function of a busbar in a DB?
a) Store energy
b) Distribute power to multiple circuits ✅
c) Step up voltage
d) Convert AC to DC
15. How can overheating in a DB be detected?
a) Thermal scanning ✅
b) Multimeter only
c) Visual inspection only
d) Voltage check only
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16. What is the role of proper earthing in DB maintenance?
a) Step up voltage
b) Protect personnel and equipment ✅
c) Increase current
d) Reduce load
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17. Which maintenance activity ensures DB reliability?
a) Routine inspection and tightening connections ✅
b) Overloading circuits
c) Ignoring dust accumulation
d) Painting only
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18. Which test measures insulation quality in a DB?
a) Continuity test
b) Megger insulation resistance test ✅
c) Voltage test only
d) Current test only
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19. What is the purpose of labeling circuits in a DB?
a) Increase voltage
b) Easy identification and troubleshooting ✅
c) Reduce current
d) Store energy
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20. Which device protects DB from short circuits?
a) MCB or fuse ✅
b) Transformer
c) Capacitor
d) Relay
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21. How is corrosion prevented on DB terminals?
a) Regular cleaning and tightening ✅
b) Overloading
c) Painting only
d) Ignoring connections
22. What is the role of a neutral bar in a DB?
a) Step up voltage
b) Return path for current ✅
c) Protect circuits
d) Convert AC to DC
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23. How can loose connections in a DB lead to hazards?
a) Fire and overheating ✅
b) Step down voltage
c) Reduce current
d) Stable operation
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24. Which maintenance check ensures DB switchgear operates correctly?
a) Functional test ✅
b) Painting
c) Dust cleaning only
d) Voltage check only
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25. Which component helps isolate circuits in a DB?
a) Switch ✅
b) Transformer
c) Fuse only
d) Busbar
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26. What is the importance of ventilation in a DB?
a) Reduce voltage
b) Prevent overheating ✅
c) Increase current
d) Store energy
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27. Which device indicates overload in a DB circuit?
a) Thermal relay ✅
b) MCB
c) Fuse only
d) Busbar
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28. How can electrical hazards be minimized during DB maintenance?
a) Proper PPE and isolation ✅
b) Overloading circuits
c) Ignoring insulation
d) Painting only
29. Which tool is used to tighten DB connections safely?
a) Non-insulated screwdriver
b) Insulated screwdriver ✅
c) Hammer
d) Pliers only
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30. Which documentation is important after DB maintenance?
a) Maintenance log ✅
b) Voltage reading only
c) Painting schedule
d) None
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