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Type 1 system under parabolic input will have which of the following?

A. Parabolic output

B. Actuated signal which will decrease with time

C. Actuating signal which will increase with time

D. Any of the above

ANSWER: C

The type 1 system has at the origin.

A. No pole

B. Net pole

C. Simple pole

D. Two poles

ANSWER: C

The steady state acceleration error for a type 1 system i

A. Zero

B. Unity

C. Between zero and unity

D. Infinit

ANSWER: D

In type 1 system a constant output velocity at steady state will be possible when there is

A. Fluctuating error

B. Variable steady state error

C. Constant steady state error

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D. No error

ANSWER: C

The servomechanisms with step displacement input is

A. Type 3 system

B. Type 2 system

C. Type 1 system

D. Type 0 system

ANSWER: C

The type of system has which of the following?

A. Zero position error and constant velocity error

B. Zero position error as well as velocity error

C. Constant position error and a zero velocity error

D. Constant position error as well as velocity error

ANSWER: B

The servosystem with step acceleration input is a system

A. Type 3

B. Type 2

C. Type 1

D. Type 0

ANSWER: B

The type 2 system has at the origin

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A. No net pole

B. Net pole

C. Simple pole

D. Two poles

ANSWER: D

The position and velocity errors of a type 2 system are

A. Constant, constant

B. Constant, infinity

C. Zero, constant

D. Zero, zero

ANSWER: D

An increase in again, in most systems, leads to

A. Smaller damping ratio

B. Larger damping ratio

C. Constant damping ratio

D. None of the above

ANSWER: A

If the initial conditions for a system are inherently zero, what does it physically mean?

A. The system is at rest but stores energy

B. The system is working but does not store energy

C. The system is at rest or no energy is stored in any of its parts

D. The system is working with zero reference input

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ANSWER: D

A system can be completely described by a transfer function if it is

A. Nonlinear and continuous

B. Linear and time-varying

C. Nonlinear and time-invariant

D. Linear and time-invariant

ANSWER: D

Linear system obeys

A. Principle of maximum power transfer

B. Reciprocity principle

C. Principle of superposition

D. All of these

ANSWER: D

The system described by the equation y = a + bx, a > 0, b > 0 is

A. Dynamic

B. Linear

C. Nonlinear

D. Time-varying

ANSWER: B

In a speed control system, output rate feedback is used to

A. Limit the speed of motor

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B. Limit the acceleration of the motor

C. Reduce the dumping of the system

D. Increase the gain m6. Feedback control systems are

ANSWER: C

Feedback control systems are

A. Insensitive to both forward and feedback path parameter changes

B. Less sensitive to feedback path parameter changes than to forward path parameter
changes

C. Less sensitive to forward path parameter changes than to feedback path parameter
changes

D. Equally sensitive to forward and feedback path parameter changes

ANSWER: C

In a speed control system, output rate feedback is used to

A. Limit the speed of motor

B. Limit the acceleration of the motor

C. Reduce the damping of the system

D. Increase the gain marginargin

ANSWER: C

If the poles of a system lie on the imaginary axis, the system will be

A. Stable

B. Conditionally stable

C. Marginally stable

D. Unstable
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ANSWER: C

Addition of zeros in a transfer function causes

A. Lead compensation

B. Lag compensation

C. Lead-lag compensation

D. None of these

ANSWER: A

A phase lead compensation network

A. Decreases the system bandwidth

B. Speeds up the dynamic response

C. Is applied when error constants are specified

D. Reduces the steady-state error

ANSWER: C

Backlash in a stable control system may cause

A. Underdamping

B. Overdamping

C. High level oscillations

D. Low level oscillations

ANSWER: B

How can be the bandwidth of a control system be increased?

A. By the use of phase lead network

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B. By the use of phase lag network

C. By the use of both phase lag and phase lead network

D. By the use of cascade amplifiers in the system

ANSWER: A

A phase lag compensation will

A. Improve relative stability

B. Increase the speed of response

C. Increase bandwidth

D. Increase overshoot

ANSWER: A

An effect of phase-lag compensation on servosystem performance is that

A. For a given related stability the velocity constant is increased

B. For a given related stability the velocity constant is decreased

C. The bandwidth of the system is increased

D. The time response is made faster

ANSWER: A

Presence of nonlinearities in a control system tends to introduce

A. Transient error

B. Instability

C. Steady state error

D. All of these

ANSWER: D
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The transfer function of a P-I controller is

A. Kp + Ki/s

B. Kp + ( Ki/s )

C. ( Kp/s ) + Ki . s

D. Kp . s + ( Ki/s )

ANSWER: B

In root locus plot different roots have the same

A. Phase

B. Gain

C. Both A and B

D. Gain margin and fhase margin

ANSWER: B

Which of the following is exhibited by Root locus diagrams ?

A. The poles of the transfer function for a set of parameter values

B. The bandwidth of the system

C. The response of a system to a step input

D. The frequency response of a system

ANSWER: A

The break away points of a root locus occur at

A. Imaginary axis

B. Real axis
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C. Multiple routes of characteristic equation

D. None of the above

ANSWER: C

Which of the following statements is incorrect for root locus technique?

A. It is most useful for single input single output systems

B. It provides the pattern of movement of closed loop holes when open loop gain varies

C. It is used to obtain closed-loop pole configuration from open-loop poles and zeros

D. None of the above

ANSWER: D

If the root locus branches crosses the imaginary axis the system becomes

A. Overdamped

B. Critically damped

C. Stable

D. Unstable

ANSWER: C

The root locus is the part of roots of the characteristic equation traced out in the S plane.
Which one of the following is correct ?

A. As the input of the system is changed

B. As the output of the system is changed

C. As a system parameter is changed

D. As the sensitivity is changed

ANSWER: C
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A control system has G ( s ) H ( s ) = K / [ s ( s + 4 ) ( s2 + 4s + 20 ) ( 0 < K )< ∞ ) What is the

number of breakaway points in the root locus diagram ?

A. One

B. Two

C. Three

D. Zero

ANSWER: C

For root loci which of the following are the starting points?

A. Open loop zeros

B. Closed loop zeros

C. Closed loop poles

D. Open loop poles

ANSWER: D

At which of the following root loci will end ?

A. Open loop zeros

B. Closed loop zeros

C. Closed loop poles

D. Open loop poles

ANSWER: A

The root loci of a system has three asymptotes. The system can have

A. Five poles and two zeros

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B. For pole and one zero

C. Three poles

D. All of the above

ANSWER: A

What is the number of root locus segments which do not terminate on zeros?

A. The number of poles

B. The number of zeros

C. The difference between the number of holes and the number of zeros

D. The sum of the number of poles and the number of zeros

ANSWER: C

For the equation, s3 - 4s2 + s + 6 = 0 the number of roots in the left half of s-plane will be

A. Zero

B. One

C. Two

D. Three

ANSWER: B

How many roots with positive real parts do the equation s3 + s2 + s + 1 = 0 have ?

A. Zero

B. One

C. Two

D. Three

ANSWER: C
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Which one of the following open-loop transfer functions has root locus parallel to
imaginary axis?

A. k / ( s + 1 )

B. k / ( s + 1 ) / ( s + 1 )2

C. k / ( s + 1 )2

D. k / ( s + 12) / ( s + 1 )2

ANSWER: C

Which terminology deals with the excitation or stimulus applied to the system from an
external source for the generation of an output?

A. Input signal

B. Output signal

C. Error signal

D. Feedback signal

ANSWER: A

Which notation represents the feedback path in closed loop system representation?

A. b(t)

B. c(t)

C e(t)

D. r(t)

ANSWER: A

While shifting a take-off point after the summing point, which among the following should
be added?

A. Summing point in series with take-off point

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B. Summing point in parallel with take-off point

C. Block of reciprocal transfer function

D. Block of inverse transfer function

ANSWER: A

If a pole is located at s = -5 in left-hand plane (LHP), how will it be represented in Laplace

domain?

A. 1/ s + 5

B. 1/ s – 5

C. s/ s + 5

D. s/ s – 5

ANSWER: A

If a linear system is subjected to an input r(t) = Asin(ωt), what output will be generated?

A. c(t) = B sin (ωt + Φ)

B. c(t) = B cos (ωt + Φ)

C. c(t) = B tan (ωt + Φ)

D. c(t) = B cot (ωt + Φ)

ANSWER: A

For the transfer function given below, where does the zero of the system lie?

G(s) = 5s -1 / s2 + 5s + 4

A. s = -1 & s = -1/4

B. s = -4 & s = -1

C. s = 1/5
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D. s = -1/5

ANSWER: C

If the system is specified by open loop transfer function G(s)H(s) = k / s(s+3) (s + 2), how
many root loci proceed to end at infinity?

A. 2

B. 3

C. 5

D. 6

ANSWER: B

How is the sinusoidal transfer function obtained from the system transfer function in
frequency domain?

A. Replacement of ‘jω’ by ‘s’

B. Replacement of ‘s’ by ‘ω’

C. Replacement of ‘s’ by ‘jω’

D. Replacement of ‘ω’ by ‘s’

ANSWER: C

If a pole is located at origin, how does it get represented on the magnitude plot?

A. -10 log (ω) dB

B. -20 log (ω) dB

C. -40 log (ω) dB

D. -60 log (ω) dB

ANSWER: B
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Consider the system represented by the equation given below. What would be the total
phase value at ω = 0?

200/ [s3 (s + 3) (s + 6) (s + 10)]

A. -90°

B. -180°

C.-270°

D. -360°

ANSWER: C

Which is the correct sequence of operational steps necessary for proper operation of an
elevator (lift) control mechanism?

1. Up switch

2. Stop switch

3. Down switch

4. Start switch

A. 1-2-3-4

B. 2-1-4-3

C. 4-2-1-3

D. 3-1-2-4

ANSWER: C

If an impulse response of a system is e-5t, what would be its transfer function?

A. 1/ s – 5

B. 1/ s + 5

C. (s+1) / (s+5)

D. (s2 – 5s)/ (s-5)

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ANSWER: B

Which among the following are the elements of rotational motion?

A. Mass, Spring, Friction

B. Inertia, Damper, Spring

C. Work, Energy, Power

D. Force, Pressure, Viscocity

ANSWER: B

Match the following notations with their meanings:

A. G(s) ———- 1) Laplace of error signal

B. H(s) ———- 2) Laplace of output signal

C. C(s) ———- 3) Forward transfer function

D. E(s) ———- 4) Feedback transfer function

A. A- 2, B- 3, C- 1, D- 4

B. A- 3, B- 4, C- 2, D- 1

C. A- 2, B- 3, C- 4, D- 1

D. A- 1, B- 2, C- 3, D- 4

ANSWER: B

If a type 1 system is subjected to parabolic input, what will be the value of steady state
error?

A. 0

B. 100

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D. Infinite

ANSWER: D

Consider the equation S3 + 3s2 + 5s + 2 = 0. How many roots are located in left half of s-
plane?

A. Zero

B. Two

C. Three

D. Four

ANSWER: C

If the system is represented by characteristic equation s6 + s4 + s3 + s2 + s + 3 = 0, then the

system is_________

A. Stable

B. Unstable

C. Marginally stable

D. Unpredictable

ANSWER: B

For a unity feedback system with G(s) = 10 / s2, what would be the value of centroid?

A. 0

B. 2

C. 5

D. 10

ANSWER: A
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At which condition of ‘ξ’, resonant peak does not exist and its maximum value is considered
to be unity along with zero resonant frequency?

A. 0 < ξ < 0.707

B. ξ > 0.707

C. ξ = 0

D. ξ = 1

ANSWER: B

If the damping of the system becomes equal to zero, which condition of the resonant
frequency is likely to occur?

A. ωr = ωd

B. ωr > ωn

C. ωr < ωn

D. ωr = ωn

ANSWER: D

If the resonant peak is estimated to be ‘5’, which among the following would be the correct
value of damping?

A. ξ = 0.3

B. ξ = 1

C. ξ = 3.2

D. ξ = 5.55

ANSWER: A

If a system is said to have a damping ξ = 0.5532 with the natural frequency ωn = 2 rad/sec,
what will be the value of resonant frequency (ωr)?
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A. 1.2456 rad/s

B. 1.7352 rad/s

C. 2.3421 rad/s

D. 3.66 rad/s

ANSWER: A

If the unity feedback system is given by the open loop transfer function G(s) = ks2 / [(1 +
0.3s) (1+ 0.05s)], what would be the initial slope of magnitude plot?

A. 20 dB/decade

B. 40 dB/decade

C 60 dB/decade

D. Unpredictable

ANSWER: B

If the system is represented by G(s) H(s) = k (s+7) / s (s +3) (s + 2), what would be its
magnitude at ω = ∞?

A. 0

B. ∞

C. 7/10

D. 21

ANSWER: A

If a Nyquist plot of G (jω) H (jω) for a closed loop system passes through (-2, j0) point in GH
plane, what would be the value of gain margin of the system in dB?

A. 0 dB

B. 2.0201 dB
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C. 4 dB

D. 6.0205 dB

ANSWER: D

In Laplace and Fourier integral

A. Only frequency domain is related

B. Only time domain is related

C. Frequency and time domain are related

D. None of the above

ANSWER:

Which of the following is an assumption made in Laplace technique is sampled data

control?

A. Sampler is having small pulse duration

B. Sampler is working on periodic duty cycle

C. Sampler is having sampled information fed to a linearily relaxed system

D. All of the above

ANSWER: D

Which of the following is an advantage of Laplace transform method?

A. It gives solution in frequency domain only

B. It gives total solution more systematically

C. Initial conditions are incorporated in the very first step

D. Both B and C

ANSWER: D
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Analysis of control systems by Laplace transform technique is not possible fo

A. Discrete-time systems

B. Linear systems

C. Time-invariant systems

D. Unstable continuous-time systems

ANSWER: A

The frequency and time domain are related through which of the following?

A. Laplace Transform and Fourier Integral

B. Laplace Transform

C. Fourier Integral

D. Either B and CB

ANSWER: A

The bode plot is used to analyse which of the following?

A. Minimum phase network

B. Lag lead network

C. Maximum phase network

D. All phase network

ANSWER: A

The bode plot is applicable to network.

A. Maximum phase

B. Minimum phase
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C. All phase

D. None of the above

ANSWER: B

The bode plot is a plot relating log w with magnitude in decible and........

A. Phase angle

B. 900

C. 1800

D. None of the above

ANSWER: A

The polar plot and nicholas plot can be had from bode plot and

A. Same angle

B. Vice versa

C. Different angle

D. Any of the above

ANSWER: B

From bode plot .........coefficient cannot be determined.

A. Different error

B. Static error

C. Both A and B

D. None of the above

ANSWER: B
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If an error signal e(t) of an ON-OFF controller is found to be greater than zero, what would
be its output?

A. 10%

B. 50%

C. 80%

D. 100%

ANSWER: D

In a signal flow graph method, how is an overall transfer function of a system obtained?

A. Poisson’s equation

B. Block diagram reduction rules

C. Mason’s equation

D. Lagrange’s equation

ANSWER: C

While solving signal flow graph using Mason’s gain equation, what does the second letter in
two subscript notation of ‘L’ stand for?

A. Serial number of loop

B. Parallel number of loop

C. Number of touching loops

D. Number of non-touching loops

ANSWER: D

For drawing root locus, the angle of asymptote yields the direction along which
_________branches approach to infinit

A. p + z
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B. p – z

C. p / z

D. p x z

ANSWER: B

Which point on root locus specifies the meeting or collision of two poles?

A. Centroid

B. Break away point

C. Stability point

D. Anti-break point

ANSWER: B

If the system is specified by open loop transfer function G(s)H(s) = k / s(s+3) (s + 2), how
many root loci proceed to end at infinity?

A. 2

B. 3

C 5

D. 6

ANSWER: B

Which plots in frequency domain represent the two separate plots of magnitude and phase
against frequency in logarithmic value?

A. Polar plots

B. Bode plots

C. Nyquist plots

D. All of the above

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ANSWER: B

How is the sinusoidal transfer function obtained from the system transfer function in
frequency domain

A. Replacement of ‘jω’ by ‘s’

B. Replacement of ‘s’ by ‘ω’

C. Replacement of ‘s’ by ‘jω’

D. Replacement of ‘ω’ by ‘s’

ANSWER: C

According to the principle of log-scales, if the ratio between two points is same, then the
two points get equally.

A. United

B. Separated

C. Multiplexed

D. Mixed

ANSWER: B

83.If a pole is located at origin, how does it get represented on the magnitude plot?

A .-10 log (ω) dB

B. -20 log (ω) dB

C. -40 log (ω) dB

D. -60 log (ω) dB

ANSWER: B
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Consider the equation S3 + 3s2 + 5s + 2 = 0. How many roots are located in left half of s-
plane?

A. Zero

B. Two

C. Three

D. Four

ANSWER: C

If the system is represented by characteristic equation s6 + s4 + s3 + s2 + s + 3 = 0, then the

system is

A. Stable

B. Unstable

C. Marginally stable

D. Unpredictable

ANSWER: B

For a unity feedback system with G(s) = 10 / s2, what would be the value of centroid?

A. 0

B. 2

C. 5

D.10

ANSWER: A

If ‘ξ’ approaches to zero, the peak resonance would

A. Also be zero

B. Be unity
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C Tend to infinity

D. Become equal to peak overshoot

ANSWER: C

At which condition of ‘ξ’, resonant peak does not exist and its maximum value is considered
to be unity along with zero resonant frequency?

A. 0 < ξ < 0.707

B. ξ > 0.707

C. ξ = 0

D. ξ = 1

ANSWER: B

If the damping of the system becomes equal to zero, which condition of the resonant
frequency is likely to occur?

A. ωr = ωd

B. ωr > ωn

C. ωr < ωn

D. ωr = ωn

ANSWER: D

If the resonant peak is estimated to be ‘5’, which among the following would be the correct
value of damping?

A. ξ = 0.3

B. ξ = 1

C. ξ = 3.2

D. ξ = 5.55
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ANSWER: A

If a system is said to have a damping ξ = 0.5532 with the natural frequency ωn = 2 rad/sec,
what will be the value of resonant frequency (ωr)?

A. 1.2456 rad/s

B. 1.7352 rad/s

C. 2.3421 rad/s

D. 3.66 rad/s

ANSWER: B

If the phase angle at gain crossover frequency is estimated to be -105°, what will be the
value of phase margin of the system?

A. 23°

B. 45°

C. 60°

D. 75°

ANSWER: D

The system is said to be marginally stable, if gain margin is

A. 0

B. 1

C. +∞

D. None of the above

ANSWER: C
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If the system is represented by G(s) H(s) = k (s+7) / s (s +3) (s + 2), what would be its
magnitude at ω = ∞?

A. 0

B. ∞

C. 7/10

D. 21

ANSWER: A

According to Nyquist stability criterion, where should be the position of all zeros of q(s)
corresponding to s-plane?

A. On left half

B. At the center

C. On right half

D. Random

ANSWER: A

Consider a feedback system with gain margin of about 30. At what point does Nyquist plot
crosses negative real axis?

A. -3

B. -0.3

C. -30

D. -0.03

ANSWER: B

For Nyquist contour, the size of radius is

A. 25
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B. 0

C. 1

D. ∞

ANSWER: D

If a Nyquist plot of G (jω) H (jω) for a closed loop system passes through (-2, j0) point in GH
plane, what would be the value of gain margin of the system in dB?

A. 0 dB

B. 2.0201 dB

C. 4 dB

D. 6.0205 dB

ANSWER: D

Which principle specifies the relationship between enclosure of poles & zeros by s-plane
contour and the encirclement of origin by q(s) plane contour?

A. Argument

B. Agreement

C. Assessment

D. Assortment

ANSWER: A

Which architectural unit/block of PLC decides the sequence of different operations to be

executed by means of instructions written in memory?

A. Memory

B. Programming software

C. I/O interface
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D. CPU

ANSWER: D

Which among the following units of PLC is adopted to convey the control plan to CPU?

A. Memory

B. Power supply unit

C. I/O interface

D. Programming software

ANSWER: D

Which among the following is a disadvantage of modern control theory?

A. Implementation of optimal design

B. Transfer function can also be defined for different initial conditions

C. Analysis of all systems take place

D. Necessity of computational work

ANSWER: D

Which among the following is a unique model of a system?

A. Transfer function

B. State variable

C. Both a and b

D. None of the above

ANSWER: A
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Which mechanism in control engineering implies an ability to measure the state by taking
measurements at output?

A. Controllability

B. Observability

C. Differentiability

D. Adaptability

ANSWER: B

According to the property of state transition method, e0 is equal to _____

A. I

B. A

C. e-At

D. -eAt

ANSWER: A

Which among the following constitute the state model of a system in addition to state
equations?

A. Input equations

B. Output equations

C. State trajectory

D. State vector

ANSWER: B

State model representation is possible using

A. Physical variables

B. Phase variables
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C. Canonical state variables

D. All of the above

ANSWER: D

Which principle specifies the relationship between enclosure of poles & zeros by s-plane
contour and the encirclement of origin by q(s) plane contour?

AArgument

B. Agreement

C. Assessment

D. Assortment

ANSWER: A

Which terminology deals with the excitation or stimulus applied to the system from an
external source for the generation of an output?

A. Input signal

B. Output signal

C. Error signal

D. Feedback signal

ANSWER: A

At summing point, more than one signal can be added or

A. Subtracted

B. Multiplied

C. Both a and b

D. None of the above

ANSWER: A
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In block diagram representation, what do the lines connecting the blocks, known as?

A. Branches

B. Nodes

C. Datums

D. Sources

ANSWER: A

For the elimination of feedback loops, the derivation based on transfer function of loop is
used.

A. Open

B. Closed

C. Both a and b

D. None of the above

ANSWER: A

Associative law for summing point is applicable only to those summing points which are
connected to each other.

A. Directly

B. Indirectly

C. Orthogonally

D. Diagonally

ANSWER: A

If finite number of blocks are connected in series or cascade configuration, then how are
the blocks combined algebraically?
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A. By addition

B. By multiplication

C. By differentiation

D. By integration

ANSWER: B

While shifting a take-off point after the summing point, which among the following should
be added?

A. Summing point in series with take-off point

B. Summing point in parallel with take-off point

C. Block of reciprocal transfer function

D. Block of inverse transfer function

ANSWER: A

In a parallel combination, the direction of flow of signals through blocks in parallel must
resemble to the main

A. Forward

B. Feedback

C. Opposite

D. Diagonal

ANSWER: A

The output signal is fed back at the input side from the point

A. Summing

B. Differential

C. Take-off
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D. All of the above

ANSWER: A

For a unity feedback system with G(s) = 10 / s2, what would be the value of centroid?

A. 0

B. 2

C. 5

D. 10

ANSWER: A

If the system is represented by characteristic equation s6 + s4 + s3 + s2 + s + 3 = 0, then the

system is

A. Stable

B. Unstable

C. Marginally stable

D. Unpredictable

ANSWER: B

Consider the equation S3 + 3s2 + 5s + 2 = 0. How many roots are located in left half of s-
plane?

A. Zero

B. Two

C. Three

D. Four

ANSWER: C
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If an impulse response of a system is e-5t, what would be its transfer function?

A. 1/ s - 5

B. 1/ s + 5

C. (s+1) / (s+5)

D. (s2 - 5s)/ (s-5)

ANSWER: B

Consider the system represented by the equation given below. What would be the total
phase value at ω = 0?

200/ [s3 (s + 3) (s + 6) (s + 10)]

A. -90°

B. -180°

C. -270°

D. -360°

ANSWER: C

In polar plots, what does each and every point represent w.r.t magnitude and angl

A. Scalar

B. Vector

C. Phasor

D. Differentiato

ANSWER: C
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