Automatic Control Systems

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1. For the system in the given figure the characteristic equation is
A.
B.
C. K(s + 1)(s + 3) = 0
D. s(s + 2) = 0
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
Transfer function = .
Hence characteristic equation is .

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2. Mechanical impedance is the ratio of

A. rms force to rms velocity
B. rms force to rms displacement
C. rms velocity to rms displacement
D. none of the above

Answer: Option A
Explanation:
In force voltage analogy force is analogous to voltage and velocity to current. Just as ,
force/velocity = mechanical impedance.
3. For the system in the given figure. The transfer function C(s)/R(s) is
A. G1 + G2 + 1
B. G1 G2 + 1
C. G1 G2 + G2 + 1
D. G1 G2 + G1 + 1
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
Transfer function = (G1 + 1) G2 + 1 = G1 G2 + G2 + 1.
4. Whether a linear system is stable or unstable that it

A. is a property of the system only
B. depends on the input function only
C. both (a) and (b)
D. either (a) or (b)

Answer: Option A
Explanation:
Stability is a property of the system only.
5.
For the system of the given figure the transfer function =
A.
B.
C.
D.
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
, E0(s) = [I(s)][Z2(s)] or .
6. In the given figure shows pole-zero plot. If steady state gain is 2 the transfer function G(s) is
A.
B.
C.
D.
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
The zero at - 1 gives the term (s + 1) in the numerator.
The poles at (- 2 + j1) and (- 2 - j1) give (s2 + 4s + 5) term is the denominator. Gain is 2.
7. If a system is to follow arbitrary inputs accurately the bandwidth should be

A. large
B. small
C. very small
D. neither small nor large

Answer: Option A
Explanation:
Arbitrary inputs require large bandwidth.
8. For the system of the given figure, the damping ratio of closed loop poles is
A. 1.5
B. 1
C. 0.5
D. 0.25
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
The standard form of characteristic equation is .
Therefore .
9. Assertion (A): Potentiometers can not be used as error detectors in position control systems.
Reason (R): The resolution of a potentiometer places an upper limit on its accuracy
A. Both A and R are correct and R is correct explanation of A
B. Both A and R are correct but R is not correct explanation of A
C. A is correct but R is wrong
D. R is correct but A is wrong

Answer: Option D
Explanation:
Potentiometers are used as error detectors.
10.
For a first order system having transfer function , the unit impulse response is
A. e-t/T
B. T e-t/T
C.
D. T2 e-t/T
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
11. For the given figure C(s)/R(s)
A.
B.
C.
D.
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
.
12. A stepper motor is

A. a two phase induction motor
B. is a kind of rotating amplifier
is an electromagnetic transducer used to convert an angular position of shaft into

C.
electrical signal
is an electromechanical device which actuates a train of step angular movements in

D.
response to a train of input pulses on one to one basis
Answer: Option D
Explanation:
When input pulses are applied, the motor moves in steps.
13. In a two phase ac servomotor rotor resistance is R and rotor reactance is X. The speed curve
will be linear if
A.
B.
C.
D. X2 = R
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
In a two phase servomotor ∠ < 1 so that torque speed curve is almost linear.
14. In the given figure, the input frequency is such that R = XC. Then
A. v0 lags vi by 45°
B. v0 lags vi by 90°
C. v0 leads vi by 45°
D. v0 leads vi by 90°
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
R = XC, voltage drops across R and XC are equal and at 90° with respect by each other. V0 lags
Vi by 45°.
15. From the noise point of view, bandwidth should

A. be large
B. not be too large
C. should be as large as possible
D. should be infinite
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
If noise is to be eliminated, bandwidth cannot be large.
16.
First column elements of Routh's tabulation are 3, 5, , 2. It means that there
A. is one root in left half s plane
B. are two roots in left half s plane
C. are two roots in right half s plane
D. is one root in right half s plane

Answer: Option C
Explanation:
Since there are two sign changes in the first column, hence two roots in right half plane.
17. When a unit step voltage drives a lag network the output
A. remains constant at unit step value
B. increases exponentially from zero to final value
C. decreases exponentially from 1 to 0
D. either (b) of (c) depending on values of R and C

Answer: Option B
Explanation:
At t = 0 the capacitor behaves as a short-circuit and output voltage is 0. At t = ∞ capacitor
behaves as an open-circuit and V0 = Vi.
A.
B.
C.
D.
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
.
19.
For the circuit in the given figure,
A.
B.
C.
D.
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
.
20. A system has its two poles on the negative real axis and one pair of poles lies on jω axis. The
system is
A. stable
B. unstable
C. limitedly stable
D. either (a) or (c)

Answer: Option C
Explanation:
Poles on j x-axis lead to oscillations.
21. In the given figure the input frequency is such that R << Xc, then
A. v0 lags vi by 90°
B. v0 leads vi by 90°
C. v0 and vi are in phase
D. either (b) or (c)

Answer: Option A
Explanation:
Voltage across capacitor lags by 90°.
22. In the given figure, of potentiometer V0 = Vi (R0/Ri) only when
A. RL = 0
B. RL = ∞
C. RL is neither low nor high
D. RL is low but not zero

Answer: Option B
Explanation:
If RL is not infinite, the voltage ratio of potentiometer depends on the value of R L. This is called
loading effect.
23.
A unity feedback system has open loop transfer function The closed loop transfer
function is
A.
B.
C.
D.
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
.
24. Bellows converts

A. pressure difference into displacement
B. pressure difference into voltage
C. displacement into pressure difference

Answer: Option A
Explanation:
To measure pressure, it is convenient to convert pressure into displacement and then use a
displacement transducer.
25. Assertion (A): The steady state response, of a stable, linear, time invariant system, to
sinusoidal input depends on initial conditions.
Reason (R): Frequency response, in steady state, is obtained by replacing s in the transfer
function by jω


Answer: Option D
Explanation:
Steady state response does not depend on initial conditions.
26. Consider the systems with following open loop transfer functions
1.
2.
3.
If unity feedback is used, the increasing order of time taken for unit step response to settle is
A. 1, 2, 3
B. 3, 1, 2
C. 2, 3, 1
D. 3, 2, 1
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
. For the three systems the values of ξωn are 1.8, 2.5 and 2 respectively.
Hence values of T are 0.55, 0.4 and 0.5 respectively.
27. The phase margin and damping ratio have no relation.

A. True
B. False
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
They are related.
28. For the transport lag G(jω) = e-jωT, the magnitude is always equal to
A. 0
B. 1
C. 10
D. 0.5
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
Magnitude is 1.
29. The log magnitude curve for a constant gain K is a

A. horizontal straight line
B. horizontal straight line of magnitude 20 log K decibels
C. an inclined line having slope K
D. an inclined line having slope -K

Answer: Option B
Explanation:
The factor K in the numerator of G(jω) gives is straight line at 20 log10 K in Bode plot.
30. The compensator of the given figure is a
A. lag compensator
B. lead compensator
C. lag-lead compensator

Answer: Option B
Explanation:
Obtain transfer function.
31. If error voltage is e(t), integral square error =

A. e2(t) dt
B.
C.

Answer: Option B
Explanation:
Error is squared and integrated.
32. A lag compensator is essentially a

A. low pass filter
B. high pass filter
C. band pass filter

Answer: Option A
Explanation:
See transfer function in the equation ,β>1

where 1 = R1C1, 2 = R2C2 and  > 1.
33. Stepper motors find applications in

A. X-Y plotters
B. numerically controlled machining equipment
C. printers
D. all of the above

Answer: Option D
Explanation:
Stepper motors are used in all these applications.
34. For type 2 system, the magnitude and phase angle of the term (jω)2 in the denominator, at ω =
0, are respectively
A. 0 and - 90°
B. 0 and + 90°
C. infinity and - 180°
D. infinity and + 180°

Answer: Option C
Explanation:
If ω = 0, has a magnitude of infinity and phase angle -180°.

35. In an integral controller

A. the output is proportional to input
B. the rate of change of output is proportional to input
C. the output is proportional to rate of change of input

Answer: Option B
Explanation:
Output is proportional to integral of input or rate of change of output is proportional to input.
36.
In Bode diagram (log magnitude plot) the factor in the transfer function gives a line having
slope
A. -20 dB per octave
B. -10 dB per octave
C. -6 dB per octave
D. -2 dB per octave
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
For term the slope is -20 dB/decade or -6 dB/octave because - 20 log 2 = -6 dB.
37. In the given figure the input is x(t) = A sin ωt. The steady state output y(t) =
A. A sin (ωt + φ) where φ = tan-1 |G(jω)|
B. |G(jω)| A sin [ωt + ∠G(jω)]
C. |G(jω)| A sin [2ωt + ∠G(jω)]
D. A G(jω) sin [ωt + ∠G(jω)]

Answer: Option B
Explanation:
The magnitudes A and G(jω) are multiplied and phase angles are added.
38. In the given figure x6 =
A. de(ax1 + bx2 + cx3)
B. (a + b + c) (x1 + x2 + x3) (d + e)
C. (ax1 + bx2 + cx3) (d + e)
D. a b c d e (x1 + x2 + x3)
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
The input x1 is multiplied by a, x2, by b and x3 by c. The sum total is multiplied by d and e.
39.
A negative feedback system has . The closed loop
system is stable for
A. K > 20
B. 15 < K < 19
C. 8 ≤ K ≤ 14
D. K < 6
Answer: Option D
Explanation:
Find characteristic equation.
40.
For the given figure,
A.
B.
C.
D.
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
For the inner loop, transfer function =
Then .
41. For the control system in the given figure, the value of K for critical damping is
A. 1
B. 5.125
C. 6.831
D. 10
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
since ζ = 1, ωn = 3.5 Hence 2 + 2k = 3.52 = 12.25 or K = 5.125 .

42. Bode magnitude plot is drawn between

A. magnitude of network function and ω
B. dB magnitude and log ω
C. dB magnitude and ω
D. loge (magnitude) and log ω

Answer: Option B
Explanation:
Frequency is plotted on log scale and magnitude is taken in dB.
43.
For the system in the given figure,
A.
B.
C.

Answer: Option B
Explanation:
For inner loop we have transfer function =
Then = .
44. In the given figure, if R = XC, voltage gain is
A. 0 dB
B. 3 dB
C. -3 dB
D. 20 dB
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
If R = XC, V0 = 0.5 Vi Hence gain is -3 dB.
45. For the circuit in the given figure, V2(s)/V1(s) =
A.
B.
C.
D.
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
.
46. The system in the given figure, has
A. good gain and phase margin
B. poor gain and phase margin
C. good gain margin but poor phase margin
D. poor gain margin but good phase margin

Answer: Option D
Explanation:
Since the plot is very near (-1 + j0) point, gain margin is poor.
47. The given figure shows a pole zero diagram. The transfer function G(j1) is
A. 0.5 ∠0
B. 2.7 ∠- 31°
C. 2 ∠45°
D. 2 ∠- 67.4°
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
Join j1 point with the zero and poles. Find magnitude and phase angles of all these lines.
48. For very low frequencies, v0/vi in the given figure equals
A. 1
B. 0
C. ∞
D. 0.5
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
For low frequencies Xc is very high as compared to R. Hence .
49. In a minimum phase system

A. all poles lie in the left half plane
B. all zeros lie in the left half plane
C. all poles lie in the right half plane
D. all except one pole or zero lie in the left half plane
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
For stability poles must be in left half plane. Zeros in left half plane lead to minimum phase shift.
50. For the system of the given figure the transfer function is
A.
B.
C.
D.
Answer: Option D
Explanation:
1. The first column of a Routh array is
How many roots of the corresponding characteristic equation are in left half s-plane?
A. 2
B. 3
C. 4
D. 5
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
Total number of roots is 5. Since two sign changes in first column, two roots are in right half
plane.
Hence 3 roots in left half plane.
2.
For the given figure, time constant RC = . Then
A. 2s2 + 2s + 1
B.
C. s2 + 1
D.
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
.
3. The entries in the first column of Routh array of a fourth order are 5, 2, - 0.1, 2, 1. The number of
poles in the right half plane are
A. 1
B. 2
C. 3
D. 4
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
Two sign changes and hence two poles in right half plane.
4. In Bode diagram (log magnitude plot) the factor (jω)n in the transfer function gives a line having
slope
A. 20 dB/decade
B. 20n dB/decade
C.
D. -20n dB/decade
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
For (jω)n term the slope is (20 n) dB/decade.
5. The magnitude of transport lag factor is always zero.

A. True
B. False
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
It is not always zero.
6. The primary function of lag compensator is to provide sufficient
A. gain margin
B. phase margin
C. both gain margin and phase margin

Answer: Option B
Explanation:
It changes phase.
7. In the given figure, C(s) =
A.
B.
C.
D.
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
Use principle of superposition. Initially assume R(s) = 0 and find C(s).
Then assume U(s) = 0 and find C(s). Add the two responses.
8.
For G(jω) =
magnitude is 1 at all frequencies and phase angle varies from 0 to - 180° as ω varies from
A.
0 to ∞
B. magnitude is T at all frequencies and phase angle 0
magnitude is (1 + ω2T2)0.5 and phase angle varies from0 to 0 - 180° as ω varies from 0 to
C.
∞

Answer: Option A
Explanation:
When ω = 0, phase angle is 0.

For high values of phase angle = - 90° - 90° = 180°.
9. The transient response of a second order system is given
by for 5% criterion the settling time is

A. 0.25 sec
B. 0.75 sec
C. 1.25 sec
D. 4 sec
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
For 5% criterion settling time = 3T = .
Since ξωn = 4, and 3T = 0.75 secs.

10. The polar plot of a transfer function passes through (-1, 0) point. The gain margin is
A. zero
B. - 1 dB
C. 1 dB
D. infinity
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
When polar plot passes through (-1, 0) the system is on limit of stability and gain margin is zero.
11. For the system in the given figure, the transfer function C(s)/R(s) is
A. G1 + G2 + G3
B. G1 G2 + G3
C. G1 G2 G3
D. (G1 + G2) G3
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
G1 and G2 are cascaded.
12. For the system in the given figure, the characteristic equation is
A. s2 + s(3 + 6a) + 6 = 0
B. s2 + s(3 + 12a) + 12 = 0
C. s2 + 3s = 0
D. s2 + 6s = 0
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
Transfer function to inner loop = .
Then .
The characteristic equation is s2 + 3s + 6as + 6 = 0.
13. In control systems the magnitude of error voltage

A. is very small
B. is very large
C. neither small nor large
D. may be any value from 0 to 50 V

Answer: Option A
Explanation:
The error voltage is always very small. A high value of error voltage may cause instability.
14. The slope of log-magnitude asymptote changes by - 40 dB/ decade at a frequency ω1. This
means that
A. a double pole is present
B. a pair of complex conjugate poles is present
C. either a double pole or a pair of complex conjugate poles is present
D. a pole or zero at origin is present

Answer: Option C
Explanation:
A double pole or pair of complex poles result in - 40 dB/decade slope in log magnitude graph.
15.
In the given figure the transfer function
A.
B.
C.
D.
Answer: Option D
Explanation:
Use signal flow graph.
16.
The transfer function can be for

A. lead compensator
B. lag compensator
C. lead-lag compensator

Answer: Option C
Explanation:
For a lead-lag compensator

β > 1 and  < 1.
17. The system of the given figure
A. has two poles and one zero in left half plane
B. has two poles and one zero in right half plane
C. has two poles in left half plane and zero in right half plane

Answer: Option C
Explanation:
Since there are two poles at s = -2 and s = -1 and one zero at s = +3.
A.
B.
C.

Answer: Option A
Explanation:
.
19. If phase angle of open loop transfer function becomes - 180° at frequency ω1, then gain margin
is equal to
A. |G(jω1)|
B.
C. 1 + |G(jω1)|
D.
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
If gain is a, gain margin is . In this case gain is |G(jω1)|.

20. A system with transfer function
may be approximated by the system
A.
B.
C.
D.
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
Coefficient (s + 15) gives the term e-15t and the coefficient (s + 20) gives the term e-20t.
These can be neglected as compared to terms corresponding to s and (s + 1).
21. For the second order system having following differential equation
(When θ0 and θi are output and input) the natural frequency is
A.
B.
C. KJ
D.
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
Compare with standard form.
22. For a second order system, the position of poles is in the shaded region shown in the given
figure. The variation in damping factor is
A. from 0 to 1
B. from about 0.3 to 0.7
C. from 1 to 5
D. from 0 to 3
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
Variation in damping factor is small.
23.
For a factor in the transfer function, the log magnitude plot
A. is a straight line with slope 0 dB/decade
B. is a straight line with slope 20 dB/decade
C. is a straight line with slope - 20 dB/decade
D. is a straight line with slope - 40 dB/decade

Answer: Option D
Explanation:
jω term in denominator gives a straight line with a slope of - 20 dB/decade and gives a
straight line with a slope of - 40 dB/decade.
24. The frequency at which magnitude of closed loop frequency response is 3 dB below its zero
frequency value is called critical frequency.
A. True
B. False
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
It is not critical frequency.
25.
The transfer function has the characteristics of high pass filter.
A. True
B. False
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
When ω is high, the output is low.
26. In a second order system, the time constant  of exponential envelopes depends
A. only on damping factor
B. only on natural frequency

C. both on damping factor and natural frequency
D. neither on damping factor nor on natural frequency

Answer: Option C
Explanation:
27. The maximum shift which can be provided by a lead compensator with transfer
function is
A. 15°
B. 30°
C. 45°
D. 60°
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
The maximum phase lead is given by
In this case  = 1/3. Hence sin Φm = = 0.5 or Φm = 30°.

28. The network of the given figure is a
A. lag network
B. lead network
C. lag-lead network
D. any of the above

Answer: Option B
Explanation:
V0 will lead Vi. Hence lead network.
29.
For the given figure
A.
B.
C.
D.
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
.
30. The resistance R of a liquid flow system is defined as
A.
B.
C. change in level difference x change in flow rate
D. non of the above

Answer: Option B
Explanation:
Electrical resistance , level difference or head is analogous to v and change in flow rate is
analogous to current.
31.
For quadratic factor . In Bode log magnitude plot the high frequency
asymptote is a straight line having the slope
A. -20 dB per decade
B. +20 dB per decade
C. -40 dB per decade
D. +40 dB per decade

Answer: Option C
Explanation:
For quadratic factor in denominator, slope at high frequencies is - 40 dB/decade.
32. For op-amp circuit of the given figure, Eo(s)/Ei(s) =
A.
B.
C.
D.
Answer: Option D
Explanation:
.
33. Assertion (A): When the phase margin of a control system is improved using a lead network,
noise transmission increases.
Reason (R): Phase lead compensation increases bandwidth.

Answer: Option A
Explanation:
More bandwidth means more noise.
34. In liquid flow system the capacitance of a water tank is defined as
A.
B.
C.

Answer: Option A
Explanation:
Electrical and dQ is analogous to change in amount of liquid and dv is analogous to

change in head.
35.
For a first order system having transfer function , the unit ramp response is
A. T(1 - e )
-t/T
B. t - T + T e-t/T
C. t + T + T e-t/T
D. t + 2T e-t/T
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
.
36. For an RLC series circuit Z(s) is of the form
A.
B.
C.
D.
Answer: Option D
Explanation:
.
37. If feedback factor is β the overall gain of a closed loop system is approximately equal to
A.
B.
C. β
D. β
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
Closed loop gain = . Since 1 << Av β, the gain is .

38.
The functions and have

A. identical magnitude and phase curves
B. identical magnitude curves but different phase curves
C. different magnitude curves but identical phase curves
D. different magnitude and phase curves

Answer: Option B
Explanation:
Magnitude are the same. i.e. .

However phase angles are different because the phase angle of 1 - jωT3 is negative but that of 1
- jωT3 is positive.
39. For the op-amp circuit of the given figure, Eo(s)/Ei(s) =
A.
B.
C.
D.
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
40.
A unity feedback system has open loop transfer function The closed loop transfer
function is
A.
B.
C.
D.
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
.
41. Assertion (A): Positive feedback is not used in any circuit.

Reason (R): Positive feedback leads to instability.

Answer: Option D
Explanation:
Positive feedback is used in oscillator circuits.
42.
For the equation where Q is heat energy Gt is thermal conductance and θ is
temperature, analogous electrical equation is
A. i = G(v1 - v2)
B.
C.
D.
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
Temperatures θ1 and θ2 are analogous to voltage v1 and v2 .
43. If the Nyquist plot does not encircle the (-1 + j0) point the system is always stable.
A. True
B. False
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
It is not necessary.
44. In op-amp circuit of the given figure, Eo(s)/Ei(s) =

A.
B.
C.
D.
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
45.
A system has For unit step input the settling time for 2% tolerance band is
A. 1.6
B. 2.5
C. 4
D. 5
Answer: Option D
Explanation:
ξωn - 0.8 and = 1.25 s. For 2% criterion, settling time = 4T = 5 seconds.

46.
A system has transfer function . If a sinusoidal input of frequency ω is applied the steady
state output is of the form
A.
B. K1 K2 (1 + jω/T)
C. K1K2/jωT
D.
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
For sinusoidal input jω replaces s in the transfer function.
47. For the given figure C(s)/R(s) =
A.
B.
C.
D.
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
or .
48. For a quadratic factor in transfer function the phase angle is not a function of damping factor.
A. True
B. False
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
Damping ratio affects phase angle.
49. The current rating of dc tachogenerator is usually

A. small
B. high
C. medium

Answer: Option A
Explanation:
Control systems require small current rating of components.
50. For the compensator in the given figure the maximum phase lead is
A. sin-1 (1/3)
B. 30°
C. 45°
D. 60°
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
Hence
Also sin φm = = 0.5 and φm = 30°.

1. Lag compensation increases bandwidth of the system.

A. True
B. False
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
Lag compensation improves steady state behaviour.
2.
Assertion (A): The time response of the system with will not have any
overshoot for unit step input.
Reason (R): A critically damped system does not have any overshoot to a unit step input.

Answer: Option C
Explanation:
System in A is overdamped.
3. The polar plot of the given figure is for the term
A. (jω)2
B. 1 + (jω)2
C.
D.
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
For the term , magnitude is 0 at ω = ∞ and infinite at ω = 0. Moreover phase angle is -
180°.
4. For the unity feed back system of the given figure, the closed loop transfer function is
A.
B.
C.
D.
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
.
5. The effect of negative feedback on distortion and bandwidth because

A. both are decreased
B. both are increased
C. distortion is reduced and bandwidth is increased
D. distortion is increased and bandwidth is decreased

Answer: Option C
Explanation:
Negative feedback increase bandwidth and reduces distortion.
6. Which of the following rotors are used in two phase ac servomotor?

1. Solid iron rotor
2. Squirrel cage rotor
3. Drag cup rotor
Of the above the correct ones are
A. 1, 2, 3
B. 1, 2
C. 2, 3
D. 1, 3
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
Solid iron rotor would give rise to eddy currents.
7. For the system of given figure the closed loop transfer function
A.
B.
C.
D.
Answer: Option D
Explanation:
or .
8. Given figure shows a unity feedback system. The ratio of time constants for open loop and
closed loop response are
A. 1:1
B. 2 : 1
C. 3 : 2
D. 2 : 3
Answer: Option D
Explanation:
For open loop time constant = 0.25
For closed loop and time constant =

Hence ratio of time constants is 3 : 2.
9. For a second order system damping factor is 0.1. If ωd is frequency of damped oscillations and
ωn is natural frequency, then
A. ωd ≈ ωn
B.
C. ωn ≈ ωn
D. ωd ≈ (ωn)2
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
ωd = ωn(1 - 0.1)2 ⋍ ωn
10. For the block diagram of in the given figure, the transfer function C(s)/R(s) is
A.
B.
C.
D.
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
Forward transfer function is G + H1.
11. The phase angle curve of G(jω) H(jω) can be drawn

A. by adding the phase angle curves of individual factors
B. by subtracting the phase angle curves of individual factors
C. by multiplying the phase angle curves of individual factors
D. by dividing the phase angle curves of individual factors

Answer: Option A
Explanation:
When terms are multiplied, phase angles are added.
12. The most commonly used devices for differencing and amplification, in control systems, are
A. BJT amplifiers
B. FET amplifiers
C. operational amplifiers

Answer: Option C
Explanation:
Op-amps are commonly used due to their several advantages.
13. For the system in the given figure, the ratio C(s)/R(s) =
A.
B.
C.
D.
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
Since positive feedback is used,

14. In Bode method of stability analysis, the error curve is not symmetric about corner frequency.
A. True
B. False
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
Error curve is symmetric.
15.

A. lead compensator
B. lag compensator
C. both (a) and (b)

Answer: Option B
Explanation:
For a lag compensator β>1
Therefore is less than .

16.
For the feedback system with closed loop transfer function the
settling time for 2% tolerance
A.
B.
C.
D. 4ξωn
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
and settling time for 2% tolerance is 4T.

17. In a second order system with a unit step input, the speed of response is high if system is
A. overdamped
B. undamped system
C. critically damped
D. underdamped
Answer: Option D
Explanation:
An underdamped system with damping factor slightly less than 1 gives high speed of response.
18. A thermometer requires 1 minute to indicate 98% of its final response to a step input. If it is a
first order system the time constant is
A. 1 minute
B. 0.5 minute
C. 0.25 minute
D. 0.1 minute
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
0.98 = 1 - e-1/T or T = 0.25 minute.
19. Assertion (A): A slight change in pole-zero configuration can cause only minor changes in root
locus configuration.
Reason (R): Asymptotes show the behaviour of root loci for |s| >> 1

Answer: Option D
Explanation:
Even a slight change in pole-zero position may affect root locus appreciably.
20. In a second order system ωn = 10 rad/sec and ζ = 0.1, then ωd =

A. 9.1 rad/sec
B. 9.95 rad/sec
C. 9 rad/sec
D. 1 rad/sec
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
W d = ωn1 - ζ2 = 10 (1 - 0.01)05 = 9.95 rad/s.
21. A system has 12 poles and 2 zeros. Its high frequency asymptote in its magnitude plot has a
slope of
A. -200 dB/decade
B. -240 dB/decade
C. -280 dB/decade
D. -320 dB/decade
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
-(12 - 2) 20 or - 200 dB/decade.
22.
The open loop transfer function of a unity feedback system is The poles of
closed loop system are at
A. -2, -2
B. -2, -1
C. - 2, ± j 1
D. - 2, 2
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
for s2 + 4s + 5 = 0, the roots are - 2 ± j1.

23. For the system of the given figure the closed loop poles are located at
A. s = 0 and s = -2
B. s = 0, s = -l ± j3
C. s = -1 ± j3
D. s = -2 and s = -1 ± j3
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
The roots of equation s2 + 2s + 4 = 0 are at -1 ± 3.
24. The system in the given figure, x(0) = 0 and x (0) = 0, At t = 0 the unit impulse δ(t) is applied X(s)
A.
B.
C.
D.
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
Therefore displacement .
25.
If the polar plot, as the frequency is varied from 0 to infinity is
A. a semicircle
B. a circle
C. a straight line

Answer: Option A
Explanation:
At ω = 0, G(jω) = 1 ∠ 0. At ω = ∞, G(jω) = 0 ∠ -90°.
26. A second order system has damping ratio x and natural frequency ωn. The unit step response is
A.
B.
C.
D.
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
.
27.
The response is
A. undamped
B. underdamped
C. critically damped
D. oscillatory
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
and is less than 1.

28.
For a first order system having transfer function , the unit step response is
A. 1 - e-t/T
B. e-t/T
C. -e-t/T - 1
D. 1 + e-t/T
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
Since the input is unit step, the response is .

29.
In the given figure, R2 >> R1. Then
A.
B.
C.
D.
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
Since R2 > > R1 the term 1 + R1Cs is small as compared to 1
+ R2Cs. Hence the factor can be neglected.

30. Which of the following is not a necessary advantage of negative feedback system?
A. Feedback improves speed of response
B. Feedback improves stability
C. Feedback reduces effect of variations in system parameters
D. Feedback reduces the effect of external disturbances

Answer: Option B
Explanation:
Feedback may or may not improve stability. Moreover feedback may also cause instability.
31. In position control system the device used for providing rate feedback voltage is
A. potentiometer
B. synchro-transmitter
C. synchro-transformer
D. tacho generator
Answer: Option D
Explanation:
Tacho generator provides a voltage whose magnitude is proportional to speed.
32. For the system of the given figure, the closed loop poles are at
A. 0 and -4
B. -2 ± j6
C. 2 ± j6
D. -3 ± j8
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
.
For the characteristic equation s2 + 4s + 10 = 0, the roots are -2 ± j 6.
33.
For the given figure,
A.
B.
C.
D.
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
.
34.
A system has .If x(t) = t2, Y(s) is
A.
B.
C.
D.
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
.
35. Derivative control action is effective?

A. Only during steady state periods
B. Only during transient state periods
C. During both steady state and transient state periods
D. Either during steady state or during transient state periods

Answer: Option B
Explanation:
Derivative of constant is zero. Hence derivative control action is not effective is steady state.
36. In the given figure the input frequency f = 10(1/2  RC)
A. 0 dB
B. 3 dB
C. -3 dB
D. -20 dB
Answer: Option D
Explanation:
XC = 0.1R. Hence V0 = 0.1 Vi or = 0.1 or - 20 dB.

37.
For the second order system damping ratio is
A. 0.1
B. 0.25
C. 0.333
D. 0.5
Answer: Option D
Explanation:
The standard form is s2 + 2ζωns + ω2n = 0.
38. Modelling error may occur due to

A. neglecting the nonlinear characteristics of plant
B. inaccuracy of parameters
C. change of plant characteristics with time
D. any of the above

Answer: Option D
Explanation:
Any of these may cause modelling error.
39. In the given figure, P = 3 kg force. Then X(s) =
A.
B.
C.
D.
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
If P = 3, . Hence .
40. In Bode diagrams an octave is a frequency band from

A. ω1 to 10 ω1
B. ω1 to 8 ω1
C. ω1 to 4 ω1
D. ω1 to 2 ω1
Answer: Option D
Explanation:
An octave is a frequency band from ω1 to 2ω1
41. The polar plot in the given figure is for the term
A. jωT
B. 1 + jωT
C.
D.
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
For the term 1 + jωt, magnitude is 1 at ω = 0 and infinite at ω = ∞.
42. The compensator in the given figure is a
A. lag compensator
B. lead compensator
C. lag-lead compensator

Answer: Option C
Explanation:
Obtain transfer function.
43.
If G(s) H(s) = , the closed loop poles are on
A. negative real axis
B. jω axis
C. right half plane

Answer: Option B
Explanation:
Poles are at s = ± j 10.
44. For the block diagram of the given figure, the equation describing system dynamics is
A. (1 + RCs) Δθ0(s) = Δθi(s) + R Δ H(s)
B. (1 + RCs) [ΔH(s)] = Δθ(s) - Δθ0(s)
C. (1 + RCs) Δθ0(s) = RΔ H(s) - Δ θi(s)
D. (1 + RCs) Δθi(s) = Δ H(s)[R] - Δθ0(s)

Answer: Option A
Explanation:
Total input is [ΔH (s)]R + [ΔQi (s)]. This input gets multiplied by to give AQ0(s).
A. K
B. 0.5 K
C. 2 K
D. 0.25 K
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
.
46.
The polar plot of
A. does not cross real axis
B. crosses real axis
C. crosses real axis at ω = 0.7 rad/sec
D. crosses real axis at ω = 1.4 rad/sec

Answer: Option A
Explanation:
It does not become real at any frequency.
47. In a second order undamped system, the poles are on

A. positive real axis
B. imaginary axis
C. negative real axis

Answer: Option B
Explanation:
If poles are on imaginary axis the response is undamped and oscillatory.
48. For the system of the given figure, the undamped natural frequency of closed loop poles is
A. 2 rad/sec
B. 1 rad/sec
C. 0.5 rad/sec
D. 0.25 rad/sec
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
.
49. An open loop system has a forward path transfer function (42.25)/s(s + 6.5). The unit step
response of the system starting from rest will have its maximum value at a time equal to
A. 0 sec
B. 0.56 sec
C. 5.6 sec
D. infinity
Answer: Option D
Explanation:
Unit step response is Taking inverse transform, the time

domain response is - 1 + 6.5t + e-6-5t. It reaches maximum value at t = infinity.
50.
In the given figure
A.
B.
C.
D.
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
Use block diagram algebra.
1. Examine the following statements

1. Air and gases are compressible.
2. Air, gases and some liquids are compressible.
3. Oil can function as hydraulic fluid as well as lubricator.
Which of the above statements are correct?
A. 3 only
B. 2 and 3 only
C. 1 and 3 only
D. 2 only
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
No answer description available for this question. Let us discuss.
2. Which control action is also called rate control?

A. Proportional
B. Derivative
C. Integral
D. Proportional plus integral

Answer: Option B
Explanation:
3. The gain margin for a stable system
A. has a positive decibel value
B. has a negative decibel value
C. has a large negative decibel value

Answer: Option A
Explanation:
For a stable system gain margin is positive. Therefore decibel value is also positive.
4. The signal flow graph of a system is shown in the given figure. The effect of disturbance T D can
be reduced by
A. increasing G2 (s)
B. decreasing G2 (s)
C. increasing G1 (s)
D. decreasing G1 (s)
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
If G1(s) is increased, input is amplified more while disturbance remains the same.
5. For overdamped systems a quadratic factor in transfer function can be replaced by two first
order factors with real poles
A. True
B. False
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
6. A motor is coupled to a load through gear ratio n. If T is the motor torque, Jm and JL are moment
of inertia of rotor and load, then torque to inertia ratio referred to motor shaft is
A.
B.
C.
D.
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
7. Accurate amplitude measurements can be made more easily than accurate phase shift
measurements.
A. True
B. False
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
8. A synchro transmitter receiver unit is a

A. two phase ac device
B. 3 phase ac device
C. dc device
D. 1 phase ac device
Answer: Option D
Explanation:
9. The transfer function of transportation lag is

A. G(jω) = ejωT
B. G(jω) = e-jωT
C. G(jω) = (1 + jωT)
D. G(jω) = (1 - jωT)
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
10. In the given figure the input frequency f = 0.1 (1/2  RC)
A. 0 dB
B. 3 dB
C. -3 dB
D. 20 dB
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
XC = 10R. Hence V0 ⋍ Vi .
11. A lead compensator is basically a

A. high pass filter
B. low pass filter
C. band stop filter

Answer: Option A
Explanation:
See transfer function in the equation .

12. In Bode diagram (log magnitude plot) of the factor 1/(1 + jωT) in the transfer function the log
magnitude for ω << 1/T can be approximated by
A. 0 dB
B. 20 log ωT dB
C. -20 log ωT dB

Answer: Option A
Explanation:
13. Assertion (A): The part of root locus on the real axis is not dependent on the poles and zeros
which are not on the real axis.
Reason (R): Poles and zeros which are not on the real axis occur in conjugate pairs

Answer: Option A
Explanation:
14.
The phase angle of is constant and equal to - 90° for all values of ω
A. True
B. False
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
15. For underdamped second order systems the rise time is the time required for the response to
rise from
A. 0% to 100% of its final value
B. 10% to 90% of its final value
C. 5% to 95% of its final value

Answer: Option A
Explanation:
16. The open loop frequency response of a unity feed back system is as under
The gain margin and phase margin respectively are

A. 20 dB and 15°
B. 20 dB and 25°
C. 6 dB and 15°
D. 6 dB and 25°
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
17. Assertion (A): A large negative feedback is deliberately introduced in an amplifier to make its
gain independent of variation in parameters of active device.
Reason (R): A large negative value of feedback results in a high value of return difference
compared to unity which makes the feedback gain inversely proportional to the feedback factor.

Answer: Option A
Explanation:
Gain with feedback = .

18.

A. lead compensator
B. lag compensator
C. either (a) or (b)
D. neither (a) nor (b)

Answer: Option A
Explanation:
For a lead compensator and  < 1
Therefore is more than .

19. In response to a unit step input the controller output in given figure is for
A. proportional controller
B. proportional plus integral controller
C. integral controller

Answer: Option B
Explanation:
The intercept on y-axis is due to proportional action and inclined line is due to integral action.
20. An electromechanical device which actuates a train of step angular movements in response to a
train of input pulses on one to one basis is
A. synchro control transformer
B. LVDT
C. stepper motor
D. tacho generator
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
21.
If then f(t) =
A. cos θ0t
B. sin ω0t
C. eat cos ω0t
D. e-at cos ω0t

Answer: Option D
Explanation:
22. When time constant T in any factor is varied, the shapes of log magnitude and phase angle
curves remain the same.
A. True
B. False
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
23. Which of the following is not correct for two phase servomotor?
A. Rotor diameter is small
B. Applied voltages are seldom balanced
C. Rotor resistance is low
D. Torque speed curve is linear

Answer: Option C
Explanation:
In this motor ratio is small or R is high.

24. Given figure shows the magnitude plot for a system. The steady state error for unit step input is
A. 1/101
B. 1/100
C. 1/41
D. 1/40
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
25. DC servomotors are, generally

A. permanent magnet dc motors
B. shunt field motors
C. separately excited dc motors

Answer: Option A
Explanation:
26. As the bandwidth increases, the cost of components

A. generally decreases
B. generally increases
C. may increase or decrease
D. does not change

Answer: Option B
Explanation:
27. If Nyquist plot has a encirclement of (-1 + jo) point, the system is stable if
A. there are no poles of G(s) H(s) in right-half plane
B. there is one pole of G(s) H(s) in right-half plane
C. there is no zeros of G(s) H(s) in right-half plane

Answer: Option A
Explanation:
28. A conditionally stable system has

A. one phase crossover frequency
B. two phase crossover frequencies
C. two or more phase crossover frequencies
D. one or more phase crossover frequencies

Answer: Option C
Explanation:
29. For very low frequencies, log magnitude for the given figure is
A. 0 dB
B. -3 dB
C. 3 dB
D. 10 dB
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
If f very low, XC is very high and V0 ⋍ Vi.
30. In a pneumatic bellows

A. the input surface, output surface and side walls are corrugated
B. the input surface and output surface are flat but the side walls are corrugated
C. the input surface and side walls are flat but the output surface is corrugated
D. the input surface and output surface are corrugated but the side walls are flat
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
31.
Assertion (A): If the Laplace transform is , the Laplaces transform of
impulse response is given by

Reason (R): The Laplace transform for an impulse function is 1.

Answer: Option A
Explanation:
Since £[δ(t)] = 1, .
32.
The polar plot of is the negative imaginary axis.
A. True
B. False
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
33. In the given figure, P = Pm sin ωt. Then X(s) =
A.
B.
C.
D.
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
If P = Pm, sin ω .
34. The number of branches of root locus plot is equal to

A. the number of roots of characteristic equation
B. double the number of roots of characteristic equation
C. the number of roots of characteristic equation minus one
D. the number of roots of characteristic equation plus one

Answer: Option A
Explanation:
35. The action of bellows is similar to that of

A. mass
B. viscous friction
C. spring

Answer: Option C
Explanation:
Spring and bellows convert force into displacement.
36. The given figure shows three Nyquist plots of G(s) H(s) = e-sT/[s(s + 1)] for different values of T.
The curves 1, 2, 3 can be
A. for T = 0, 0.5 and 1 respectively
B. for T = 1, 0.5 and 0 respectively
C. for T = 0.5, 1 and 0 respectively
D. for T = 0, 1 and 0.5 respectively

Answer: Option A
Explanation:
37. Consider the following statements:

The gain margin and phase margin of an unstable system may respectively be
1. positive, positive
2. positive, negative
3. negative, positive
4. negative, negative
Of these statements
A. 1, 4 are correct
B. 1 and 2 correct
C. 1, 2, 3 are correct
D. 2, 3, 4 are correct
Answer: Option D
Explanation:
For stable system both must be positive.
38. A first order element yields almost exact duplication only for constant or slowly varying
phenomenon.
A. True
B. False
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
39. For a stable system

A. both phase and gain margin are negative
B. both phase and gain margin are positive
C. phase margin is positive but gain margin is negative
D. gain margin is positive but phase margin is negative

Answer: Option B
Explanation:
40.
If the angle of departure of root locus at s = - 1 + j is
A. zero
B. 90°
C. -90°
D. -180°
Answer: Option D
Explanation:
41. The system in the given figure

A. will be unstable due to the presence of positive feedback in the inner loop
B. may be stabilized by the negative feedback outer loop
C. can never be stable
D. will always be stable

Answer: Option B
Explanation:
The relative extent of negative and positive feedbacks determines stability.
42. The units of thermal capacitance are

A. k cal/°C
B. °C/k cal
C. °C sec/k cal

Answer: Option A
Explanation:
Heat energy (kcal) is analogous to electric charge and temperature is analogous to voltage.
.
43.
Assertion (A): In the given figure open loop transfer function =
Reason (R): The ratio is called feed forward transfer function.


Answer: Option B
Explanation:
44. Nichols chart consists of M and N locii in log magnitude versus phase diagram.
A. True
B. False
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
45.
If , initial and final values of i(t) are
A. zero and 1
B. zero and 10
C. 10 and zero
D. 70 and 80
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
Use initial and final value theorems.
46. The gain margin of first and second order systems is infinite.
A. True
B. False
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
47. One advantage of using polar plot is that it depicts the frequency response characteristics over
the entire frequency.
A. True
B. False
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
48. The force required to initiate motion between two contacting surfaces is called
A. coulomb friction
B. viscous friction
C. static friction

Answer: Option C
Explanation:
49. Assertion (A): Derivative control action cannot be used alone.

Reason (R): Derivative control action is effective only during transient periods.

Answer: Option A
Explanation:
50. The slope of log magnitude curve near the cut off frequency is called cut off rate.
A. True
B. False
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
1.
A phase lead network with where a < 1, gives maximum phase lead at a
frequency equal to
A.
B.
C.
D.
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
2. Generally a servomotor operates at

A. high torque and high speed
B. low torque and low speed
C. low torque and high speed
D. high torque and low speed

Answer: Option C
Explanation:
3. If C is thermal capacitance, m is mass of liquid and c is specific heat, then

A. C = mc
B. c = mC
C. m = cC
D. C = (mc)2
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
4. Assertion (A): The concept of impulse function is useful in differentiating discontinuous

functions.
Reason (R):

Answer: Option A
Explanation:
5. In a two phase servomotor, if R is rotor resistance, X is rotor reactance, L is rotor length D is

rotor diameter then
A.
and are both small
B.
is large but is small
C.
is small but is large
D.
and are both large
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
6. The ac motor used in servo applications is

A. single phase induction motor
B. two phase induction motor
C. 3 phase induction motor
D. synchronous motor
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
7. For the log magnitude Bode plot of the given figure, the transfer function is
A.
B.
C.
D.
Answer: Option D
Explanation:
8. A first-order system has a time constant t. For unit ramp input, the steady state error is
A. 2
B. 
C. 
D. 1/
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
9. The system in the given figure is
A. type 0 system
B. type 1 system
C. type 2 system
D. type 3 system
Answer: Option D
Explanation:
10.
For the equation where Q is heat energy, Ct is thermal capacitance and θ is
temperature, the analogous electrical equation is
A.
B.
C.

Answer: Option A
Explanation:
11. Optical encoders most commonly used in control systems are

A. absolute encoders
B. secondary encoders
C. incremental encoders

Answer: Option C
Explanation:
12. A second order system exhibits 100% overshoot. The damping ratio is
A. 0
B. 1
C. < 1
D. > 1
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
13. The log magnitude curve for a constant gain K is a horizontal straight line at a magnitude 20 log
K dB.
A. True
B. False
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
14. For the plot in the given figure, G(jω) =
A.
B.
C.
D.
Answer: Option D
Explanation:
15. Transfer functions of even complicated components can be found by frequency response tests.
A. True
B. False
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
16. The shape of torque-speed curve of a two phase servomotor mostly depends on
A. ratio of rotor reactance to rotor resistance
B. ratio of stator reactance to rotor resistance
ratio of rotor reactance to rotor resistance and also the ratio of stator reactance to stator
C.
resistance
D. magnitude of stator voltages

Answer: Option A
Explanation:
17. In a lag network the input frequency is 100 fc where fc is critical frequency. The voltage gain is
A. 0 dB
B. -20 dB
C. -40 dB
D. -60 dB
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
18. Assertion (A): Temperature control of the passenger compartment of car uses both feed
forward and feedback controls.
Reason (R): Feed forward control gives corrective action before the disturbance affects the
output and feedback control applies corrective action after output changes.

Answer: Option A
Explanation:
19. Assertion (A): Most of actual systems are non-linear.

Reason (R): Non linearity may be due to saturation, dead zone, square law etc.

Answer: Option B
Explanation:
20. The correct sequence of events to improve system stability is

A. insert derivative action, use negative feedback, reduce gain
B. reduce gain, use negative feedback, insert derivative action
C. reduce gain, insert derivative feedback, use negative feed back
D. use negative feedback, reduce gain, insert derivative action

Answer: Option D
Explanation:
21.
The static equation of a system is The poles of this system are located
at
A. -1, -9
B. -1, -20
C. -4, -5
D. -9, -20
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
22. The pole-zero configuration of the given figure can be for
A. lag compensator
B. lead compensator
D. series compensator
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
23. Which of the following represents constant magnitude locus for M = 1?

A. x = -0.5
B. x = 0
C. x2 + y2 = 1
D. (x + 1)2 + y2 = 1
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
24. Assertion (A): A synchro control transformer has nearly constant impedance across its rotor
terminals.
Reason (R): Rotor of a synchro control transformer is cylindrical so as to give uniform flux
distribution.

Answer: Option A
Explanation:
25. The log magnitude plot of the given figure is for
A. type 0 system
B. type 1 system
C. type 2 system
D. either type 0 or type 1 system

Answer: Option A
Explanation:
26. Consider the following statements relating to synchros

1. Rotor of control transformer is either disc shaped or umbrella shaped
2. Rotor of transmitter has low magnetic reluctance
3. Transmitter and control transformer pair act as error detector
Out of above the correct statements are
A. 1, 2, 3
B. 1 and 2
C. 2 and 3
D. 1 and 3
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
27. For a second order system the damping factor is varied from 0 to 1. The locus of poles is
A. a straight line on imaginary axis
B. a straight line on real axis
C. a semi circle
D. a circle
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
28.
Assertion (A): The function has a double pole at s = - 5.
Reason (R): If the function [G(s)] (s + p)n for n = 1, 2, 3 ... has a finite non-zero value at s = - p,
then s = - p is called a pole of order n.

Answer: Option A
Explanation:
29. In a synchro transmitter, which coil acts as primary?

A. Rotor
B. Stator
C. Partly rotor and partly stator
D. Tertiary
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
30. Assertion (A): The transient performance of a control system is generally analysed by using
unit step function as reference input.
Reason (R): Impulse is the most common input found in practice.

Answer: Option A
Explanation:
31. For a second order system ωn is natural frequency, ωd is frequency of damped oscillations and ζ
is damping factor. Then
A. ωd = ωn ξ
B. ωd = ωn (1 - ξ)2
C. ωd = ωn (1 - ξ)0.5
D. ωd = ωn (1 - ξ2)0.5
Answer: Option D
Explanation:
32. In force voltage analogy the quantity analogous to spring constant K is

A. R
B. C
C. L
D. 1/C
Answer: Option D
Explanation:
33. The log magnitude curve of factor jω is a straight line having a slope of 20 dB/decade.
A. True
B. False
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
34. Time rate of change in heat energy is analogous to

A. voltage
B. charge
C. current
D. voltage gradient
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
35. Assertion (A): In control system velocity error is not an error in velocity but is an error in
position due to a ramp input.
Reason (R): For a type of system velocity error is zero.

Answer: Option B
Explanation:
36. For the system of the given figure, the break away and break in points are determined from the
conditions . Then K =
A.
B.
C.
D.
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
37. Assertion (A): For an underdamped system with damping ratio ξ, the maximum overshoot is e-
ξ/(1-ξ2)0.5
Reason (R): Peak time of a second order under damped system = /ωd where ωd is frequency
of damped oscillations.

Answer: Option B
Explanation:
38. I-PD controlled system has

A. I, P and D actions in forward path
B. I, P and D actions in feedback path

C. I action in forward path but P and D action in feedback path
D. I action in feedback path but P and D actioins in forward path

Answer: Option C
Explanation:
39. Assertion (A): Laplace transform of impulse function is equal to area under the impulse.
Reason (R): An impulse function whose area is unity is called unit impulse function.

Answer: Option B
Explanation:
40. For the given figure, the transfer function of signal flow graph is
A.
B.
C.
D.
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
41. Integral error compensation changes a second order system to

A. first order system
B. third order system
C. fourth order system
D. either (a) or (b) depending on the system

Answer: Option B
Explanation:
42. Assertion (A): If integral control action is included in the controller the offset can be eliminated.
Reason (R): Integral control action may lead to oscillatory response.

Answer: Option B
Explanation:
43. An ac tachometer has a drag cup construction so that

A. rotor inertia is low
B. rotor body is conducting
C. rotor is easy to fabricate
D. both (a) and (b)

Answer: Option D
Explanation:
44.
If the breakaway and break in points in the root locus are located at
A. -2 and -1
B. -2.47 and -3.77
C. -4.27 and -7.73

Answer: Option C
Explanation:
45. The constant M loci on G(s) plane are a family of circles.

A. True
B. False
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
46. Assertion (A): Feedback control systems offer more accurate control than open loop systems.
Reason (R): The feedback path establishes a link for comparison of input and output and
subsequent error correction.

Answer: Option A
Explanation:

1. Pneumatic systems are fire proof.
2. Pneumatic systems are explosion proof.
3. Hydraulic systems are explosion proof.
4. Hydraulic systems are fire proof.
A. 1 only
B. 1 and 2 only
C. 1 2, 3, 4
D. 2, 3, 4 only
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
48. For the given figure the equation of motion is
A.
B.
C.

Answer: Option A
Explanation:
49. The addition of a zero to the open loop transfer function

A. pulls the root locus to the left and makes the system more stable
B. pulls the root locus to the right and makes the system less stable

Answer: Option A
Explanation:
50. Assertion (A): For a given system only one of the static error constants is finite and significant.
Reason (R): If finite static error constant is large, the loop gain becomes smaller as ω
approaches zero.

Answer: Option C
Explanation:
1. If a zero is added to a second order underdamped system

A. the peak overshoot is increased
B. the peak overshoot is decreased
C. the peak overshoot remains unchanged

Answer: Option A
Explanation:
2. PID controlled system has

A. P and I actions in forward path and D action in feedback path
B. P and I actions in feedback path and actions in forward path
C. All the three (i.e., P, I and D) actions in forward path
D. All the three (i.e., P, I and D) actions in feedback path

Answer: Option A
Explanation:
3. In case of synchro error detector the electrical zero position of control transformer is obtained
when angular displacement between rotors is
A. zero
B. 45°
C. 90°
D. 180°
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
4. If ΔP is pressure difference, A is area of each flat surface, K is stiffness and Δx is displacement

of movable surface from reference of bellows, then
A.
B.
C.
D.
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
5. For Bode plot of (1 + jωT) has

A. slope of 20 dB/decade and phase angle + tan-1 (ωT)
B. slope of - 20 dB/decade and phase angle + tan -1 (ωT)
C. slope of 20 dB/decade and phase angle - tan-1 (ωT)
D. slope of - 40 dB/decade and phase angle - tan-1(ωT)

Answer: Option A
Explanation:
6.
The open loop transfer function of a system is . If the frequency at the intersection of -
40 dB/decade line and 0 dB line is ω, then
A.
B.
C.
D.
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
7.
For low frequencies such that , the log magnitude of factor is 0 dB.
A. True
B. False
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
8. Assertion (A): The closeness of G(jω) locus to (- 1 + j0) point can be used as a measured of
margin of stability.
Reason (R): When the G(jω) locus comes close to encircling (- 1 + j0) point the system
becomes oscillatory.

Answer: Option A
Explanation:
9. For the system of the given figure |G(jω)| = 0 dB at ω =
A. 0
B. 1 rad/sec.
C. ∞
D. 2.38 rad/sec.
Answer: Option D
Explanation:
10. The capacitance of a gas pressure vessel is defined as
A.
B.
C. (change in gas stored) x (change in gas pressure)

Answer: Option A
Explanation:
11. The slope of log magnitude curve changes by - 40 dB/decade at a certain frequency and the
error between asymptote and actual curve is positive. This means that

Answer: Option B
Explanation:
12. A system has high gain and phase margin. The system is
A. very stable
B. sluggish
C. very stable and sluggish
D. oscillatory
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
13.
For the transfer function , the polar plot a is

A. semi circle
B. circle
C. spiral

Answer: Option C
Explanation:
14. A proportional controller is basically

A. an amplifier with adjustable gain
B. an integrating amplifier
C. an amplifier with infinite gain
D. an amplifier with almost zero gain

Answer: Option A
Explanation:
15.
A network has . Then

A. it is lead network
B. it is lag network
C. it is lead network if T1 > T2 and lag network T1 < T2
D. it is lead network if T1 < T2 and lag network T1 > T2

Answer: Option C
Explanation:
16. The given figure shows log magnitude versus ω plots of a system for different values of gain. For
this system
A. curve 1 shows highest gain margin and curve 2 shows poorest gain margin
B. gain margins shown by the three curves are equal
C. curve 1 shows poorest gain margin and curve 3 shows highest gain margin
D. curve 3 shows poorest gain margin while curve 1 shows highest gain margin
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
17. The purpose of series quadrature windings in amplidyne is to

A. neutralize the effect of armature reaction
B. reduce commutation difficulties
C. increase the gain
D. increase response time

Answer: Option A
Explanation:
18. For the transport lag G(jω) = e-jωT, the phase angle
A. is constant
B. varies linearly with frequency
C. varies linearly with low frequencies only
D. values as per square law

Answer: Option B
Explanation:
19. In classical analogue, torque is analogous to

A. current
B. voltage
C. charge
D. voltage gradient
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
20. The pole zero plot of the given figure is for
A. non-minimum phase function
B. minimum phase function
C. all pass function

Answer: Option A
Explanation:
21.
For the function G(s) = the poles are at
A. s = 0 and s = ∞
B. s = j2n where n = 0, 1, 2
C. s = ± j2n where n = 0, 1, 2..

D. none of the above.
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
22. Which dc servomotor has minimum inertia?

A. Slotted armature construction
B. Surface wound armature
C. Surface wound with stationary rotor
D. Either (a) or (b)

Answer: Option C
Explanation:
23. Gas flow resistance is defined as
A.
B.
C. (change in gas pressure difference) x (change in gas flow rate)

Answer: Option A
Explanation:

1. A small size hydraulic actuator can develop good torque.
2. It is easy to maintain a hydraulic system leak proof.
3. Both linear and rotatary hydraulic actuators are available.
4. Hydraulic power is more easily available than electric power.
A. all
B. 1 and 2 only
C. 1 and 3 only
D. 2, 3 and 4 only
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
25. The given figure shows a constant current source driving a parallel RC circuit. It is equivalent to
A. a lag network
B. a lead network
C. a lag-lead network

Answer: Option A
Explanation:
26. Consider the following statements regarding negative feedback

1. It increases system gain
2. It improves sensitivity
3. It improves system stability
Which of these are not correct?
A. all
B. 1, 2
C. 1, 3
D. 1 only
Answer: Option D
Explanation:
27. Which of the following are applications of position control systems?

A. Control of sheet and metal thickness in hot rolling mill
B. Missile guidance of ships
C. Radar tracking system
D. All of the above

Answer: Option D
Explanation:
28. The system in the given figure has
A. good gain and phase margins
B. good gain margin and poor phase margin
C. poor gain and phase margins
D. poor gain margin but good phase margin

Answer: Option B
Explanation:
29. Assertion (A): Increasing the system gain improves steady state behaviour but may result in
instability.
Reason (R): A compensator is inserted into a system to ensure specified performance.

Answer: Option B
Explanation:
30. Assertion (A): Inverse Laplace transform can be found from P(s) by inversion integral.
Reason (R): The function f(t) is assumed to be zero for t < 0.

Answer: Option B
Explanation:
31. For a second order system delay time td is the time required to reach
A. half the final value for the very first time
B. the final value for the very first time
C. 90% of the final value for the very first time

Answer: Option A
Explanation:
32. Coulomb friction is

A. the force of sliding friction between dry surfaces
B. the force of friction between moving surfaces separated by viscous fluid
C. the force required to initiate motion between two contacting surfaces
D. all of the above

Answer: Option A
Explanation:
33. A feedback amplifier has forward gains A1, A2 and feedback factor β as shown in signal flow
graph of the given figure. Because of feedback as shown in signal noise ratio at output will
A. increase
B. decrease
C. be unaffected
D. depend on value of β
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
34.
For the system in the given figure . Then steady state error is
A.
B. K
C. Zero
D. 1
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
35. The damping ratio of a pair of complex poles when expressed in terms of angle θ measured
from jω axis equal to
A. sin θ
B. cos θ
C. tan θ
D. cot θ
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
36. Assertion (A): Derivative control action is also called rate control and has an anticipatory
character.
Reason (R): Derivative control amplifies noise signals.

Answer: Option B
Explanation:
37. Assertion (A): When a PID controller is added to a system, the peak overshoot to step input
cannot be determined easily.
Reason (R): Use of PID controller introduces a zero in the forward path.

Answer: Option A
Explanation:
38. For the system shown in the given figure the time response to unit step input is
A.
B. c(t) = T(1 - e-t/T)
C. c(t) = 1 - e-t/T
D. c(t) = T e-t/T
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
39. The slope of log magnitude asymptote changes by - 40 dB/ decade at a certain frequency and
the error between asymptote and actual curve is - 6 dB. This means that
C. either a double pole or a pair of complex conjugate poles is present
D. either a pole or zero at that frequency is present

Answer: Option A
Explanation:
40. Friction forces acts in a direction

A. opposite to that of velocity
B. same as that of velocity
C. at right angle to that of velocity
D. partly opposite and partly at right angle to the direction of velocity

41. Assertion (A): Integral control action is sometimes called reset control.
Reason (R): Reset rate is expressed as number of repeats per unit time.

Answer: Option B
Explanation:
42. The polar plot in the given figure is for G(jω) =
A.
B.
C.
D.
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
43. In some on-off controllers a differential gap is provided

A. to make the manufacture process easier
B. to prevent too often frequent operation of controller
C. both (a) and (b)

Answer: Option B
Explanation:
44.
If there are
A. two poles of G(s) in the left half plane
B. two poles of G(s) in the right half plane
C. three poles of G(s) in the right half plane
D. four poles of G(s) in the right half plane

Answer: Option B
Explanation:
45. In Bode analysis the correction at corner frequency is 3 dB.

A. True
B. False
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
46. The transfer function G(s) of a PID controller is
A.
B. K [1 + Tts + Tds]
C.
D.
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
47. In a proportional plus integral control action

A. proportional gain Kp is adjustable but integral time Ti is constant
B. proportional gain Kp is adjustable but integral time Ti is adjustable

C. both proportional gain Kp and integral time Ti are adjustable
D. both proportional gain Kp and integral time Ti are constant

Answer: Option C
Explanation:
48. An RLC series circuit has
If poles p1 and p1* are close to jω axis, then

A. resonant frequency is high
B. Q is high
C. bandwidth is large
D. Q is low
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
49. A reactance function

A. has a pole at origin
B. has a zero at origin
C. may have a pole or zero at origin
D. has a pole or zero at origin and a pole or zero at infinity

Answer: Option D
Explanation:
50. Given figure shows a magnitude Bode plot. The transfer function for this plot is
A.
B.
C.
D.
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
1. Consider the following systems
System I,
System II,
where C(s) is the output and R(s) is the input of these systems
A. System I has larger bandwidth and faster speed of response than System II
B. System II has larger bandwidth and faster speed of response than System I
C. System I has larger bandwidth but System II has faster speed of response
D. System II has larger bandwidth but System I has faster speed of response
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
2. Nyquist stability criterion is based on a theorem from the theory of complex variables.
A. True
B. False
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
3.
For the function G(s) H(s) = the phase cross-over frequency is
A. 0.5 rad/sec
B. 0.707 rad/sec
C. 1.732 rad/sec
D. 2 rad/sec
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
4. While forming Routh's array, the situation of a row of zeros indicates that the system
A. has symmetrically located roots
B. is not sensitive to variations in gain
C. is stable
D. is unstable
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
5. Assertion (A): In liquid system the ratio of change in liquid level to change in flow rate is called
resistance of liquid flow.
Reason (R): In liquid level systems the ratio of change in liquid stored in a tank to the change in
head is called capacitance of tank.

Answer: Option B
Explanation:
6. The frequency at which phase angle is 180° is called

A. phase crossover frequency
B. stability limit frequency
C. frequency of limited stability
D. gain margin frequency

Answer: Option A
Explanation:
7. In a mechanical accelerometer, the steady state displacement is a measure of

A. constant input acceleration
B. constant input velocity

Answer: Option A
Explanation:
8.
A unity feedback system has . If input r(t) = 1 + 2t + t3, the steady
error is
A. zero
B. 0.4
C. 4
D. infinity
Answer: Option D
Explanation:
9. Assertion (A): The root locus of a control system is symmetrical about real axis.
Reason (R): For all polynomials with real coefficients, complex poles always occur in conjugate
pairs.

Answer: Option A
Explanation:
10. In log magnitude Bode diagram the slope of high frequency asymptote of (1 + jωT) is
A. 20 dB per decade
B. 10 dB per decade
C. 20 dB per octave
D. 10 dB per octave
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
11. A compensator has its pole and zero as shown in the given figure
A. lag compensator
B. lead compensator
D. series compensator
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
12. For a stable system having two or more gain crossover frequencies the phase margin is
measured
A. at lowest gain crossover frequency
B. at highest gain crossover frequency
C. at the gain crossover frequencies

Answer: Option B
Explanation:
13. In a second order system, peak overshoot is independent of

A. damping factor
B. natural frequency
C. both damping factor and natural frequency
D. neither damping factor nor natural frequency

Answer: Option B
Explanation:
14. Nyquist plot provides information about absolute stability as well as relative stability.
A. True
B. False
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
15. Power handling capacity of wire wound potentiometer used in control systems is about
A. 0.1 W
B. 5 W
C. 25 W
D. 100 W
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
16. The Nyquist plot in the given figure is for G(s) H(s) =
A.
B.
C.
D.
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
17.
For a factor the log
A. is a straight line with slope 20 dB/decade
B. is a straight line with slope 0 dB/decade
C. is a straight line with slope - 20 dB/decade
D. is a straight line with slope - 40 dB/decade

Answer: Option D
Explanation:
18. The number of stator field windings in an ac tachometer are

A. 1
B. 2
C. 3
D. 4
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
19. The radius of constant N circle for N = 1 is

A. 2
B. 2
C. 1
D.
Answer: Option D
Explanation:
20. In using Nyquist stability criterion it is not necessary to determine closed loop poles.
A. True
B. False
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
21. The polar plot of transport lag is a unit circle.

A. True
B. False
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
22. The given figure shows a hybrid servosystem. The components 1, 2, 3, 4 are respectively
A. amplifier, demodulator, dc servomotor and load
B. demodulator, amplifier, dc servomotor and load
C. demodulator, dc servomotor, amplifier and load
D. amplifier, dc servomotor, demodulator and load

Answer: Option A
Explanation:
23. For the signal flow graph of the given figure consider the following statements
1. It has three forward paths
2. It has three individual loops
3. It has two non touching loops
Out of above the correct statements are
A. 1, 2, 3
B. 1, 2
C. 2, 3
D. 1, 3
Answer: Option D
Explanation:
24. For the transport lag G(jω) = e-jωT, the polar plot is
A. a semi circle
B. a circle
C. a unit circle

Answer: Option C
Explanation:

1. The positiveness of coefficients of characteristic equation is necessary as well as sufficient
condition for stability of first and second order systems.
2. The positiveness of coefficients of characteristic equation ensures negativeness of real roots but
is not sufficient condition for stability of third and higher order systems.
Out of above statements:
A. only 1 is correct
B. both 1 and 2 are correct
C. only 2 is correct
D. both are wrong

Answer: Option B
Explanation:
26. Assertion (A): The time response, usually, is slower with lag compensation.
Reason (R): The natural undamped frequency and bandwidth are increased.

Answer: Option D
Explanation:
27.
For the factor the corner frequency is
A. 0.5 rad/sec
B. 1 rad/sec
C. 2 rad/sec
D. 4 rad/sec
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
28. For a second order system, the position of poles is shown in the given figure. This system is
A. undamped
B. overdamped
C. underdamped
D. critically damped
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
29. A lag compensator provides attenuation in

A. very low frequency range
B. low frequency range
C. high frequency range

Answer: Option C
Explanation:
30. A stepper motor is essentially

A. a synchronous motor
B. induction motor
C. dc motor

Answer: Option A
Explanation:
31. Assertion (A): When the performance of a stable second order system is improved by a PID
controller, the system may become unstable.
Reason (R): PID controller increases the order of the system to 3.

Answer: Option A
Explanation:
32. The root locus branches

A. start from open loop poles and terminate at zeros
B. start from open loop zeros and terminate at poles
C. may start from pole or zero and terminate at another pole or zero

Answer: Option A
Explanation:
33. In force voltage analogy, displacement is analogous to

A. current
B. voltage
C. charge

Answer: Option C
Explanation:
34. M circles are symmetrical with respect to real axis.

A. True
B. False
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
35.
For the system with , the maximum resonance peak is
A. 4
B. 4/3
C. 2
D. 2/3
Answer: Option D
Explanation:
36. The angular location of poles depends on

A. undamped natural frequency
B. damping ratio
C. both (a) and (b)

Answer: Option B
Explanation:
37. For the characteristic equation s5 + s4 + 2s3 + 2s2 + 3s + 15 = 0, the number of roots in left
half s plane are
A. 1
B. 2
C. 3
D. 5
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
38. At corner frequency the phase angle of factor 1/(1 + jωT) is

A. +90°
B. -90°
C. +45°
D. -45°
Answer: Option D
Explanation:
39. Frequency response approach is a simple approach to control system design.

A. True
B. False
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
40. The pole zero plot of the given figure is for


Answer: Option B
Explanation:
41. For stable network the real parts of poles and zeros of driving point functions must be
A. negative
B. negative or zero
C. zero
D. positive
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
42.
A compensating network has . If it is a phase lag circuit the value of a should
be
A. 0
B. between 0 and 1
C. 1
D. more than 1
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
43. Consider the following expressions which indicate the step or impulse response of an initially
relaxed system
1. [5 - 4 e-2t] u(t)
2. [e-2t + 5] u(t)
3. d(t) + 8 e-2t u(t)
4. d(t) + 4 e-2t u(t)
Those which correspond to the step and impulse response of the same system include
A. 1 and 3
B. 1 and 4
C. 2 and 4
D. 2 and 3
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
44. If Z is the number of zeros of 1 + G(s) H(s) in the right half s plane. N is the number of clockwise
encircle elements of (-1 + jo) point. P is the number of poles of G(s) H(s) in right half s plane.
The Nyquist stability criterion can be expressed as
A. Z=N+P
B. Z = P/N
C. Z = N - P
D. Z = PN
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
45. The given figure shows a control system. The maximum value of gain for which the system is
stable is
A. 3
B. 3
C. 4
D. 5
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
46. In a synchro transmitter

A. input is angular position of rotor shaft and output is stator voltages
input is stator voltages and output is angular position of shaft input is rotor voltage and
B.
output is angular position of rotor shaft
C. input is rotor voltage and output is angular position of rotor shaft
D. input is angular position of rotor shaft and output is rotor voltage

Answer: Option A
Explanation:
47. The polar plot of G(jω) = 1/jω is

A. positive imaginary axis
B. positive real axis
C. negative imaginary axis
D. negative real axis

Answer: Option C
Explanation:
48. The log magnitude for the system in the given figure is (where T = RC)
A. 20 log (1 + ωT)
B. -20 log (1 + ωT)
C. -10 log (1 + ω2T2)
D. -20 log (1 + ω2T2)

Answer: Option C
Explanation:
49. For an unstable system the gain margin is indicative of how much the gain should be decreased
to make the system stable.
A. True
B. False
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
50. In the signal flow graph of the given figure, the number of forward paths is
A. 1
B. 2
C. 3
D. 4
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
1. For a second order system with 0 < ξ < 1, the angle which poles make with negative real axis is
A. sin-1 ξ
B. cos-1 ξ
C. tan-1 ξ
D. cot-1 ξ
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
2. The resolution of a wire wound potentiometer is about

A. 0.001%
B. 0.1%
C. 1%
D. 5%
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
3. Consider the following statements

1. The effect of feedback is to reduce system error
2. Feedback increases the system gain at one frequency but reduces the system gain as another
frequency
3. Feedback can cause an originally stable system to become unstable
A. 1, 2, 3
B. 1, 2
C. 2, 3
D. 1, 3
Answer: Option D
Explanation:
4. M circles are symmetrical with respect to

A. real and imaginary axis
B. M = 1 straight line and real axis
C. M = 1 straight line and imaginary axis
D. M = 1 straight line
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
5. A lag compensator
A. speeds up the transient response of the system
B. improves steady state behaviour of the system

C. improves steady state behaviour and speeds up the transient response of the system
D. improves steady state behaviour and preserves the transient response of the system
Answer: Option D
Explanation:
6. Assertion (A): An on off controller gives rise to oscillation of the output between two limits.
Reason (R): Location of a pair of poles on jω axis gives rise to self sustained oscillations in the
output.

Answer: Option B
Explanation:
7. Consider the following statements about transport-lag

1. It is of non-minimum phase behaviour
2. It normally exists in thermal, hydraulic and pneumatic systems
3. It has an excessive phase lag with no attenuation at high frequency
A. 1 only
B. 1 and 2
C. All
D. 2 and 3
Answer: Option C
Explanation:

1. If any root of characteristic equation has a positive real part the impulse response is unbounded
and system is unstable.
2. If all the roots of a characteristic equation have negative real parts, the impulse response decays
to zero.
3. If one or more non-repeated roots of characteristic equation are on jω axis impulse response is
bounded but the system is unstable.
Which of the above equations are correct?
A. 1, 2 and 3
B. 1 and 2 only
C. 1 and 3 only
D. 2 and 3 only
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
9. If block diagrams of the given figure (a) and (b) are to be equivalent, then
A. G2 = G1
B.
C. G2 = G12
D.
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
10. In root locus analysis the breakaway and break in points

A. lie on the real axis
B. either lie on the real axis or occur in complex conjugate pairs
C. always occur in complex conjugate pairs

Answer: Option B
Explanation:
11. In control systems the output of sensor usually, is

A. analog electrical signal
B. digital electrical signal
C. mechanical signal
D. analog or digital electrical signal

Answer: Option D
Explanation:
12. Magnetic amplifier is used for

A. voltage amplification
B. power amplification
C. current amplification
D. frequency amplification
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
13. Assertion (A): In simplifying block diagram the product of transfer functions in feed forward
direction must remain the same.
Reason (R): In simplifying block diagram the product of transfer functions around a closed loop
must remain the same.

Answer: Option B
Explanation:
14. If block diagrams of the given figure (a) and (b) are to be equivalent, then
A. G2 = G1
B. G2 = -G1
C.
D.
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
15. For a type 1 system and unit parabolic input, the steady state error is
A. 0
B. ∞
C. 1
D. 1/Kv
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
16. The pole zero plot in the given figure is for


Answer: Option C
Explanation:
17. The response to sinusoidal excitation can be found by

A. setting s = jω in the network function
B. setting s = -jω in the network function
C. taking inverse transform of network function

Answer: Option A
Explanation:
18. Assertion (A): Industrial robots improve productivity.

Reason (R): Robots can handle monotonous and complex jobs without error in operation.

Answer: Option A
Explanation:
19. The phase angle curve of G(jω) H(jω) is drawn by adding the phase angles of individual factors.
A. True
B. False
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
20. Temperature is analogous to

A. voltage
B. flux
C. charge

Answer: Option A
Explanation:
21. Consider the following statements about polar plots

1. Addition of a non-zero pole to a transfer function results in further rotation of polar plot through
an angle of - 90° as ω → ∞
2. Addition of a pole at the origin to a transfer function rotates the polar plot at zero and infinite
frequencies by a further angle of - 90°
Of the above statements:
A. Both are correct
B. Both are wrong
C. 1 is correct and 2 is wrong
D. 2 is correct and 1 is wrong

Answer: Option A
Explanation:
22. The relative stability of a system is given by

A. gain margin alone
B. phase margin alone
C. both phase and gain margins

Answer: Option C
Explanation:
23. Assertion (A): Nyquist stability criterion uses the number of encirclements around (-1 + j0) point
in GH plane to determine stability
Reason (R): The (-1 + j0) point in the s plane lies in the Nyquist path.

Answer: Option C
Explanation:
24. In a two phase servomotor the voltages applied to the two stator windings
A. are equal in magnitude and are in phase
B. are unequal in magnitude but are in phase
C. are equal in magnitude but have a phase difference of 90°
D. are unequal in magnitude and have a phase difference of 90°

Answer: Option D
Explanation:
25. The phase angle characteristic in the given figure is for
A. all pass function
B. transport lag
C. minimum phase function

Answer: Option B
Explanation:
26.
At low frequencies the factor e-jωT and behave simple.
A. True
B. False
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
27.
The overall transfer function for a unity feedback system is . Which of the following
statements about this system are correct?
1. Position error constant Kp is 4
2. System is type 1
3. Velocity error constant is finite
Select the answer as per following code:
A. 1, 2, 3
B. 1, 2
C. 2, 3
D. 1, 3
Answer: Option D
Explanation:
28. Bandwidth is proportional to speed of response.

A. True
B. False
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
29. The complicated shapes in the polar plots are only due to time constants in the numerator of
transfer functions.
A. True
B. False
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
30. For a quadratic factor in denominator of transfer function the phase angle at corner frequency (in
Bode phase angle plot)
A. is -90°
B. is +90°
C. depends on the damping factor

Answer: Option A
Explanation:
31.
. It is required that response settles to within 2% of final value for a step
input. The settling time is
A. 20 sec
B. 40 sec
C. 35 sec
D. 45 sec
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
32. If zeros at infinity are included in the count, the number of zeros of G(s) H(s) is
A. equal to number of poles
B. one more than the number of poles
C. one less than the number of poles

Answer: Option A
Explanation:
33. The polar plot of the given figure can be for G(jω) =
A.
B.
C.
D.
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
34. The distance of poles from origin depends on

A. undamped natural frequency
B. damping ratio
C. both (a) and (b)

Answer: Option A
Explanation:
35. In the field controlled motor the entire damping comes from
A. armature resistance
B. back emf
C. motor friction and load
D. field resistance
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
36. The system matrix of continuous time system described in state variable form is
The systems is stable for all values of x and y satisfying

A. x < 1/2, y < 1/2
B. x > 1/2, y > 0
C. x < 0, y < 0
D. x < 0, y < 1/2

Answer: Option C
Explanation:
37. The addition of a pole to the open loop transfer function pulls the root locus
A. to the right
B. to the left and making the system more stable
C. towards right or left depending on the position of new pole

Answer: Option A
Explanation:
38. Polar plot of a lag-lead compensator is a circle.

A. True
B. False
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
39. For a type 0 system and unit ramp input, the steady state error is
A. 0
B. ∞
C. 1
D. 1/KV
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
40.
For the mechanical system in the given figure the transfer function =
A.
B.
C.
D.
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
41. In control systems the word controller includes

A. error detector and feedback element
B. feedback element and control elements
C. error detector and control elements
D. error detector, control elements and feedback elements

Answer: Option C
Explanation:
42. Assertion (A): When the forward gain of a system is increased, the transient response becomes
oscillatory.
Reason (R): Increasing the forward gain reduces steady state error.

Answer: Option A
Explanation:
43. The given figure shows dB magnitude plots for type 0, type 1 and type 2 systems. Out of these
A. curves 1, 2, 3 are for type 0, 1, 2 systems respectively
B. curves 1, 2, 3 are for type 2, 1, 0 systems respectively
C. curves 1, 2, 3 are for type 1, 0, 2 systems respectively
D. curves 1, 2, 3 are for type 1, 2, 0 systems respectively

Answer: Option A
Explanation:
44.
Assertion (A): A. For a unity feedback system, with , the settling time of step
response is constant for all values of K ≥ 1
Reason (R): The real part of the roots for all values of K ≥ 1 are negative.

Answer: Option A
Explanation:
45. Assertion (A): F(s) is valid throughout s plane except at poles of F(s).
Reason (R): £[f1(t) + f2(t)] = £[f1(t)] + £[f2(t)]

Answer: Option B
Explanation:
46. For the given figure, the transfer function X(s)/P(s) =
A.
B.
C.
D.
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
47. In the given figure shows a root locus plot. Consider the following statements for this plot
1. The open loop system is a second order system
2. The system is overdamped for K > 1
3. The system is stable for all values of K
A. 1, 2, 3
B. 1, 3
C. 2, 3
D. 1, 2
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
48. In terms of ξ and ωn the settling time (5% criterion) of a second order system for a step input, is
equal to
A.
B.
C.
D.
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
49. In the given figure the number of combinations of three non touching loops is
A. 0
B. 1
C. 2
D. 3
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
50. The poles of an RC function

A. are simple and lie on jω axis
B. are simple and lie on negative real axis
C. may be complex conjugate
D. may be anywhere in s plane

Answer: Option A
Explanation:
1. Which of the following is used to obtain output position in a position control system?
A. Strain gauge
B. Load cell
C. Synchro
D. Thermistor
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
2. In a synchro transmitter-control transformer, the voltage induced in rotor winding of control

transformer is zero when the angular displacement between rotors of transmitter and
transformer is
A. 0°
B. 90°
C. 180°

Answer: Option B
Explanation:
3. In the given figure, the curves 1, 2, 3 are respectively for
A. all pass, minimum phase and non-minimum phase functions
B. minimum phase, all pass and non-minimum phase functions
C. non-minimum phase, all pass and minimum phase functions
D. minimum phase, non-minimum phase and all pass functions

Answer: Option B
Explanation:
4. In the given figure, the number of individual loops is
A. 2
B. 4
C. 5
D. 6
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
5. DC tachogenerator can be used in

A. speed control system
B. position control system
C. both (a) and (b)

Answer: Option C
Explanation:
6. In a two phase servomotor the two stator windings have a phase difference of
A. 30°
B. 45°
C. 90°
D. 135°
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
7. For a stable system having two or more gain crossover frequencies the phase margin is
measured at the highest crossover frequency.
A. True
B. False
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
8. The block diagram of the given figure for
A. On-off controller
B. On-off controller with differential gap
C. On-off controller with integral gap
D. Three position controller

Answer: Option A
Explanation:
9. In a two phasor servomotor, the direction of rotation of the rotating field depends on
A. magnitudes of voltages applied to the two stator windings
B. phase relation of voltages applied to the two stator windings
C. both magnitude and phase relationship of voltages applied to the two stator windings

Answer: Option B
Explanation:
10. Assertion (A): Points in the s plane at which function G(s) is not analytic are called singular,
points.
Reason (R): Singular points at which the function G(s) or its derivative approach infinity are
called poles.

Answer: Option B
Explanation:
11. Consider following statements:
1. Integral of absolute magnitude of error =
2. Integral time-absolute error =
3. Integral time-square error =

Which of the above are correct?
A. 1 and 3
B. 1 only
C. 1 and 2
D. 2 and 3
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
12. Gain margin and phase margin can be determined from Bode plots as well as Nyquist plot.
A. True
B. False
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
13. The radius and centre of M circles are given by
A.
B.
C.
D.
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
14. For the system in the given figure the root locus
A. is on real axis between points s = -1 and s = -3.6
B. is on real axis between points s = 0 and s = -1
C. is on real axis between points s = -3.6 and s = ∞
D. is on real axis between points s = 0 and s = -3.6

Answer: Option A
Explanation:
15. For the factor (1 + 0.5 jω) the corner frequency is

A. 1 rad/sec
B. 0.5 rad/sec
C. 2 rad/sec
D. 0.25 rad/sec
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
16. If damping ratio is 0.5, the lines joining complex poles with origin are inclined to negative real
axis at
A. ± 90°
B. ± 60°
C. ± 45°
D. ± 30°
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
17.
At corner frequency the phase angle of factor is - 45°
A. True
B. False
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
18. A system has two poles as shown in the given figure. The zeros are at infinity. If input is unit
step, the steady state output is
A.
B.
C.
D. 1
Answer: Option D
Explanation:
19. A unity feedback system has the following open loop frequency response
The gain margin and phase margin are

A. 0 dB, -17°
B. 3.86 dB, -180°
C. 0 dB, 10°
D. 3.86 dB, 10°

Answer: Option D
Explanation:
20. The permanent magnet field system of brushless dc servomotor is generally on
A. stator
B. rotor
C. partly on stator and partly on rotor

Answer: Option B
Explanation:
21. For any transfer function, the constant phase angle loci are
A. a family of circles
B. a family of straight lines

Answer: Option A
Explanation:
22. For an m x n matrix A, the eigen values are the roots of the characteristic equation
A. |I - A|
B. |λI - A| = 0
C. |λA - I| = 0
D. |A - I| = 0
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
23. In force current analogy, displacement x is analogous to

A. charge
B. magnetic flux linkage
C. electrostatic energy
D. voltage
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
24. Consider the following statements about variable reluctance stepper motor used in control
system
1. The static torque acting on rotor is a function of angular misalignment between stator and rotor
teeth
2. There are two positions of zero torque i.e, . Q = 0 and where T is the number of rotor
teeth
3. Both zero torque positions are stable
4. When stator is excited, rotor is pulled into minimum reluctance position
Of these statements, the correct ones are
A. 2, 3, 4
B. 1, 2, 3
C. 1, 2, 4
D. 1, 3, 4
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
25. For the system in the given figure, the gain margin is
A. 0
B. low
C. + ∞

Answer: Option C
Explanation:
6. Consider the following statements about root locus

1. The root locus is symmetrical about real axis.
2. If a root locus branch moves along the real axis from an open loop pole to zero or to infinity, this
root locus branch is called real root branch.
3. The breakaway points of the root locus are the solutions of

Which statements out of above are correct?
A. 1 and 2 only
B. 1 and 3 only
C. 1, 2 and 3
D. 2 and 3 only
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
27. In Bode plots the frequency at which two asymptotes meet is called corner frequency.
A. True
B. False
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
28. In Bode plots, frequency is plotted on log scale.

A. True
B. False
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
29. For a type 1 system and unit step input, the steady state error is
A. 0
B. 1
C.
D. ∞
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
30. Nichol's chart is symmetric about - 180° axis.

A. True
B. False
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
31. In the signal flow graph in the given figure the number of forward paths and pairs of non-
touching loops are respectively
A. 3 and 1
B. 3 and 2
C. 4 and 2
D. 2 and 4
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
32. Assertion (A): The phase angle plot in Bode diagram is not affected by change in system gain.
Reason (R): The variation in gain has no effect on phase margin of the system.


Answer: Option C
Explanation:
33. The phase difference (jω - p1) means

A. phasor drawn from p1 to jω
B. phasor drawn from origin to p1
C. phasor directed from origin to jω point
D. phasor directed from jω to p1

Answer: Option A
Explanation:
34. If poles lie in first quadrant, damping ratio is

A. 1
B. more than 1
C. less than 1
D. zero
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
35. For type 0 system the starting point (i.e. ω = 0) of polar plot is finite and is on positive real axis.
A. True
B. False
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
36. Which control action can never be used alone?

A. Proportional
B. Derivative
C. Integral
D. Both (b) and (c)

Answer: Option B
Explanation:
37.
If , the number of branches of root locus are
A. 1
B. 2
C. 3
D. 4
Answer: Option D
Explanation:
38. N circles for  = 1, and  = 1 ± 180° n (where n = 1, 2, 3, ....) are the same.
A. True
B. False
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
39. If G(s)H(s) = K (T1s + 1)/[s2 (T2s + 1)] the system stability depended an relative magnitudes of
T1 and T2.
A. True
B. False
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
40. In a simple on-off controller with differential gap, the magnitude of differential gap determines
A. the level of accuracy
B. the life of controller
C. both (a) and (b)

Answer: Option C
Explanation:
41. If the Nyquist plot encircles the (-1 + j0) point clockwise once or more number of times, the
system is unstable.
A. True
B. False
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
42. In an armature controlled dc motor let J be equivalent moment of inertia of motor and load, f0 be
equivalent viscous friction coefficient of motor and load and θ be angular displacement of motor
shaft. Then torque equation is
A.
B.
C.
D.
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
43. Which dc servomotor requires strongest permanent magnet?

A. Slotted armature
B. Surface wound armature

C. Surface wound with stationary rotor
D. Either (a) or (b)

Answer: Option C
Explanation:
44. Nichols chart consists of

A. constant magnitude loci
B. constant phase angle loci
C. magnitude and phase angle loci in log-magnitude versus phase diagram

Answer: Option C
Explanation:
45. Consider the following statements about root locus

1. The intersection of root locus branches with the imaginary axis can be determined by the use of
Routh criterion
2. Segments of real axis having an odd number of real axis open loop poles plus zeros to their right
are not parts of root locus
3. The number of root locus branches terminating on infinity is always zero
A. 1, 2 and 3
B. 1 and 2 only
C. 1 only
D. 2 and 3 only
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
46.
Assertion (A): If f(t) = 1 - e-t,
Reason (R):

Answer: Option B
Explanation:
47. The system of the given figure
A. is unstable for all values of K
B. is stable for all values of K
C. can be stable for some values of K
D. data is insufficient to determine stability

Answer: Option A
Explanation:
48. The poles with greater displacement from the real axis correspond to
A. higher frequencies of oscillations
B. stable response
C. lower frequencies of oscillations
D. unbounded output
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
49. For a feedback system
Then the velocity error constant Kv is given by

A.
B.
C.
D.
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
50. Which of the following is open loop system?

A. Wind screen wiper
B. Aqualing
C. Respiratory system of animal
D. System for controlling antirocket missiles

Answer: Option A
Explanation:
1. Assertion (A): If points at infinity are included, G(s) has same number of poles and zeros.
Reason (R): The function has a zero at s = - 2.


Answer: Option B
Explanation:
2. If the characteristic equation is (λ + 1) (λ + 2) (λ + 3) = 0, the eigen values are

A. -1, -2, -3
B. 1, 2, 3
C. 0, 1, 2
D. 0, 2, 3
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
3. Lag compensation permits a high gain at low frequencies.

A. True
B. False
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
4. If the poles lie in second quadrant, damping ratio is

A. 1
B. less than 1
C. zero
D. more than 1
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
5. Assertion (A): When performance specifications are given in term of transient response
characteristics, root locus method is a suitable method.
Reason (R): When performance specifications in terms of state variables are given, modern
control methods can be used.

Answer: Option B
Explanation:
6. Integral control action
A. removes offset
B. may lead to oscillatory response
C. both (a) and (b)

Answer: Option C
Explanation:
7.
If , the closed loop pole will be located at s = -12 when K =
A. 4355
B. 5760
C. 9600
D. 9862
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
8. The sensor generally used in incremental optical encoder is

A. LED
B. LCD
C. photodiode

Answer: Option C
Explanation:
9. Robotic manipulator arms mostly use

A. hydraulic actuator
B. pneumatic actuator
C. electric motor actuator

Answer: Option C
Explanation:
10. In terms of ξ and ωn the settling time of a second order systems for 2% criterion and step input is
equal to
A.
B.
C.
D.
Answer: Option D
Explanation:
11. For type 1 system the velocity lag error is

A. inversely proportional to bandwidth of system
B. directly proportional to gain constant
C. inversely proportional to gain constant
D. independent of gain constant

Answer: Option C
Explanation:
12.
For as ω approaches infinity, the magnitude approaches zero and phase angle
approaches - 90°.
A. True
B. False
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
13. Nyquist stability criterion uses open loop frequency response characteristics.
A. True
B. False
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
14. In the given figure, the combinations of two non touching loops is
A. 1
B. 2
C. 3
D. 4
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
15. For any test point s on the real axis, the sum of angular contributions of the complex conjugate
poles is
A. 90°
B. 180°
C. 270°
D. 360°
Answer: Option D
Explanation:
16. For the system in the given figure G varies slightly, the ratio of open loop sensitivity to closed
loop sensitivity is
A. 1 : (1 + GH)
B. 1 : (1 + GH)-1
C. 1 : (1 - GH)
D. 1 : (1 - GH)-1
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
17. The M circle for M = 1 is the

A. straight line at x = - 0.5
B. critical point (-l, jo)
C. circle with r = 0.33
D. circle with r = 0.67

Answer: Option A
Explanation:
18. Which of the following can act as error detecting devices

1. a pair of potentiometers
2. a pair of synchros
3. a differential transformer
4. a metadyne
5. a control transformer
Select the answer using the following codes:
A. 1, 2, 5
B. 2, 3, 4, 5
C. 1, 3, 4, 5
D. 1, 2, 3, 4
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
19.
The loop transfer function of a feedback system is . The

number of asymptotes of its root loci are
A. 1
B. 2
C. 3
D. 4
Answer: Option D
Explanation:
20. Assertion (A): If minimum phase system has a gain margin of 8 dB and phase margin of 21°,
the system is stable.
Reason (R): For a minimum phase system both GM and PM must be positive for the system to
be stable.

Answer: Option A
Explanation:
21. For 0 < M < 1, the centres of M circle lie to the right of origin.
A. True
B. False
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
22. Assertion (A): In root locus the breakaway and break in points either lie on real axis or occur in
complex conjugate pairs.
Reason (R): All root locus asymptotes intersect on real axis.

Answer: Option B
Explanation:
23. Assertion (A): Integration in time domain is converted into division in s domain
Reason (R):

Answer: Option B
Explanation:
24. A conditionally stable system is stable for the value of gain between two critical values. It is
unstable if
A. the gain is increased beyond upper critical value
B. the gain is decreased below lower critical value
C. both (a) and (b)

Answer: Option C
Explanation:
25. Transport lag usually exists in
A. thermal systems
B. hydraulic systems and thermal systems
C. pneumatic systems
D. thermal, hydraulic and pneumatic systems

Answer: Option D
Explanation:
26. The constant magnitude of G(s) plane are

A. a family of straight horizontal lines
B. a family of straight inclined lines with positive slope
C. a family of straight inclined lines with negative slope
D. a family of circles
Answer: Option D
Explanation:
27.
For a closed loop system

The imaginary axis intercept of the root loci will be
A. ± j 2.8
B. ± J 0.28
C. ± j 1.14
D. ± j 11.4
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
28. Which of the following is correct?

Speed torque characteristics of permanent magnet dc servomotor is more flat than that of
A.
wound field dc servomotor
Speed torque characteristics of wound field dc servomotor is more flat than that of
B.
permanent magnet dc servo motor
Speed torque characteristics of wound field and permanent magnet dc servomotor are
C.
equally flat
D. None of the above

Answer: Option A
Explanation:
29. Assertion (A): In an automobile the amount of fuel admitted to the engine is adjusted as per the
difference between desired and actual speed.
Reason (R): The control signal is the amount of fuel to be admitted to the engine.

Answer: Option B
Explanation:
30. A system is highly oscillatory if

A. gain margin is high
B. gain margin is close to 1
C. gain margin is close to 1 or phase margin is zero
D. gain margin is high and phase margin is 180°

Answer: Option C
Explanation:
31. The effect of adding poles and zeros can be determined quickly by
A. Nichols chart
B. Nyquist plot
C. Bode plot
D. Root locus
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
32. In force current analogue, mechanical mobility is analogous to

A. impedance Z
B. admittance Y
C. reactance X
D. conductance G
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
33. If any term in the first column of a Routh array becomes zero, then
A. Routh criterion cannot be used to determine stability
Routh criterion can be used by substituting a small positive number for zero and
B.
completing the array
Routh criterion can be used by substituting a big positive number for zero and completing
C.
the array
Routh criterion can be used by substituting a small negative number for zero and
D.
completing the array
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
34. Which of the following features is not associated with Nichols chart?
A. (0 dB, -180°) point on Nichols chart represent critical Point (-1, 0)
B. It is symmetric about -180°
C. M loci are centred about (0 dB, -180°) point
The frequency at intersection of G(jω) locus and M = +3 dB locus gives bandwidth of

D.
closed loop system
Answer: Option D
Explanation:
35.
The polar plot of

A. does not cross real axis
B. crosses real axis once
C. crosses real axis 2 times
D. crosses real axis 4 times

Answer: Option A
Explanation:
36. Which of the following can be used as a rotating amplifier in a control system?
1. Amplidyne
2. Separately excited dc generator
3. Synchro
4. Self excited dc generator
Select the answer from the following codes:
A. 3 and 4
B. 1 and 2
C. 1, 2 and 3
D. all
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
37. A lead compensator

A. speeds up the transient response
B. increases the stability margin
C. increases the stability margin and speeds up the transient-response.
D. none of the above.

Answer: Option C
Explanation:

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Electronics and Communication Engineering >> Automatic Control Systems

1. For the system in the given figure the characteristic equation is

Hence characteristic equation is .

2. Mechanical impedance is the ratio of

B. rms force to rms displacement

C. rms velocity to rms displacement

D. none of the above

4. Whether a linear system is stable or unstable that it

B. depends on the input function only

C. both (a) and (b)

D. either (a) or (b)

For the system of the given figure the transfer function =

7. If a system is to follow arbitrary inputs accurately the bandwidth should be

D. neither small nor large

The standard form of characteristic equation is .

B. Both A and R are correct but R is not correct explanation of A

C. A is correct but R is wrong

D. R is correct but A is wrong

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11. For the given figure C(s)/R(s)

12. A stepper motor is

B. is a kind of rotating amplifier

is an electromagnetic transducer used to convert an angular position of shaft into

is an electromechanical device which actuates a train of step angular movements in

15. From the noise point of view, bandwidth should

B. not be too large

C. should be as large as possible

B. are two roots in left half s plane

C. are two roots in right half s plane

D. is one root in right half s plane

B. increases exponentially from zero to final value

C. decreases exponentially from 1 to 0

D. either (b) of (c) depending on values of R and C

18. For the given figure C(s)/R(s)

For the circuit in the given figure,

D. either (a) or (c)

C. v0 and vi are in phase

D. either (b) or (c)

22. In the given figure, of potentiometer V0 = Vi (R0/Ri) only when

C. RL is neither low nor high

D. RL is low but not zero

24. Bellows converts

B. pressure difference into voltage

C. displacement into pressure difference

D. either (a) or (c)

B. Both A and R are correct but R is not correct explanation of A

D. R is correct but A is wrong

27. The phase margin and damping ratio have no relation.

29. The log magnitude curve for a constant gain K is a

B. horizontal straight line of magnitude 20 log K decibels

C. an inclined line having slope K

D. an inclined line having slope -K

30. The compensator of the given figure is a

D. none of the above

31. If error voltage is e(t), integral square error =

D. none of the above

32. A lag compensator is essentially a

B. high pass filter

C. band pass filter