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The document discusses programmable logic controllers (PLCs) and related topics. It asks questions about PLC types, programming methods, input/output cards, motor control circuits, ladder logic diagrams, and other applications of PLCs. Specifically, it asks about three types of PLCs, the most common programming method, other programming types, three input card types, three output card types, using different input cards for voltage signals, motor output requirements, AND/OR/NOR logic diagrams, latching circuits, integrating smoke detectors, five PLC uses, stoplight programs, and one-shot/flip-flop diagrams. It concludes by asking about lengthening scan time, online programming/editing, and assigning

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Interview Questions

The document discusses programmable logic controllers (PLCs) and related topics. It asks questions about PLC types, programming methods, input/output cards, motor control circuits, ladder logic diagrams, and other applications of PLCs. Specifically, it asks about three types of PLCs, the most common programming method, other programming types, three input card types, three output card types, using different input cards for voltage signals, motor output requirements, AND/OR/NOR logic diagrams, latching circuits, integrating smoke detectors, five PLC uses, stoplight programs, and one-shot/flip-flop diagrams. It concludes by asking about lengthening scan time, online programming/editing, and assigning

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Rohan Kalla
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What is a PLC, and what does it do?

Name three types of PLC's.

What is the most common method used in PLC programming.

Name to other types of PLC programming.

Name three types of input cards.

Name three types of output cards.

Can a 4-20 ma analog input card be used on a 0-10 volt signal?

Can a 0-10 volt analog input card be used on a 4-20 ma signal.

How many outputs are needed to control a 1/10th hp 480 volt three phase
motor?

Draw a simple AND input ladder.

Draw a simple OR input ladder.

Draw a simple NOR input ladder.

Draw a circuit with a NO input and NC input to latch a relay coil.

Draw a simple circuit, using a 480vac signal and a 24vdc input card, and a
resident smoke timer.

Name 5 different uses for a PLC.

Draw a simple stoplight program.

Draw a one shot or a flip-flop ladder diagram.

How do you lengthen scan time?

Why would you use online programming or editing?

Can two output coils have the same address?

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• A Maintenance Manager is a person who plants and organizes the


maintenance and improvement activities of the company’s property to ensure
that buildings and services are of the required standard and provides a safe and
healthy working environment.

The demand for Maintenance Manager is increasing day by day. It is


considered as a good career option. Given below are some common interview
questions that come up again and again during interviews for the post.

1. Tell us about some roles and responsibilities that you have taken in
your previous job?
I have handsome experience in this field. I was responsible for directing and
controlling all maintenance staff by motivating and training them, preparing
specifications, developing and implementing planned maintenance
programme, and monitoring the maintenance budget. I also have to develop
and maintain all necessary system and procedures to ensure safety and security
of the company.

2. Please tell us something about your knowledge, experience?


I am a proficient Maintenance Manager with extensive technical qualification.
I have good knowledge of building regulations and relevant health and safety
legislation. I can direct and coordinate activities of workers engaged in
mechanical and electrical repair. I have the ability to maintain electric-power
generating equipment. I have natural communication, interpersonal,
organizational, analytical and negotiating skills. I am also capable of doing
work in the given deadline.

3. What are your technical skills?


I am proficient in machine building, rigging, fabrication, and welding. I can
easily maintain and troubleshoot hydraulic systems and variety of other
equipments. I also possess basic electrical skills and equipment installation
knowledge.

4. Please tell us something about your key achievements?


I have initiated and championed open communication with production and
quality disciplines. I have also planned, negotiated, and contracted installation
of: power distribution, chilled water systems, material vacuum/conveying
systems, and mezzanines.

5. What salary range are you looking for?


You can provide the exact range for salary. However, tell that you are
prepared to negotiate and cooperate. You can also say that lets first talk about
the job requirements and expectations, so I can get a sense of what you need,
then decide the salary. You can say that I am sure whatever salary you are
paying is consistent with the rest of the market.

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Sample electrical interview questions

1. What is meant by Active and reactive power?

2. Why in three phase 440 circuit in all phase current is almost equal L1-35 A,L2-34
A ,L3-31 A but in nutral when i check with clamp meter it shows 25 A?

3. What is mean by derating factor?

4. How can we know cable size for a given current?

5. Explain the working principle of servomotor?

6. Why servomotor and induction motor are in different shape

7. What ks the difference between Induction motor and servo motor?

8. What is the use of GNAC(Generator Neutral Accessory Compartment).

9. Why generator or any other system require Neutral Grounding and not Phase
grounding
10. What happens if any one of the phase is grounded.

11. If 15kv is grounded directly what will happen, why it should not be grounded like
that

12. Use of of NGTR(Neutral Grounding Transformer and Resistor) for grounding is


helpfull and how?

13. What is difference between start imitation and start interlock for 3 phase motor
protection ?

14. Why for transformer protection we protect tranformer from 3rd hormonics and 5th
hormonics and what is the reason of generating these horminics in electrical system?

15. What is meant by Active and reactive power?

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Please tell me a little about yourself?

• What have you learned from your past jobs that related to Electrical maintenance
supervisor?

• Why did you leave your last job?

• Tell me about your last position and what you did?

• Where would you like to be in 3 years? 5 years?

• What made you choose to apply to Electrical maintenance supervisor?

• What are key tasks for Electrical maintenance supervisor?

• How to do each lawyer position task/function?

• How to control each task/function of lawyer? Etc

• What are your strengths and weaknesses?

• What are top top 3 skills for Electrical maintenance supervisor?

• How to measure job performance of your position: Electrical maintenance


supervisor?

• What do you know about this company?

• What do you know about the position of your lawyer position?

• Describe two or three major trends in your did you choose this profession/field?
• What tertiary qualifications have you attained that related to Electrical maintenance
supervisor?

• What is the most recent skill you have learned that related to Electrical maintenance
supervisor?

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