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YEAR 2008 MCQ 1
The impulse response of a second-order under-damped system starting from rest is given by c (t) = 12.5e6t sin 8t, t $ 0 . The natural frequency and the damping factor of the system are respectively (A) 10 and 0.6 (B) 10 and 0.8 (C) 8 and 0.6 (D) 8 and 0.8
MCQ 2
Given a unity feedback system with K , G (s) = s (s + 4) the value of K for damping ratio of 0.5 is (A) 1 (B) 4 (C) 16 (D) 64
MCQ 3
For type 2 system, the steady-state error due to ramp input is equal
IES EE Topic wise 2001-2008 Control System
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MCQ 4
The type number of the control system with K (s + 2) is G (s) H (s) = s (s2 + 2s + 3) (A) one (B) two (C) three (D) four
MCQ 5
A discrete-time system is stable if all the poles of the Z -transfer function of the system lie (A) outside the circle of unit radius on the Z -plane (B) within a circle of unit radius on the Z -plane (C) to the left of imaginary axis on the Z -plane (D) to the right of imaginary axis on the Z -plane
MCQ 6
The Nyquist plot of a system passes through ( 1, j 0) point in the G (j ) H (j) plane, the phase-margin of the system is (A) infinite (B) greater than zero but not infinite (C) zero (D) less than zero
MCQ 7
If the poles of a system lie on the imaginary axis, the system will be (A) Stable (B) Conditionally stable
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MCQ 8
The transfer function of a P -I controller is (A) K p + Ki .s (B) K p + (Ki /s) (C) (K p /s) + Ki .s (D) K p .s + (Ki /s)
MCQ 9
Given the matrix R0 1 0V W S A =S 0 0 1 W, S 6 11 6W W S X T A are the eigenvalues of (A) 1, 2, 3 (B) 1, 2, 3 (C) 0, 0, 6 (D) 6, 11, 6
MCQ 10
The state-variable description of a linear autonomous system is o X = AX where X is a two-dimensional state vector and A is a matrix 0 2 given by A = > H 2 0 The poles of the system are located at (A) 2 and + 2 (B) 2j and + 2j (C) 2 and 2 (D) + 2 and + 2
MCQ 11
The information contained in a signal is preserved in the sampled version if

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www.gatehelp.com (A) s = m (B) s = 0.5m (C) s = 0.1m (D) s = 2m where s is the sampling frequency and m is the maximum frequency contained in the signal.
MCQ 12
For a tachometer if (t) is the rotor displacement, e (t) is the output voltage and Kt is the tachometer constant, then the transfer function is defined as (A) Kt .s 2 (B) Kt .s (C) Kt /s (D) Kt
MCQ 13
A tachometer is added to a servomechanism because (A) it is easily adjustable (B) it can adjust damping (C) it converts velocity of the shaft to a proportional d.c. voltage (D) it reduces steady-state error
MCQ 14
Assertion (A) : Sampled-data system requires hold circuit. Reason (R) : Hold circuit converts the signal to analog form. (A) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A (B) Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A (C) A is true but R is false (D) A is false bur R is true
MCQ 15
Given the Laplace transform of f (t) = F (s), the Laplace transform of [f (t) eat] is equal to
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www.gatehelp.com (A) F (s + a) (B) F (s) (s + a)
(C) eas F (s) (D) eas F (s)

MCQ 16
Consider the function F (s) = 2 2 s + where F (s) =Laplace transform of f (t). The final value of f (t) is equal to (A) infinite (B) zero (C) finite constant (D) a value in between 1 and + 1
MCQ 17
The input-output relationship of a system is given by r (t) = d 2 c (t) dc (t) +3 + 2c (t) 2 dt dt
where r (t) and c (t) are input and output respectively. The transfer function of the system is equal to (A) 2 1 (s + s + 2) (B) (C) (D) 1 (s2 + 3s + 2) 2 s2 + 3s + 2 1 (s2 + 5s + 3)
MCQ 18
The transfer function for the diagram shown below is given by which one of the following ?
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(A) 1/ (1 + sRC) (B) sRC/ (1 + sRC) (C) sRC/ (1 sRC) (D) 1 + sRC
MCQ 19
Which of the following transfer function is/are minimum phase transfer function (s) ? 1. 2. 3. 1 (s 1) (s 1) (s + 3) (s + 4)
(s + 2) (s + 3) (s 4) Select the correct answer using the code given below : (A) 1 and 3 (B) 1 only (C) 2 and 3 (D) None of these
MCQ 20
In the time domain analysis of feedback control systems which one pair of the following is not correctly matched ? (A) Under damped (B) Dominant poles : Minimizes the effect of nonlinearities : Transients die out more rapidly
(C) Far away poles to the left : Transients die out more rapidly half of s -plane
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MCQ 21
Which one of the following is the most likely reason for large overshoot in a control system ? (A) High gain in a system (B) Presence of dead time delay in a system (C) High positive correcting torque (D) High retarding torque
MCQ 22
Which one of the following statements regarding steady state errors in control system is not correct ? (A) Steady state error analysis relies on the use of initial value theorem (B) Steady state error is a measure of system accuracy when a specific type of input is applied to a control system (C) The error constants do not give information regarding steady state error when inputs are other than step, ramp and parabolic (D) Steady state error does not provide information on how the error varies with time
MCQ 23
Which one of the following is correct ? Final value theorem is not applicable for the system when the input is (A) step (B) ramp (C) parabolic (D) exponential
MCQ 24
What is the Laplace transform of a function (t 2) ?

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MCQ 25
What does the function f (t) plotted in the below figure represent ?
(A) Unit step function (B) Unit impulse function (C) Unit ramp function (D) Unit parabolic function
MCQ 26
Synchro machines are used for which one of the following ? (A) Converting 1-phase supply to 3-phase supply (B) Stepping up low frequency signal to high frequency (C) Detection of positional error in a.c. servo system (D) Detection of positional error in d.c. servo system
MCQ 27
A control system has a transfer function K (1 + 0.5s) (1 + 2s + 5s2) s2 (1 + s) (1 + 5s + 10s2) (1 + 100s + 500s2) What is the type of the system ? (A) 0 (B) I
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MCQ 28
To detect the position error in a position control system, which of the following may be used ? 1. 2. 3. Potentiometers Synchros LVDT
Select the correct answer using the code given below : (A) 1 and 2 (B) 1 and 3 (C) 2 and 3 (D) 1, 2 and 3
MCQ 29
Isocline method is used for which one of the follwoing ? (A) Design of nonlinear system (B) Construction of root loci of nonlinear system (C) Construction of phase trajectories of nonlinear system (D) Stability analysis of nonlinear system
MCQ 30
The characteristic polynomial of a discrete time system is given by z 2 + z + a . For what value of a is the system stable ? (A) 2 (B) 0.5 (C) 1.5 (D) 0.5
MCQ 31
What is the range of K for which the open loop transfer function G (s) = 2 K s (s + a)
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MCQ 32
Which one of the following is correct ? The slope of the asymptotic Bode magnitude plot is integer multiple of (A) ! 40 db/decade (B) ! 12 db/octave (C) ! 6 db/octave (D) ! 3 db/octave
MCQ 33
Which one of the following is correct ? The value of the system gain at any point on a root locus can be obtained as a (A) product of lengths of vectors from the poles to that point (B) product of lengths of vectors from the zeros to that point (C) ratio of product of lengths of vectors from poles to that point to the product of length of vectors from zeros to that point (D) product of lengths of vectors from all poles to zeros
MCQ 34
Which one of the following is correct ? If the open-loop transfer function has one pole in the right half of s -plane, the closed loop system will be stable if the Nyquist plot of GH (A) does not encircle the ( 1 + j 0) point (B) encircles the ( 1 + j 0) point once in the counter-clockwise direction (C) encircles the ( 1 + j 0) point once in the clockwise direction (D) encircles the origin once in the counter-clockwise direction
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MCQ 35
The low frequency and high frequency asymptotes of Bode magnitude plot are respectively 60 db/decade and 40 db/decade . What is the type of the system ? (A) Type 0 (B) Type I (C) Type II (D) Type III
MCQ 36
Consider the following statements : When all the elements in one row of the Rouths tabulation are zero then this condition indicates 1. 2. 3. one pair of real roots with opposite sign in s -plane one pair of conjugate roots on the imaginary axis in s -plane conjugate roots forming a quadrate in s -plane
Which of the statements given below is/are correct ? (A) 1 only (B) 2 only (C) 3 only (D) 1, 2 and 3
YEAR 2007 MCQ 37
Compared to continuous time system, the discrete system is (A) More accurate but less stable (B) Less accurate but more stable (C) More accurate and more stable (D) Less accurate and less stable
MCQ 38
The right hand plane of s-plane, when mapped into z-plane, when the direction of contour is anticlockwise
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MCQ 39
Which one of the following is required for stability of an ac servomotor ? (A) A negative slope on the torque-speed curve (B) A linearized torque-speed curve (C) The ratio of the rotor reactance to rotor resistance should be high (D) The rotor diameter should be less and axial length large
MCQ 40
For a stepper motor, what is the correct relationship between the maximum slue rate (MSR) and the load ? (A) MSR decreases as load is reduced (B) MSR increases considerably as load is increased (C) MSR increases as load is reduced (D) MSR remains the same even if the load is changed
MCQ 41
Match List I (Evaluation of the Value of Function) with List II (Corresponding z -transform expression) and select the correct answer using the code given below the lists : List I A. B. Final value Initial value 1. 2. 3. 4. Codes : A (A)
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List II lim ^1 z1h F ^z h lim ^1 z1h F ^z h

z"1 z"0
z"3 z"3
lim F ^z h
lim zF ^z h
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MCQ 42
Which one of the following statements relating to phase plane techniques is not correct ? (A) They are general and applicable to system of any order (B) Steady-state accuracy and existence of limit cycle can be predicted (C) Amplitude and frequency of limit cycle, if exists can be predicted (D) It is applicable even to discontinuous time systems
MCQ 43
Microsyn is based on the principle of (A) DC motor (B) Resolver (C) Saturable reactor (D) Rotating differential transformer
MCQ 44
Assertion (A) : Adding a pole to the open-loop transfer function G (s) H (s) has the effect of pushing the root loci towards the R.H. s -plane. Reason (R) : If the number of poles increases the angle of asymptotes for the complex roots is reduced. (A) Both A and R are true and R is correct explanation of A. (B) Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A (C) A is true but R is false. (D) A is false but R is true.
MCQ 45
Assertion (A) : For a prototype second order system, the larger the bandwidth, the faster the system will respond. Reason (R) : Bandwidth and rise time are inversely proportional.
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MCQ 46
Assertion (A) : The state transition matrix represents the free response of the system. Reason (R) : The state transition matrix satisfies the homogeneous state equation. (A) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A. (B) Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A. (C) A is true but R is false. (D) A is false but R is true.
MCQ 47
Which one of the following statements is correct of phase-shift type and Wein bridge type R-C oscillators ? (A) Both use positive feedback (B) The former uses positive feedback while the latter uses both positive and negative feedback (C) The former uses both positive and negative feedback while the latter uses positive feedback only (D) Both uses negative feedback
MCQ 48
The polar plot of frequency response of a linear under damped second order system is shown in the figure given below. What is the transfer function of this system ?
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8 s + 10s + 1
2
8 s2 + 8.48s + 10 100 s + 8.48s + 100

2
100 s2 + 10s + 8.48
MCQ 49
Nyquist plot of a system is shown in the below figure. This system is which one of the following ?
(A) Marginally stable (B) Conditionally stable (C) Stable (D) Unstable
MCQ 50
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www.gatehelp.com Which one of the following is correct ? A unity feedback system with forward path transfer function K G (s) = s (1 + sT1) (1 + sT2) is stable provided the value of K is given by (A) K < T1 + T2 T1 T 2 (B) K < T1 T2 T1 + T 2 (C) K > T1 + T2 T1 T 2 (D) K > T1 T2 T1 + T 2
MCQ 51
Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the code given below the lists : List I A. B. C. Relative stability Eigen value Difference equation 1. 2. 3. 4. D 4 3 4 3 List II State model G.M. Bode plot Sampled-data system
D. Corner frequency Codes : A (A) (B) (C) (D) 1 1 2 2 B 2 2 1 1 C 3 4 3 4
MCQ 52
At which frequency does the Bode magnitude plot for the function K/s 2 have gain crossover frequency ? (A) = 0 r/s (B) =
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(C) = K r/s
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MCQ 53
Which one of the following is the correct statement ? A minimum phase transfer function has (A) poles in the right half of s -plane (B) zeros in the right half of s -plane (C) poles in the left half of s -plane and zeros in the right half of s -plane (D) no poles or zeros in the right half of s -plane or on the j-axis excluding the origin
MCQ 54
Which one of the following statements is not correct ? (A) Root loci can be used for analyzing stability and transient performance (B) Root loci provide insight into system stability and performance (C) Shape of root locus gives idea of type of controller needed to meet design specification (D) Root locus can be used to handle more than one variable at a time
MCQ 55
Consider the following statements made on the basis of root locus analysis : 1. The intersection of asymptotes must always be on the real axis. 2. The asymptotes of root loci refer to the angle of root loci when gain K is zero
Which of the statements given above is/are correct ? (A) 1 only (B) 2 only (C) Both 1 and 2 (D) Neither 1 nor 2
MCQ 56
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MCQ 57
What is the effect of lag compensator on the system bandwidth (BW) and the signal to noise ratio (SNR) ? (A) BW is reduced and SNR is improved (B) BW is reduced and SNR is dete-riorated (C) BW is increased and SNR is improved (D) BW is increased and SNR is dete-riorated
MCQ 58
The phase lead compensation is used for which one of the following ? (A) To increase rise time and decrease overshoot (B) To decrease both rise time and overshoot (C) To increase both rise time and overshoot (D) To decrease rise time and increase overshoot
MCQ 59
The pole-zero plot shown below in the figure is that of which one of the following ?
(A) Integrator (B) PD controller (C) PID controller

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MCQ 60
Which of the following are the characteristics of a phase-lead controller ? 1. When used properly it can increase the damping of the system. 2. 3. 4. It improves rise time. It improves settling time. It affects the steady state error.
Select the correct answer using the code given below (A) 1, 2 and 4 (B) 1, 3 and 4 (C) 2, 3 and 4 (D) 1, 2 and 3
MCQ 61
The transfer function of a system is (1 s) / (1 + s). The system is then which one of the following ? (A) Non-minimum phase system (B) Minimum phase system (C) Low-pass system (D) Second-order system
MCQ 62
Consider a system dx (t) = Ax (t) + Bu (t); y = Cx (t) dt Where 2 0 3 A => H; B = >1H; C = 81 0B 0 1
Which of the statements given below in respect of above system is correct ? (A) System is controllable and observable (B) System is controllable but not observable (C) System is not controllable but observable
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MCQ 63
The characteristic equation of a system is given as s3 + 25s2 + 10s + 50 = 0 What is the number of roots in the right half s -plane and on the j axis, respectively ? (A) 1, 1 (B) 0, 0 (C) 2, 1 (D) 1, 2
MCQ 64
Match List I (Properties) with List II (Effect) and select the correct answer using the code given below the lists : List I A. Non linear elements are 1. sometimes intentionally introduced Discrete system data control 2. increase 3. List II Are less susceptible to noise
B. C.
In one frequency range Physical properties may change with environment and ageing To impose system stability
Feedback can system gain
D.
Sensitivity considerations 4. are important
Codes : A (A) (B) (C) (D) 1 4 4 1 B 2 1 1 2 C 3 2 3 4 D 4 3 2 3
MCQ 65
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(A) s + a sb (B) s + a s+b (C) s a s+b (D) s a sb

MCQ 66
The input-output relationship of a linear time invariant continuous time system is given by r (t) = d 2 c (t) dc (t) +3 + 2c (t) 2 dt dt
where r (t) and c (t) are input and output respectively. What is the transfer function of the system equal to ? (A) 2 1 (s + s + 2) (B) (C) (D) 1 (s2 + 3s + 2) 2 (s 2 + 3s + 2) 2 (s + s + 2)
2
MCQ 67
Y (s) Which one of the following is the transfer function for the block X (s) diagram given below ?
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(A) (B) (C) (D)
G1 G 2 1 + H 2 G 1 G 2 H1 G 2 G1 G 2 1 H 2 G 1 G 2 + H1 G 2 H1 G 1 G 2 1 H 2 G 1 G 2 + H1 G 2 H1 G 1 G 2 1 + H 2 G 1 G 2 H1 G 2
MCQ 68
The impulse response of a second order under-damped system starting from rest is given by : C (t) = 12.5e6t sin 8t ; t $ 0 What are the value of natural frequency and damping factor of the system, respectively ? (A) 10 units and 0.6 (B) 10 units and 0.8 (C) 8 units and 0.6 (D) 8 units and 0.8
MCQ 69
Consider the following statements in connection with frequency domain specifications of a control system. 1. 2. 3. Resonant peak and peak overshoot are both functions of the damping ratio only. The resonant frequency r = n for > 0.707 . Higher the resonant peak, higher is the maximum overshoot of the step response.
Which of the statements given above are correct ? (A) 1 and 2

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MCQ 70
For a second order system, natural frequency of oscillation is 10 rad/s and damping ratio is 0.1. What is the 2% settling time ? (A) 40 s (B) 10 s (C) 0.4 s (D) 4 s
MCQ 71
Which one of the following is the correct statement ? For the minimum phase system to be stable, (A) phase margin should be negative and gain margin positive (B) phase margin should be positive and gain margin negative (C) both gain margin and phase margin should be positive (D) both gain margin and phase margin should be negative
MCQ 72
Output rate control is used to improve the damping of the system given in the below figure. If the closed-loop system is required to have a damping factor of 0.5, what is the value of K 0 ?
(A) 4 (B) 19 (C) 1/4 (D) 6

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MCQ 73
For a unity feedback control system with forward path transfer function G (s) = K , what is error transfer function we (s) used for s+5 determination of error coefficients ? (A) K s+5 (B) (C) (D) K s+K+5 s+5 s+K+5 K (s + 5) s+K+5
MCQ 74
Consider the following statements regarding Routh-Hurwitz criterion for stability : 1. Routh-Hurwitz criterion is a necessary and sufficient condition for stability. 2. 3. The relative stability is dictated by the location of the roots of the characteristic equation. A stable system is a dynamic system with a bounded response to a response to a bounded input.
Which of the statements given above are correct ? (A) 1 and 2 (B) 2 and 3 (C) 1 and 3 (D) 1, 2 and 3
MCQ 75
Which one of the following is the correct statement ? The rotor resistance to reactance ratio and the moment of inertia of an ac servomotor in comparison to an ordinary 2- induction motor of similar rating are, respectively, (A) lower and lower (B) lower and higher (C) higher and higher
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MCQ 76
The open-loop transfer function of a unity feedback control is given by G (s) = KeTs , where K and T are constants and these are greater than zero. The stability of close-loop system depends on which of the following ? (A) K only (B) Both K and T (C) T only (D) Neither on K nor on T
MCQ 77
Match List I (Time Function) with List II (Laplace Transform) and select the correct answer using the code given below the lists : List I A. B. C. D. 1 t sin t cos t 1. 2. 3. 4. List II 1 s 1 s2
2
s s + 2 2 s + 2
Codes : A (A) (B) (C) (D) 1 2 1 2 B 2 1 2 1 C 3 3 4 4 D 4 4 3 3
MCQ 78
Which one of the following is the correct statement ? A non-minimum phase network is one whose transfer function has (A) zeros in the left hand plane and poles in the right hand plane (B) zeros and poles in the left hand plane
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YEAR 2006 MCQ 79
Assertion (A) : DC servomotors are more commonly used in armature controlled mode instead of in field controlled mode. Reason (R) : Armature controlled DC motors have higher starting torque than field controlled motors.
MCQ 80
Assertion (A) : With lag-lead compensation, the bandwidth of the system is not affected much. Reason (R) : The effect of lag and lead compensations at high frequencies cancel one another.
MCQ 81
Assertion (A) : For a stable feedback control system, the zeros of the characteristic equation must all be located in the left-half of the s -plane. Reason (R) : The poles of the closed-loop transfer function are the zeros of the characteristic equation.
MCQ 82
Assertion (A) : All the systems with exhibit overshoot in transient response will also exhibit resonance peak in frequency response. Reason (R) : Large resonance peak in frequency response corresponds to a large overshoot in transient response.
MCQ 83
Consider the following statements in connection with feedback in control system : 1.

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With an increase in forward gain, the output value approaches the input value in the case of negative feedback closed-loop
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3.
4.
Which of the statements given above are correct ? (A) Only 1 and 2 (B) Only 2 and 3 (C) Only 3 and 4 (D) Only 1 and 3
MCQ 84
For a discrete-time system to be stable, all the poles of the Z -transfer function should lie (A) within a circle of unit radius (B) outside the circle of unit radius (C) on left-half of Z -plane (D) on right-half of Z -plane
MCQ 85
Consider the network function : 2 (s + 3) H (s) = (s + 2) (s + 4) What is the steady-state response due to a unit step input ? (A) 4/3 (B) 1/2 (C) 3/4 (D) 1
MCQ 86
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MCQ 87
A system function has a pole at s = 0 and a zero at s = 1. The constant multiplier is unity. For an excitation cos t , what is the steady-state response ? (A) (B) 2 sin (t + 45c) 2 sin (t 45c)
(C) sin (t 45c) (D) sin t

MCQ 88
A system function V (s) N (s) = = s+3 I (s) 4s + 5 The system is initially at rest. If the excitation i (t) is a unit step, which of the following are the initial and steady-state values of v (t) ? Initial value (A) 0 (B) 1/4 (C) 3/5 (D) 1/4
MCQ 89
Steady-state value 3/5 0 1/4 3/5
Consider the following statements : The gain cross-over point is the point where 1. 2. 3.
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the magnitude G (j ) = 1 in polar plot the magnitude curve of G (j) crosses zero dB line in Bode plot. magnitude vs phase plot touches the zero dB loci in the Nichols
www.gatehelp.com chart Which of the statements given above are correct ? (A) Only 1 and 2 (B) Only 1 and 3 (C) Only 2 and 3 (D) 1, 2 and 3
MCQ 90
What is the open-loop transfer function for a unity feedback having root locus shown in the following figure ?
(A) (B) (C) (D)
k (s + 5) (s + 1) (s + 2) k (s + 1) (s + 5) (s + 6) k s (s + 1) (s + 5) k (s + 2) (s + 1) (s + 5)
MCQ 91
The transfer function of a phase lead compensator is found to be of the form s + z1 and that of a lag compensator to be of the form s + p1 s + z2 s + p2 Then which of the following conditions must be satisfied ? (A) z1 > p1 and z2 > p2 (B) z1 > p1 and z2 < p2 (C) z1 < p1 and z2 < p2 (D) z1 < p1 and z2 > p2
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MCQ 92
Given o 6x @ = > x + u 1 1H6 @ >k H 0 1 0 y = x1 + x 2 x1 6x @ = >x2H What is the transfer function y/x ? k (s + 2) (A) 3 s + 2s 2 + s + 1 (B) (C) (D) k (s + 1) s2 + s + 1 ks s + 2s + 1
2
k s +s+1
2
MCQ 93
An electromechanical closed-loop control system has the transfer function C (s) k = R (s) s (s 2 + s + 1) (s + 4) + k Which one of the following is correct ? (A) The system is stable for all positive values of k (B) The system is unstable for all values of k (C) The system is stable for values of k between zero and 3.36 (D) The system is stable for values of k between 1.6 and 2.45
MCQ 94
A particular control system yielded a steady-state error of 0.20 for unit step input. A unit integrator is cascaded to this system and unit ramp input is applied to this modified system. What is the value of steady-state error for this modified system ? (A) 0.10 (B) 0.15 (C) 0.20 (D) 0.25
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MCQ 95
In order to recover the original signal from the sampled one, what is the condition to be satisfied for sampled one, what is the condition to be satisfied for sampling frequency s and highest frequency component m ? (A) m < s # 2m (B) s $ 2m (C) s < m (D) s = m
MCQ 96
The characteristic equation of second-order sampled data system is given by F (z) = a 2 z 2 + a1 z + a 0 = 0, a2 > 0 What are the stability constraints for this system ? 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. a 2 + a1 + a 0 > 0 a 2 a1 + a0 > 0 a0 < a 2 a0 > a 2 a1 < a 2
Select the correct answer using the code given below : (A) Only 1, 2 and 3 (B) Only 1, 2 and 4 (C) Only 1, 3 and 5 (D) Only 2, 3 and 5
MCQ 97
Consider the following statements : 1. For a linear discrete system to be stable, all the roots of the characteristics equation 1 + GH (z) = 0 should be inside the unit circle. The Bode diagram of a sampled data system can be constructed using bilinear transformation. The root locus technique can be used for sampled data system without requiring any modifications.
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MCQ 98
Match List I (Nature of Eigenvalue) with List II (Nature of Singular Point) and select the correct answer using the codes given the below the lists : List I A. B. C. D. Real, negative and distinct 1. Real, equal but opposite in 2. sign Purely imaginary pair Complex conjugate pair 3. 4. 5. Codes : A (A) (B) (C) (D) 1 4 1 4 B 2 3 3 2 C 5 1 5 1 D 3 2 2 3 List II centre Focus point Saddle point Stable node Unstable node
MCQ 99
Which one of the following statements is not related to limit cycles (phenomena) found in non-linear systems ? (A) They are oscillations of fixed amplitude and period (B) They are undesirable. However, they can be tolerated if magnitude is within desirable limit (C) They are independent of initial conditions (D) Slight change in parameter, destroys the oscillation
MCQ 100
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MCQ 101
Match List I (Application) with List II (Control System Component) and select the correct answer using the code given below the lists : List I A. Measuring inclination 1. of frames in inertial navigation system Used as an actuator 2. element in computer printer For low power applications 3. 4. Codes : A (A) (B) (C) (D) 2 1 1 2 B 3 4 3 1 C 4 2 2 4 List II Gyroscope
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Servomotor
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Stepper Motor Schrage Motor
MCQ 102
Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the code given below the lists : List I A. B. C. D. Synchros Operational amplifier Stepper motor Tacho-generator 1. 2. 3. 4. List II Controller Error detector Actuator Feed back element
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MCQ 103
For the feedback system shown in the figure below, which one of the following expresses the input relation C/R of the overall system ?
(A) (B) (C) (D)
G 1 FG + GH G 1 + FG GH FG 1 + FGH GH 1 FGH
MCQ 104
The signal flow graph shown below has M number of forward paths and P number of individual loops. What are their values ?
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MCQ 105
Match List I (Polar Plot of system) with List II (System Type) and select the correct answer using the code given below the lists :
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MCQ 106
What is the appropriate value of the gain margin in the Nyquist diagram given below ?
(A) 0.67 (B) 3.0 (C) 1.0 (D) 1/3

MCQ 107
A second-order control system has a transfer function

2 C (s) n = 2 2 R (s) s + 2n s + n
For unit step input, match List I (Time Domain Specification) with List II (Expression) and select the correct answer using the code given below the lists : List I
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2 tan1 c 1 m 2 n 1
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Peak time Peak Overshoot Settling time
2. 3. 4.
n 1 2 e` / 4 n
1 2 j
Codes : A (A) (B) (C) (D) 1 3 1 3 B 2 4 4 2 C 3 1 3 1 D 4 2 2 4
MCQ 108
Consider the following statements in connection with the addition of a pole to the forward path transfer function : 1. Closed-loop system becomes less stable. 2. 3. Rise time of the system increases Bandwidth of the system increases.
Which of the statements given above are correct (A) Only 1 and 2 (B) Only 2 and 3 (C) Only 1 and 3 (D) 1, 2 and 3
MCQ 109
The open-loop transfer function for unity feedback system is given by 5 (1 + 0.1s) s (1 + 5s) (1 + 20s) Consider the following statements : 1. The steady state error for a step input of magnitude 10 is equal
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Which of the statements given above are correct ? (A) Only 1 and 2 (B) Only 1 and 3 (C) Only 2 and 3 (D) 1, 2 and 3
MCQ 110
Match List I (Nyquist Plot) with List II (Frequency Response) and select the correct answer using the code given below the lists :
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Codes : A (A) (B) (C) (D) 4 4 2 2 B 3 2 1 4 C 2 1 3 3 D 1 3 4 1
MCQ 111
The Nyquist plot of a system is sketched below :
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YEAR 2005 MCQ 112
Consider the following statements with regard to the bandwidth of a closed-loop system : 1. 2. 3. 4. In systems where the low frequency magnitude is 0 dB on the Bode diagram, the bandwidth is measured at the 3 dB frequency. The bandwidth of the closed loop control system is a measurement of the range of fidelity of response of the system. The speed of response to a step input is proportional to the bandwidth. The system with the larger bandwidth provides slower step response and lower fidelity ramp response.
Which of the statements given are correct ? (A) 1, 2 and 3 (B) 1, 2 and 4 (C) 1, 3 and 4 (D) 2, 3 and 4
MCQ 113
Consider the following statements : A first order system with a proportional controller exhibits an offset to a step input. In order to reduce the offset, it is necessary to 1. 2.
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3., add an integral mode
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MCQ 114
Match List I (Nyquist plot of loop transfer function of a control system) with List II (Gain margin in dB) and select the correct answer using the code given below the lists : List I A. B. C. D. Does not intersect negative real axis the 1. List II >0 3 <0 0
Passes through ^ 1, j0h Encloses ^ 1, j0h
Intersects the negative real 2. axis between 0 and ^ 1, j0h 3. 4.
Codes : A (A) (B) (C) (D) 2 3 2 3 B 4 1 1 4 C 1 4 4 1 D 3 2 3 2
MCQ 115
Which one of the following is the steady state error of a control system with step error, ramp error and parabolic error constants k p, kv and ka respectively for the input (1 t 2) 3u (t) ? (A) 3 3 1 + k p 2ka (B) (C) 3 + 6 1 + k p ka 3 3 1 + k p ka
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MCQ 116
What is the overall transfer function of the block diagram given above ? (A) G1 G2 + G2 G 3 1 + G 2 H1 (B) G1 G 3 + G2 G 3 1 + G 3 H1 (C) G1 G2 + G2 G 3 (D) G1 G 3 + G2 G 3 1 + G 2 G 3 H1
MCQ 117
For which of the following values of k, the feedback system shown in the above figure is stable ? (A) k > 0 (B) k < 0 (C) 0 < k < 42 (D) 0 < k < 60
MCQ 118
If the rotor axis of synchro transmitter is along the axis of S2 stator winding, when will be the electrical zeroing ? (A) Vs Vs is maximum
1 2
(B) Vs Vs is maximum
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(D) Vs Vs is minimum
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MCQ 119
The constant M-circles corresponding to the magnitude (M) of the closed loop transfer function of a linear system for values of M greater than one lie in the G -plane and to the (A) Right of the M = 1 line (B) Left of the M = 1 line (C) Upper side of the M = ! j 1 line (D) Lower side of the M = j 1 line
MCQ 120
Which one of the following is correct in respect of the figure given above ? (A) A and B are stable limit cycles (B) A is stable limit cycle but B is unstable (C) A is unstable limit cycle but B is stable (D) Both A and B are unstable
MCQ 121
What are the order and type of close-loop system for the plant transfer and with unity feedback ? function G (s) = 2 k s (1 + Ts) (A) Two and two (B) Three and two (C) Two and zero
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MCQ 122
The open loop transfer function of a unity feedback control system is k . If gain k is increased to infinity, then given by G (s) = s (s + 1) damping ratio will tend to become (A) zero (B) 0.707 (C) unity (D) Infinite
MCQ 123
The characteristic equation of a control system is given by s (s + 4) (s2 + 2s + s) + k (s + 1)= 0 .What are the angles of the asymptotes for the root loci for k $ 0 ? (A) 60c, 180c, 300c (B) 0c, 180c, 300c (C) 120c, 180c, 240c (D) 0c, 120c, 240c
MCQ 124
Encirclement of origin of 1 + G (s) plane corresponds to encirclement of a point in the 1 + G (s) plane, given by (A) 1 + j 0 (B) 0 + j 0 (C) 2 + j 0 (D) 1 + j 0
MCQ 125
Consider the following statements regarding compensators used in control systems : 1. For type-2 or higher systems, lag compensator is universally used to overcome the undesirable oscillatory transient response. 2.
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Which of the statements given above are correct ? (A) 1, 2 and 3 (B) 2, 3 and 4 (C) 1 and 2 (D) 3 and 4
MCQ 126
The open loop transfer function of a feedback system has m poles and n zeros (m > n). Consider the following statements : 1. The number of separate root loci is m 2. 3. 4. The number of separate root loci is n The number of root loci approaching infinity is (m n) The number of root loci approaching infinity is (m + n)
Which of the statements given above are correct ? (A) 1 and 4 (B) 1 and 3 (C) 2 and 3 (D) 2 and 4
MCQ 127
Match List I (Name of the Control system Component) with List II (Use of the Component in Control System) and select the correct answer using the code given below : List I A. B. C. D. Amplidyne Potentiometer Stepper motor AC tacho-generator 1. 2. 3. 4. List II Feedback element Actuator Control Amplifier Error detector
Codes : A B C D
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MCQ 128
The maximum temperature rise of a transformer is 50cC . It attains a temperature 31.6c in 1/2 hour. What is thermal time constant ? (A) 2 hours (B) 1/2 hours (C) 1 hours (D) 1/4 hours
MCQ 129
The state equations of a system are given by R0V R 3 1 0 V W S W S o x = S 0 3 0 W x + S0W S1W S 0 0 1W W S W S X T X T1 0 1 x y =8 B The system is (A) Controllable and observable (B) Controllable but not completely observable (C) Neither controllable nor completely observable (D) Not completely controllable but observable
MCQ 130
In a speed control system, output rate feedback is used to (A) Limit the speed of motor (B) Limit the acceleration of the motor (C) Reduce the damping of the system (D) Increase the gain margin
MCQ 131
Consider the following equation :

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MCQ 132
Match List I (System) with List II (Transfer Function) and select the correct answer using the code given below : List I A. B. C. D. Lag network AC Servomotor 1. 2. List II K b 1 + aTs l 1 + Ts K1 S K s ^1 + sm h^1 + sf h Km s ^1 + sm h
Field Controlled dc servomotor 3. Tacho-generator 4.
Codes : A (A) (B) (C) (D) 3 1 3 1 B 2 4 4 2 C 1 3 1 3 D 4 2 2 4
MCQ 133
d 2y + 36y = 36x dt 2 Consider the following statements in connection with the differential equation given above : 1. The natural frequency of the response is 6 rad/s. 4 2. 3. The response is always oscillatory. The percentage overshoot is 10% and damping ratio of the system is 0.6.
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Which of the statements given above are correct ? (1) 1 and 3 (2) 2 and 4 (3) 1 , 2 and 3 (4) 2, 3 and 4
MCQ 134
Match List I (Original Diagram) with List II (Equivalent Diagram) and select the correct answer using the code given below the list :
Codes : A (A) (B) (C)

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MCQ 135
Match List I (Response) with List II (Parameter) and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists : List I A. B. C. D. Swiftness response of transient 1. List II Feedback control Type number Rise time and peak time Overshoot and settling time
Closeness of the response 2. to the desired response Reduction of steady state 3. error Number of integrators in 4. loop transfer function
Codes : A (A) (B) (C) (D) 3 2 3 2 B 4 1 1 4 C 1 4 4 1 D 2 3 2 3
MCQ 136
Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the code given below the lists : List I A. B. C. D. Non-linear system Linear system Time varying system 1. 2. 3. List II Principle of super position and Homogeneity Describing-function Convolution integral Rocket
Multiplication in S-domain 4.
Codes : A (A) 1 B 2 C 3 D 4
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MCQ 137
Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists : List I A. B. C. D. Breakaway point Phase margin Gain margin Second order system 1. 2. 3. 4. List II Stable Phase cross-over frequency Gain cross-over frequency Root locus
Codes : A (A) (B) (C) (D) 4 4 3 3 B 3 3 4 4 C 2 1 2 1 D 1 2 1 2
MCQ 138
Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the code given below the lists : List I A. B. C. D. Imaginary axis of S -plane 1. List II Imaginary axis and S -plane poles
Oscillatory time domain response 2. Over damped time response Poles at origin of S -plane 3. 4.
Type of the system Unit circle of Z -plane Poles on real axis of S -plane
Codes : A (A)
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Directions : The following 7 (seven) items consist of two statements, one labelled as the Assertion (A) and the other as Reason (R). You are required to examine these two statements carefully and select the correct answer using the code give below : (A) Both A and R are individually true and R is the correct explanation of A (B) Both A and R are true but R is NOT the correct explanation of A (C) A is true but R is false (D) A is false but R is true
MCQ 139
Assertion (A) : The variation in gain of the system does not alter the phase angle plot in the Bode diagram Reason (R) : The phase margin of the system is not affected by the variation in gain of the system.
MCQ 140
Assertion (A) : Signal flow graphs can be used for block diagram reduction of linear control system. Reason (R) : Signal flow graph is a graphical representation for the variables representing the outputs of the various block of the control system.
MCQ 141
Assertion (A) : For a control system having synchro pair as error detector dc amplifier as control amplifier, a phase sensitive detector is required to demodulate in place of ordinary diode detector. Reason (R) : Synchro output is a suppressed carrier amplitude modulated signal which cannot be demodulated by ordinary diode detector.
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MCQ 142
Consider the following diagram :
For the multiple gear system shown above, which one of the following gives the equivalent inertia referred to shaft 1 ?
2 2 (A) J1 + J2 b N1 l + J 3 b N1 N 3 l N2 N2 N 4 2 2 (B) J1 + J2 b N2 l + J 3 b N2 N 4 l N1 N1 N 3 2 2 (C) J1 + J2 b N1 l + J 3 b N1 N2 l N2 N3 N 4 2 2 (D) J1 + J2 b N2 l + J 3 b N1 N2 l N1 N3 N 4
MCQ 143
Consider the following mechanical system shown in the diagram :
Which one of the following circuits shows the correct force-current analogous electrical circuit for the mechanical diagram shown above ?
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MCQ 144
The signal flow graph for a certain feedback control system is given below :
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Now consider the following set of equations for the nodes : 1. 2. 3. 4. x 2 = a1 x1 + a 9 x 3 x 3 = a2 x2 + a 8 x 4 x 4 = a 3 x 3 + a5 x2 x5 = a 4 x 4 + a6 x2
Which of the above equations are correct ? (A) 1, 2 and 3 (B) 1, 3 and 4 (C) 2, 3 and 4 (D) 1, 2 and 4
MCQ 145
Consider the following system shown in the diagram :
In the system shown in the above diagram x (t) = sin t . What will be the response y (t) in the steady state ? (A) sin (t 45c) / 2 (B) sin (t + 45c) / 2 (C) 2 et sin t (D) sin t cos t
MCQ 146
Consider the following three block diagram A, B and C shown below :

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Which one of the following statements is correct in respect of the above block diagrams ? (A) Only A and B are equivalent (B) Only A and C are equivalent (C) Only B and C are equivalent (D) A, B and C are equivalent
MCQ 147
Consider the following three cases of block diagram algebra A, B and C:

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Which of the above relations are correct ? (A) A and B (B) B and C (C) A and C (D) A, B and C
MCQ 148
The damping ratio and natural frequency of a second order system are 0.6 and 2 rad/s respectively. Which one of the following combinations gives the correct values of peak and setting time, respectively for the unit step response of the system ? (A) 3.33 s and 1.95 s (B) 1.95 s and 3.33 s (C) 1.95 s and 1.5 s (D) 1.5 s and 1.95 s
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MCQ 149
Match List I (Type of plots) with List II (Functions) and select the correct answer using the codes given below : List I A. Bode plots 1. List II Open loop response due to damped sinusoidal inputs as a function of complex frequency Open loop response due to undamped sinusoidal as a function of real frequency Closed loop response due to sinusoidal inputs as a function of real frequency Open loop magnitude and phase angle responses for undamped sinusoidal inputs plotted separately as a function of real frequency D 1 3 1 3
B. C. D.
Polar plots
2.
Nyquist plots 3. Nichols chart 4.
Codes : A (A) (B) (C) (D) 2 2 4 4 B 4 4 2 2 C 3 1 3 1
MCQ 150
A unity feedback control system has a forward loop transfer function Ts . Its phase value will be zero at frequency 1 . Which one as e [s (s + 1)] of the following equations should be satisfied by 1 ? (A) 1 = cot (T1) (B) 1 = tan (T1) (C) T1 = cot (1) (D) T1 = tan (1)
MCQ 151
Consider the following transfer functions : 1. 1/ (S 2 + S + 1)

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Which of the above transfer functions represent underdamped second order systems ? (A) 4 and 5 (B) 1, 4 and 5 (C) 1, 2 and 3 (D) 1, 3 and 5
MCQ 152
Which one of the following equations gives the steady-state error for a unity feedback system excited by us (t) + tus (t) + [t 2 us (t) /2] ? 1 (A) + 1 + 1 (2 + K p) Kv Ka (B) 1 + 1 + 2 (1 + K p) Kv Ka
(C) 1 + 1 + 1 K p Kv Ka (D) 1 + 1 + 1 (1 + K p) Kv Ka
MCQ 153
A control system is defined in S-domain. Following points regarding the poles of the transfer function obtained from the characteristic equation were noted : 1. Poles with positive real part denote stable system 2. 3. Complex poles always occur in pairs A pole S = ( > 0) means that the transient response contains exponential decay.
Which of the above are correct ? (A) 1 and 2 (B) 1 and 3 (C) 2 and 3 (D) 1, 2 and 3
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MCQ 154
Consider the following statements regarding advantages of using the generalized error coefficients : 1. The generalised error coefficients provide a simple way of determining the nature of the response of a feedback control system to almost any arbitrary input The generalised error coefficients lead to the calculation of the steady-state response without actually solving the system differential equation. The generalised error coefficients establish relationships among the various types of inputs.
2.
3.
Which of the above statements are correct ? (A) 1, 2 and 3 (B) 1 and 2 (C) 2 and 3 (D) 1 and 3
MCQ 155
The Nyquist plot for the closed-loop control system with the loop 100 is plotted. Then the critical transfer function G (S) H (S) = S (S + 10) point ( 1, j 0) is (A) never enclosed (B) enclosed under certain conditions (C) just touched (D) enclosed
MCQ 156
A minimum phase unity feedback system has a Bode plot with a constant slope of 20 db/decade for all frequencies. What is the value of the maximum phase margin for the system ? (A) 0c (B) 90c (C) 90c (D) 180c
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MCQ 157
Consider the following Nyquist plot of a feedback system having open loop transfer function GH (s) = (s + 1) / [s2 (s 2)] as shown in the diagram given below :
What is the number of closed loop poles in the right half of the s-plane ? (A) 0 (B) 1 (C) 2 (D) 3
MCQ 158
Consider the following statements for a counterclockwise Nyquist path : 1. For a stable loop system, the Nyquist plot of G ^s h H ^s h should encircle ( 1, j 0) point as many times as there are poles of G ^s h H ^s h in the right half of the s-plane, the encirclements, if there are any must be made in the counter-clockwise direction. If the loop gain function G ^s h H ^s h is a stable function, the closed loop system is always stable. If the loop again function G (s) G (s) is a stable function, for a stable closed-loop system, the Nyquist plot of G ^s h H ^s h must not enclose the critical point ( 1, j 0).
2. 3.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct ? (A) Only 1

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MCQ 159
The characteristic equation for a third-order system is q (s) = a 0 s3 + a1 s2 + a2 s + a 3 = 0 For the third-order system to be stable, besides that all the coefficients have to be positive, which one of the following has to be satisfied as a necessary and sufficient condition ? (A) a 0 a1 $ a2 a 3 (B) a1 a2 $ a 0 a 3 (C) a2 a 3 $ a1 a 0 (D) a 0 a 3 $ a1 a2
MCQ 160
A control system has G (s) H (s) = K/ [s (s + 4) (s2 + 4s + 20)] (0 < K < 3). What is the number of breakaway points in the root locus diagram ? (A) One (B) Two (C) Three (D) Zero
MCQ 161
Which one of the following is the correct expression for the transfer function of an electrical RC phase-lag compensation network ? RCS (A) (1 + RCS) (B) (C) (D) RC (1 + RCS) 1 (RCS) 1 (1 + RCS)
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MCQ 162
Which one of the following is not a correct reason to select feedback compensation over cascaded one ? (A) No amplification is required as the energy transfer is from higher to lower level (B) Suitable devices are not available for compensation (series) (C) It is economical (D) Provides greater stiffness against load disturbances
MCQ 163
For a unity feedback system, the origin of the s-plane is mapped in the z-plane by transformation z = eST to which one of the following ? (A) Origin (B) 1 + j 0 (C) 1 + j 0 (D) 0 + j 1
MCQ 164
Consider the following network :
What is the minimum number of states of the network given above in order to determine the complete output of the network over all future time for a given input ? (A) 0 (B) 1 (C) 2 (D) 3
MCQ 165
Match List I (Singular point) with List II (Phase portrait) and select
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C. D.
Stable node Saddle
3. 4.
Codes : A (A) (B) (C) (D) 3 1 3 1 B 1 2 4 4 C 2 3 1 3 D 4 4 2 2
MCQ 166
About which one of the following is the phase-plane portrait for the p o o o non-linear system given by x + f (x, x) and satisfying f (x, x) = f ( x, x) , symmetrical ? (A) x -axis o (B) x -axis o (C) Both the x and x axis o (D) Neither x nor x axis
MCQ 167
A unity feedback non-linear control systems plot for 1/N and G (j) is shown in the diagram given below :
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N is describing function of the non-linear device and G (s) is the transfer function of the linear plant. Which one of the following statements is correct ? The limit cycle is (A) stable (B) unstable (C) critically stable (D) None of the above
MCQ 168
Match List I (Name of the Component) with List II (Type of the Component) and select the correct answer using the codes given below : List I A. B. C. Amplidyne Potentiometer Stepper motor 1. 2. 3. 4. D 4 4 1 2 List II Rate feedback element Actuator Servo amplifier Error detector
D. AC Tacho-generator Codes : A (A) (B) (C) (D) 3 1 3 1 B 2 2 4 4 C 1 3 2 3
MCQ 169
Consider the following statements :

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Which of the above statements are not correct ? (A) 1 and 2 (B) 2 and 3 (C) 1 and 3 (D) 1, 2 and 3
MCQ 170
Match List I (Plot/Model) with List II (Related parameter) and select the correct answer using the codes given below : List I A. B. C. D. Root locus plot Bode plot Nyquist plot Signal flow chart 1. 2. 3. 4. List II Corner frequency Breakaway point Critical point Transmittance
Codes : A (A) (B) (C) (D) 4 4 2 2 B 3 1 3 1 C 1 3 1 3 D 2 2 4 4
MCQ 171
A 3-phase star-connected balanced load consumes P watts of power from a 400 V (line to line voltage) supply. If the same load is connected in delta across the same supply, what is the power consumption ? (A) P/3 W (B) P W
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(D) 3P W Directions : The following item consist of two statements, one labelled as the Assertion (A) and the other as Reason (R). You are to examine these two statements carefully and select the answer to these items using the codes given below (A) Both A and R are individually true and R is the correct explanation of A (B) Both A and R are individually true but R is NOT the correct explanation of A (C) A is true but R is false (D) A is false but R is true.
MCQ 172
Assertion (A) : An addition of real zero at s = z 0 in the transfer function G (s) H (s) of a control system results in the increase of stability margin. Reason (R) : An addition of real zero at s = z 0 in the transfer function G (s) H (s) will make the resultant root loci bend towards the left.
YEAR 2003
MCQ 173
Consider the following statements with reference to a system with velocity error constant kv = 1000 : 1. 2. 3. The system is stable The system is of type 1 The test signal used is a step input
Which of these statements are correct ? (A) 1 and 2 (B) 1 and 3 (C) 2 and 3 (D) 1, 2 and 3
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MCQ 174
Which one of the following statements is not correct ? (A) With the introduction of integral control, the steady state error increases (B) The generalised error coefficients provide a simple way of determining the nature of the response of a feedback control to any arbitrary input. (C) The generalized error coefficients lead to calculation of complete steady state response without actually solving the system differential equation. (D) For the type-1 system, the steady state error for acceleration input is infinite.
MCQ 175
Consider the following statements with reference to the root loci of the characteristic equation of unity feedback control system with an open loop transfer function of G (s) = 1. 2. 3. 4. K (s + 1) (s + 3) (s + 5) s (s + 2)
Each locus starts at an open loop zero and ends either at an open loop pole or infinity Each locus starts at an open loop pole or infinity and ends at an open loop zero There are three separate root loci There are five separate root loci
Which of these statements are correct ? (A) 2 and 3 (B) 2 and 4 (C) 1 and 3 (D) 1 and 4
MCQ 176
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The Bode phase angle plot of a system is shown above. The type of the system is (A) 0 (B) 1 (C) 2 (D) 3
MCQ 177
The loop transfer function of a system is given by : K (s + 10) 2 (s + 100) s (s + 25) The number of loci terminating at infinity is G (s) H (s) = (A) 0 (B) 1 (C) 2 (D) 3
MCQ 178
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MCQ 179
The Nyquist plot of a control system is shown above. For this system, G (s) H (s) is equal to K (A) s (1 + sT1) (B) (C) (D) K s2 (1 + sT1) K s (1 + sT1)
3
K s2 (1 + sT1) s (1 + sT1)
MCQ 180
The pole-zero map and the Nyquist plot of the loop transfer function GH (s) of a feedback system are shown above. For this
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MCQ 181
A property of phase-lead compensation is that the (A) Overshoot is increased (B) Bandwidth of closed loop system is reduced (C) Rise-time of closed loop system is reduced (D) Gain margin is reduced
MCQ 182
Which one of the following statements is not correct ? (A) The transfer function of a lag-lead compensation network is (1 + sT1 a) (1 + sT2 b) (a > 1, b < 1) (1 + sT1) (1 + sT2) (B) Bridged T-network is used for cancellation compensation (C) Phase-lag compensation improves steady state response and often results in reduced rise time (D) Compensating network can be introduced in the feedback path of a control system.
MCQ 183
Consider the following statements with respect to a system represented by its state-space model o X = AX + Bu and Y = CX 1. 2. 3. The static vector X of the system is unique. The Eigenvalues of A are the poles of the system transfer function. The minimum number of state variables required is equal to the number of independent energy storage elements in the system
Which of these statements are correct ? (A) 1 and 2 (B) 2 and 3

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MCQ 184
The state-space representation of a system is given by 1 1T 1 0 o X => X + > H U and Y = > H X 0 2H 0 1 Then the transfer function of the system is (A) 2 1 s + 3s + 2 (B) (C) (D) 1 s+2 s s + 3s + 2
2
1 s+1
MCQ 185
A seismic transducer using a spring-mass-damper system as shown above will have an output displacement of zero when the input xi is a (A) Constant displacement (B) Constant velocity (C) Constant acceleration (D) Sinusoidal displacement
MCQ 186
Match List I (Component) with List II (Purpose) and select the correct answer :
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Codes : A (A) (B) (C) (D) 3 2 2 3 B 2 3 3 2 C 3 1 3 1 D 1 3 1 3
MCQ 187
Which one of the following statements is not correct ? (A) The action of bellows in pneumatic control system is similar to that of a spring (B) The flapper valve converts large changes in the position of the flapper into small changes in the back pressure (C) The common name of pneumatic amplifier is pneumatic relay (D) The transfer function of a pneumatic actuator is of the form A 2 Ms + fs + K
MCQ 188
Match List I (Root locations) with List II (Phase-Plane Plots) and select the correct answer :
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Codes : A (A) (B) (C) (D) 3 2 3 2 B 2 3 2 3 C 1 4 4 1 D 4 1 1 4

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MCQ 189
Match List I (Non-linearity) with List II (Characteristics) and select the correct answer :
Codes : A (A) (B) (C) (D)

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C 2 2 4 4
D 4 4 2 2
3 1 3 1
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MCQ 190
Which one of the following methods is not used for the analysis of nonlinear control systems ? (A) Phase plane method (B) Describing function method (C) Liapunovs method (D) Piecewise linear method
MCQ 191
The transfer function of ZOH (Zero Order Hold) is (A) 1 eT

S
(B) 1 eTs
Ts (C) 1 e s Ts (D) 1 e s
MCQ 192
Consider the following statements : 1. A discrete-time system is said to be stable is and only if its response of unit impulse (t) decays with k . 2. Routh-Hurwitz testing may be applied to determine the stability of discrete-data system using bilinear transformation Z = 1+ 1 A discrete data system is unstable if any of roots of the characteristic equation lies within the unit circle on the complex plane.
3.
Which of these statements is/are correct ? (A) 1 and 2 (B) 1 and 3 (C) 3 only (D) 2 and 3 Directions : The following 4 (four) items consist of two statements, one labelled as Assertion A and the other labelled as Reason R. You are to examine these two statements carefully and select the
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MCQ 193
Assertion (A) : Stability of a system deteriorates when integral control is incorporated in it. Reason (R) : With integral control order of the system increases, and higher the order of the system the more the system tends to become unstable.
MCQ 194
Assertion (A) : Use of lead compensation results in increased system bandwidth. Reason (R) : The angular contribution of the compensator pole is more than that of the compensator zero.
MCQ 195
Assertion (A) : Tachogenerator feedback is used as minor loop feedback in position control systems to improve stability. Reason (R) : Tachogenerator provides velocity feedback which decreases the damping in the system.
MCQ 196
Assertion (A) : Servomotors normally have heavier rotors and lower R/X ratio as compared to ordinary motors of similar ratings. Reason (R) : Servomotors should have smaller electrical and mechanical time constants for faster response.
MCQ 197
Which one of the following effects in the system is not caused by

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MCQ 198
Match List I (Block Diagram) with List II (Transformed Block Diagram) and select the correct answer :
Codes : A (A) (B) (C) (D) 3 4 3 4 B 4 3 4 3 C 2 1 1 2 D 1 2 2 1

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MCQ 199
The gain C ^s h /R ^s h of the signal flow graph shown above is G1 G 2 + G 2 G 3 (A) 1 + G 1 G 2 H1 + G 2 G 3 H1 + G 4 (B) (C) (D) G1 G 2 + G 2 G 3 1 + G 1 G 2 H1 + G 2 G 3 H1 G 4 G1 G 3 + G 2 G 3 1 + G 1 G 3 H1 + G 2 G 3 H1 + G 4 G1 G 2 + G 2 G 3 1 + G 1 G 3 H1 + G 2 G 3 H1 G 4
MCQ 200
C (s) The overall gain of the block diagram shown above is R (s) G1 G 2 (A) 1 G1 G 2 H1 H 2 (B) (C) (D) G1 G 2 1 G 2 H 2 G 1 G 2 H1 G1 G 2 1 G 2 H 2 + G 1 G 2 H1 H 2 G1 G 2 1 G 1 G 2 H1 G 1 G 2 H 2
MCQ 201
The unit impulse response of a second order system is 1/6e0.8t sin (0.6t) . Then the natural frequency and damping ratio of the system are respectively (A) 1 and 0.6
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MCQ 202
A second order control system has 100 M (j) = 2 100 + 10 2 j Its M p (Peak magnitude) is (A) 0.5 (B) 1 (C) (D) 2 2
YEAR 2002 MCQ 203
Which of the following are the characteristics of closed loop systems ? 1. It does not compensate for disturbances 2. 3. 4. It reduces the sensitivity of plant-parameter variations It does not involve output measurements It has the ability to control the system transient response.
Select the correct answer using the code given below : (A) 1 and 4 (B) 2 and 4 (C) 1 and 3 (D) 2 and 3
MCQ 204
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MCQ 205
List I and List II show the transfer function and polar plots respectively. Match List I with List II and select the correct answer :
Codes :
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MCQ 206
Match List I (Property) with List II (Specification) and select the correct answer : List I A. B. C. D. Relative stability Speed of response Accuracy Sensitivity 1. 2. 3. 4. List II Rise time Velocity error constant Return difference M-peak
Codes : A (A) (B) (C) (D) 4 2 4 2 B 3 1 1 3 C 2 4 2 4 D 1 3 3 1
MCQ 207
Given the transfer function G (s) =
121 of a system. s + 13.2s + 121 Which of the following characteristics does it have ?
2
(A) Overdamped and settling time 1.1 s (B) Underdamped and settling time 0.6 s (C) Critically damped and settling time 0.8 s (D) Underdamped and settling time 0.707 s
MCQ 208
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The steady-state error resulting from an input r (t) = 2 + 3t + 4t 2 for given state is (A) 2.4 (B) 4.0 (C) zero (D) 3.2
MCQ 209
If a ramp input is applied to Type-2 system, the steady state error is (A) positive constant (B) negative constant (C) zero (D) Positive infinity
MCQ 210
Identity the correct root locus from the figures given below referring to poles and zeros at ! j8 and ! j10 respectively of G (s) H (s) of a single (closed)-loop control system.
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MCQ 211
Which of the following are the characteristics of the root locus of K (s + 5) G (s) H (s) = (s + 1) (s + 3) 1. 2. 3. 4. It has one asymptote It has intersection with j-axis It has two real axis intersections It has two zeros at infinity
Select the correct answer using the codes given below : (A) 1 only (B) 2 and 3 (C) 3 and 4 (D) 1 and 3
MCQ 212
The closed loop system shown above becomes marginally stable if the constant K is chosen to be (A) 10 (B) 20 (C) 30
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MCQ 213
Consider the Nyquist diagram for given KG (s) H (s). The transfer function KG (s) H (s) has no poles and zeros in the right half of s-plane. If the ( 1, j 0) point is located first in region 1 and then in region II, the change in stability of the system will be form (A) unstable to stable (B) stable to stable (C) unstable to unstable (D) stable to unstable
MCQ 214
The characteristic equation of a 3s 4 + 10s 3 + 5s 2 + 2 = 0 . This system is (A) stable (B) marginally stable (C) unstable (D) neither (a), (b) nor (c)
MCQ 215
system
is
given
by
Match List I with List II and select the correct answer : List I A.
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Phase lag controller 1.
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Reduction in settling time Increase in damping constant
Codes : A (A) (B) (C) (D) 4 2 4 2 B 3 1 1 3 C 1 3 3 1 D 2 4 2 4
MCQ 216
Indicate which one of the following transfer functions represents phase lead compensator ? (A) s + 1 s+2 (B) 6s + 3 6s + 2 (C) s + 5 3s + 2 (D) s+8 s + 5s + 6
MCQ 217
A transfer function of a control system does not have pole-zero cancellation. Which one of the following statements is true ? (A) System is neither controllable nor observable (B) System is completely controllable and observable (C) System is observable but uncontrollable (D) System is controllable but unobservable
MCQ 218
A linear time invariant system is described by the following dynamic

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MCQ 219
The state-space representation in phase-variable form for the transfer function G (s) = 2 2s + 1 is s + 7s + 9 0 1 0 (A) x = > H x + >1H u ; y = 81 2B x 9 7 1 0 0 (B) x = > H x + >1H u ; y = 80 1B x 9 7 9 0 0 (C) x = > H x + >1H u ; y = 82 0B x 0 7 9 7 0 (D) x = > H x + >1H u ; y = 81 2B x 1 0
MCQ 220
Let
1 2 0 X = > Hx + > HU 0 1 1
U = 8b 0B x where b is an unknown constant. The system is (A) observable for all values of b (B) unobservable for all values of b (C) observable for all non-zero values of b (D) onobservable for all non-zero values of b
MCQ 221
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Select the correct transfer function v 0 (s) /v1 (s) from the following for the given network. 2 (A) s (s + 1) (B) (C) s (s + 2) s (2s + 1)
(D) 2s s+1
MCQ 222
Which one of the following statements is incorrect with reference to pneumatic system ? (A) Operating pressure is low compared to hydraulic system (B) Leaks can create problems as well as fire hazards (C) They are insensitive to temperature changes (D) High compressibility of air results in longer time delays.
MCQ 223
Consider the following statements regarding A.C. servomotor : 1. 2. 3. 4. The torque-speed curve has negative slope It is sensitive to noise The rotor has high resistance and low inertia It has slow acceleration
Which of the following are the characteristics of A.C. servomotor as control component ? (A) 1 and 2 (B) 2 and 3 (C) 1 and 3 (D) 2 and 4
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MCQ 224
Backlash in a stable control system may cause (A) Underdamping (B) overdamping (C) high level oscillations (D) low level oscillations
MCQ 225
The describing function of relay non-linearity is 4M/X; M = magnitude of relay. X =magnitude of input. The describing function of given nonlinearity will be (A) 4MK x (B) K + 4M x
2 (C) 4M 1 K x
(D) 4M Kx
MCQ 226
Consider the following statements : 1. If the input is a sine wave of radian frequency , the output in general is non-sinusoidal containing frequencies which are multiple of . 2. 3.
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Which of the above statements are correct and peculiar to nonlinear system ? (A) 1, 3 and 4 (B) 2, 3 and 4 (C) 1, 2 and 3 (D) 1, 2 and 4
MCQ 227
For the given sampled-data system
the z-transform is
MCQ 228
The output of first order hold between two consecutive sampling instants is a (A) constant (B) quadratic function (C) ramp function (D) exponential function
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MCQ 229
Match List I (Elements) with List II (Digital Control) and select the correct answer : List I A. B. C. Controller Sampler Hold 1. 2. 3. List II A/D controller Computer D/A converter
Codes : A (A) (B) (C) (D) 3 2 3 2 B 1 3 2 1 C 2 1 1 3
Directions : The following 3 (Three) items consist of two statements, one labelled as Assertion A and the other labelled as Reason R. You are to examine these two statements carefully and decide if the Assertion A and the Reason R are individually true and if so, whether the Reason is a correct explanation of the Assertion. Select your answer to these items using the codes given below and mark your answer sheet accordingly. (A) Both A & R are true and R is the correct explanation of A. (B) Both A and R are true but R is NOT the correct explanation of A. (C) A is true but R is false (D) A is false but R is true.
MCQ 230
Assertion (A) : A system may have no steady state error to a step input, but the same system may exhibit non zero steady state error to ramp input. Reason (R) : The steady state error of a system depends on the type of the open loop transfer function.
MCQ 231
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MCQ 232
Assertion (A) : If any one of the state variables is independent of the control u (t), the process is said to be completely uncontrollable. Reason (R) : There is no way of driving this particular state variable to a desired state in finite time by means of a control effort.
YEAR 2001
MCQ 233
Consider the following block diagrams : Which of these block diagrams can be reduced to transfer function
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MCQ 234
Assertion (A) : For a system to be stable, all coefficients of the characteristic polynomial must be positive. Reason (R) : All positive coefficients of the characteristic polynomial of a system is a sufficient condition for stability.
MCQ 235
In the feedback system C (s), R ^s h and D ^s h are the system output, input and disturbance, respectively
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1 + G ^s h C (s) {R (s) + D (s)} = 1 + G ^s h H ^s h R (s) D (s)
Reason (R) : Transfer function of a system is defined as the ratio of output Laplace transform and input Laplace transform setting other inputs and the initial conditions to zero.
MCQ 236
Assertion (A) : The number of separate loci or poles of the closed K ^s + 4h is three loop system corresponding to G ^s h H ^s h = s ^s + 1h^s + 3h Reason (R) : Number of separate loci is equal to number of finite poles of G ^s h H ^s h if the latter is more than the number of finite zeros of G ^s h H ^s h.
MCQ 237
Match List I (Physical action or activity) with List II (Category of system) and select the correct answer : List I A. B. C. Human respiration system 1. Pointing of an object with a 2. finger A man driving a car 3. List II Man-made control system Natural including biological control system Control system whose components are both manmade and natural
D.
A thermostatically controlled room heater
Codes : A (A) (B) (C) (D) 2 3 3 2 B 2 1 2 1 C 3 2 2 3 D 1 1 3 3
MCQ 238
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(D) exp a s k 5
MCQ 239
In the system shown in the given figure, r (t) = 1 + 2t (t $ 0). The steady-state value of the error e (t) is equal to
(A) Zero (B) 2/10 (C) 10/2 (D) infinity

MCQ 240
The phase angle of the system G (s) = (A) 0c and 90c (B) 0c and 90c (C) 0c and 180c (D) 90c and 180c
MCQ 241
s + 5 , varies between s 2 + 4s + 9
The transfer function of a certain system is given by G (s) = s . (1 + s) The Nyquist plot of the system is
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MCQ 242
A second order control system is defined by the following differential equation : d 2 c (t) dc (t) 4 +8 + 16c (t) = 16u (t) 2 dt dt The damping ratio and natural frequency for this system are respectively (A) 0.25 and 2 rad/s (B) 0.50 and 2 rad/s
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MCQ 243
The steady state error due to a ramp input for a type two system is equal to (A) zero (B) infinite (C) non-zero number (D) constant
MCQ 244
The Nyquist plot of a servo system is shown in the Figure. The root loci for the system would be
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(D) None of the drawn plot of (a), (b), (c) of the question
MCQ 245
The characteristic equation of a feedback control system is given by s 3 + 5s2 + (K + 6) s + K = 0 . In the root loci diagram, the asymptotes of the root loci for large K meet at a point in the s-plane whose coordinates are (A) (2, 0) (B) ( 1, 0) (C) ( 2, 0) (D) ( 3, 0)
MCQ 246
The open loop transfer function of a unity feedback system is given K . If the value of gain K is such that the system is critically by s (s + 1) damped, the closed loop poles of the system will lie at (A) 0.5 and 0.5 (B) ! j0.5 (C) 0 and 1 (D) 0.5 ! j 0.5
MCQ 247
If the Nyquist plot cuts the negative real axis at a distance of 0.4, then the gain margin at a distance of 0.4, then the gain margin of the system is (A) 0.4 (B) 0.4 (C) 4% (D) 2.5
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MCQ 248
The transfer function of a phase lag compensator is given by 1 + Ts 1 + aTs where a > 1 and T > 0 . The maximum phase shift provided by such a compensator is (A) tan1 b a + 1 l a1 (B) tan1 b a 1 l a+1 (C) sin1 b a + 1 l a1 (D) sin1 b 1 a l a+1
MCQ 249
Consider the single input, single output system with its state variable representation : R1V R 1 0 0 V W S W S o X = S 0 2 0 W X + S1W U S0W S 0 0 3W W S W S X T X T Y = 81 0 2B X The system is (A) neither controllable nor observable (B) controllable but not observable (C) uncontrollable but observable (D) both controllable and observable
MCQ 250
A particular control system is described by the following state equations : 0 1 0 o X => H X + >1H U and Y = 82 0B X . 2 3 The transfer function of this system is : Y (s) 1 (A) = U (s) 2s2 + 3s + 1 (B)
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MCQ 251
The mechanical system is shown in the given figure
The system is described as : d 2 y1 (t) dy (t) (A) M + B 1 = k 6y2 (t) y1 (t)@ + f (t) 2 dt dt (B) M (C) M d 2 y2 (t) dy (t) + B 2 = k 6y2 (t) y1 (t)@ + f (t) 2 dt dt d 2 y1 (t) dy (t) + B 1 = k 6y1 (t) y2 (t)@ + f (t) 2 dt dt
d 2 y2 (t) dy (t) (D) M + B 2 = k 6y1 (t) y2 (t)@ + f (t) 2 dt dt

MCQ 252
A linear time invariant system, initially at rest when subjected to a unit step input gave response c (t) = tet (t $ 0). The transfer function of the system is s (A) (s + 1) 2 (B) (C) (D) 1 s (s + 1) 2 1 (s + 1) 2 1 s (s + 1)
MCQ 253
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MCQ 254
The torque-speed characteristic of two-phase induction motor is largely affected by (A) voltage (B) R/X and speed (C) X/R (D) supply voltage and frequency
MCQ 255
Match List I (Nature of eigenvalue) with List II (Nature of singular point) for linearised autonomous second order system and select the correct answer : List I A. B. C. D. Complex conjugate pair Pure imaginary pair 1. 2. List II Centre Focus point Saddle point Stable node Unstable node
Real and equal but with 3. opposite sign Real,distinct and negative 4. 5.
Codes : A (A) (B) (C) (D) 1 2 2 1 B 5 1 1 5 C 3 3 4 4 D 4 4 3 3
MCQ 256
In order to use Routh Hurwitz Criterion for determining the stability

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MCQ 257
The system matrix of a discrete system is given by 0 1 A => 3 5H The characteristic equation is given by (A) z 2 + 5z + 3 = 0 (B) z 2 3z 5 = 0 (C) z 2 + 3z + 5 = 0 (D) z 2 + z + 2 = 0
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IES Electrical Engineering Topic wise Questions Control System

YEAR 2008 MCQ 1

IES EE Topic wise 2001-2008 Control System

www.gatehelp.com (C) Marginally stable (D) Unstable

IES EE Topic wise 2001-2008 Control System

The information contained in a signal is preserved in the sampled version if

IES EE Topic wise 2001-2008 Control System

www.gatehelp.com (A) F (s + a) (B) F (s) (s + a)

IES EE Topic wise 2001-2008 Control System

(C) eas F (s) (D) eas F (s)

The input-output relationship of a system is given by r (t) = d 2 c (t) dc (t) +3 + 2c (t) 2 dt dt

IES EE Topic wise 2001-2008 Control System

IES EE Topic wise 2001-2008 Control System

What is the Laplace transform of a function (t 2) ?

IES EE Topic wise 2001-2008 Control System

www.gatehelp.com (A) 2 (B) 0 (C) e2s (D) 2s

www.gatehelp.com (C) II (D) III

IES EE Topic wise 2001-2008 Control System

IES EE Topic wise 2001-2008 Control System

IES EE Topic wise 2001-2008 Control System

YEAR 2007 MCQ 37

IES EE Topic wise 2001-2008 Control System

List II lim ^1 z1h F ^z h lim ^1 z1h F ^z h

www.gatehelp.com (B) (C) (D) 1 2 2 4 3 4

IES EE Topic wise 2001-2008 Control System

IES EE Topic wise 2001-2008 Control System

IES EE Topic wise 2001-2008 Control System

(A) (B) (C) (D)

8 s2 + 8.48s + 10 100 s + 8.48s + 100

100 s2 + 10s + 8.48

IES EE Topic wise 2001-2008 Control System

D. Corner frequency Codes : A (A) (B) (C) (D) 1 1 2 2 B 2 2 1 1 C 3 4 3 4

www.gatehelp.com (D) = K 2 r/s

IES EE Topic wise 2001-2008 Control System

IES EE Topic wise 2001-2008 Control System

(A) Integrator (B) PD controller (C) PID controller

www.gatehelp.com (D) Lag-lead compensator

IES EE Topic wise 2001-2008 Control System

Consider a system dx (t) = Ax (t) + Bu (t); y = Cx (t) dt Where 2 0 3 A => H; B = >1H; C = 81 0B 0 1

IES EE Topic wise 2001-2008 Control System

www.gatehelp.com (D) System is not controllable and not observable

Feedback can system gain

Sensitivity considerations 4. are important

Codes : A (A) (B) (C) (D) 1 4 4 1 B 2 1 1 2 C 3 2 3 4 D 4 3 2 3

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(A) s + a sb (B) s + a s+b (C) s a s+b (D) s a sb

IES EE Topic wise 2001-2008 Control System

(A) (B) (C) (D)

Which of the statements given above are correct ? (A) 1 and 2

www.gatehelp.com (B) 2 and 3 (C) 1 and 3 (D) 1, 2 and 3

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(A) 4 (B) 19 (C) 1/4 (D) 6

IES EE Topic wise 2001-2008 Control System

www.gatehelp.com (D) higher and lower

IES EE Topic wise 2001-2008 Control System

Codes : A (A) (B) (C) (D) 1 2 1 2 B 2 1 2 1 C 3 3 4 4 D 4 4 3 3

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YEAR 2006 MCQ 79