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Control System

YEAR 1999
MCQ 1

Consider the following operations in respect of a wheatstone bridge :

(Key K b ; is used for the supply battery and keyg K is used for
the galvanometer)
(A) Open Kb
(B) Close Kg
(C) Close Kb

(D) Close Kg

The correct sequence of these operations is :

(A) 1, 2, 3, 4
(B) 3, 1, 2, 4
(C) 4, 3, 2, 1

(D) 3, 2, 4, 1

MCQ 2

Consider the following system :

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Which of these systems can be modelled by the differential equation,

2
dyt ( ) + dy( t) +
a2
a1
ayt
()
0 ( ) xt?
2
dt
dt
(A) 1 and 2

(B) 1 and 3

(C) 2 and 4

(D) 1, 2 and 4

MCQ 3

Assertion (A) : The phase angle plot in Bode diagram is not affected
by the variation in the gain of the system.
Reason (R) : The variation in the gain of the system has no effect on
the phase margin of the system.
(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 4

When a human being tries to approach an object, his brain acts as

(A) an error measuring device(B) a controller
(C) an actuator

(D) an amplifier

MCQ 5

Consider the loop transfer function

K (s + 6)
G (s) H( s) = +
(s s) ( + 3
)

In the root-locus diagram, the centroid will be located at

(A) 4
(B) 1

(C) 2
(D) 3
MCQ 6

Consider the following statements :

In root-locus plot, the breakaway points
1. Need not always be on the real axis alone
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2. Must lie on the root loci

1
3. Must lie between 0 and
Which of these statements are correct ?
(A) 1, 2 and 3

(B) 1 and 2

(C) 1 and 3

(D) 2 and 3

MCQ 7

For a unity negative feedback control system, the open loop transfer
function is
K
G (s) =
s( s+ ) (s + ) 1 2
Which of these statements are correct ?

MCQ 8

For two-phase AC servomotor, if the rotors resistance and reactance

are respectively
a n d RX , i t s l e n g t h a n d d i a m e t e r a re
a n d
L D ,
t h e n
(A) X/R and L/D are both small
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(B) X/R and L/D are both small

(C) X/R is small but L/D is large
(D) X/R and L/D are both large
MCQ 9

Consider the following statements relating to synchros :

1. The rotor of the control transformer is either disc shaped
2. The rotor of the transmitter is so constructed as to have a low
magnetic reluctance.
3. Transmitter and control transformer pair is used as an error
detector
Which of these statements are correct ?
(A) 1, 2 and 3

(B) 1 and 2

(C) 2 and 3

(D) 1 and 2

MCQ 10

3,
First column elements of the Rouths tabulation are
/ , 5,
/,34122
. It means that there
(A) is one root in the left half of s-plane
(B) are two roots in the left half of s-plane
(C) are two roots in the right half of s-plane
(D) is one root in the right half of s-plane
MCQ 11

The re s pons e ( ) ct of a sys te m is des cri be d by the diff e re ntia l e qua ti on

2
dct ( ) + dc( t) +
c( ) =
t0
4
5
2
dt
dt
The system response is
(A) undamped

(B) underdamped

(C) critically damped

(D) oscillatory

MCQ 12

The radius of constant-N circle for=N

1 is

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(B)

(C) 1

( D )

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MCQ 13

The constant-M circle for =

M 1 is the
=
(A) straight line x
; 1/ 2
( B ) c r i t i c a
l point (,) j 10
(C) circle withr = 0. 33
(D) circle withr = 0. 67
MCQ 14

A portion of the polar plot of an open-loop transfer function is shown

in the given fig.

The phase margin and gain margin will be respectively

(A) 30cand0.75
(B) 60c and0.375
(C) 60c and0.75

(D) 60c and1/0.75

MCQ 15

The polar plot of a transfer function passes through the critical point
(
, ) 1 0 . The gain margin is
(A) zero
(B) 1 dB
(C) 1 dB

(D) infinity

MCQ 16

The open-loop transfer function of a unity negative feedback system

is
K (s + 10) (s + 20)
G (s) = 3 +
s ( s 100) (s + 200)
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The polar plot of the system will be

MCQ 17

I f t h e t r a n s f e r
c o m p e n
s d
a t tohra ti so
a n
the following sets
>q
(A) > a np d
(C)

f u n c t i o n o f a p s
h+a s e
b+ )l e a d
f ( )a ( l a g s c+qo smqp+e )n
, then
s a twhich
o r ione
s of
( ) / (
of conditions must be satisfied ?
a b
( B ) > a n dp <a qb

< a np d
<q a b

( D ) < a n dp >aqb

MCQ 18

The compensator

5( 1+ 0.3s)
GC (s) =
+ . s 101

would provide a maximum phase shift of

(A) 20c

(B) 45c

(C) 30c

(D) 60c

MCQ 19

The system with the open-loop transfer function

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G (s) H( s) =

1
is
ss
( 1+ )

(A) type 2 and order 1

(B) type 1 and order 1

(C) type 0 and 0

(D) type 1 and order 2

MCQ 20

The transfer function(

Gsof
) a PID controller is
(A) K :1 + 1 + Tds D
(B) [1
KTs + i + Tds]
Ts
i
(C) K :1 + 1 + 1 D
Ts
Tds
i

( D ): +
K Ti s+ 1
1D
Tds

MCQ 21

The industrial controller having the best steady-state accuracy is

(A) a derivative controller

(B) an integral controller

(C) a rate feedback controller (D) a proportional controller

MCQ 22

A step input is applied to a system with the transfer function

s

G (s) = +e
. s

105

The output response will be

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YEAR 2000
MCQ 23

PID control for a plant is shown in Fig. I and II

Assertion (A) : Fig.-II is preferred over Fig.-I as it avoids large changes

in control signal for a sudden change in reference input.
Reason (R) : Placement of P-D action in the feedback path and larger
values of K
p and T
d can be chosen in Fig.-II
(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 24

Assertion (A) : Synchronous counter has higher speed of operation

than ripple counter.
Reason (R) : Synchronous counter uses high speed flip-flops.
(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
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(C) A is true but R is false

(D) A is false but R is true
MCQ 25

Assertion (A) : An on-off controller gives rise to imaginary axis gives

rise to self-sustained oscillation in the output.
Reason (R) : Location of a pair of poles on the imaginary axis gives
rise to self-sustained oscillation in the output.
(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 26

Assertion (A) : Feedback control systems offer more accurate control

over open-loop systems.
Reason (R) : The feedback path establishes a link for input and
output comparison and subsequent error correction.
(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 the false
(D) A is false but R is true
MCQ 27

Assertion (A) : The largest undershoot corresponding to a unit step

ratio
input to an under-damped second order system with damping
/ 2 1

n is e
and undamped natured frequency of oscillation
.
2

Reason (R) : The overshoots and undershoots of a second order

under-damped system is
n 1

, = , ,.............12
e
n
2

(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
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(C) A is true but R is false

(D) A is false but R is true
MCQ 28

Consider the following statements :

1. The effect of feedback is to reduce the system error
2. Feedback increases the gain of the system in one frequency range
but decreases in another.
3. Feedback can cause a system that is originally stable to become
unstable
Which of these statements are correct ?
(A) 1, 2 and 3

(B) 1 and 2

(C) 2 and 3

(D) 1 and 3

MCQ 29

The intersection of asymptotes of root-loci of a system with openloop transfer function

K
G (s) H( s) =
is
+
s( s ) (s + ) 1 3
(A) 1.44
(C) 1. 44

(B) 1.33
(D)
.133

MCQ 30

Match List I (Functional components) with List-II (Devices) and

select the correct answer :
List I
a. Error detector

1. Three-phase FHP induction motor

b. Servometer

2. A pair of synchronous transmitter and

control transformer

c. Amplifier

3. Tacho-generator

d. Feedback

4. Armature controlled FHP DC motor

Codes :
abcd
(A) 2 4 1 5
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(B) 4 2 5 3
(C) 2 4 5 3
(D) 1 2 3 5
MCQ 31

Consider the following servo-meters :

1. AC two-phase servomotor
2. DC servomotor
3. Hydraulic servomotor
4. Pneumatic servomotor
The correct sequence of these servomotor in increasing order of power
handling capacity is
(A) 2, 4, 3, 1

(B) 4, 2, 3, 1

(B) 2, 4, 1, 3

(D) 4, 2, 1, 3

MCQ 32

The open-loop transfer function of unity feedback control system is

K
G (s) =
, 0< a# b
ss
( a+ ) (s + b)
The system is stable is
(a + b)
(A) 0 < K <
ab
+ a(
(C) 0 <<
Kab

b)

(B) K <
0

<

ab
(a + b)

<a
( D )0 <
/ (Kab

+ b)

MCQ 33

The Routh-Hurwitz criterion cannot be applied when the characteristic

equation of the system contains any coefficients which is
(A) negative real and exponential functions of s
(B) negative real, both exponential and sinusoidal function of s
(C) both exponential and sinusoidal function of s
(D) complex, both exponential and sinusoidal functions of s
MCQ 34

Which one of the following characteristic equations of result in the

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stable operation of the feedback system ?

3
2+ =
3
2
( A +)
s s s
4 6 ( 0B ) + s+s +s = 5 6 0
3
2
4
3
2
( C )+ s+ s +s11 = 40 1 0 ( D ) + s +
s s+ s + 2= 4
0 6
MCQ 35

Match List I (Scientist) with List II (Contribution in the area of )

and select the correct answer :
List I

List II

a. Bode

1. Asymptotic plots

b. Evans

2. Polar plots

c.

Nyquist

3. Root-locus technique
4. Constant M and N plots

Codes :
abc
(A) 1 4 2
(B) 2 3 4
(C) 3 1 4
(D) 1 3 2
MCQ 36

Consider the following statements :

Routh-Hurwitz criterion gives
1. absolute stability
2. the number of roots lying on the right half of the s-plane
3. the gain-margin and phase margin
Which of these statements are correct ?
(A) 1, 2 and 3

(B) 1 and 2

(C) 2 and 3

(D) 1 and 3

MCQ 37

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The open-loop transfer function(

Gs of
) a unity feedback control
system is 1
.
ss
1 )
( +

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T h e s y s t e m i s s u b j e c t e d t o arnt i =
n psin
u tt . The
( ) steady state
error will be
(A) zero
(C)

a k
2 sin t
4

(B) 1
a k
(D) sin t 2
4

MCQ 38

and undamped
A second order system has the damping ratio
n . The settling time at 2% tolerance
natural frequency of oscillation
band of the system is
(A) /2n

(B) /3 n

(C) 4/ n

(D) n

MCQ 39

The polar plot (for positive frequencies) for the open-loop transfer
function of a unity feedback control system is shown in the given fig.

The phase margin and the gain margin of the system are respectively
(A) 150c and4

(B) 150c and3/4

(C) 30c and4

(D) 30c and3/4

MCQ 40

m lead
of V0 with respect
For the given network, the maximum phase
to Vi is
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(A) sin

(C) sin

b R1 l
R 22
b R1
RR
3
1+

(B) sin
l
2

b R1
RR
2
1+

(D) sin

l
2

b R1 l
RC
2 2
1

MCQ 41

Which one of the following equations represents the constant

magnitude locus in G-plan for=M1 ?
{x-axis isR e (Gj) and y-axis is lm
G (j )}
(A) x = 0. 5
(B) x = 0
2
2
( C( ) + xD y= 1)
(
) +

+ x2 =

MCQ 42

Which one of the following features is NOT associates with Nichols

chart ?
(A) (0 dB, 180c) point on Nichols charts represents the critical
p o i n+t
( )
j
1 0
180c
(B) It is symmetric about

c) point
(C) The M loci are centred about (0 dB,180
G (the
j) locus and M=+ 3
(D) The frequency at the intersection of
dB locus gives bandwidth of the closed-loop system
MCQ 43

Consider the following statements :

A proportional plus derivative controller
1. has high sensitivity
2. increases the stability of the system
3. improves the steady-state accuracy
Which of these statements are correct ?
(A) 1, 2 and 3
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(C) 2 and 3

(D) 1 and 3

YEAR 2001
MCQ 44

F o r t h e s y s t e m d e s c=r i b e match
d by X
List
A XI (Matrix A) with
List-II (Position of eigen values) and select the correct answer :
List I
1 2 H
a. >
0 2

1. One eigen-values at the origin

1 2 H
b. >
2 4

2. Both the eigen-values in the LHP

c.

0 1 H
>
1 0

1 0H
d. >
24

List II

3. Both the eigen-values in RHP

4. Both the eigen-values on the
imaginary axis

Codes :
abcd
(A) 2 1 3 4
(B) 2 1 4 3
(C) 1 2 4 3
(D) 1 2 3 4
MCQ 45

For the system dynamics described by differential equation

p+ 3 o+ 2 = u(t) the transfer function of the system represented in
yyy
1
controllable canonical form is
[ ] CAs B . The matrix A would be
>0 1 H
(A)
3 2

(B)

0 1H
>
23

>0 1 H
(C)
2 3

(D)

0 2H
>
03

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MCQ 46

Match List I with List II and select the correct answer :

List I
as

List II

a. e

1. All-pass filter

b. 1 s
1+ s

2. Transport delay

c. 1 + as, <a b
1 + bs

3. Lag network

d.

K
sas
( +1 )

4. Servomotor

Codes :
abcd
(A) 4 3 1 2
(B) 2 1 3 4
(C) 2 3 1 4
(D) 4 1 3 2
MCQ 47

The transfer function of phase-lead compensator is given by

G (s) = 1 + aTs/a + Ts , where > , > . T a
0 1
What is the maximum phase shift provided by this compensator ?
1 b +
1 b
l
l
(A) tan a 1
(B) tan a + 1
a 1
a 1
1

(C) cos

ba 1 l
a+ 1

(D) sin

ba 1 l
a+ 1

MCQ 48

Two identical first-order system havebeen cascaded non-interactively.

The unit step response of the system will be
(A) overdamped
(B) underdamped
(C) undamped

(D) critically damped

MCQ 49

W hich one of the foll owin g is the re s p onse () yt of a ca us a l LT I sy s te m

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described by
H (s) =

(s + 1)
s +s +2 2
2

t
f o r a g i v e n i nxptu t= e( ) u(t) ?
t
( A ) y (t )= e sint u( t)
(t 1)
( B ) y (t )=
e
sin(t
) u( t )
(C) y( )t =
sin(t
) u( t )
1

( D )y t( )= e cost u( t)
MCQ 50

The open loop transfer function of a system is

k
G (s) H( s) = +
(
s) ( s +s )(11+ 31 ) 2
pc is
The phase crossover frequency
(A) 2
(B) 1
(C) zero

(D)

MCQ 51

Open loop transfer function of a system having one zero with a

positive real value is called
(A) zero phase function
(B) negative phase function
(C) positive phase function

(D) non-minimum phase function

MCQ 52

For the signal flow diagram shown in the given, the transmittance
between 2 a n 1 d
x x i s

(A)

rsu + efh
1 st 1 fg

(B)

rsu + efh
1 fg 1 st

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(C)

efh + rsu
1 ru 1 eh

(D)

rst + rsu
1 eh 1 st

MCQ 53

The root locus plot of the system having the loop transfer function
k
G (s) H( s) =
has
2
s( s+ ) (s + s + ) 4 4 5
(A) no breakaway point
(B) three real breakaway points
(C) only one breakaway
(D) one real and two complex breakaway point
MCQ 54

An open loop transfer function is given by

k( s+ 1)
G (s) H( s) =
2
s( s+ ) (s + s + ) 2 2 2
It has
(A) one zero at infinity

(B) two zeros at infinity

(C) three zeros at infinity

(D) four zeros at infinity

MCQ 55

Consider the mechanical system shown in the given fig. If the system
is set into motion by unit impulse force, the equation of the resulting
oscillation will be

( A ) x (t )= sint
( C ) x (t )= 1/ 2
sin 2t

( B ) x( t) = 2 sint
( D ) x( t) = sin t 2

MCQ 56

Which one of the following relations holds goods for the tachometer
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shown in the given figure ?

(A) V2(s) = skt (s)

2
(C) V2(s) = ks
(s)
t

2
( B )V2( s) = ks
(s)
t
( D )V2( s) = kt s(s)

MCQ 57
4
The given characteristic polynomial
ss+s

+ 2 2 + 2s + 3 = 0 has

(A) zero root in RHS of s-plane

(B) one root in RHS of s-plane
(C) two roots in RHS of s-plane
(D) three roots in RHS of s-phane
MCQ 58

Nyquist plot show in the given fig is for a type

(A) zero system

(B) one system

(C) two system

(D) three system

MCQ 59

Which one of the following is the steady-state error for a step input
applied to a unity feedback system with the open loop transfer
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functionG (s) =

10
?
+
ss 14 + 50
2

(A) ess = 0
(C) ess = 1

(B) . sse= 0 83
(D) ess = 3

MCQ 60

The unit step response of a particular control system is given by

t
c( t) = e . 1Then
1 0 its transfer function is

(A) 10
(B) s + 9
+
s 1
s 1
(C)

s
s+ 1

1 9

(D) 1 +9s
ss
( 1 )

MCQ 61

The open-loop transfer function of a unity feedback control system

is given as
1
G (s) =
+
ssT
1 1
(
1) ( + s 2)T
The phase crossover frequency and the gain margin are, respectively
(Correct the options)
T1 + T 2
1 andT1 + T 2
(A)
(B) and
1 2 TT
T1T 2
T 1T 2
T1T 2
(C)

1 and T1T 2
T1 + T 2
T1T 2

(D) and
1 2 TT

T1T 2
T1 + T 2

MCQ 62

An open loop transfer function of a unity feedback control system

has two finite zeros, two poles at origin and two pairs of complex
conjugate poles. The slope of high frequency asymptote in Bode
magnitude plot will be
(A) +40 dB/ decade
(B) 0 dB/decade
(B) 40 dB/decade

(D) 80 dB/decade

MCQ 63

The transfer function of a phase lead network can be written as

(1 + sT)
+
>1
<1
(A) 1+ sT
;
(B)
;
1 + s T
1 ST
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(C)

(1 + sT)
<1
T + ;+
1 sT

(1 + sT) >
(D) ; +
1
(1 st)

MCQ 64

Which one of the following compensations is adopted for improving

transient response of a negative unity feedback system ?
(A) Phase lead compensation
(B) Phase lag compensation
(C) Gain compensation
(D) Both phase lag compensation and gain compensation
MCQ 65

A constant N-circle havin

g 1c 2
e+
n jt0r) einathe
t (G-plane,
/
represents the phase angle equal to
(A) 180c
(B) 90c
(C) 45c

(D) 0c

MCQ 66

The constant M-circle represented by the equation

2+
+ 2 = 1.125wherexGj Re[()] andy lm[()]
xxy
225
.
Gj
the value of M equal to
(A) 1
(B) 2
(C) 3

has

(D) 4

MCQ 67

A third-order system is approximated to an equivalent second order

system order system. The rise time of this approximated lower order
system will be
(A) same as original system for any input
(B) smaller than the original system for any input
(C) larger than the original system for any input
(D) larger or smaller depending on the input
MCQ 68

In industrial control systems, which one of the following methods is

most commonly used in designing a system for meeting performance
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specifications ?
(A) The transfer function is first determined and then either a lead
compensation on lag compensation is implemented
(B) The transfer function is first determined and PID controllers are
implemented by mathematically determining PID constants
(C) PID controllers are implemented without the knowledge of the
system parameters using Ziegler Nichols method
(D) PID controllers are implemented using Ziegler Nichols method
after determining the system transfer function
MCQ 69

Assertion (A) : The stator winding of a control transformer has higher

impedance per phase.
Reason (R) : The rotor of control transformer is cylindrical in shape.
(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

YEAR 2002

MCQ 70

Match List-I (Pole-zero plot of linear control system) with List-II

(Response of the system ) and select the correct answer :

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Codes :
abcd
(A) 4 3 1 2
(B) 4 3 2 1
(C) 3 4 2 1
(D) 3 4 1 2
MCQ 71

The Nyquist plot of

G (s) H( s) =

10
2
s (s s+ 1. 0)51
( + )

i (n A t )h e w
fi =
i 3rl sl t
q
s ut aa d r r ta n t( ) a n d w=i l l
in the second quadrant
( B )
w i =l3 l in the
s fourth
t a rquadrant
t
( and
) will terminate
( =0) in the second quadrant

t e r m i n a t e

( C )
w i =l3 l in the
s second
t a r quadrant
t
( )and will terminate

=
(
0) in the third quadrant
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i n

t h e

fi

r s t

( q Du a
) d rw
a=
in3lt l a ns d t a
w ir l tl
in the fourth quadrant

t (e )r m i n
a =t e

( ) 0

MCQ 72

The feedback amplifier shown in the fig. below

(A) is stable for all values of R and C

( B ) i s s t a b l e o n l y1 f o
r R
R3R
2=
( C ) i s s t a b l e o n l y1 f o=r RRC
2R 3
(D) is stable is 1/ / 2 =RCRR 3
MCQ 73

Consider the following statements :

Nichols chart gives information about
1. closed loop frequency response
2. the value of the peak magnitude of the close loop frequency
response M
p
3. the frequency at whichp M
occurs
Which of the above statement are correct ?
(A) 2 and 3

(B) 1 and 2

(C) 1 and 3

(D) 1, 2 and 3

MCQ 74

Which of the following is the Nyquist diagram for the open loop
function
5
G (s) H( s) =
?
s(1 + 01
. s)(1 + 001
. s)
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MCQ 75

Consider the following statements associated with phase and gain

margins :
thej
+
1. They are a measured of closeness of the polar plot
1 0
point
2. For a non-minimum phase to be stable it must have positive
phase and gain margins
3. For a minimum phase system to be stable, both the margins
must be positive
Which of the above statements is/are correct ?
(A) 2 and 3

(B) 1 and 3

(C) 1 and 3

(D) 1 alone

MCQ 76

Consider the following statements regarding a phase-lead compensator

:
1. It increase the bandwidth of the system
2. It helps in reducing the steady state error due to ramp input
3. It reduces the overshoot due to step input
Which of the above statements is/are correct ?
(A) 1 and 2

(B) 1 and 3
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(C) 2 and 3

(D) 1 alone

MCQ 77

Consider the following performance characteristics :

1. Reduced velocity constant for a given relative stability.
2. Reduced gain cross-over frequency
3. Reduced bandwidth
4. Reduced resonance peak of the system
Which of these performance characteristics are achieved with the
phase-lag compensation ?
(A) 1 and 2
(B) 1 and 3
(C) 2, 3 and 4

(D) 1, 2, 3 and 4

MCQ 78
2
2
The constant N l o c i r e p r e s e n t e d b y t h e +
e q+
u a t=i o
0n x x y
where

= R e ( ) xand
G =
j l m ( ) yis for
G the
j
value of phase angle equal
to
(A) 45c
(B) 0c
+ c
(C) +45c
(D) 90
MCQ 79

Match List I (Type of controller) with List-II (Operation) and select

the correct answer using the codes given below the lists :
List I

List II

a. Pneumatic controller1. Flexible operation

b. Hydraulic controller 2. High torque high-speed of operation
c.

Electronic controller3. Fire and explosion proof operation

Codes :
abc
(A) 1 3 2
(B) 1 2 3
(C) 3 1 2
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(D) 3 2 1
MCQ 80

Assertion (A) The bandwidth of a control system indicates the noise

filtering characteristic of the system.
Reason (R) : The bandwidth is a measure of ability of a control
system to reproduce the input signal.
(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 81

10(s 25)
represents a non-minimum
s( s+ ) (s + ) 1 5
phase transfer function
Assertion (A) :G (s) =

Reason (R) : A minimum phase transfer function has the property

that its magnitude and phase are uniquely related.
(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 82

Assertion (A) : Addition of a pole to the open loop transfer function

of a system increases the rise time of the closed loop step-response.
Reason (R) : Addition pole has the effect of reducing the bandwidth
of the system.
(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
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MCQ 83

Consider the following signal-loop feedback structure illustrating the

return difference :

The return difference for A is

(A) 1A
(C)

A
+
1 A

A
( B )+ 1
(D)

1 A

MCQ 84

ve feedback :
Consider the following amplifier with

+100
If the closed-loop gain of the above amplifier
is , the value B
will be
3
(A) 9 # 10

3
( B+
) #
9 1 0

3
(C) 11# 10

+ # 103
(D) 11

MCQ 85

Which of the following is the open loop transfer function of the root
loci shown in the fig. ?
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(A)

K
+
ss
( T

(C)

K
3
(s + T1)

(B)

(D)

K
+
(s T s1) (T +
2

ssT
(

K
1

+ 1)

MCQ 86

The instrument used for plotting the root locus is called

(A) Slide rule

(B) Spirule

(B) Synchro

(D) Selsyn

MCQ 87

A control system has

G (s) H( s) =

K (s + 1)
s( s+ ) (s + ) 3

Root locus of the system can lie on the real axis

=
n 3 d
s
s
(A) between = 1a
(B) between ==
n 4d
s
s
0a
=
(C) between = 3 a
n 4 d
(D) towards left of =
s 4

MCQ 88

A system has a single pole at origin. Its impulse response will be

(A) constant

(B) ramp

(C) decaying

(D) oscillatory

MCQ 89

The mechanical system shown below has its pole(s) at

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(A) / K D
(C) / D K

( B ) / D K
( D ) , /

O K D

YEAR 2003
MCQ 90

Consider the unity feedback system as shown above. The sensitivity

of the steady state error to change in parameter K and parameter a
with ramp inputs are respectively

( A ) , 1 1

( B ) , 1 1

(C) 1, 0

(D) 0, 1

MCQ 91

The below fig shows the roots locus of a unity feedback system. The
open loop transfer function of the system is

(A)
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(B)

K (s + 1)
ss
( +
2 )

(D)

K (s + 2)
ss
( +
1 )

MCQ 92

Which one of the following technique is utilized to determine the

actual point at which the root locus process the imaginary axis ?
(A) Nyquist technique
(B) Routh-Hurwitz criterion
(C) Nichols criterion

(D) Bode technique

MCQ 93

Which one of the following application software is used to obtain an

accurate root locus plot ?
(A) LISP
(B) MATLAB
(C) dBase

(D) Oracle

MCQ 94

Consider the following techniques :

1. Bode plot
2. Nyquist plot
3. Nichols chart

4. Routh-Hurwitz criterion

Which of these technique are used to determine relative ability of a

closed loop linear system ?
(A) 1 and 2
(B) 1 and 4
(C) 1, 2 and 3

(D) 2, 3 and 4

MCQ 95

The characteristic equation of a control system is given by

6+
5
4
3
2
sss
s
2 + 8 + 12 + 20s + 16s + 16= 0. The number of the roots
of the equation which lie on the imaginary axis of s-plane is
(A) zero
(B) 2
(C) 4

(D) 6

MCQ 96

Which one of the following is the transfer function of a linear system

2 t
w h o s e o u t p u tfori sa unit
t e step input ?
s
(A) + 3
(B) +s 23
(s 1)
(s 1)
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(C)

1
+ )
ss( 1

(D)

2
2
+
ss
( 1 )

MCQ 97

Assuming unit ramp input, match List I (system Type) with List-II
(Steady State Error) and select the correct answer using the codes
given below the lists :
List I

List II

a. 0

1.

b. 1

2.

c. 2

3.

d. 3

4.

1/K

Codes :
abcd
(A) 2 4 3 3
(B) 1 2 2 4
(C) 2 1 4 3
(D) 1 2 4 3
MCQ 98

When the time period of observation is large, the type of the error is
(A) Transient error
(B) Steady state error
(C) Half-power error

(D) Position error constant

MCQ 99

The unit impulse response of a system having transfer function

K /( s + ) is shown below. The valueofis

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(A) t1

(B) / t 1
1

(C) t 2

(D) / t 21

MCQ 100

Consider the following open loop frequency response of a unity

feedback system :
,/rad s"
G (j ) "
G (j ) "

:2
: 7.5

10

4.8

3.15

2.25

1.70

1.00

0.64

: 118c 130c 140c 150c 157c 170c 180c

(A) 0.00 dB,180c

(C) 0.00 dB,10c

(B) 3.86 dB,180c

c
(D) 3.86 dB, 10

MCQ 101

The Nyquist plot shown below, matches with the transfer function

(A)

1
3
(s + 1)

(C)

(s +s
2

+2 ) 2

(B)

1
2
(s + 1)

(D)

1
(s + 1)

MCQ 102

T h e p h a s e m a r g i n ( P M ) a n d t h e d
are
am
related
p i n g by
ratio ()
2
4
+
1 )
2 1 4 3
(A) PM = 90c tan
2
1
(B) PM = tan )

2
2

3
4

+
+
1 4

2
4
1 *
2 1 +4 +4
=
+
(C) PM 90c tan
2

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1
(D) PM = 180c tan

2
4
2 1 4 +3
2

MCQ 103

in terms of frequencies
and in the above fig. is
The frequency

kA
) log
kk 1
(C)
(

k
(l B ) o( /) g
1 k k
(D)

MCQ 104

Consider the following statements regarding the frequency response

of a system as shown below :

1. The type of the system is one

2. 3 =static error coefficient (numerically)
+ 3
3. 2 = 1
2
Select the correct answer using the codes given below :
(A) 1, 2 and 3

(B) 1 and 2

(C) 2 and 3

(D) 1 and 3

MCQ 105

A closed loop system, employing lag-lead compensator

Gsis
c ( ) shown
in the fig. given below :
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+
+ 2s E <
Gc (s) = >1 1s H; 1+
,
1
1s 1
2s
1+
If Gshas
( ) 3 poles in the left half of a s-plane, then the shape of the
Bode plot forG (s G
) c s( i)n t h e h i g h e s t f r e q u e n c y r a n g e w i l l b e
(A) 20 dB/decade
(B) 40 dB/decade
(C) 60 dB/decade

(D) 80 dB/ decade

MCQ 106

The transfer function of a phase lead network, as shown in the fig.

K (1 + 03
. s)
below is +
(1 017
. s)

The values of 1R and R

2 are respectively

(A) 300kand
300k
(B) 300kand
400k

(C) 00 kand
00k 4
3 (D) 00
4 kand
400k
MCQ 107

Constant M circles have their centre and radius as

c M 2 c
m M2 m
c M 2 m b M l
(A)
,and
0
(B)
,and
0
2
2
2
2
M 1
M 1
M 1
M 1
c 2 m b M2 l
(C) 0, 2M
and
M 1
M 1

c 2 m b M l
( D 0 ) 2M
, a n d2
M
M

MCQ 108

The maximum value of a controller output is 100 V and is obtained

when the input error is 1 V. If the controller is working at 20%
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proportional band, the error and output will be respectively

(A) 0.2 V and 100 V
(B) 1 V and 20 V
(C) 1 V and 120 V

(D) 0.2 V and 120 V

MCQ 109

Assertion (A) : In a shunt regulator, the controller element is

connected in shunt with the load to achieve constant output voltage.
Reason (R) : The impedance of the control element varies to keep
the total current flowing through the load and the control element
through the load and the control element constant.
(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 110

Assertion (A) : A linear, negative feedback control system is available

stable if its open loop configuration is stable
Reason (R) : The negative feedback reduces the overall gain of the
system.
(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
YEAR 2004
MCQ 111

The root loci of a feedback control system for larger values of s are
to the real axis given
asymptotic tot he straight lines with angles
by which one of the following ?
(p z)
( k + )3 1
(A)
(B)
p z
k+ 2 1
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(D) z2k
p
where p=Number of finite poles of G(s) H(s),=ZNumber of finite
zero of G(s) H(s) and
k = 0, 1
, ,...........
2
(C) kp
( k2 )

MCQ 112

The forward path transfer function of a unity feedback system is

given by
G (s) = 2 + 100+
ss 10
100
The frequency response of the system will exhibit resonance peak at
(A) 10 rad/s
(B) 8.66 rad/s
(C) 7.07 rad/s

(D) 5 rad/s

MCQ 113

Consider the following Nyquist plot :

With which one of the following transfer functions, does the above
Nyquist plot match ?
(A) +1 3
(B) +1 2
(s 1)
(s 1)
(C)

2
(s +s

+2 ) 2

(D)

1
(s + 1)

MCQ 114

The forward path transfer function of a unity feedback system by

1 . What is the phase margin for this system ?
G (s) = +
2
(1 s)
(A) rad
(C) /2 rad

(B) 0 rad
(D) rad
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MCQ 115

All the constant N-circles in G-phase cross the real axis at the fixed
points. Which are these points ?
(A) 1 and origin
(B) origin and+1
+1 1 a n d
(C) 0.5and+ 0.5
( D )
MCQ 116

What is the value of M for the constant M circle represented by the

equation
2
2
x+
x y +881 +
8 9 = 0 where
= R e ( ) x
andGy =
j lm G (j ) ?
(A) 0.5
(B) 2
(C) 3

(D) 8

MCQ 117

Which one of the following statements is correct ?

A plant is controlled by a proportional controller. If a time delay
element is introduced in the loop, its
(A) phase margin remains the same
(B) phase margin decreases
(C) phase margin decreases
(D) gain margin increases
MCQ 118

Which one of the following statements is correct ?

The effects of phase lead compensator on gain cross-over frequency
(cg) and the bandwidth (BW) are
(A) the both are decreased
(B) that cg is decreased but BW is increased
(C) that cg is increased by BW is decreased
MCQ 119

How does cascading an integral controller in the forward path of

control system affect the relative stability (RS) and the steady-state
error (SSE) of that system ?
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(A) Both are increased

(B) RS is reduced but SSE is increased
(C) RS in increased but SSE is reduced
(D) Both are reduced
MCQ 120

Consider the following statements for phase-lead compensation :

1. Phase-lead compensation shifts the gain cross-over frequency to
the right.
2. The maximum phase-lead angle occurs at the arithmetic mean of
the corner frequencies of the phase lead network.
3. Phase-lead compensation is effective when the slope of the
uncompensated system near the gain cross-over is low.
Which of the statements given above are correct ?
(A) 1, 2 and 3
(B) 1 and 2
(C) 2 and 3

(D)

MCQ 121

A filter at the input to a processing system is shown in the diagram

given below :

The channel works for toll quality telephone use. If the filter
He (s)
is to be designed so that linear distortion is minimized, H
then
e (s)
should have which one of the following ?
(A) Constant
(B) Constant phase
(C) Inverse relationship with H(s)
(D) Inverse relationship with H(s) and constant delay
MCQ 122

Assertion (A) : In the error detector configuration using a synchro

transmitter and synchro control transformer, the latter is connected
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to the error amplifier.

Reason (R) : Synchro control transformer has almost a uniform
reluctance path between a uniform reluctance path between the rotor
and the stator.
(A) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
(B) Both A and R are true and 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 123

Assertion (A) : The error detector in a position control system using

synchro pairs employs synchro trnansmitter for reference signal and
synchro control transformer for the feedback signal.
Reason (R) : Synchro control transformer rotor has a uniform
magnetic reluctance.
(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 124

Assertion (A) : The number of branches of root locus terminating on

infinity is equal to the number of open loop poles minus the number
of zeros.
Reason (R) : Segment of the real axis having an odd number of real
axis of real open loop poles plus zeros to their right are parts of the
root locus.
(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
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MCQ 125

Assertion (A) : The bandwidth of a control system indicates the noise

filtering characteristic of the system.
Reason (R) : The bandwidth is a measure of ability of a control
system to reproduce the input signal.
(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 126

What is the unity step response of a unity feedback control system

80
having forward path transfer function
G (s) =
?
ss
18 )
( +
(A) Overdamped

(B) Critically damped

(C) Underdamped

(D) Undamped oscillatory

MCQ 127

Consider the following statements for a.c series motors :

1. The rotor is designed so that its R/X ratio is small
<
2.
/ dT
d 0 where T and are torque and speed respectively.
3. The reference and control voltages should bein phase quadrature,
but their magnitudes need not be equal.
Which of the statements given above are correct ?
(A) 1, 2 and 3
(B) 1 and 2
(C) 2 and 3

(D) 1 and 3

MCQ 128
3
2
A n
o p e n
l o o p
s y s t e+ m + h 1a. It sis
a
t r a n s f e r
f u n converted
c t i ointo
n a closed
/ .loop ssystem
s s by 1
1 5 a negative feedback
providing
+
having transfer function(
20 s 1).

Which one of the following is correct

The open loop and closed loop systems are, respectively
(A) stable and stable
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(B) stable and unstable

(C) unstable and unstable
MCQ 129

A tachometer feedback is used as an inner loop in a position control

servo-system. What is the effect of feedback on the gain of the subloop incorporating tachometer and on the effective time constant of
the system ?
(A) Both are reduced
(B) Gain is reduced but the time constant is increased
(C) Gain is increased but the time constant
(D) Both are increased
MCQ 130

Consider the following statements :

Feedback in control system can be used
1. to reduce the sensitivity of the system to parameter variations
and disturbances
2. to change time constant of the system
3. to increase loop gain of the system
Which of the statements given above are correct ?
(A) 1, 2 and 3

(B) 1 and 2

(C) 2 and 3

(D) 1 and 3

MCQ 131

Which one of the following is statements is correct in respect of the

theory of stability ?
(A) Phase margin is the phase angle lagging, in shortc,ofat180
the
frequency corresponding to a gain of 10.
(B) Gain margin is the value by which the gain falls short of unity,
c phase
at a frequency corresponding to
90
lag.
(C) Routh-Hurwitz criterion can determine the degree of stability
(D) Gain margin and phase margin are the measure of the degree of
stability
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MCQ 132

With regard to the filtering property, the lead compensator and the
lag compensator are respectively;
(A) low pass and high pass filters
(B) high pass and low pass filters
(C) both high pass filters
(D) both low pass filters
MCQ 133

The transfer function of phase-lead compensator is given by

+
G (s) = 1 +aTs , where > , > . T a
0 1
1 Ts
What is the maximum phase shift provided by this compensator ?
1 b +
1 b
l
l
(A) tan a 1
(B) tan a + 1
a 1
a 1
1

(C) cos

ba 1 l
a+ 1

(D) sin

ba 1 l
a+ 1

MCQ 134

Match List I (Compensation) with List II (Characteristic) and select

the correct answer using the code given below the Lists :
List I

List II

a. Lag

1.

Increase bandwidth

b. Lead

2.

Attenuation

c. Lag-Lead

3.

Increases damping factor

d. Rate

4.

Second order

Codes :
abcd
(A) 3 1 4 2
(B) 2 4 1 3
(C) 3 4 1 2
(D) 2 1 4 3
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MCQ 135

Consider the following statements :

The frequency response of a control system has very sharp cut off
characteristics. This implies that :
1. it has large peak resonance
2. it has large bandwidth
3. it is a less stable system
Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?
(A) 1 only

(B) 2 and 3

(C) 1 and 3

(D) 1, 2 and 3

MCQ 136

For the minimum phase system to be stable :

(A) Phase margin should be negative and gain margin should be
positive
(B) Phase margin should be positive and gain margin should be
negative
(C) Both phase margin and gain margin should be positive
(D) Both phase margin and gain margin should be negative
MCQ 137

For the given system, how can be steady state error produced by step
disturbance be reduced ?

(A) By increasing dc gain GsG

of(
1 ) s 2( )
(B) By increasing dc gain G
of(
2 s)
(C) By increasing dc gain G
of(
1 s)
(D) By removing the feedback
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MCQ 138

For a stable closed loop system, the gain at phase cross-over frequency
should always be :
(A) >20 dB

(B) >6 dB

(C) <6 dB

(D) <0 dB

MCQ 139

Which one of the following methods can determine the closed loop
system resonance frequency of operation ?
(A) Root locus method

(B) Nyquist method

(C) Bode plot

(D) M and N circle method

MCQ 140

If the gain of the open loop system is doubled, the gain margin of the
system is
(A) not affected

(B) doubled

(C) halved

(D) one fourth of original value

MCQ 141

Which one of the following is not a property of root loci ?

axis.
(A) The root locus is symmetrical about
j
(B) They start from the open loop poles and terminate at the open
loop zeros.
(C) The breakaway points are determined from
dk/ ds= 0 .
(D) Segments of the real axis are part of the root locus, if and only
if, the total number of real poles and zeros to their right is odd.
MCQ 142

Which one of the following expresses the time at which second peak
in step response occurs for a second order system ?

2
(A)
(B)
2
2

1
1
n
n
(C)

1
n

(D)

2
1

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MCQ 143

With negative feedback in a closed loop control system, the system

sensitivity to parameter variations :
(A) Increases

(B) Decreases

(C) Becomes zero

(D) Becomes infinite

MCQ 144

An underdamped second order system with negative damping will

have the two roots :
(A) On the negative real axis as real roots
(B) On the left hand side of complex plane as complex roots
(C) On the right hand side of complex plane as complex conjugates
(D) On the positive real axis as real roots
MCQ 145

Match List I (System G(s)) with List II (Nature of Response) and

select the correct answer using the code given below the Lists :
List I
a.

400
2
ss+12 + 400

1.

Undamped

b.

900
+
ss 90 + 900

2.

Critically damped

c.

225
2
ss+30 + 225

3.

Underdamped

d.

625
2
s + 625

4.

Overdamped

Codes :
abcd
(A) 3 1 2 4
(B) 2 4 3 1
(C) 3 4 2 1
(D) 2 1 3 4
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MCQ 146

k
Given a unity feedback system with(
G s) =
, what is the
ss
4 )
( +
value of k for a damping ratio of 0.5 ?
(A) 1
(B) 16
(C) 4

(D) 2

MCQ 147

What is the steady state error for a unity feedback control system
1 , due to unit ramp input ?
havingG (s) =
ss
1 )
( +
(A) 1
(B) 0.5
(C) 0.25

(D)

0. 5

MCQ 148

What is the effect of phase-lag compensation on the performance of

servo system ?
(A) For a given relative stability, the velocity constant is increased.
(B) For a given relative stability, the velocity constant is decreased.
(C) The bandwidth of the system is increased
(D) The time response is made faster.
MCQ 149

Match List I (Frequency Response) with List II (Time Response) and

select the correct answer using the code given below the lists :
List I

List II

a. Bandwidth

1.

Overshoot

b. Phase margin

2.

Stability

c. Response peak

3.

Speed of time response

d. Gain margin

4.

Damping ratio

Codes :
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(A) 3 2 1 4
(B) 1 4 3 2
(C) 3 4 1 2
(D) 1 2 3 4
MCQ 150

For which one of the following, given physical realization corresponds

to PD controller ?

MCQ 151

Which one of the following is an advantage of a PD controller in

pa i n gd ( )n a t u r a ln f?r e q u e n c y ( )
terms of dam
( A ) ( )r e m a i n s fin xincreases
e d b u t ( )
( B ) ( )r e m a i n s fin xdecreases
e d b u t
( C )n (r e
) m a i n s fi x ed increases
but ()
( D )n (r e
) m a i n s fi x ed decreases
but ()
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MCQ 152

(s + c)
A linear network has the system function
H +
(s a )s( b+ )
The outputs of the network with zero initial conditions for two
different inputs are tabled as
Input

( ) x tO u t p u t

u( t)
t2

eut ( )

() yt
t

2 + De + Ee

t
Fe + Ge

1
1

Then the values of C and H are respectively

(A) 2 and 3

(B) 3 and 2

(C) 2 and 2

(D) 1 and 3

YEAR 2006
MCQ 153

Assertion (A) : The impulse response is only a function of the terms

in natural response.
Reason (R) : The differentiation and differencing operations eliminate
the constant terms associated with the particular solution in the step
response and change only the constant associated with exponential
terms in the natural response.
(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 154

In root locus, what is the number of separate loci ?

(A) The number of zeros of the open loop transfer function
(B) The number of poles G
of(s) H( s)
(C) The number of roots of the characteristic equation with positive
real part
(D) The number of zeros of the characteristic equation with the
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negative real parts

MCQ 155

For a unity feedback control system the damping ratio is 0.421. What
is the resonance magnitude ?
(A) M r = 1
(B) . M
r = 0 707
(C) M r = 1. 30

(D) . M
r = 1 95

MCQ 156

Consider the following statements for a minimum phase system :

1. All the poles of the transfer function should lie in the left of
s-plane
2. The zeros of the transfer function can lie anywhere in the s-plane
3. Given the magnitude characteristic over the entire frequency
range, the phase angle characteristic can be uniquely determined.
Which of the statements given above are correct ?
(A) 1, 2 and 3

(B) Only 1 and 2

(C) Only 2 and 3

(D) Only 1 and 3

MCQ 157

Consider the following statements regarding the asymptotic Bode

plots used for frequency response analysis :
1. The deviation of the actual magnitude response for a zero on real
axis is 3 dB at the corner frequency.
2.The phase angle for a pair of complex conjugate pole at undamped
frequency depends upon the value of damping ratio.
What of the statements given above is/are correct ?
(A) Only 1

(B) Only 2

(C) Both 1 and 2

(D) Neither 1 and 2

MCQ 158

2
Consider the unity feedback system with
G (s) =
.
s( s+ ) ( s +1 )2 1
What is the gain margin of the system ?
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(A) 3/4

(B) 4/3

(C) 1/2

(D) 3/5

MCQ 159

Which one of the following statements is correct ?

Nichols chart is useful for detailed study and analysis of
(A) closed loop frequency response open loop frequency response
(B) open loop frequency response
(C) close loop and open loop frequency responses
(D) None of the above
MCQ 160

What is the value of k for a unity feedback system

G (s) =
with k+
ss
( 1 )
to have a peak overshoot of 50% ?
(A) 0.53
(B) 5.3
(C) 0.6

(D) 0.047

MCQ 161

A phase lead compensating network consists of only capacitors and

resistors. The locations of its pole and zero in s-plane care
a at
nc d
p
respectively. Which of the following conditions must be satisfied ?
(A) Both c a n c d
p Z ci< n c
L H S
a n d
p Z
(B) Both c a n c d
p Z ci> n c
L H S
a n d
p Z
(C) pcis in LHS and Zc can be in RHS
(D) Zc is in LHS and pc can be in RHS
MCQ 162

A composite R-C networks yielded the following transfer function

when calculated for this components :
C (s) = 1 + 21s + 20s2
T (s ) =
2
+ s+
R (s)
s 101 1 1
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This network can be used as which one of the following ?

(A) Phase lead compensator
(B) Phase lag compensator
(C) Lag lead compensator
(D) None of the above
MCQ 163

Which one of the following is a disadvantage of proportional controller

?
(A) It destabilises the system
(B) It produces offset
(C) It makes responses faster
(D) It has very simple implementation
MCQ 164

Consider the following statements :

For the first order transient systems, the time constant is
1. a specification of transient response
2. reciprocal of real-axis pole location
3. an indication of accuracy of response
4. an indication of speed of the response
Which of the statements given above are correct ?
(A) Only 1 and 2
(B) Only 1,2 and 4
(C) Only 3 and 4

(D) 1, 2, 3 and 4

MCQ 165
t
= eis
The unit step responses of a second order system
t

Consider the following statements :

1. The undamped natural frequency is 5 rad/s.
2. The damping ratio is 1
t5

3. The impulse response iste 25

.
Which of the statements give above are correct ?
(A) Only 1 and 2
(B) Only 2 and 3
(C) Only 1 and 3
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MCQ 166

The open loop transfer function of a unity negative feedback control

k
G (s) = +
system is given by
.
2+
6 + 25)
(s s )s( s+ )2
( 4
Which is the value of k which causes sustained oscillations in the
closed loop system ?
(A) 590
(B) 790
(C) 990

(D) 1190

MCQ 167
t
The unit step response of a system is e ( t+ ). Which
1 1is this
system ?
(A) Unstable
(B) Stable

(C) Critically stable

(D) Oscillatory

MCQ 168

The system having characteristic equation :

4+
3
2
sss
2 + 3 + 2s + k = 0
is to be used as an oscillator. What are the values of k and the
?
frequency of oscillation
= ( Bk )
=
(A) k 1and 1r/s =
1 2 r/ s a = n d
= ( Dk )
=
(C) k 2 and 1r/s =
2 1 r/ s a = n d
MCQ 169

For a stable system, what are the restrictions on the gain margin and
phase margin ?
(A) Both gain margin and phase margin
(B) Gain margin is negative and phase margin is positive
(C) Give margin is positive and phase margin is negative
(D) Both gain margin and phase margin are positive
MCQ 170

k( s+ 3)
+
s( s ) (s + ) (s + ) 1
, what is the real axis intercept for root locus asymptotes ?
(A) 2/3
(B) 1/4
For a given unity feedback systemGwith
(s) =

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(C) / 5 3

( D )/ 3 2

MCQ 171

The characteristic equation of a control system is

5+
4
3
2
sss
15 + 85 + 225s + 274s + 120= 0
What are the number of roots of the equation which lie to the left of
the line s+ 1 = 0 ?
(A) 2

(B) 3

(C) 4

(D) 5

YEAR 2007
MCQ 172

Consider the following statements which respect of feedback control

systems :
1. Accuracy cannot be obtained by adjusting loop again.
2. Feedback decreases overall gain.
3. Introduction of noise due to sensor reduces overall accuracy.
4. Introduction of feedback may lead to system.
What of the statements given above are correct ?
(A) 1, 2, 3 and 4

(B) Only 1, 2, and 4

(C) Only 1 and 3

(D) 2, 3 and 4

MCQ 173

Assertion (A) : The closed loop stability can be determined from the
poles of an open loop system and the polar plot of frequency response.
Reason (R) : Unstable system has right half-poles.
(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
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MCQ 174

Match List I (Components) with List II (Functions) and select the

correct answer using from the code below the lists :
List I

List II

a. Servomotor

1. Error detector

b. Amplidyne

2. Transducer

c. Potentiometer

3. Actuator

d. Flapper Value
Codes :

4. Power amplifier

abcd
(A)

2413

(B) 3 1 4 2
(C) 2 1 4 3
(D) 3 4 1 2
MCQ 175

A process is controlled by PID controller. The sensor has high

measurement noise. How can this effect be reduced ?
(A) By use of bandwidth limited derivative term
(B) By use of proportional and derivative terms in the forward path
(C) By use of high proportional band
(D) By use of low integral gain
MCQ 176

Consider the following statements for a PI compensator for a control

system :
1. It is equivalent to adding a zero at origin.
2. It reduces overshoot
3. It improves order of the system by 1.
4. It improves steady-state error of the system.
Which of the statements given above are correct ?
(A) 1, 2, 3 and 4
(B) 1, 2 and 3 only
(C) 2, 3 and 4 only

(D) 1 and 4 only

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MCQ 177

^ h=
A controller transfer function is givenC by
s
(2s + 1) / 0( 2s +. 1 .)
What is its nature and parameter ?
(A) Lag controller, = 10
(B) Lag controller, = 2
(C) Lead controller, = 0. 1
= 0. 2
(D) Lead controller,
MCQ 178

Match List I (Plot/Diagram/ Chart) with List II (Characteristic)

and select the correct answer using the code given below the lists :
List I
a. Constant M loci
b. Constant N loci

List II
1. Constant gain and phase shift loci of
the closed-loop system.
of
2. Plot of loop gain with variation

c. Nichols chart

3. Circles of constant gain for closed-loop

transfer function

d. Nyquist plot

4. Circles of constant phase shift of

closed-loop transfer function

Codes :
abcd
(A) 3 4 2 1
(B) 3 4 1 2
(C) 4 3 2 1
(D) 4 3 1 2
MCQ 179

Which one of the following statements is correct for gain margin

and phase margin of two closed-loop system having loop functions
GsHsand
( ) ( )
exp( s) G( s) H( s) ?
(A) Both gain and phase margins of the two system will be identical.
GsHswill
(B) Both gain and phase margins
( ) ( ) bemore
(C) Phase margins of the two system are the same but gain margin
of GsHswill
( ) ( ) beless.
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MCQ 180

Consider the following statements with reference to relative stability

of a system :
1. Phase margin is related to effective damping of the system.
2. Gain margin gives better estimate of damping ratio than phase
margin.
3. When expressed in dB, gain margin is negative for a stable
system.
Which of the statements given above are correct ?
(A) 1 and 2 only

(B) 1 and 3 only

(C) 2 and 3 only

(D) 1, 2 and 3

MCQ 181

Which one of the following polar plots corresponds to

1
G (j ) = +
?
2
(jjT) 1(
)

MCQ 182

Which one of the following open-loop transfer functions has root

locus parallel to imaginary axis ?
2
(A) Ks/(1 + )
( B K) s +
( ) / (s + ) 1
2
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(C) Ks/(2 + )

2
( D ) + ( s) +/ ( 2)

1K s

MCQ 183

What is the number of root-locus segments which do not terminate

on zeros ?
(A) The number of poles
(B) The number of zeros
(C) The difference between the number of poles and number of zeros
(D) The sum of the number of poles and the number of zeros
MCQ 184

For the system given below, the feedback does not reduce the closedloop sensitivity due to variation of which on of the following ?

(A) K
(C) K

(B) A
(D)

MCQ 185

The characteristic polynomial of a system is

5
4
3
2
q( s) =++
2ss s
4 + 2s + 2s + 1
Which one of the following is correct ?
The system is
(A) stable

(B) marginally stable

(C) unstable

(D) oscillatory

MCQ 186

How can the steady-state error in a system be reduced ?

(A) By decreasing the type of system
(B) By increasing system gain
(C) By decreasing the static error constant
(D) By increasing the input
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MCQ 187
t2
0.5
A control system whose step response
is (1 + e ) is cascaded
t
to another control block whose impulse response
is e is the
. What
transfer function of the cascaded combination ?
1
(A) + 1 +
(B)
(s s) (
1
) 2
ss
( +
1 )

(C)

1
ss
2 )
( +

(D)

0. 5
(s + s) ( + 1
)

MCQ 188

For second-order system

2
d y + dy +
y = 8x2 4 8
2
dt
dt
what is the damping ratio ?
(A) 1

(B) 0.25

(C) 0.333

(D) 0.5

MCQ 189

If the initial conditions for a system are inherently zero, what does it
physically mean ?
(A) The system is at rest but stores energy
(B) The system is working but does not store energy
(C) The system is at rest or no energy is stored in any of its parts
(D) The system is working with zero reference input
MCQ 190

is equal to zero in the transfer function

For a second-order system
given by
n2
2
n2 + +
ss 2 n
Which one of the following is correct ?
(A) Closed-loop poles are complex conjugate with negative real part
(B) Closed-loop poles are purely imaginary
(C) Closed-loop poles are real, equal and negative
(D) Closed-loop poles are real, unequal and negative
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MCQ 191

10 , what is
2
+ )
ss( 4
the steady-state error resulting from an input 10t
G (s) = G (s) =
For the unity feedback system with
(A) 10

(B) 4

(C) Zero

(D)1

YEAR 2008
MCQ 192

Assertion (A) : The system having characteristic equation

2
s+
s +
4 6= 1
0 gives rise to under-damped oscillations for a step
input.
Reason (R) : The un-damped natural frequency of oscillation of the
system isn =0.5 /rad s
(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 193

The impulse response of a linear time invariant system is given as

t
g( t) = , >e t
0
The transfer function of the system is equal to
(A) / s 1
(B) /[ (s +s )]
(C) 1/ s + 1

(D) ss
/( 1+ )

MCQ 194

In case of d.c. servo-motor the back-emf is equivalent to an electric

friction which tends to
(A) improve stability of the motor
(B) slowly decrease stability of the motor
(C) very rapidly decrease stability of the motor
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(D) have no effect on stability

MCQ 195

A system with gain margin close to unity or a phase margin close to

zero is
(A) relatively stable
(B) oscillatory
(C) stable

(D) high stable

MCQ 196

The open-loop transfer function of a unity feedback control system

is given by
Ts
G (s) = Ke
where K and T are variables and are greater than zero. The stability
of the closed-loop system depends on
(A) K only
(B) Both K and T
(C) T only

(D) Neither K nor T

MCQ 197

The input to a controller is

(A) sensed signal
(B) error signal
(C) desired variable value
(D) signal of fixed amplitude not dependent on desired variable value
MCQ 198

The open loop transfer function of a unity feedback control system is

K
G (s) =
s( s+ ) (s + ) 1 5
What is the value of K for its stable operation ?
( A )<0 <
5 o n l y K
( B )<0 <
6 o n l y K
<K
( C )< 1 <
5 o n l y K
( D <
)
0 3 0
MCQ 199

Consider the unity feedback system with

K
G (s) = 2 + +
+ 2)
(s s s )2( 2

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The system is marginally stable. What is the radian frequency of

oscillation ?
(A)

(B) 3

(C)

(D) 6

MCQ 200

The characteristic equation of a control system is given by

5
4
3
2
ss+s + 2 + 2s + 4s + 6 = 0
What is the number of roots of the equation which lie in the right
half of s-plane ?
(A) zero
(B) 1
(C) 2

(D) 3

MCQ 201

A diaphragm type pressure sensor has two poles as shown in the fig
below. The zeros are at infinity. What is its steady state deformation
for a unity step input pressure ?

(A) 0.25

(B) 0.5

(C) 0.707

(D) 1

MCQ 202

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A second order control system has a transfer function
s + 416/
s + 16
. What is the time for the first overshoot ?

(A) 2 s
(B)
s
3
3

(C)
s
(D)
s
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MCQ 203

A closed loop system is shown in the below fig.

(forK = 32)
What is the ratio of output frequencies
(for K = 16) ?

(A) 1.40

(B) 1.42

(C) 1.44

(D) 1.46

MCQ 204

Match List I (Shape of Nyquist Plot) with List II (Gain Margin) and
select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists :
List I

List II
a. The plot does not interest negative real axis
1. < 0dB
b. The plot intersects negative real axis between
2. 0 dB

0 a n d ( , ) j 1 0
o u g h t 3.
h e >p0odB
int (,) j 10
c. T h e p l o t p a s s e s t h r
) j 10
d. T h e p l o t e n c l o s es t h e p o i n4.t 3( ,dB
Codes :
abcd
(A) 3 4 1 2
(B) 4 3 2 1
(C) 3 4 2 1
(D) 4 3 1 2
MCQ 205

The gain-phase plot of a linear control system is shown in the below

fig.
What are the gain-margin (GM) and the phase-margin (PM) of the
system ?
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(A) GM > 0 dB and PM > 0 degree

(B) GM > 0 dB and PM < 0 degree
(C) GM < 0 dB and PM > 0 degree
(D) GM < 0 dB and PM < 0 degree
MCQ 206

What is the gain margin of a system when the magnitude of the polar
plot at phase cross over is a ?
(A) 1/a
(B) a
(C) zero

(D) a

MCQ 207

What is the value of the damping ration of a second order system

when the value of the resonant peak is unity ?
(A)

( C )

(B) Unity
/ 1 2

(D) Zero

MCQ 208

The closed loop transfer function of a control system is

K
+
s( s ) (s + ) + K
1 5
What is the frequency of the sustained oscillations for marginally
stable condition ?
(A)

5 rad/s

(C) 5 rad/s
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MCQ 209

The closed loop transfer function of a control system has the following
poles and zeros
Poles
p1 = 0. 5

Zeros
z1 = 6

p2 = 1.0

z2 = 8

p3 = 5
p4 = 10
The closed loop response can be closely approximated by considering
which of the following ?
(A)

n2 d

( B 3)

a4 n d

p p

(C)

n1 d

( D 4)

a2 n d

p z

MCQ 210

Consider the following statements for pneumatic and hydraulic

control systems :
1. The normal operating pressure of pneumatic control is very much
higher than that of hydraulic control.
2. In pneumatic control, external leakage is permissible to a certain
extent, but there should be no leakage in a hydraulic control.
What 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 211

Consider the root loci plots :

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Which one of the above plots is not correct ?

(A) 1

(B) 2

(C) 3

(D) 4

MCQ 212

Which one of the following statements is correct for root loci ?

(A) The root loci are asymmetrical with respect to the real axis
(B) The root loci are symmetrical with respect to the real axis
(C) The root locus lies in a section of the real axis to the left of
which an even number of poles and zeros of open loop system are
present
(D) The root locus lies in a section of the real axis to the right of the
real axis to the right of which an even number of poles and zeros
of open loop system are present
MCQ 213

Which one of the following is correct ?

The root locus is the path of the roots of the characteristic equation
traced out in the s-plane
(A) as the input of the system is changed
(B) as the output of the system is changed
(C) as a system parameter is changed
(D) as the sensitivity is changed
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