Distance Relay | Distance Relay Objective Type Questions and answers


11.  Distance relays are generally


   A. Split phase relays

   B. Reactance relays

   C. Impedance relays

   D. None of the above


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D. None of the above

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12.  Three step time distance characteristic of distance relay can be had by


   A. Changing taps on voltage transformer

   B. Separate measuring elements for zones 2 and 3

   C. Switching resistance in relay restrain circuit at pre-set time interval by means of a timer element

   D. Any of the above


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D. Any of the above

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13.  Distance protection scheme is preferred over graded lime-lag over-current protection in HV and EHV lines because


   A. It is faster in operation

   B. It is simple

   C. It is cheaper in cost

   D. All of the above


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A. It is faster in operation

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14.  In a three-step distance protection the reach of the three zones of the relay at the beginning of the first line typically extends into


   A. 100% of the first line, 50% of the second line and 20% of the third line

   B. 80% of the first line, of 50% of the second line and 20% of the third line

   C. 80% of the first line, 50% of the second line and 10% of the third line

   D. 50% of the first line, 50% of the second line and 20% of the third line


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B. 80% of the first line, of 50% of the second line and 20% of the third line

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15.  Which of the following relay is/are overload relays?


   A. Thermal

   B. Electromagnetic

   C. Induction

   D. All of the above


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D. All of the above

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