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Past Questions — 2026

ITI Instructor • 2026 • Paper-IV (Wireman - Technical Paper-II)

The purpose of a timer relay in a control panel is _________.

A) to provide delay in device operation
B) to provide voltage accuracy check
C) to check for time accuracy of an operation
D) All of the above
Option D is correct: All of the above.
ITI Instructor • 2026 • Paper-IV (Wireman - Technical Paper-II)

Which fault in underground cables is detected by continuity test?

A) Short circuit between cores
B) Open circuit
C) High insulation resistance
D) Overcurrent only
Option A is correct: Short circuit between cores.
ITI Instructor • 2026 • Paper-IV (Wireman - Technical Paper-II)

What is the recommended average illumination level for general Industrial areas like canteens?

A) 50 lux
B) 100 lux
C) 150 lux
D) 300 lux
Option B is correct: 100 lux.
ITI Instructor • 2026 • Paper-IV (Wireman - Technical Paper-II)

Double compression cable glands are primarily used for:

A) Unarmoured cables only
B) Heavy armoured cables to provide better sealing
C) Communication cables
D) Indoor light duty applications only
Option C is correct: Communication cables.
ITI Instructor • 2026 • Paper-IV (Wireman - Technical Paper-II)

The basic principle of DC generator is:

A) Electrostatic induction
B) Electromagnetic induction
C) Chemical reaction
D) Thermal effect
Correct answer: B — Electromagnetic induction
ITI Instructor • 2026 • Paper-IV (Wireman - Technical Paper-II)

Control fuse protects:

A) Power circuit
B) Control circuit
C) Transformer
D) Motor
Correct answer: B — Control circuit
ITI Instructor • 2026 • Paper-IV (Wireman - Technical Paper-II)

An induction cooktop / heater primarily works on:

A) High-frequency eddy current
B) Direct resistance heating of the vessel
C) Convection heating by nichrome coil
D) Infrared radiation
Option B is correct: Direct resistance heating of the vessel.
ITI Instructor • 2026 • Paper-IV (Wireman - Technical Paper-II)

What is the minimum number of earth terminals that should be there on a panel board?

A) 1
B) 2
C) 3
D) 4
Option B is correct: 2.
ITI Instructor • 2026 • Paper-IV (Wireman - Technical Paper-II)

Starter is used to:

A) Increase voltage
B) Limit starting current
C) Increase speed
D) Reduce torque
Correct answer: B — Limit starting current
ITI Instructor • 2026 • Paper-IV (Wireman - Technical Paper-II)

Cable ties are used for:

A) Insulation
B) Binding cables
C) Conducting current
D) Measuring voltage
Correct answer: B — Binding cables
ITI Instructor • 2026 • Paper-IV (Wireman - Technical Paper-II)

In a 3-phase induction motor, the rotating magnetic field is produced by:

A) 120° phase-displaced currents in stator windings
B) Single-phase supply with auxiliary winding
C) DC supply to rotor slip rings
D) Mechanical rotation of the rotor at synchronous speed
Correct answer: A — 120° phase-displaced currents in stator windings
ITI Instructor • 2026 • Paper-IV (Wireman - Technical Paper-II)

Induction motor works on:

A) DC supply
B) Electromagnetic induction
C) Electrostatic force
D) Chemical reaction
Correct answer: B — Electromagnetic induction
ITI Instructor • 2026 • Paper-IV (Wireman - Technical Paper-II)

Ideal transformer has:

A) Losses
B) No losses
C) Resistance
D) Heat
Correct answer: B — No losses
ITI Instructor • 2026 • Paper-IV (Wireman - Technical Paper-II)

Rotor resistance starter is used only for:

A) DC motors
B) Synchronous motors
C) Squirrel-cage motors
D) Slip-ring induction motors
Correct answer: D — Slip-ring induction motors
ITI Instructor • 2026 • Paper-IV (Wireman - Technical Paper-II)

In DC motors, plugging is a method of:

A) Speed increase
B) Braking
C) Field control
D) Starting
Option A is correct: Speed increase.
ITI Instructor • 2026 • Paper-IV (Wireman - Technical Paper-II)

Brushes are made of:

A) Copper
B) Carbon
C) Aluminium
D) Iron
Correct answer: B — Carbon
ITI Instructor • 2026 • Paper-IV (Wireman - Technical Paper-II)

AC and DC generator produce ____ & ___ in their armature respectively.

A) DC, DC
B) AC, DC
C) DC, AC
D) AC, AC
Option C is correct: DC, AC.
ITI Instructor • 2026 • Paper-IV (Wireman - Technical Paper-II)

As temperature increases, the efficiency of a typical silicon solar cell:

A) Increases
B) Decreases
C) Remains constant
D) Becomes zero
Option B is correct: Decreases.
ITI Instructor • 2026 • Paper-IV (Wireman - Technical Paper-II)

Which appliance works on heating effect of current?

A) Fan
B) Iron
C) Refrigerator
D) Mixer
Correct answer: B — Iron
ITI Instructor • 2026 • Paper-IV (Wireman - Technical Paper-II)

Transformer rating is in:

A) kWA
B) kVA
C) kV
D) kW
Correct answer: B — kVA
ITI Instructor • 2026 • Paper-IV (Wireman - Technical Paper-II)

Eddy current loss is reduced by:

A) Solid core
B) Laminated core
C) Copper core
D) Air core
Correct answer: B — Laminated core
ITI Instructor • 2026 • Paper-IV (Wireman - Technical Paper-II)

Which lamp has the highest efficiency?

A) Incandescent lamp
B) Fluorescent lamp
C) LED lamp
D) Mercury vapor lamp
Correct answer: C — LED lamp
ITI Instructor • 2026 • Paper-IV (Wireman - Technical Paper-II)

According to IE rules, which part of the panel board should be earthed?

A) All bus bars
B) All live parts
C) All metal parts
D) All connectors
Option B is correct: All live parts.
ITI Instructor • 2026 • Paper-IV (Wireman - Technical Paper-II)

Speed of a DC shunt motor is controlled below base speed by:

A) Increasing supply voltage beyond rated value
B) Field flux weakening using a diverter
C) Short-circuiting the field winding partially
D) Armature voltage control or resistance in armature circuit
Correct answer: D — Armature voltage control or resistance in armature circuit
ITI Instructor • 2026 • Paper-IV (Wireman - Technical Paper-II)

Conservator in a transformer:

A) Allows oil expansion
B) Cools the oil by forced circulation
C) Detects internal faults
D) Provides tap changer space
Option A is correct: Allows oil expansion.