BCIT ELECTRICAL LATEST
LEVEL 2 - MOTOR
CONTROL EXAM
QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS 2026 - 2027
Which of the following control devices is most commonly used in a
motor circuit with "plugging"?
A. Time delay relay
B. Zero speed switch
C. Proximity switch
D. Double voltage relay
E. Bridge rectifier - ANSWERS-A. Time delay relay
B. Zero speed switch
In a control schematic, a "dotted line" between two coils generally
means the two coils are:
A. Operated together
B. Are mechanically interlocked
C. Are electrically interlocked
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, BCIT ELECTRICAL LATEST
LEVEL 2 - MOTOR
CONTROL EXAM
QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS 2026 - 2027
D. Have a common set of contacts - ANSWERS-B. Are mechanically
interlocked
Which type of motor starters does not normally provide running
protection for the motor? - ANSWERS-Drum switch
How many OLR heaters are used in a three phase reversible motor
starter? - ANSWERS-3 heaters or 1 set
The minimum number of control circuit conductors supplied from a
starter which provides under voltage protection to a
"stop/forward/reverse" push button station for a three-phase reversible
motor is______. - ANSWERS-4 wires
True or False: Manual motor starters generally provide low voltage
protection. - ANSWERS-False
Name three types of proximity sensors. - ANSWERS--Inductive
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LEVEL 2 - MOTOR
CONTROL EXAM
QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS 2026 - 2027
Which of the following control devices is most commonly used in a
motor circuit with "plugging"?
A. Time delay relay
B. Zero speed switch
C. Proximity switch
D. Double voltage relay
E. Bridge rectifier - ANSWERS-A. Time delay relay
B. Zero speed switch
In a control schematic, a "dotted line" between two coils generally
means the two coils are:
A. Operated together
B. Are mechanically interlocked
C. Are electrically interlocked
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, BCIT ELECTRICAL LATEST
LEVEL 2 - MOTOR
CONTROL EXAM
QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS 2026 - 2027
D. Have a common set of contacts - ANSWERS-B. Are mechanically
interlocked
Which type of motor starters does not normally provide running
protection for the motor? - ANSWERS-Drum switch
How many OLR heaters are used in a three phase reversible motor
starter? - ANSWERS-3 heaters or 1 set
The minimum number of control circuit conductors supplied from a
starter which provides under voltage protection to a
"stop/forward/reverse" push button station for a three-phase reversible
motor is______. - ANSWERS-4 wires
True or False: Manual motor starters generally provide low voltage
protection. - ANSWERS-False
Name three types of proximity sensors. - ANSWERS--Inductive
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