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Updated 6 Feb 2025
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A Technical Architect was asked
Q. Why are MFC applications still in use when newer desktop application frameworks are available?
Ans. 

MFC applications are still used due to legacy systems, familiarity, performance, and compatibility reasons.

  • Legacy systems: Many organizations have existing MFC applications that are costly to replace or upgrade.

  • Familiarity: Developers who are experienced with MFC may prefer to continue using it for new projects.

  • Performance: MFC applications can be optimized for performance in certain scenarios.

  • Compatibility: MFC a...

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An Intern was asked
Q. What are the faults in a transmission line?
Ans. 

Faults in transmission lines can include short circuits, open circuits, and insulation breakdown.

  • Short circuits occur when two conductors come into contact, causing a sudden increase in current flow.

  • Open circuits happen when there is a break in the conductor, leading to a loss of continuity in the circuit.

  • Insulation breakdown occurs when the insulation material fails, resulting in leakage current or arcing.

  • Other f...

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An Electrical Engineer was asked
Q. What are swing equations?
Ans. 

Swing equations are used to model the behavior of power systems during transient events.

  • Swing equations are a set of differential equations that describe the dynamics of power systems during transient events.

  • They are used to model the behavior of generators, transformers, and other components in the power system.

  • Swing equations take into account the mechanical and electrical properties of the system, as well as th...

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An Electrical Engineer was asked
Q. What are the types of faults in a power system?
Ans. 

There are various types of faults in power system.

  • Short circuit fault

  • Open circuit fault

  • Ground fault

  • Overvoltage fault

  • Undervoltage fault

  • Overcurrent fault

  • Underfrequency fault

  • Overfrequency fault

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An Electrical Engineer was asked
Q. What are the different current sequences present in SLG, LLG, and LLLG faults?
Ans. 

Different sequence of current in SLG, LLG, LLLG faults.

  • SLG fault has only one phase grounded, LLG fault has two phases grounded, LLLG fault has all three phases grounded

  • In SLG fault, the sequence of current is positive-negative-zero, in LLG fault it is zero-positive-negative, and in LLLG fault it is zero-zero-zero

  • These faults can cause damage to electrical equipment and must be quickly detected and resolved

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An Electrical Engineer was asked
Q. What is the equal area criterion?
Ans. 

Equal area criteria is a method to determine stability of power systems.

  • It is used to analyze transient stability of power systems.

  • It states that for a power system to be stable, the area of the power-angle curve during fault should be equal to the area of the power-angle curve after fault clearance.

  • It helps in determining the critical clearing angle and time required for fault clearance.

  • It is based on the assumpt...

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A Power Systems Engineer was asked
Q. How many types of faults can occur in a power system?
Ans. 

Faults in power systems are common and can vary depending on the system's size and complexity.

  • The number of faults in power systems can vary depending on the size and complexity of the system.

  • Faults can be caused by a variety of factors, including equipment failure, weather events, and human error.

  • Power system engineers work to design and maintain systems that are resilient to faults and can quickly recover from t...

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A Power Systems Engineer was asked
Q. What do you know about power systems?
Ans. 

Power systems refer to the network of electrical components and devices that generate, transmit, and distribute electricity.

  • Power systems involve the generation of electricity from sources such as coal, natural gas, nuclear, wind, and solar power.

  • Electricity is then transmitted through high-voltage power lines to substations, where it is distributed to homes and businesses through lower-voltage lines.

  • Power systems...

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A Software Engineer was asked
Q. Find the length of characters in a string array without using built-in methods.
Ans. 

Finding length of characters in string array without using inbuilt methods.

  • Iterate through each string in the array and count the number of characters in each string using a loop.

  • Add the count of characters in each string to get the total length of characters in the array.

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A Software Engineer was asked
Q. Write a function to convert hexadecimal to binary in any programming language.
Ans. 

Function to convert hexadecimal to binary in any programming language.

  • Create a function that takes a hexadecimal string as input.

  • Convert the hexadecimal string to an integer using the language's built-in function.

  • Convert the integer to binary using the language's built-in function.

  • Return the binary string.

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Power Research & Development Consultants Interview Experiences

15 interviews found

Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
-

I applied via Naukri.com and was interviewed in Apr 2024. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Why do we still use MFC applications when latest desktop applications are available.
  • Ans. 

    MFC applications are still used due to legacy systems, familiarity, performance, and compatibility reasons.

    • Legacy systems: Many organizations have existing MFC applications that are costly to replace or upgrade.

    • Familiarity: Developers who are experienced with MFC may prefer to continue using it for new projects.

    • Performance: MFC applications can be optimized for performance in certain scenarios.

    • Compatibility: MFC applic...

  • Answered by AI
Round 2 - Group Interview 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. How are estimates provided for a new project/work?
Interview experience
3
Average
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
No response

I applied via Campus Placement and was interviewed in Oct 2023. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Aptitude Test 

I marked and got selected to next round

Round 2 - One-on-one 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Tell me about your self
  • Q2. Various electrical components
  • Ans. 

    Various electrical components include resistors, capacitors, diodes, transistors, and inductors.

    • Resistors: used to limit current flow

    • Capacitors: store and release electrical energy

    • Diodes: allow current to flow in one direction

    • Transistors: amplify or switch electronic signals

    • Inductors: store energy in a magnetic field

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Work hard
Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - Aptitude Test 

Power systems studies and in that topics of electrical basics

Round 2 - Interview 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Online interview
  • Q2. Face to face interview
Round 3 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Document verification and all

Intern Interview Questions & Answers

user image Anonymous

posted on 20 Dec 2023

Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - Resume Shortlist 
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Keep your resume crisp and to the point. A recruiter looks at your resume for an average of 6 seconds, make sure to leave the best impression.
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Round 2 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. What are the faults in transmission line
  • Ans. 

    Faults in transmission lines can include short circuits, open circuits, and insulation breakdown.

    • Short circuits occur when two conductors come into contact, causing a sudden increase in current flow.

    • Open circuits happen when there is a break in the conductor, leading to a loss of continuity in the circuit.

    • Insulation breakdown occurs when the insulation material fails, resulting in leakage current or arcing.

    • Other faults...

  • Answered by AI
Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - Resume Shortlist 
Pro Tip by AmbitionBox:
Keep your resume crisp and to the point. A recruiter looks at your resume for an average of 6 seconds, make sure to leave the best impression.
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Round 2 - Assignment 

Power System related topic & Basic knowledge of Electrical Engineering

Round 3 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Work Experience & other details
  • Q2. Site experience , Project related

Interview Questions & Answers

user image Anonymous

posted on 6 Feb 2025

Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I appeared for an interview before Feb 2024.

Round 1 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. In the first round, what topics did you discuss with the HR representative, specifically regarding your communication skills, educational background, and technical expertise?
Round 2 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. In the second round, how did the interviewers assess my technical skills and project details?
Interview experience
3
Average
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-

I applied via Campus Placement

Round 1 - Resume Shortlist 
Pro Tip by AmbitionBox:
Keep your resume crisp and to the point. A recruiter looks at your resume for an average of 6 seconds, make sure to leave the best impression.
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Round 2 - Aptitude Test 

It was an online assessment of 1hr

Round 3 - Telephonic Call 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Different types of faults
  • Ans. 

    Different types of faults in electrical engineering include short circuit, open circuit, ground fault, and overload.

    • Short circuit: occurs when two conductors come into contact with each other, causing a sudden increase in current flow.

    • Open circuit: occurs when there is a break in the circuit, preventing current flow.

    • Ground fault: occurs when a live conductor comes into contact with the ground, causing current to flow t...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. Power ayatem analysis

Engineer Interview Questions & Answers

user image Anonymous

posted on 15 Feb 2024

Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Naukri.com and was interviewed before Feb 2023. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Basics, based on your resume, cases, common study observtation/recommendations
Round 2 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Expected CTC, y did u left the old job,

Interview Preparation Tips

Topics to prepare for Power Research & Development Consultants Engineer interview:
  • IEEE standards
  • load flow
  • short circuit
Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - good for freshers, u can learn a lot in PRDC, i suggest people to join in utility dept.

I applied via Company Website and was interviewed before Dec 2020. There were 3 interview rounds.

Interview Questionnaire 

3 Questions

  • Q1. Basics of Power system.
  • Q2. Basics of Power System Analysis.
  • Q3. Basics & type of Load Flow Analysis.

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Technical questions with good communication skills was tested. Maximum questions were related to Power System Analysis.

I applied via Campus Placement and was interviewed before Sep 2020. There were 3 interview rounds.

Interview Questionnaire 

10 Questions

  • Q1. What is swing equations?
  • Ans. 

    Swing equations are used to model the behavior of power systems during transient events.

    • Swing equations are a set of differential equations that describe the dynamics of power systems during transient events.

    • They are used to model the behavior of generators, transformers, and other components in the power system.

    • Swing equations take into account the mechanical and electrical properties of the system, as well as the pow...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. What is equal area criteria.
  • Ans. 

    Equal area criteria is a method to determine stability of power systems.

    • It is used to analyze transient stability of power systems.

    • It states that for a power system to be stable, the area of the power-angle curve during fault should be equal to the area of the power-angle curve after fault clearance.

    • It helps in determining the critical clearing angle and time required for fault clearance.

    • It is based on the assumption t...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. What are the type of faults in power system.
  • Ans. 

    There are various types of faults in power system.

    • Short circuit fault

    • Open circuit fault

    • Ground fault

    • Overvoltage fault

    • Undervoltage fault

    • Overcurrent fault

    • Underfrequency fault

    • Overfrequency fault

  • Answered by AI
  • Q4. Methods to solve load flow
  • Ans. 

    Load flow can be solved using various methods.

    • Gauss-Seidel method

    • Newton-Raphson method

    • Fast decoupled method

    • DC load flow method

    • AC load flow method

    • Continuation power flow method

  • Answered by AI
  • Q5. Different sequence of current present in SLG, LLG, LLLG faults.
  • Ans. 

    Different sequence of current in SLG, LLG, LLLG faults.

    • SLG fault has only one phase grounded, LLG fault has two phases grounded, LLLG fault has all three phases grounded

    • In SLG fault, the sequence of current is positive-negative-zero, in LLG fault it is zero-positive-negative, and in LLLG fault it is zero-zero-zero

    • These faults can cause damage to electrical equipment and must be quickly detected and resolved

  • Answered by AI
  • Q6. Motor EMF equations.
  • Ans. 

    Motor EMF equations are mathematical equations that describe the relationship between the voltage generated by a motor and its speed and magnetic field.

    • EMF equations are used to calculate the voltage generated by a motor as it rotates.

    • The equations take into account the motor's speed, magnetic field strength, and number of turns in the coil.

    • The EMF equations are important for designing and optimizing motors for specifi...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q7. Simple network problems.
  • Q8. Why do you want to join this organisation.
  • Ans. 

    I am excited to join this organization because of its reputation for innovation and commitment to excellence.

    • I have researched the company and am impressed by its track record of developing cutting-edge technology.

    • I am eager to work with a team of talented engineers who share my passion for innovation.

    • I believe that this organization's commitment to excellence aligns with my own values and career goals.

    • I am excited abo...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q9. Detailed explanation of your favourite subjects.
  • Ans. 

    My favorite subjects are power systems and control systems.

    • Power systems: I enjoy studying the generation, transmission, and distribution of electrical power. I find it fascinating how power is generated from various sources and then distributed to homes and businesses.

    • Control systems: I am interested in the design and analysis of control systems that are used to regulate and automate various processes. I find it satis...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q10. Ohms law and energy units, series parallel loads based question.

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Interview level was medium, there were 5 rounds of interview of which 4 were technical and last was HR. be thorough with power system and basic electrical subjects.

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How many rounds are there in Power Research & Development Consultants interview?
Power Research & Development Consultants interview process usually has 2-3 rounds. The most common rounds in the Power Research & Development Consultants interview process are Technical, Resume Shortlist and Aptitude Test.
How to prepare for Power Research & Development Consultants interview?
Go through your CV in detail and study all the technologies mentioned in your CV. Prepare at least two technologies or languages in depth if you are appearing for a technical interview at Power Research & Development Consultants. The most common topics and skills that interviewers at Power Research & Development Consultants expect are Biochemistry, C, C++, CCTV Monitoring and Conflict Resolution.
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