Energy Audit Procedures — MCQs – EE

1. The primary purpose of an energy audit is to:
(A) Identify energy-saving opportunities and improve energy efficiency
(B) Increase energy consumption
(C) Measure only fuel usage
(D) Replace all electrical equipment

2. An energy audit is conducted to:
(A) Establish baseline energy consumption and suggest conservation measures
(B) Reduce workforce
(C) Install renewable energy plants
(D) Increase production capacity

3. The first step in the energy audit procedure is:
(A) Planning and organizing the audit team
(B) Implementing new equipment
(C) Final report preparation
(D) Installing sensors

4. The energy audit process starts with:
(A) Preliminary data collection and analysis
(B) Implementation phase
(C) Energy saving verification
(D) Shutdown of equipment

5. A pre-audit meeting is held to:
(A) Define scope, objectives, and responsibilities of the audit
(B) Discuss financial targets only
(C) Replace energy meters
(D) Install monitoring devices

6. The energy audit team typically includes:
(A) Energy manager, auditors, and technical staff
(B) Marketing and HR personnel
(C) Accountants only
(D) Sales team

7. A walk-through audit is another name for:
(A) Preliminary energy audit
(B) Detailed energy audit
(C) Post-audit review
(D) Verification audit

8. The preliminary energy audit aims to:
(A) Identify major energy-consuming areas and quick saving options
(B) Perform in-depth equipment analysis
(C) Conduct laboratory tests
(D) Replace mechanical systems

9. A detailed energy audit provides:
(A) Complete analysis of energy flows and technical–economic feasibility
(B) Only visual inspection
(C) Billing data comparison
(D) Maintenance report

10. The data collection phase in energy audit involves:
(A) Gathering energy bills, equipment ratings, and process data
(B) Replacing circuit breakers
(C) Modifying supply voltage
(D) Cleaning equipment

11. The instrumentation phase in an energy audit includes:
(A) Using measuring instruments for field data collection
(B) Preparing financial report only
(C) Installing transformers
(D) Conducting interviews

12. The analysis phase of an energy audit involves:
(A) Evaluating energy use patterns and identifying inefficiencies
(B) Procuring new machines
(C) Hiring contractors
(D) Approving energy bills

13. The reporting phase of the energy audit includes:
(A) Documenting findings, recommendations, and cost-benefit analysis
(B) Conducting maintenance
(C) Updating tax records
(D) Replacing meters

14. The post-audit phase ensures:
(A) Implementation and follow-up of recommended measures
(B) Stopping energy measurement
(C) Shutting down plant
(D) Ignoring audit results

15. The energy balance prepared during an audit shows:
(A) Input, output, and losses of energy in the system
(B) Financial status
(C) Employee performance
(D) Production targets

16. The base year for energy audit refers to:
(A) Reference period used to compare energy performance
(B) Current financial year
(C) Future projection
(D) Calendar year only

17. Energy indices are used to:
(A) Quantify energy performance and compare with benchmarks
(B) Indicate fuel availability
(C) Show profit margins
(D) Define manpower requirements

18. Specific Energy Consumption (SEC) is calculated to:
(A) Measure energy used per unit of output
(B) Estimate capital investment
(C) Calculate machine speed
(D) Track labor hours

19. Benchmarking in energy audits means:
(A) Comparing energy performance against best practices or standards
(B) Replacing energy meters
(C) Changing production targets
(D) Measuring only load current

20. The energy audit questionnaire helps in:
(A) Collecting relevant data before site visit
(B) Conducting technical tests
(C) Managing employee schedules
(D) Estimating production cost

21. Energy audit instruments like lux meters are used for:
(A) Measuring illumination levels in lighting systems
(B) Measuring air pressure
(C) Calculating load factor
(D) Determining fuel composition

22. Power analyzers in energy auditing are used to:
(A) Measure voltage, current, power factor, and harmonics
(B) Measure ambient temperature only
(C) Control energy tariffs
(D) Evaluate fuel quality

23. Thermal imaging cameras help auditors to:
(A) Detect heat losses and insulation defects
(B) Measure sound intensity
(C) Analyze vibrations
(D) Check humidity

24. Ultrasonic leak detectors are used in:
(A) Compressed air system audits
(B) Lighting audits
(C) Boiler combustion audits
(D) Transformer inspections

25. Steam traps are checked during an energy audit to:
(A) Prevent steam leakage and improve efficiency
(B) Reduce voltage fluctuations
(C) Increase heat loss
(D) Maintain power factor

26. The energy audit report should contain:
(A) Executive summary, observations, analysis, and recommendations
(B) Employee attendance
(C) Financial accounts only
(D) Daily production data only

27. Cost–benefit analysis in energy audit helps to:
(A) Evaluate financial feasibility of energy-saving measures
(B) Measure load curves
(C) Predict weather changes
(D) Check material strength

28. Implementation barriers in energy audits include:
(A) Lack of awareness, finance, or management support
(B) Proper maintenance schedules
(C) Accurate data recording
(D) Skilled manpower

29. The follow-up audit is conducted to:
(A) Verify performance of implemented measures
(B) Repeat the initial audit
(C) Discontinue monitoring
(D) Change audit team

30. The final outcome of an energy audit should be:
(A) Improved energy efficiency and reduced operational cost
(B) Increased power demand
(C) Higher downtime
(D) Reduced equipment life