Description : When troubleshooting a console circuit card which is suspected of being faulty, the first step would be to _____. A. pull the card and measure the value of all resistors B. check for the ... for burned components D. check for continuity of circuit board traces and then the gain of each transistor
Last Answer : Answer: C
Description : Before any work on electrical or electronic equipment is performed, which of the following precautions should be carried out? A. De-energize the applicable switchboard bus. B. Bypass the interlocks. C. ... supply circuit breaker in the open position. D. Station a man at the circuit supply switch.
Description : When troubleshooting a console circuit card suspected of being faulty, first check for proper voltages to the card and then _______________. A. test transistors or integrated circuits for gain and ... D. de-energize the card and check the printed circuit traces for continuity with an ohmmeter
Description : To properly use a hook-on-type volt/ammeter to check current flow, you must FIRST _____________. A. de-energize the circuit to allow connection of the instrument in series B. hook the jaws ... test leads to the appropriate terminals D. short the test leads and calibrate the instrument to zero
Last Answer : Answer: B
Description : A switchboard ammeter indicates a reading slightly above 'zero' when the leads are disconnected, this is caused by _____________. A. mechanical misalignment of the meter pointer B. a poor ground for the meter case C. static electricity in the air D. capacitors inside the meter storing charges
Last Answer : Answer: A
Description : Before touching a small capacitor connected to a de-energized circuit, or even one that is completely disconnected, you should ____________. A. gently tap the body with a screwdriver B. tag it ... insulated fuse puller D. short circuit the terminals to make sure that the capacitor is discharged
Last Answer : Answer: D
Description : How are synchro capacitors connected in a circuit?
Last Answer : They are delta-connected across the stator windings.
Description : If a d.c. motor is disconnected from the source and armature circuit is short circuited through a suitable resistance, the process is called (a) regenerative breaking (b) rheostatic breaking (c) dynamic breaking (d) no breaking is possible
Last Answer : b) rheostatic breaking Because rheostat is connected to chang the power dissipated into heat.
Description : As shown in the illustration, the circuit has been on the line for several days when component 'E1' burns out. The operator receives an alarm, switches over 'B' to energize the standby ... than required for the circuit therefore limiting the current through the alarm relay which will not pick up
Description : When an alternator is to remain idle for even a few days _________________. A. lift the brushes and disconnect the pigtails B. insulate the collector rings with strips of cardboard C. energize the heater circuit D. open the equalizing bus disconnect switch
Description : A circuit breaker and a fuse have a basic similarity in that they both _____________. A. can be reset to energize the circuit B. should open the circuit when overloaded C. will burn out when an over current flow develops D. all of the above
Description : A series wound DC motor has its armature and field connected in series with a resistor. When the motor is disconnected from its power supply, this motor will exemplify __________. A. the ... the proper connections for an automatic strip heater C. a reversing controller circuit D. dynamic braking
Description : Which of the meters listed should only be used after a circuit has been electrically disconnected? A. Wattmeter B. Frequency meter C. Ammeter D. Ohmmeter
Description : Which of the following procedures represents the best method to prevent the freezing of batteries continuously exposed to low temperatures? A. The battery caps should be removed. B. The battery cap ... in a fully charged condition. D. The battery should be disconnected from its charging source.
Description : Before working on electrical equipment containing capacitors, what should you do to the capacitors?
Last Answer : Discharge them by shorting them to ground.
Description : What effect does an increase in capacitance have on a capacitor’s opposition to current flow?
Last Answer : Opposition to current flow decreases.
Description : Why are synchro capacitors placed physically close to differentials transmitters and CTs?
Last Answer : To keep the connections as short as possible in order to maintain system.
Description : What type of current is eliminated by synchro capacitors?
Last Answer : Magnetizing current.
Description : What type of synchros usually require the use of synchro capacitors?
Last Answer : TDXs, CDXs, and Cts.
Description : In a full-wave voltage doubler, are the capacitors connected in series or in parallel with the output load?
Last Answer : In parallel.
Description : Why is the use of large value capacitors in filter circuits discouraged?
Last Answer : Expense
Description : Which oscillator uses tapped capacitors for feedback?
Last Answer : Colpitts.
Description : Examine the three capacitors shown below. What is the capacitance of each?
Last Answer : a. 26µF or 260,00pF b. 630pF c. 9600pF
Description : Charged capacitors can kill. True or false?
Last Answer : True.
Description : What is the maximum allowable source pressure that can be used with the compressor air/nitrogen heating tool?
Last Answer : 200 psig.
Description : The purpose of the automatic bus transfer shown in the illustration is to ___________. EL-0014 A. stepdown voltage to the lighting distribution panel B. provide emergency power to ... emergency switchboard from the main switchboard D. provide overcurrent protection to the lighting distribution panel
Description : Which of the following actions must be carried out before a voltage tester can be used to test the three line fuses to a three-phase motor? A. The fuses must be removed from the circuit. B. The ... disconnected and tagged. D. Nothing need be done as long as the motor is running under a light load.
Description : With both ends of a three conductor cable disconnected and arranged without the conductors touching each other, an ohmmeter reading of 'zero' ohms between the ends of one conductor would indicate _____________. A. continuity B. a partial ground C. the resistance is infinite D. a short circuit
Description : A circuit is disconnected by isolators when (a) line is energized (b) there is no current in the line (c) line is on full load (d) circuit breaker is not open
Last Answer : (b) there is no current in the line
Last Answer : Starting winding of a single phase motor of a refrigerator is disconnected from the circuit by means of a magnetic relay.
Description : A series circuit consists of two resistors in series. R1 = 25 ohms and R2 = 30 ohms. The circuit current is 6 amps. What is the (a) source voltage, (b) voltage dropped by each resistor, (c) total power, and (d) power used by each resistor?
Last Answer : (a) 330 volts. (b) E1 = 150 volts. E2 = 180 volts. (c) 1.98 kilowatts. (d) P1 = 900 watts. P2 = 1.08 kilowatts component but in a parallel circuit total current divides among the available paths.
Description : When replacing component 'B' of the circuit shown in the illustration, it is important to know that ____________. EL-0081 A. it is polarity sensitive and must be inserted as indicated on its ... provide the capacitor's initial charge D. it must match the circuit voltage and component 'C' wattage
Description : When changing out component 'B' of the circuit shown in the illustration, it is important to know that ____________. EL-0081 A. it is polarity sensitive and must be inserted as indicated on its ... provide the capacitor's initial charge D. it must match the circuit voltage and component 'C' wattage
Description : Best way to recover/energize for a young athlete?
Last Answer : answer:Sleep. Make sure your iron level is good.
Description : So what can I take/drink/eat that will energize me if I have ADD/ADHD?
Last Answer : Mary Jane’s Relaxing Soda
Description : In the illustration, when the energy saver switch is in the 'lo' position, the _________. EL-0043 A. mullion and frz flange heaters will not energize B. mullion heater and refrig light will ... energize D. range of the freezer temperature control is increased causing the cut-in temp to become warmer
Description : In the illustration, when the energy saver switch is in the 'lo' position _________. EL-0042 A. the mullion and frz flange heaters will not energize B. the mullion heater and refrig light will ... D. the range of the freezer temperature control is increased causing the cut-in temp to become warmer
Description : A shading coil used in an AC magnetic controller, functions to _____________. A. reduce vibration and noise in the contactor B. prevent flux buildup in the operating coil C. eliminate arcing when the contacts close D. energize the operating coil and 'pull in' the contacts
Description : If you felt like you were hitting the proverbial "wall" and getting burned out, what would you do to re-energize yourself?
Last Answer : Take a break to rest. Work in smaller increments of time to increase focus with breaks in between. Delegate tasks to those that are willing to help.
Description : What is the use of capacitors in fire alarm circuit?
Last Answer : Fire alarm system may be having some electronic devices andcards, in which some capacitors are used. Capacitors are part ofany electronic cards.
Description : In the schematic of the electrical circuit shown in the illustration, what is the value of the total capacitance, when compared to the value of equal individual capacitors? EL-0038 A. Equal B. Half C. Double D. Squared
Description : When working on electrical circuits containing large capacitors, in addition to deenergizing the circuit, which of the listed precautions should also be taken? A. Keep all radio equipment ... capacitor insulation resistance. C. Ground the capacitor terminals. D. Check capacitor circuit polarity.
Description : As shown in the illustration, 'H1' and 'H2' are ___________. EL-0058 A. fixed capacitors B. variable capacitors C. contacts, closed when the circuit is energized D. contacts, open when the circuit is energized
Description : To reduce short circuit fault currents are used. (a) reactors (b) resistors (c) capacitors (d) none of the above
Last Answer : (a) reactors
Description : A 10 farad capacitor is used in a circuit. The voltage difference between the plates of the capacitor is 20 volts. What is the magnitude of the charge on each of the capacitor's plates?
Last Answer : ANSWER: 200 COULOMBS
Description : Three capacitors 15µf, 18µf and 12µf are connected in a circuit. Find equivalent capacitance when they are connected in – 1) Series 2) Parallel
Last Answer : Ans: Value of equivalent capacitance: Given: C1= 15μF, C2=18 µF, C3= 12µF i)For Series combination of capacitors: 1/Cs = (1/C1)+( 1/C2) +(1/C3) = (1/15)+( 1/18)+( 1/12) 1/Cs = 0.0666+0.0555+0. ... Cs = 4.868 µF ii) For parallel combination of capacitors: Cp = C1 + C2 + C3 = 15 +18+ 12 = 45 µF
Description : The circuit has resistors, capacitors and semi-conductor diodes. The circuit will be known as
Last Answer : The circuit has resistors, capacitors and semi-conductor diodes. The circuit will be known as non-linear circuit.
Description : What is the purpose of the green conductor in a power tool or electrical appliance cable?
Last Answer : To prevent electrical shock to the operator in case there is an electrical short to the frame of the appliance or too.