Description : An internal resistance is placed in series with the meter movement of which of the following instruments? A. AC ammeter B. DC ammeter C. DC voltmeter D. Frequency meter
Last Answer : Answer: C
Description : A switchboard for an AC electrical system requires the use of which of the following devices? A. Frequency meter. B. Ohmmeter. C. Induction voltage regulator. D. Current transformer governor.
Last Answer : Answer: A
Description : A current carrying conductor making an electrical contact with a wiring metal conduit is indicated by a _____________. A. low switchboard wattmeter reading B. reading of 1.0 on the power factor meter C. high switchboard voltmeter reading D. totally darkened switchboard ground-detecting light
Last Answer : Answer: D
Description : The RPM of an AC generator can be measured with a/an _____________. A. ammeter B. voltmeter C. vibrating reed meter D. synchroscope
Description : Which of the instruments listed could be use to locate a grounded field coil in a synchronous motor? A. Ammeter B. Voltmeter C. Megohmmeter D. Frequency meter
Description : A useful instrument for checking A.C. motor performance by measuring possible unbalanced currents is the _____________. A. hand or battery-operated megger B. vibrating-reed frequency meter C. hook-on voltmeter-ammeter D. D'Arsonval iron-vane probe
Description : In order to increase its range of measurement, a resistance would be placed in series with which of the following instruments? A. DC voltmeter B. DC ammeter C. frequency meter D. power factor meter
Description : A three-phase alternator is operating at 450 volts with the switchboard ammeter indicating 300 amps. The kw meter currently indicates 163.6 KW, with a power factor of 0.7. If the power factor increases to 0.8, the KW meter would then read ____________. A. 181.4 KW B. 186.8 KW C. 194.2 KW D. 201.4 KW
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
Description : A three-phase alternator is operating at 450 volts with the switchboard ammeter indicating 300 amps. The kw meter currently indicates 163.6 KW, with a power factor of 0.7. If the power factor increases to 0.8, the KW meter reading would increase by ___ A. 17.8 KW B. 23.2 KW C. 30.6 KW D. 37.8 KW
Description : Which of the following meters uses a shunt connected in series with the load, but parallel with the meter movement? A. voltmeter B. power factor meter C. wattmeter D. ammeter
Description : The basic meter movement responds to the flow of current through its coil. Therefore, this meter movement may be used as a/an _____________. A. voltmeter by placing a resistance in parallel with the ... in parallel with the coil D. ammeter by placing a low resistance in parallel with the coil
Description : Which of the listed meters uses a shunt connected in series with the load, but parallel with the meter movement? A. Voltmeter B. Power factor meter C. Ammeter D. Wattmeter
Description : A ground is indicated by the ground-detecting system on the main electrical switchboard. The FIRST step in locating the actual ground is to _____________. A. close all circuit breakers in ... ground detection system indicates normal C. change over generators D. check each circuit with a megohmmeter
Description : The part of the shipboard electrical system used to control the distribution of power to the branch circuits, is the _____________. A. bridge control panel B. disconnect links C. governor relay box D. main switchboard
Description : Automatic voltage regulators provided on switchboards function to _____________. A. regulate the AC load on the generator B. protect the switchboard from high voltage C. govern prime mover speed to control voltage D. vary the field excitation to the generators
Description : The ground indicating light on the main electrical switchboard is indicating a ground. The best procedure for locating the grounded circuit is to _____________. A. trace the circuit paths while looking for ... a time, until the lights no longer indicate a ground D. check all circuits for continuity
Description : An alternator switchboard has a synchroscope and synchronizing lamps. If the synchroscope is broken, which of the steps listed is the most essential before an alternator can be paralleled with the bus? ... D. A portable phase sequence indicator must be used to verify the information from the lamps.
Description : The frequency of an alternator is controlled from the main switchboard by adjusting the _____________. A. frequency meter B. voltage regulator C. governor control D. sychroscope switch
Description : On some electrical generating equipment one outboard bearing pedestal is insulated from the bedplate. To check this insulation with the machine assembled you should use a____________. A. ohmmeter with the ... C. megohm meter with the machine running D. voltmeter and ampmeter with the machine running
Description : By mistake, a voltmeter is connected in series and an ammeter is connected in parallel, with a resistance in an electrical circuit. What will happen t
Last Answer : By mistake, a voltmeter is connected in series and an ammeter is connected in parallel, with a ... be damaged D. Only the voltmeter will be damaged
Description : Conversion of heat into electrical er is achieved by using – (1) Ammeter (2) Hydrometer (3) Voltmeter (4) Thermocouple
Last Answer : (4) Thermocouple Explanation: Thermoelectric generators convert thermal energy into electricity by using heat from the body - or any object with a temperature gradient - as their energy source. ... energy into electricity. Bismuth telluride and its alloys are commonly used in thermocouples.
Description : Conversion of heat into electrical er is achieved by using : (1) Ammeter (2) Hydrometer (3) Voltmeter (4) Thermocouple
Last Answer : Thermocouple
Description : Which of the listed instruments can be best used to locate a grounded field coil in a synchronous motor? A. Frequency meter B. Megohmmeter C. Voltmeter D. Multimeter
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 : A ground on a particular phase of a three-phase low voltage distribution system would be indicated by a _____________. A. high switchboard wattmeter reading B. low switchboard wattmeter reading C. dark or dim switchboard ground detecting light D. bright switchboard ground detecting light
Description : Which of the following instruments should never have their test leads connected directly to a wall outlet: w) ammeter x) voltmeter y) oscilloscope z) frequency counter
Last Answer : ANSWER: W -- AMMETER
Description : Conductor resistance may be INDIRECTLY measured by using a/an _____________. A. voltmeter only B. ammeter only C. voltmeter and an ammeter D. ohmmeter only
Description : A multimeter may be damaged by taking a _____________. A. voltage reading while in the ammeter mode B. current reading while in the voltmeter mode C. resistance reading while in the ammeter mode D. resistance reading while in the voltmeter mode
Description : You are calibrating a multimeter using internal batteries to supply power for resistance measurements. However, you are unable to adjust the pointer to 'zero' using the adjustment knob. Therefore, you should ... change scales to the R X 100 scale and adjust using the 'zero ohms' adjusting knob
Description : To determine the state of charge of a nickel-cadmium battery, you would use a/an _____________. A. voltmeter B. hydrometer C. ammeter D. potentiometer
Description : Which of the instruments listed should always be connected in series with a circuit? A. Ammeter B. Megohmmeter C. Wattmeter D. Voltmeter
Description : To test the state of charge of a nickel-cadmium battery, you should use a/an ____________. A. ammeter B. voltmeter C. hydrometer D. potentiometer
Description : A resistance in a circuit of unknown value is to be tested using the voltmeter/ammeter method. Therefore, the meters should be connected with _____________. A. both meters in series with the ... parallel with the resistance D. the ammeter in parallel and the voltmeter in series with the resistance
Description : A three-phase alternator is developing 300 amps, with a 0.8 power factor, at 450 volts. The true indicated power on the kilowatt meter, located on the main switchboard, will be ____________. A. 133 kw B. 155 kw C. 187 kw D. 212 kw
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 : Federal Regulations (46 CFR) require the circuit in the illustration to _________. EL-0009 A. be at the vessel's ship's service generator distribution switchboard for normal power, normal lighting ... ground will interfere with the operation of electronic equipment D. All the above are correct
Description : In the illustrated one line diagram, if the turbo generator fails, the diesel generator_________. EL-0014 A. will automaticly start and supply power to the emergency power switchboard, the power ... be manually started but once running will supply power to the lighting main through the ABT.
Description : When troubleshooting electronic equipment, you should use a high impedance multimeter ________________. A. to prevent excess current flow through the meter that would damage it B. for AC measurements only ... being tested D. so as not to load down the circuit and obtain erroneous voltage readings
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 : A current-carrying conductor making electrical contact with a wiring conduit will be indicated by a _____________. A. high switchboard wattmeter reading B. totally dark switchboard ground detecting light C. low switchboard wattmeter reading D. all of the above
Description : Which of the following should be the FIRST step in removing a generator from parallel operation? A. Trip the generator off the switchboard. B. Turn off all electrical equipment. C. Remove the load from the 'off going' generator. D. Increase the cycles of the generator staying on the line.
Description : A ground in an electrical circuit outside the engine room _____________. A. cannot be detected under normal conditions B. is of no consequence to engineering personnel C. is indicated at the branch circuit breaker panel D. is indicated by the ground detecting lamps on the main switchboard
Description : The electrical energy necessary to power a sound-powered telephone's small vibrating bell is obtained from _________. A. the emergency batteries for the general alarm B. each station's hand-cranked generator C. the emergency switchboard D. normal 115 volt DC supplies
Description : The electrical energy necessary to transmit a person's voice over a sound-powered telephone circuit is obtained from _____________. A. dry cell batteries B. the ship's service switchboard C. the emergency switchboard D. the speaker's voice
Description : A testing device called a 'growler' is being used to locate a shorted coil in the stator of an AC electrical machine. When the 'feeler' is moved over a slot containing the shorted coil _____________. ... . the meter needle will be deflected to zero D. the meter needle will be deflected to full-scale
Description : When paralleling two AC generators, the synchroscope selector switch and frequency meter switch should be set up to sense the frequency of the _____________. A. bus B. generator on the line C. oncoming generator D. bus transfer relay
Description : State the application of phase sequence indicator; clip on ammeter, frequency meter & P.F. meter.
Last Answer : Phase Sequence Indicator: 1. For finding correct phase sequence of supply 2. For obtaining exact instant of parallel operation of alternators. 3. For obtaining reversal of rotation ... 4. In electroplating industries 5. In various processes industries for measuring power factor
Description : A voltmeter located on a control panel has been operating correctly for six months, suddenly burns out. After removing it, it is found that neither side of the meter has been grounded. When ... side and the ground C. installed exactly as the old installation D. grounded to the positive side
Description : To conduct an in-circuit test of a transistor, you should use a/an ____________. A. voltmeter or transistor tester B. impedance meter C. ohmmeter or transistor tester D. wattmeter