Description : The circuit illustrated represents a 2 wire DC ground detecting system. If the positive bus is grounded and the test button is pushed, which of the lamps will be brightest? EL-0008 A. X B. Y C. both will be equal brightness. D. both will go out.
Last Answer : Answer: C
Description : In the illustrated ground detection system with a ground on phase A, if the switch is opened __________. EL-0009 A. lamp A will dim or go out depending on the severity of the ground B. all three ... lamp A will be brighter D. lamp A will start flickering if the ground is in an AC induction motor
Last Answer : Answer: B
Description : In a three-phase electrical system, three ground detecting lamps are provided. One lamp goes dark and the others increase in brightness. When the test button is pushed, all lamps have equal illumination. You ... C. there are grounds on the lines with the bright lamps D. this is a normal condition
Last Answer : Answer: A
Description : Which of the illustrated lamps would be brighter? I. X II. Y EL-0008 A. I only B. II only C. Both I and II would be equally bright D. Neither would be lit
Description : A ground detection system is shown in the illustration for a three-phase ungrounded distribution system. Which of the following statements describes the conditions indicated if a full ground occurs in line 'A'? EL-0009 A ... . D. Lamp 'A' will go out and Lamps 'B' and 'C' will burn brightly.
Last Answer : Answer: D
Description : A three-phase electrical system is equipped with ground detecting lamps. If one of the lamp goes dark and the other two burn normally before and after the test switch is operated, this indicates _______________. ... of the three phases D. the voltage to the dark lamp is less than that of the system
Description : The ground detection system, shown in the illustration for a low-voltage, threephase system has a ground in line 'A'. Therefore, lamp 'A' will burn ____________. EL-0009 A. dimly or be out, and lamps 'B' and ... and 'C' will burn dimly or be out D. brightly, and lamps 'B' and 'C' will burn normally
Description : In a three-phase electrical system, three ground detecting lamps are provided. If all three lamps REMAIN at half-brilliance when the ground detecting test switch is operated, ______________. A. there is a ... must be replaced C. there are no grounds present D. the light bulbs are of improper voltage
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 : In the illustrated motor controller circuit, which statment is true? EL-0023 A. The high and low speed lights operate at less than line voltage with a resistor in series. B. This controller can be ... . The wattage of the high speed light must be greater than the wattage of the low speed light.
Description : Attempting to parallel an AC generator which is out of phase with the bus will result in which of the following problems? A. The breaker should trip. B. The KVA will decrease. C. The synchronizing lamps will burn out. D. The power factor will be unitized.
Description : Four lamps are connected in parallel in a single circuit. If one of the lamp burns out, the others will _____________. A. all go out B. become dimmer C. burn with their original intensities D. become brighter
Description : An AC generator panel is fitted with both synchronizing lamps and a synchroscope. When the synchroscope pointer reaches the noon position, one synchronizing light is bright and the other is dark. This ... sequence is incorrect C. the phase sequence is correct D. the generator breaker may be closed
Description : The correct term for the illustrated circuit is a ________. EL-0063 A. single phase half wave high power rectifier B. three phase half wave rectifier C. three phase full wave rectifier D. a single phase full wave rectifier
Description : A current-carrying conductor makes accidental contact with a wiring conduit. This will be indicated by a _____________. A. low switchboard wattmeter reading B. high switchboard wattmeter reading C. darkened switchboard ground detecting lamp D. darkened switchboard synchronizing lamps
Description : Which of the following statements is true regarding the illustrated circuit? El-0069 A. This full wave bridge should never be used aboard ship because the ground on lead 'A' will show on ... be direct current suitable for electronic circuits requiring voltage regulation. D. All the above are true.
Description : If all three ground-detection lamps continue to burn at equal intensity after the test button is depressed and released, which of the listed conditions is indicated? A. No grounds exist B. All three phases are grounded C. The test switch is faulty D. The current transformers are shorted out
Description : If all of the ground detection lamps burn with equal brilliance, whether the test button is depressed or released, then ___________. A. no grounds exist B. all phases are grounded C. all lamps show a ground D. all of the above
Description : If reading the AC voltage from the line lead of a 440 VAC controller the range switch illustrated should be set to ___________. EL-0047 A. 1,000 V B. 250 V C. R X 10,000 D. Unable to safely read with this meter.
Description : For the illustrated wiring of a three phase alternator, which statement is true about the current? EL-0074 A. phase current is 1.73 times the line current B. line current is 1.73 times the ... . there is no relationship between phase current and line current D. line current is equal to phase current
Description : In the illustrated three phase alternator, line voltage is _________. EL-0074 A. 1.73 times the phase voltage B. equal to the phase voltage C. phase voltage divided by 1.73 D. unable to answer this question without knowing the line current
Description : The diagram shown in the illustration represents a _________. EL-0058 A. dual speed, 2-winding motor controller B. navigation running light circuit C. single phase, 2-motor selectable starter D. common fluorescent lighting circuit
Description : If the illustrated motor fails to start and gives a loud hum when the start button is pushed, the problem is ________. EL-0007 A. one of the phases to the motor is not energized because of ... electrical distribution system D. 'OL1' is open because of 'T1' overload causing the motor to single phase
Description : In the illustrated circuit, if the input to leads 'B' and 'Y' was 24 VDC the output between 'A' and 'X' will be _________. EL-0069 A. 24 VDC B. 22.8 VDC, 24 VDC minus the 1.2 VDC voltage drop across two diodes C. undeterminable without knowing the turns ratio of the transformer D. 0 VDC
Description : The advantage of using the illustrated circuit configuration is _________. EL-0045 A. high input resistance B. high current gain C. the best stability with an increase in temperature D. the input and output are 180 degrees out of phase
Description : In the illustrated circuit, what is the phase relationship of the amplifier output compared to the input? EL-0022 A. 0° in-phase B. 180° out of phase C. phase angle of the input divided by power factor D. unable to determine without the value of the bias voltage
Description : While paralleling two (2) AC generators using synchronizing lamps only, both lamps will go dark when the generators are ____________. A. running at the same speed B. grounded C. of the same polarity D. in phase
Description : In the illustrated device, the part labeled '1A' _________. EL-0001 A. are start and run windings for a single phase shaded pole induction motor B. is the stator for a polyphase induction ... armature for a squirrel cage rotor motor D. are direct current shunt field windings for a universal motor
Description : If the illustrated test is being performed to determine which winding is grounded and the light does not come on then __________. EL-0027 A. winding is grounded and you should continue on to the ... the windings but probabily in the pecker head, you should check and retape the line lead connections
Description : The devices labeled 'L' in the illustration are _________. EL-0003 A. load lights indicating that the generator breaker is closed and the generator is supplying power to the main bus B. ... o'clock position the lights are at their dimmest or out indicating the the generators are in phase
Description : If reading the AC voltage from a typical wall outlet, the range switch of the device illustrated should be set to ___________. EL-0047 A. 1,000 V B. 250 V C. R X 10,000 D. 10 ma/amps
Description : In the flow of one cycle of single phase AC current past any given point in a circuit, the maximum current peak occurs _____________. A. one time B. two times C. three times D. four times
Description : Which of the following statements is correct for the illustrated circuit? EL-0020 A. 'R1', 'R2', and 'R3' are connected in series. B. 'R1', 'R2', and 'R3' are connected in parallel. C. The voltages measured across 'R1', 'R2', and 'R3' are equal. D. The total resistance equals 1/R1 + 1/R2 + 1/R
Description : If the electricity represented by the wave form in 'B' were applied to the left side of the illustrated circuit, the output on the right side would be ____________. EL-0064 A. direct current with the ... lower lead D. clipped to a value equal to the square root of 3 times the input voltage value
Description : The illustrated circuit is a wheatstone bridge. If the meter 'G' reads 0 with the switch closed then ________. EL-0024 A. the current through R1 - R2 is equal to the current through R3 - Rx B. the voltage ... of E C. the resistance of Rx is equal to the resistance of R2 D. all the above are true
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 : If the supply voltage is 220 volts 60 Hz, what is the operating voltage of the motor controller circuitry illustrated? EL-0011 A. 110 volts DC B. 110 volts AC C. 220 volts DC D. 220 volts AC
Description : If reading AC current with the illustrated device and unsure of the range as a precaution , the first step should be to _________. EL-0047 A. secure power and test for voltage B. disconnect the ... resistance and use Ohm's law to calculate current D. unable to safely measure current with the device
Description : When attempting to measure AC current with the device shown and you are unsure of the range, the range switch should be set to __________. EL-0047 A. 10 MA / AMPS with leads in the (-10 A) and ... (-COMMON) and (+10 A) jacks D. unable to accurately measure AC current with this device as illustrated
Description : Multiple grounds have developed and were initialy indicated by the grounddetecting system as one ground. The FIRST step in locating the grounds is to _____________. A. examine the main bus bars ... no longer indicates any grounds C. change over generators D. check each circuit with a megohmmeter
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 : If 450 volts AC were measured across the load as shown in the illustration it would indicate a/an _______________. EL-0083 A. open winding between 'H1' and 'X1' B. properly operating circuit C. open winding between 'X1' and 'X4' D. ground on one side of 'Ep'
Description : Component 'C' in section 'I' shown in the illustration represent ____________. EL-0093 A. a selectable holding coil arrangement B. a 'fuse blown' indicator circuit C. 'reset' and 'trouble' lamps D. a handset with switch and voice elements
Description : In the illustrated test, if the lamp fails to light on any of the three windings then _________. EL-0027 A. all three windings are grounded and the motor should be sent out for repair B. ... the motor controller and the controller should be checked D. the test should be redone at a higher voltage
Description : The illustrated test is being conducted on the motor shown in the illustration, if the lamp lights dimly then ________. EL-0027 A. the bulb needs to be changed to one with a higher wattage rating B. ... D. a ground or partial ground is indicated, a check with a megger should confirm the lamp test
Description : When three-phase AC power is supplied to the device shown in the illustration, the output will be _____________. EL-0063 A. single-phase AC B. split-phase AC C. three-phase DC D. unidirectional DC
Description : Which line in figure 'A' shown in the illustration represents the interval that the pulse is 'ON'? EL-0088 A. W B. X C. Y D. Z
Description : Which line in figure 'A' shown in the illustration represents the trailing edge of the wave? EL-0088 A. W B. X C. Y D. Z
Description : Which line in figure 'A' shown in the illustration represents the leading edge of the wave? EL-0088 A. W B. X C. Y D. Z
Description : Which line of figure 'A' shown in the illustration represents the interval that the pulse is 'OFF'? EL-0088 A. W B. X C. Y D. Z