Description : The proper method of connecting an ammeter in a circuit is demonstrated by which of the diagrams shown in the illustration? EL-0041 A. A B. B C. C D. All of the above
Last Answer : Answer: D
Description : Which of the listed conditions might contribute to very rapid wearing of a DC machine's commutator bars? A. A grounded commutator bar B. Using improper carbon brushes C. Aligning the front and rear mica V-rings improperly D. An open circuit in the armature
Last Answer : Answer: B
Description : As shown in the illustration, which of the drawings depicts a typical transistor? EL-0076 A. A B. B C. C D. D
Description : Which of the diagrams shown in the illustration, indicates the highest induced voltage? EL-0028 A. Diagram 'A' only B. Diagram 'B' only C. Both diagrams 'A' and 'C' D. Both diagrams 'B' and 'D'
Description : The diagrams shown in the illustration represent a/an _______________. EL-0093 A. engine order telegraph circuit B. rudder angle indicator arrangement C. engine speed tachometer with repeaters D. sound powered telephone system
Description : Erratic operation of the devices represented in the diagrams shown in the illustration could be traced to ____________. EL-0092 A. improper contact at 'R' slip rings or 'S' connections B. a low three- ... . improper contact at 'S' slip rings or 'R' connections D. a high three-phase voltage supply
Last Answer : Answer: A
Description : As shown in the illustration, part 'X' of the diagram is known as a/an _____________. EL-0052 A. commutator B. interpole C. starting pole D. auxiliary pole
Description : In actual applications, electrical connections to 'R1-R2' of figure 'A' and to 'R1-R2- R3' of figure 'B' shown in the illustration are made by ______________. EL-0092 A. soldered contacts B. spliced and taped connections C. slip rings and brushes D. solderless crimp-on connectors
Last Answer : Answer: C
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 purpose of the commutator and brushes on a DC generator is to _____________. A. transfer generated direct current voltage from the armature to the line B. convert the alternating voltage ... contact method to excite the field D. reduce sparking between the armature and the carbon brushes
Description : After turning on the fluorescent lamp shown in the illustration, you note that the ends of the tube alternately glow and becomce dark without illuminating the center. The most obable cause for ... the lamp D. component 'B' contacts are opening and closing thus prohibiting sufficient current flow
Description : In the system shown in the illustration, the station at section I is unable to signal any other station nor is any other station able to signal the station in section I. The station can, however, ring ... only a single station to respond to itself. D. The switch at component 'C' is stuck open.
Description : A faulty 'function generator' shown in the illustration may prevent _____________. EL-0095 A. proper pitch control from both the 'bridge' and 'engine room thrust levers' B. the 'split potentiometer ... control pitch C. the pitch meter from indicating accurately D. relays #2 and/or #3 from energizing
Description : If coils 'R1-R2-R3' at the receiver of figure 'B' shown in the illustration were in 180 degree error with those of the transmitter, what corrective action should be taken? EL-0092 A. Reverse the 60 Hz ... is proper operation. C. Interchange leads 'R1' and 'R3'. D. Interchange leads 'R2' and 'R3'.
Description : If coil 'R1-R2' at the receiver of figure 'A' shown in the illustration were in 180 degree error with respect to that of the transmitter, what corrective action should be taken? EL-0092 A. No action is ... and 'R2'. C. Interchange connections 'S1' and 'S2'. D. Interchange connections 'S1' and 'S3'.
Description : During start-up of the circuit shown in the illustration, it is noted that the ends of component 'C' alternately glow and become dark without the tube illuminating. The most probable cause ... start the lamp D. component 'B' contacts are opening and closing thus prohibiting sufficient current flow
Description : As shown in the illustrations of console schematic diagrams, each circuit card and component, such as a relay or indicating lamp, has an identifier attached. This identifier, which is composed of ... where the item may actually be found on the console by section, surface and possible subassembly
Description : The advantage(s) of the method of D.C. motor speed control shown in the illustration is/are ______________. EL-0101 A. elimination of armature starting resistor losses B. elimination of speed instability with variable loads C. the ease of reversing motor direction D. all of the above
Description : The method of D.C. motor speed control shown in the illustration is known as _____________. EL-0101 A. Ward-Leonard B. Sperry-Rand C. Atlas-Copco D. Burmeister-Wain
Description : Etched or burned bands on the contact faces of the brushes in a direct current generator can be caused by ____________. A. high mica segments B. copper drag on the commutator C. brushes improperly positioned D. copper embedded in the brushes
Description : Brushes in a generator must be positioned in the neutral plane to avoid sparking between the brushes and the _____________. A. yoke B. armature windings C. field pole windings D. commutator
Description : Which of the following is a characteristic of fractional horsepower repulsion start motors? A. They start with a rotating stator field. B. The short circuiting ring is removed from the commutator while ... brushes are removed from the commutator while starting. D. They have a low starting torque.
Description : Sparking at the brushes of a running motor could be an indication of _____________. A. normal operation B. a dirty commutator C. increased brush capacity D. water vapor absorption
Description : Which of the listed faults cannot be eliminated, EXCEPT by turning or grinding a commutator with a rigidly supported tool? A. Sparking brushes B. Eccentricity C. High mica D. Blackened commutator
Description : Temporary repairs to an open DC propulsion armature coil can be made by _____________. A. connecting the coil ends directly to a pair of negative brushes B. disconnecting coil ends, insulating ... C. grounding the coil ends and short circuiting the commutator bar D. removing the sparking brushes
Description : The function of the commutator in a DC motor is to ________. A. reverse the flow of current through the armature B. reverse the flow of current in the field poles C. reduce the reluctance of the magnetic path through the motor D. shift the neutral running plane of the brushes to prevent sparking
Description : A shunt-wound DC generator is one in which the shunt field windings are in parallel with the _____________. A. commutator B. brushes C. armature D. all of the above
Description : Which of the following components are used to convert alternating current produced in the generator windings to direct current? A. Armature and equalizer B. Commutator and brushes C. Rotor and interpoles D. Field and exciter
Description : In an AC generator, direct current from a separate source is passed through the windings of the rotor _____________. A. by means of slip rings and brushes B. by means of a commutator C. by means of rotating bar magnet D. to minimize the danger of arc over
Description : Voltage generated by most AC generators is fed from the machine to the bus by means of ____________. A. brushes on a commutator B. brushes on slip rings C. slip rings on a commutator D. direct connections from the stator
Description : Which of the following precautions should you take when securing propulsion generators and motors for an extended period of time? A. Disconnect the brush pigtails from their contacts and circulate air ... Lift the brushes from commutator collector rings and circulate cool dry air through the units.
Description : The current from the stator of an alternator is taken out to the external load circuit through (A) slip rings. (B) commutator segments. (C) solid connections. (D) carbon brushes.
Last Answer : (C) solid connections.
Description : The illustration shows a fluorescent light fixture. The ends of the lamp alternately glow and become dark, but the tube will not light. The most probable cause is that ____________. EL-0081 ... start the lamp D. component 'B' contacts are opening and closing thus prohibiting sufficient current flow
Description : Which of the synchroscope illustrations depicts the appropriate direction of rotation and position for closing the circuit breaker when paralleling AC generators? EL-0053 A. A B. B C. C D. D
Description : The electrical schematic illustrated in figure A, depicts a/an _____________. EL-0059 A. autotransformer B. Delta Wye transformer C. primary EMF generator D. potential transformer
Description : What will be the total output voltage if four 1.5 volt batteries are connected in a series-parallel arrangement as shown in the illustration? EL-0039 A. 1.5 volts B. 3.0 volts C. 4.5 volts D. 6.0 volts
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 : In the schematic diagram of the DC compound generator shown in the illustration, the positive ammeter reading is 500 amps and the negative ammeter reading is 475 amps. What is the current flow through the neutral bus? EL-0037 A. 0 amp B. 12.5 amp C. 25 amp D. 975 amp
Description : Which set of truth table input signals will result in an output signal value of 1 from the 'AND' gate as shown in the illustration? EL-0035 A. 1-Jan B. Jan-00 C. 0-1 D. 0-0
Description : As shown in the illustration, which set of truth table input signals will result in an output signal at point 'Y'? EL-0035 A. 0-0 B. 0-1 C. Jan-00 D. 1-Jan
Description : What is the calculated voltage at the positive and negative terminals of the battery shown in the illustration if each cell has a voltage of 1.5 volts? EL-0034 A. 1.5 volts B. 3.0 volts C. 6.0 volts D. 12.0 volts
Description : What type of logic circuit is indicated by the truth table shown in the illustration? EL-0072 A. OR B. AND C. NOR D. NAND
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.
Description : Moving the rheostat handle shown in the illustration, that is used to control a DC generator, towards the 'raise' direction will increase the _____________. EL-0030 A. field resistance B. armature resistance C. armature speed D. line voltage
Description : If a voltage tester is being used to check for defective fuses in the circuit, shown in the illustration, which of the readings will indicate that fuse #2 is open? EL-0062 A. C-B full voltage B. A-D full voltage C. A-D no voltage D. C-B no voltage
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 : When using the test set-up shown in the illustration, the lighted lamp indicates the winding is ____________. EL-0027 A. grounded B. good C. open D. shorted
Description : As shown in the illustration, the symbol is used in electrical drawings to designate a ____________. EL-0026 A. limit switch with one set of normally open contacts B. maintaining type ... type push button with a mechanical interlock D. normally closed contact held open mechanically by an interlock
Description : As shown in the illustration, which of the listed actions of the synchroscope pointer is occurring? EL-0002 A. Revolving slowly in the slow direction. B. Revolving rapidly in the slow direction. C. ... stationary at the 12 o'clock position since the leading edges of the A phases are in phase.
Description : The graph shown in the illustration represents the speed droop curves of two equal capacity alternators about to be paralleled. When paralleled, the greater portion of the total load above 60% for each unit will be picked up ... unit 'A' B. by unit 'B' C. equally by each unit D. none of the above