Developing electrical troubleshooting skills 210 Flashcards

1
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Cross referencing to the different location of limit switches in a diagram are provided by

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Arrows next to the symbol line numbers

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2
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A control panel layout shows the

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Physical arrangement of a components

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3
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A sequence of operation

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Is used with an elementary diagram

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4
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Which part of an electrical schematic generally represents the hot conductor?

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Left vertical line

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5
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Which of the following is not typically used to identify conductors in a motor-control circuit?

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Colors

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The actual location and routing of circuits is shown on

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Wiring diagram

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7
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In addition to the locations of lighting and lighting panels, lighting diagrams show the locations of

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Telephone outiets

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On architectural working drawings, an electrician is concerned mainly with the electrical drawings superimpose

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Floor plan

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Which of the following would show where the power-astribution system, ducts, and manholes are located for a manufacturing plant consisting of several buldings?

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Plot plan

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10
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The following symbol represents an _______ outlet in a________

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Exit light , wall

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11
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Which are most affected by overvoltage?

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Slow speed motors

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12
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Maintained start-stop devices provide

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only undervoltage release

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13
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Which of the following provides both overload protection and short-circuit protection in one unit?

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Combination motor starter

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14
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If an electrical machine has several problems, you should correct _______ problem(s) before trying the mach

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Only one

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15
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circuit that provides undervoltage release and has two wires connected to the pilot device that energizes

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two-wire control

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16
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Overvoltage, excessive current and too-frequent operation are possible causes of

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burned or short circuit magnet coil

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17
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When you arrive to troubleshoot a defective machine, the next thing to do after talking to the machine operator

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Press the start button

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18
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In the electronic timing relay, the time-delay assembly is connected in

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senes with the relay coil

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When troubleshooting a starter, if line voltage is present, the problem is probably in the

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Pilot circuit

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20
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The basic tools required for troubleshooting most control relays include a screwdriver, a voltmeter, and (a/an)

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circuit tester. grounding

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21
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Most reversing starters with low-voltage remote pushbuttons are all of the following EXCEPT

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mechanically interconnected

22
Q

Adding limit switches to the control circuit of a reversing motor provides

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overtravel protection

23
Q

Changing the number of magnetic poles in the stator of a squirrel-cage motor permits the motor to run

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at two or more fixed speeds

24
Q

For additional safety, most reversing starters are equipped with both an electrical and mechanical

25
Which of the following kinds of starters is used to limit the starting torque on certain loads?
Autotransformer
26
A good diode has a resistance that is
low in one direction, high in the other
27
A latched electrical relay is an example of a
device that is stable in both the energized and de-energized conditions
28
In autotransformer input circuits, each input line should be
fused
29
The no-load current in a three-phase rectifier is typically 6 to 10% of the ______ current and usually
Full load
30
A pneumatic shuttle valve is used for operating a conventional pneumatic ______ or electrical relay
Valve
31
The kind of lubrication that should be used in a bearing is determined by the bearing's
maximum operating temperature
32
DC motors and generators have______ which cause special problems not normally found in ac mach
commutators and brushes
33
Commutator overheating is sometimes caused by the direction of rotation of the motor being changed without changing the position of the brushes to the new ______ plane
neutral
34
Worn and damage ball in roller bearings are easily detected by the _______ they produce
Unusual noise
35
Motors that have been flooded with water usually can be savaged provided there's no chemical or ______ were in
oils
36
When testing a three phase delta connection wiring with a compass, the compass will indicate alternating north and south polls when the pole phase
Connected properly
37
Which of the following is not a common cause of mechanical, vibration,
Worn Brushes
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All of the following are common reasons why a motor makes a noticeable noise when operating except
Too little end play
39
You can measure the current in the leads of a three phase motor with a clamp on Ammeter the continuity with of the motor is tested with
ohmmeter
40
When taking faults in a single phase split phase motor test, both the ______ windings for grounds opened in shorts
Run and start
41
Play light maintenance primarily consist of______ to economize on labor ____ to optimize light levels in space appearance and _____ to correct the abnormalities in operations
Group Relamping , fixture cleaning, troubleshooting
42
NEMA recommend seasoning liner lamps for ____ hr before dimming
12
43
HID lamps require a____ and ____ period
Start up ; restrike
44
The systemic testing of all controls in a building to ensure that they perform and interact properly is known as
commissioning
45
The color temperature of a light produced by a lamp is expressed in degrees
Kelvin
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When preparing an elementary diagram, you should number all lines with_____ numbers
consecutive
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One of the best ways to leam about new equipment is to begin troubleshooting
before installation
48
A sequence of operation consists of two elements: a log and a
Graph
49
Most equipment manufacturers adhere to some kind of standard for electrical prints and symbols; the most widely used is the one proposed by
JIC
50
Whenever equipment undergoes circuit changes and/or modifications, make sure that you record the information
On the schematic