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the basics and core foundations for becoming a construction electrician 3rd class
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Electrical Engineering
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07/12/2016

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Term
Nucleus of an atom contains what type of charge?
Definition
positive
Term
Which of the following principles does an AC generator used to generate current?
Definition
Which of the following principles does an AC generator used to generate current?
Term
What unit of measurement is used for capacitance?
Definition
farad
Term
When a conductor is formed into a coil it becomes which of the following electrical items?
Definition
inductor
Term
What is another name for secondary cell batteries?
Definition
accumulator
Term
Conductor must be moved in what direction to produce electricity in a DC generator?
Definition
perpindicular
Term

Which of the following symbols represents rheostat? 


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  4
Term
Apparent power is the voltage times the current in any circuit.
Definition
true
Term
What is apparent power
Definition
voltage times the current in any circuit
Term
How does a battery produce Direct Current?
Definition
Chemical energy to electrical energy
Term
How long does it take to complete one continuous sine wave?
Definition
0.25 seconds
Term
Effective value for AC is also known as which of the following terms?
Definition
RMS
Term
How many stages does a capacitor perform?
Definition

 

4
Term
Which type of electrical equipment used for overcurrent protection?
Definition
Circuit breaker 
Term
DC is a constant output that does not vary with respect to time.
Definition
True
Term
What is the term for a straight line through a circle that runs from one point on the outside of the circle to another point directly on the outside of the circle?
Definition
diameter
Term
Current is inversely proportional to what?
Definition
resistance
Term
What term is utilized when the amount of voltage reaches the maximum positive position on a sine wave?
Definition
Peak Value
Term
Increase in voltage in a circuit will cause current to what?
Definition
increase
Term
Opposition to current flow best describes which of the following terms?
Definition
Resistance
Term
What is the symbol for Inductance?
Definition
L
Term
Uniform movement of electrons in a specific direction is known as what?
Definition
current flow
Term
What is the correct unit of measurement for current?
Definition
AMP
Term
Calculation of voltage per Ohm’s Law is accomplished by using what formula?
Definition
E = I x R
Term
How many electrons in a valence rings is called a good conductor?
Definition
2
Term
Capacitive reactance is measured in what?
Definition
Ohm 
Term
What is defined as the total opposition to flow in an AC circuit?
Definition
impedance
Term
 What has NO effect on current?
Definition
air pressure
Term
What type of test equipment is utilized to measure AC in a sine wave format?
Definition
Oscilloscope
Term
The brace and bit is used to drill into what type of material
Definition
wood
Term
It is accepted practice to use a wrench on a screwdriver when additional force is needed.
Definition
false
Term
When using the pipe wrench, the conduit should never be allowed to go to the bottom of the jaw opening. Why?
Definition
Wrench will slip and possibly cause injury
Term
When using chain slings, you should ensure what material is in place around the load to provide a gripping surface for the chain?
Definition
dunnage
Term
Wire rope consists of what three parts?
Definition
Wire, strands, and core
Term
When the distance or atmospheric conditions prevent clear visibility for signaling, what other form of communication should be used?
Definition

two way radio

Term
Safety in the conduct of rigging operations depends primarily on what factor?
Definition
Care and common sense of personnel assigned
Term
Chain slings are desirable for what type of load?
Definition
Hot and sharp edged loads
Term
Wire rope slings must be replaced when what percentage of wires are nicked or cut?
Definition
4 percent
Term
What three types of hammers are commonly used by electricians?
Definition
Sledge, Ball peen, and Claw
Term
What is the purpose of the wire stripper?
Definition
Strip insulation from a conductor one wire at a time
Term
List the three different sizes of blades used in a hack saw.
Definition
  18, 24, 32 teeth per inch
Term
Two single slings can be combined to form a longer single sling.
Definition

 

True
Term
 The MSDS identifies the type of personnel protective clothing and equipment needed in case of exposure.
Definition
True
Term
The requirement to comply with a foreign country’s HMJHW regulations (if more restrictive) is found in what document(s)?
Definition
Host nation Status of Forces agreement
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