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Final Competition Review Pt. 1

Total questions: 40

Worksheet time: 1hrs 20mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

In a conventional hard-wired control system, the circuit logic is created during the   ?   phase.

a)

device manufacturing

b)

installation

c)

programming

d)

start-up

2.

The principle difference between a contactor and a motor starter is   ?  .

a)

contactors are used only on lighting circuits

b)

the contactor does not contain overload relays

c)

the motor starter is physically larger

d)

the motor starter requires a limit switch for starting and stopping

3.

The minimum size copper equipment grounding conductor required for a branch circuit protected by a 100-ampere fuse is a   ?   AWG.

a)

4

b)

6

c)

8

d)

10

4.

Luminaires (fixtures) shall be constructed, installed, or equipped with shades or guards so that combustible material will not be subjected to temperatures in excess of   ?  .

a)

60 C

b)

75 C

c)

90 C

d)

105 C

5.

A   ?   is a reactor used to restrict the current to AC or DC drives in the case of short circuits in the drive itself.

a)

capacitor

b)

silicon controlled rectifier

c)

choke

d)

triac

6.

Class 1, Class 2, and Class 3 circuits shall be identified at terminal and junction locations in a manner that prevents   ?   interference with other circuits during testing and servicing.

a)

avoidable

b)

electromagnetic

c)

potential

d)

unintentional

7.

The fixed wiring methods in assembly occupancies shall be metal raceways, flexible metal raceways, nonmetallic raceways encased in not less than   ?   of concrete, Type MI, MC, or AC cable.

a)

2"

b)

3"

c)

4"

d)

6"

8.

In general, where a branch circuit supplies continuous loads or any combination of continuous and noncontinuous loads, the minimum branch-circuit conductor size, before the application of any adjustment or correction factors, shall have an allowable ampacity not less than the noncontinuous load plus   ?   of the continuous load.

a)

70%

b)

100%

c)

125%

d)

140%

9.

Name three light activated devices used to receive light signals at the receiver.

a)

Light-emitting diode

b)

phototransistor

c)

photodiode

d)

PIN photodiode

10.

For raceways containing conductors of 4 AWG or larger where splices or where angle or U pulls are made, the distance between each raceway entry inside the box and the opposite wall of the box shall not be less than   ?   times the trade size of the largest raceway in a row.

a)

2

b)

4

c)

6

d)

8

11.

Conductors and cables in tunnel installations over 1000 volts, nominal, shall be located above the tunnel floor and so placed or guarded to protect them from   ?   damage.

a)

anticipated

b)

physical

c)

potential

d)

severe

12.

The total force required in a torque application is comprised of two distinct regions. Name them.

a)

dynamic breakaway / static applied

b)

friction / alignment

c)

rundown phase / elastic phase

d)

static breakaway / dynamic applied

13.

Remote-control circuits for safety-control equipment shall be classified as Class 1 if the failure of the equipment to operate introduces a   ?   fire or life hazard.

a)

direct

b)

likely

c)

potential

d)

substatial

14.

Name the three terminals on a triac.

a)

Base

b)

Gate

c)

Main Terminal 1

d)

Main Terminal 2

15.

The maximum reverse bias voltage a diode can withstand is known as   ?  .

a)

barrier voltage

b)

breakdown voltage

c)

depletion region voltage

d)

peak inverse voltage

16.

Autotransformer starters are best suited for what types of motors?

a)

DC

b)

Squirrel cage

c)

Synchronous

d)

Wound-Rotor

17.

Cable trays and their associated fittings shall be   ?   for the intended use.

a)

approved

b)

identified

c)

listed

d)

recognized

18.

What are the different parts of a Silicon-Controlled Rectifier (SCR)?

a)

Cathode

b)

Anode

c)

Main Terminal 1

d)

Gate

19.

When using a torque wrench (or any wrench), one should (a)   ? (Push or Pull)

20.

What are pilot devices designed for?

a)

Directly switch power to motors in motor control circuits.

b)

Only switch control voltages in motor control circuits.

c)

Only switch low voltage signals in motor control circuits.

d)

Only switch non motor control circuits.

21.

In wye connected transformers, measured current on A phase is (a)   (greater, equal to, or less) than the current on the A phase winding.

22.

In general, each 1,000-volt transformer, nominal, or less that has protection on the primary winding only, shall be protected by an individual overcurrent device on the primary side, rated or set at not more than   ?   of the rated primary current of the transformer.

a)

100%

b)

125%

c)

150%

d)

225%

23.

What does this symbol mean?

a)

NCTC

b)

NCTO

c)

NOTO

d)

NOTC

24.

If a control transformer secondary voltage is not grounded at the source, the   ?  .

a)

primary fusing might not trip if the control transformer primary encounters an overload condition

b)

primary fusing might trip erratically if the motor starter coil is turned on by the control circuit

c)

secondary voltage measured between either of the secondary voltage terminals and ground might be erratic

d)

secondary voltage measured between the control transformer’s two terminals might be erratic

25.

How do you reverse direction of a 3-phase motor?

a)

Swap all 3 leads in a clockwise direction

b)

Swap all 3 leads in a counterclockwise direction

c)

Swap any 2 leads

d)

Most 3 phase motors can't be reversed safely

26.

What does a Zener diode do?

a)

filter

b)

heat sink

c)

rectifier

d)

voltage regulator

27.

Loss of a phase, overvoltage, undervoltage, and out of sequence (phase rotation) are conditions that can be detected by   ?   relays.

a)

control

b)

frequency

c)

phase-sequence

d)

voltage sensing

28.

What is this tool?

a)

Portable chain-type vice

b)

Portable pipe stand

c)

Portable yoke-type vice

d)

Power vice

29.

The output section of an SSR performs as the _______ of an electromechanical relay.

a)

coil

b)

contact

c)

fuse

d)

overlaod

30.

Name three types of proximity sensors.

a)

Analog

b)

Ultrasonic

c)

Capacitive

d)

Inductive

31.

Equipment sealed against the entrance of an external atmosphere where the seal is made by fusion, for example, soldering, brazing, welding, or the fusion of glass to metal.

a)

Explosion proof

b)

Hermetically sealed

c)

Intrinsically safe

d)

nonincendive

32.

What is the most commonly used torque wrench?

a)

Beam

b)

Dial

c)

Clicker

d)

Slip

33.

Define the term "Authority Having Jurisdiction"

a)

Person or office having responsibility of enforcing code, approving materials, installation. This also includes the Fire Marshal.

b)

Building maintenance manager or owner of the building

c)

Foreman supervising the fire alarm installation

d)

Person performing the fire alarm system installation

34.

A variable frequency drive (VFD) provides a 60-hertz AC voltage to a 3-phase AC motor with four poles per phase. What would be the synchronous speed of the motor with this voltage applied?

a)

1,280 RPM

b)

1,440 RPM

c)

1,800 RPM

d)

2,400 RPM

35.

Identify the connection type(s) on the buck-boost transformer.

a)

Primary high - secondary low

b)

Primary low - secondary high

c)

Voltage boost connection

d)

Voltage buck connection

36.

Autotransformer starters are best suited for what types of motors?

a)

Fractional horsepower

b)

Synchronous

c)

Squirrel-Cage

d)

Wound-rotor

37.

In the event of a power interruption, emergency systems shall supply current in how many seconds?

a)

3 seconds

b)

5 seconds

c)

8 seconds

d)

10 seconds

38.

Ground-fault circuit interrupter protection for personnel shall not be required for receptacles installed in those __________ (category 1) spaces whereto toilet and basin are installed within the patient room.

a)

critical care

b)

general care

c)

out-patient care

d)

patient care

39.

If 25A is measured on A phase of a delta connected transformer, what is the current through the A phase winding of the transformer?

a)

14.45 A

b)

25 A

c)

43.25 A

d)

50 A

40.

If the selector switch is in the automatic position, at what temperature will the cooling motor starter MS1 be deenergized?

a)

5 F

b)

77 F

c)

82 F

d)

87 F