Gate 3 Airstreams Renewable Practice Test

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• Which term describes the opposition to AC flow caused by inductance and capacitance?
• Which of the following is NOT listed as something to protect the infrared tester from?
• Which statement accurately describes the Hot-Cold-Hot procedure?
• What is the Megohmmeter commonly called?
• Which of the following is a safe practice when configuring a DMM for a measurement?
• Which statement about turning on the Fluke 561 Infrared Thermometer is correct?
• What is the purpose of having three protection boundaries in arc flash safety?
• Which statement best describes PPE's role in arc flash protection?
• The stator in a generator is best described as which of the following?
• Before using a phase rotation meter, which of the following is recommended?
• Which of the following should you protect the infrared tester from?
• The higher the voltage and shorter distance to the main power supply will create a greater ________.
• How many protection boundaries are defined for arc flash safety?
• The mildest burn that involves only the top layer of skin is called a what?
• The Fluke 87V Meter measures the ______ of a voltage or current signal by counting the number of times the signal crosses a threshold level each second.
• Connection of a phase rotation meter allows a circuit to stay _____ with leads clamped onto the test points.
• In the Ohms position, which measurements can you obtain?
• What does it mean when the Tic Tracer beep increases or a siren is heard when placed near a circuit?
• Where is the hold button located on the amp clamp?
• In the AC V dial position, what does the meter measure?
• Inductive influences come from
• An electrical component that can store energy in a magnetic field created by passing electric current through it is:
• Which of the following represents common uses for a megger/hipot tester?
• Transformers have ___________ that are not physically connected to each other.
• Voltages above ______ have sufficient energy to sustain arcing and to create severe blast conditions.
• Which steps are recommended before using a high-voltage tester like the Tic Tracer?
• The connection for the test leads is Black lead to the + terminal and Red lead to the - terminal.
• A transformer is a device that changes or transforms an alternating voltage to any desired value.
• What is the schematic symbol for an inductor?
• The clamp-on meter allows the circuit to stay ______ and the meter to be positioned anywhere.
• A ______ degree burn involves all layers of the skin and may involve tissues.
• Practice safe measurement techniques by always connecting the grounded lead first, hot second.
• Which statement best reflects training requirements for metering equipment?
• Which PPE item is explicitly required along with safety glasses in all boundaries?
• A device that stores electric charge is a:
• When measuring volts, what quantity is being measured?
• The Z of an AC circuit is the ______ of the circuit.
• Never operate the meter:
• What is the AC voltage range on a Tic Tracer TIC 300HV in the low setting?
• What quantity is measured in Ohms?
• The amp clamp is designed to work on circuits measuring which frequency?
• Insulation testing is performed at ______ voltages and could be hazardous if touched.
• The ______ of the generator is always connected to the grid.
• Which of the following could happen if a phase rotation meter was used on a circuit with a higher voltage and category rating than the meter was rated at?
• Is insulation conductive?
• What does HVDC stand for and what is it used for?
• Industry estimates show arc flash incidents occur daily in the US within which range?
• The yellow button on a Fluke multimeter is used to:
• Which are valid applications for using the Tic Tracer?
• Reactive power in an AC circuit is measured in what units?
• Which generator type is used by wind turbines that operate at variable speeds?
• When replacing a fuse in an electrical measurement meter, what is critical?
• Power factor represents the phase shift between ______ and ______.
• Which symbol should you use on the dial switch to measure diodes?
• Whenever possible, you should work on ______ circuits.
• Which situation would unsafe to operate the meter?
• A transformer is designed either to step voltage up or to step voltage down.
• Within the limited approach boundary for voltages of 15.1 kV to 36 kV, what distance is required to stay away?
• To measure AC or DC current, turn circuit power ______ to connect the meter.
• What is the function of a phase rotation tester?
• Using a phase rotation meter on a circuit with voltage exceeding its rating could result in what hazard?
• Which test checks whether a cable can withstand a specified voltage for a specified duration?
• In the equation E = I × R, which quantity does I represent?
• What is the load in an electrical circuit?
• Transformers can be applied in __________ circuits only.
• Ensure the meter being used is rated for the current, voltage and transient levels of the circuit being measured.
• The auto hold button captures the present reading on the display. When a new stable reading is detected, the Meter beeps and displays the new reading?
• The amp clamp is rated to measure up to how many Amps?
• What part provides the magnetic path for the flux in a transformer?
• The ___ and ____ test lead should be connected to the appropriate sockets on the rear of the instrument marked + and - respectively.
• The amp clamp can be used on which type of circuits?
• What should you do before connecting a phase rotation meter to the lines being tested?
• Which voltage does the Tic Tracer detect?
• In a three-phase induction motor powered by a three-phase supply, what kind of field is produced?
• The auto-off feature shuts the unit off after how many minutes?
• Which statement about meter ratings is true?
• What is the maximum current rating of the amp clamp?
• There are four IEC 61010 category levels defined, from I to IV.
• What does the auto hold feature do when a new stable reading is detected?
• Define Direct Current.
• Which device converts DC to AC power?
• An arc is created by a _____ situation whether it is between two or more phases or phase to ground.
• Infrared radiation is visible to the human eye.
• Which parameter is not measured in Ohms mode according to the information?
• A turbine that operates at variable speeds uses ___________.
• ______ can cause burns to the skin up to 10 feet away.
• Affected employees will be notified of lockout activities verbally by authorized employees prior to and during implementation of LOTO procedures.
• In a DC series circuit the _______.
• The Tic Tracer is for Detecting what voltage only.
• An Arc flash is a flash over of electric current through air from an exposed live conductor to another or to _____.
• A three-phase generator has three single sets of ___________.
• Use the proper_____,_______and______ for all measurements.
• For voltages between 15.1 kV and 36 kV, what is the required distance in the Limited boundary?
• Why is it important that a meter is rated for the circuit's current, voltage and transient levels?
• Insulated tools are used to perform work on _____ equipment.
• To avoid possible damage to the Meter and the equipment under test, disconnect circuit power and discharge all high voltage _______ before measuring capacitance.
• IEC 61010 Category I corresponds to which description?
• The megger applies a very high DC voltage across two conductors to ensure they are properly what?
• A transformer works by transferring energy from one magnetic winding to another by ___________.
• When choosing an insulated tool for electrical work, verify that it is _____ rated.
• The laser in the tester is used for _____.
• What is the schematic symbol for a capacitor?
• What does Hipot Mean?
• Which IEC category is described as Receptacle outlet circuit; plug-in loads?
• What does the source provide to the electrical circuit?
• In a hipot test, the correct connection is Black lead to the + terminal and Red lead to the - terminal.
• When making electrical connections, connect the ___ test lead before connecting the live test lead.
• The circuit being tested must be fully _______ form the supply prior to using the tester.
• What are the steps of the Hot-Cold-Hot procedure?
• Electrical Motors convert electrical energy into __________ energy.
• Apparent power in an AC circuit is calculated using the circuit impedance, which includes which components?
• When should electrical test equipment be inspected?
• The maximum distance-to-spot is achieved when the tester is how far from the target?
• What does it mean if the beep speed does not increase or change to a siren when the Tic Tracer is in the low setting and is placed near a circuit?
• Which test assesses whether insulation resistance is sufficiently high?
• In the equation E = I × R, which quantity does R represent?
• How should gloves be stored when not in use?
• During an insulation test, which reading would indicate good insulation in a healthy device?
• Which IEC category is described as Origin of installation at the Utility level?
• Name the three basic components of a circuit.
• Transient voltage is a slowly building pulse of current or voltage in an electrical circuit.
• What is the purpose of the COM terminal across all measurements?
• Which device is typically used to perform insulation tests such as Hipot and Dielectric tests?
• What is the unit of resistance?
• Why is generator slip important?
• Which statement describes the function of a phase rotation tester?
• A three phase power supply provides a rotating ___________ field in an induction motor.
• What defines a qualified person who can enter boundaries?
• Devices that convert DC to AC power are called
• Which unit is used to measure the frequency of AC signals?
• What is the proper action before measuring current in a circuit?
• The statement "The smaller the target, the closer you should be to it" is:
• At 15 milliamps of current, the hazard is most likely to be what?
• Before using a Multimeter, you should ______.
• Which voltage level has enough energy to sustain arcing and create severe blast conditions?
• _________ systems are used in variable speed wind turbines.
• In a circuit, the load uses the energy provided by the source to do what?
• Which statement about LOTO implementation is true?
• Typically systems and motors are designed to operate with a right hand rotating field.
• The phase rotation meter indicates if the main feed cables to the system are in right rotation or left rotation.
• Unlike DC power, in AC power, the voltage and current are __________ changing.
• when looking at a sine wave in AC voltage, a cycle is represented by ___________.
• Which statement best describes arc flash incidents frequency?
• Which statement about Megger testing is true?
• Which of the following is a listed benefit of the amp clamp?
• A hipot test is primarily used to evaluate which characteristic of electrical equipment?
• Which equation expresses Ohm's Law?
• What does the source provide to the circuit?
• What is a primary hazard when performing insulation testing?
• When measuring current, turn off circuit power before connecting the Meter in the circuit.
• Which set of voltages is commonly used for insulation measurements with a hipot tester?
• How does the Fluke 561 Infrared Thermometer turn on?
• Which component's windings produce the rotating magnetic field in a three-phase induction motor?
• The dial setting labeled DC volts indicates you are measuring which quantity?
• Which term describes a high-energy discharge hazard from electrical faults that can cause severe injuries?
• Which of the following describes the meter described in the material?
• Who should provide verbal notification to affected employees about LOTO procedures?
• Are conductive articles of jewelry and clothing allowed to be worn under insulated gloves?
• The product of RMS voltage and RMS current in an AC circuit is called:
• Hertz represents the number of ___________.
• Which choice is NOT a listed benefit of the amp clamp?
• Which component of the meter do you attach to the wire or cable when measuring amperage?
• During a hipot test, the current that flows ____ of the high voltage supply is measured.
• Which symbol on the dial indicates diode testing?
• A cycle on an AC sine wave is defined by a complete positive and negative alteration.
• The HOT COLD HOT procedure must be performed again every time power is turned off to perform work.
• Allow the thermometer to adjust to the environment when exposed to an ambient temperature change of ____ degrees or more.
• Why would you perform a Hipot test?
• Which item, in addition to safety glasses, is required when working in all boundaries?
• Typical grid Frequencies are in NA and the rest of the world are:
• The laser in the infrared tester serves what primary purpose?
• Which phenomenon allows energy transfer between transformer windings without direct electrical contact?
• The three basic properties of AC voltage are.
• Serious burns are common at a distance of 10 feet away from an arc blast.
• Which set of measurements is performed in the Ohms mode?
• What are the three protection boundaries?
• HVDC is commonly used to transmit electricity over long distances by overhead transmission lines.
• When should you replace the batteries in the infrared tester?
• In the Ohm's Law equation E = I × R, what does E represent?
• Before performing insulation testing, the circuit must be fully disconnected from the supply.
• How is resistance defined?
• What is the schematic symbol for a resistor?
• Reactive power is present when the current and voltage are in phase.
• When checking your test leads, the resistance measurement should be:
• Which statement correctly describes Ohm's Law?
• Which of the following is a correct statement about infrared tester use?
• At current flows of _______ or greater, the danger of death or severe damage increases tremendously.
• _________ is the difference between the field of the stator and the mechanical rotating speed of the rotor.
• Infrared testers are primarily used to measure which property of equipment?
• What type of test determines the voltage at which insulation between conductors fails?
• Which test helps detect nicked or crushed insulation and checks isolation between parts of a circuit?
• If a meter's case is left open, what should you do before operation?
• What does the A input jack on the DMM measure?
• Which statement describes windings in a transformer?
• The amp clamp is designed to measure which frequency range?
• On supply voltages over 50 Volts the instrument will prevent the test button from performing an insulation test, protecting your instrument from damage.
• Would the amp clamp discussed work properly at an altitude of 8600 feet?
• Insulation measurements are performed at either ____,____, or ______.
• When using a DMM you should avoid working alone?
• Which IEC category is described as Distribution wiring including mains?
• All electrical parts exceeding 50 volts will be de-energized before an employee works on or near equipment.
• Is it safe to disconnect the test leads before the voltage returns to zero?
• Which are the essential parts of a transformer?
• When checking the resistance of test leads, the measurement should be:
• The statement 'The higher the short circuit fault current available the lower the IEC category rating' is True or False?
• The input jack on the DMM labeled with an A is to be used for ____.
• Which statement best describes impedance in an AC circuit?
• What is one of the primary uses of the Tic Tracer in hazardous zones?
• Ohm's Law describes the relationship among which quantities?
• Which symbol is typically used to denote a resistor in a schematic?
• Which option is not part of the three electricity hazards (shock, arcs, and blast)?
• To begin using the Tic Tracer, always select the ____ setting initially.
• When measuring amps, what quantity is being measured?
• Never point the laser at the ____ or _____.
• Wearing proper ______ will greatly reduce the possibility of burns.
• The generator shaft encoder sends signals to the frequency converter for maintaining ______ of the rotor and stator.
• The symbol WAVE means you are measuring which type of current?
• Which of the following lists the three aspects of Electricity Hazards?
• Which of the following is NOT a dielectric testing type mentioned?
• What is the COM jack labeled on a multimeter used for?
• What type of PPE is recommended when using a Megger/Hipot?
• In Relative Mode, the reading shown is always the difference between the present reading and the stored reference value.
• Which statement about measurement meters is true?
• A Megohmmeter is commonly known as a Megger. Which option correctly names it?