(NEETS) MODULE 3

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CIRCUIT PROTECTION DEVICES

B. Minimum D. Average

ASSIGNMENT 2

Circuit control devices should NOT be used for which of the following reasons? A. To adjust the power level of a device * B. To remove power from a malfunctioning device C. To apply power to a device when work is completed on it D. To select the function or circuit desired within a device

14. Designation of switch voltage rating is based on which of the following voltage values? A. Maximum * C. Nominal B. Minimum D. Average 15. Checking a switch with the circuit power NOT applied is accomplished by using which of the following meters? A. Wattmeter C. Temperature meter B. Frequency meter D. Ohmmeter * 16. Checking a switch with the power applied is accomplished by using which of the following meters? A. Megger B. Ohmmeter C. Wattmeter D. Voltmeter *

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Which of the following are types of circuit control devices? A. Relays B. Switches C. Solenoids D. All of the above *

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Which of the following is a manual switch? A. A light switch * B. A limit switch C. A thermostat D. A distributor 17. When you perform preventive maintenance on a switch, which of the following items should be checked? A. The terminals for corrosion B. The physical condition of the switch C. The switch operation for smooth and correct operation D. All of the above * 18. A solenoid is based upon which of the following principles? A. A bimetallic strip bends when it is heated B. A thermocouple produces a current when heated C. A coil attracts a soft iron core when current flows in the coil * D. A soft iron core moving in a magnetic field creates a current 19. A solenoid is commonly used in which of the following devices? A. B. C. D. A fuel quantity indicating system A shipboard lighting system A sound-powered telephone system A starter for a motor vehicle *

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Which of the following is an automatic switch? A. B. C. D. An ignition switch on a motor vehicle * A switch that turns on a light in a refrigerator A channel selector on a television A dial or push button on a telephone

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Control or selection of one or more circuits is a function of which of the following switches? A. B. C. D. A manual switch An automatic switch A multicontact switch * A single contact switch

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A switch actuator is described by which of the following terms? A. Momentary B. Two-position C. Toggle * D. Four-position

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What is the maximum number of different single-pole, single throw switch positions possible? A. One B. Two C. Three D. Four

20. If a solenoid is not operating properly, which of the following items need NOT be checked? A. Coil B. Armature * C. Plunger D. Energizing voltage

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What is the maximum number of different single-pole, double throw switch positions possible? A. One C. Three * B. Two D. Four Control of a circuit requiring a temporary actuation signal is provided by which of the following switches? A. Momentary * C. Locked-out B. Locked-in D. Rotary

21. If a relay is hermetically sealed with an opaque cover, which of the following methods should be used to determine whether the relay is operating? A. Shake the relay and listen for loose parts B. Place your finger on the cover and feel the relay contact movement * C. Remove the cover and visually observe the relay contacts when the relay is activated D. Activate the relay and observe whether a metal object is attracted by the magnetic field 22. If a relay is NOT operating properly, which of the following items need NOT be checked? A. B. C. D. The armature resistance The terminal leads The contact surfaces The contact spacing *

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10. To guard against the accidental actuation of a circuit, which of the following types of switches are used? A. Momentary B. Locked-in C. Locked-out * D. Rotary

11. To guard against the accidental turning off of a circuit, which of the following types of switches are used? A. Momentary C. Locked-out B. Locked-in * D. Rotary

12. What is the common name for an accurate snap-acting switch? A. Maxiswitch B. Multiswitch C. Miniswitch D. Microswitch *

23. What should be used to clean the contacts of a relay? A. Sandpaper B. Emery cloth C. A jelwelers file D. A burnishing tool *

13. Designation of switch current rating is based on which of the following current values? A. Maximum * C. Nominal

24. What should be used to adjust contact clearances on a relay? A. A point bender * B. A burnishing tool C. A pair of pliers D. A pair of hemostats