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Undergraduate 1
09/11/2010

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which of the following choices correctly reflects basic atomic particle placement in an atom
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protons and neutrons in the nucleus with the elctrons in orbit
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to be classified as stable, the atom must have a balance between the number of
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electrons and protons
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an electrically unbalanced item is called
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an ion
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haphazard alignment of the individual molecules causes the effects of their magnetic poles to
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cancel out
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if all the individual magnetic dipoles stay aligned when the magnetizing force is removed, a steel bar becomes
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a permanent magnet
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magnetic lines of force never
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cross: they bend
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which of the following substances is an insulator
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glass
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what is the unit of measure of electro motive force
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volt
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what does the term current refer to
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quantity of electrons flowing past a given point during 1 second
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the temperature coefficient refers to the
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amount of resistance change in relation to temperature change
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what is the measure of resistance to current flow
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ohm
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any time that a conductor serves as the path for electrons to flow, it
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develops a magnetic field
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what effect does arranging the conductor into a coil have on the magnetic lines of force
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they are concentrated
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what effect will increasing the current have on an electro magnet
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strengthens the magnetic field
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what are the 3 basic components of a chemical battery
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electrolyte, cathode, and anode
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which component of a battery generates the negatice charge during operation
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anode
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which component of a battery generates the positive charge during operation
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cathode
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the flow of electrons in a battery is always from the
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anode to the cathode
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if a conductor is passed through a magnetic field so that it will pass through the lines of force, it will generate
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electrical current
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static electricity refers to
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electricity at rest
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static charges tend to remain in the localized area of contact for long periods in
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insulators
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the conductivity of some insulating materials is increased by the absorption of
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moisture under high humidity conditions
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what is the most common type of resistor used in electronics
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carbon-composition
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wire wound resistors are more accurate than carbon composition resistors because
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the length of wire can be adjusted during manufacture
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a two-terminal variable resistor is a
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rheostat
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a three terminal variable resistor is a
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potentiometer
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what is a mechanical device used to connect and disconnect a circuit at will
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switch
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what is the moveable part of the switch that is namipulated to complete or open the elctrical circuit or circuits to allow or inhibit the flow of electrons
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actuator
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fuses in aelectrical systems are rated according to the
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ampere load they can carry without blowing
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what type of circuit breaker is opened by a coil when the currenct exceeds the value set at the factore
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magnetic
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what type of circuit breaker is opened by a bimetallic strip when excess current is experiences in a circuit
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thermal
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which type of circuit breaker can be opened as well as closed by the operator
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switch-type thermal circuit breaker
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what is included on switch type circuit breakers to indicate an open condition
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colored indicator collar
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an electrical device used to mechanically switch electrical circuits is a
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relay
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relays are made to operate on a
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small amount of current
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what type of relay has 2 de-energized states
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latching
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reed relays are filled with inert gas to
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prevent corrosion
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what restores a reed relay to its de-energized state
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spring force of the reeds themselves
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what is the moveable part of the solenoid called
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plunger
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what restores a solenoid to its energized state
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spring
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what 3 components are found in all circuits
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power source, load, and conductor
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in instances where the schematic symbol represents a multi cell battery it can mean either multiple cells in a single case or
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an array of single cell batteries arranged to function like a multi cell battery
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in schematic diagrams, push button switches are shown in their normal
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biased positions
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light emitting diodes are primarily used in weapons system applications as
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status indicators
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you must visually inspect equipment before testing and following repair actions to
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check for obvious defects
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which techinal order contains inspection and repair information that applies across all aircraft wiring systems
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1-1a-14
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when cleaning electrical equipment, use
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only approved cleaning solvents
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when do you use compressed air for cleaning electrical equipment
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only as a last resort
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what is chafing
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constant friction(rubbing) between wiring harnesses and the structure to which they are attached
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wich is the most obvious indication of chaffin
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exterior damage to cables
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to prevent chafing, the slack in a wiring harness between two support points normalls should not exceed
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1/2 inch
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which of the following conditions is a cause of chafing
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loose fitting clamps
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what is the only real cure for wire chafing probleems
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following proper maintenance procedures
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a coaxial cable is protected on the outside by a
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tough outer jacket
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which standard defines implementation requirements for the aircraft, store electrical (and fiber optic) interconnection system (AEIS) in aircraft and stores
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MIL-STD-1760
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what is the primary reason you must take care to never step on coaxial cable, set anything heavy on it, or bend it sharply
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flattens the cable and will change its electrical characteristics
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when installing a connector on coaxial cable, you must use care in starting the braid clamp nut in order to prevent
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cross-threading
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who should accomplish electrical repairs
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qualified personnel only
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as a rule, electrical items should
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have maintenance performed with power off
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maintenance on energized circuits requires a safety observer if the voltage applied to an item exceeds
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300 volts
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when performing measurements on energized circuits, meters should
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not be held in your hand
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what device is used to cover or protect the ecposed wire access area between the rear of a connectore and the end of the bundle braid on cable assemblies or wire bundles
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protective boot
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what must be done to a salvaged protective boot before re-installation
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cleaned with a solvent and then coasted with an adhesive when thoroughly dry
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what do you use to make a spot tie on protective boots during installation
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dacron lacing tape
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when shrinking a protective boot for wiring, work slowly from the
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connectore to the braid end
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when using self-bonding silicone tape or repair damaged bundle braid, how much overlap must you maintain during the wrapping procedure
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50%
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what do you use to make a spot tie on silicone tape when repairing a wire braid
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dacron lacing tape
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how many separate color coded positioners does the criimping tool turret-type positioning head have
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3
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what is the primary reason that you must never use pin insertion tools whith burrs or sharp edges
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they can cut through the grommer wire sealing webs and destroy the environmental sealing capabilities of a connector
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extraction tools for solderless connectors are
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of different sizes for each contact
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what are the two operational modes of the Fluke 8025A multimeter
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range and hold
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to return the 8025A meter to the manual mode, you must depress the RANGE push button for
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more than 1 second
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what are the three general types of electrical troubles that may develop in electrical circuits
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open, short, and grounded circuits
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what type of electrial problem will most likely result is a wire breaks from a switch
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open circuit
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accidental contact between two normally insulated conductors most likely will result in
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a shorted circuit
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a short across a series component usually produces
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larger than normal current flow in the circuit
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why are cannon plugs especially susceptible to short circuits
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because there are so many individual wires positioned so close together
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accidental contact between a positive lead and the aircraft or component structure or frame is called
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a grounded out circuit
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what is the expected result if the solering iron is not hot enough when contact is made to transfer sufficient heat to the component being soldered
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the solder will SET before it fuses with the material being joined causing weaker than expected joint
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what is a rosin joint
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joint where the flux(and not the solder) binds the joint leaving it not electrically solid
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a good fuse or circuit breaker in a malfunctioning circuit normally indictions
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an open in the circuit
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if for some reason the fuse in a circuit blows or burns out, it is an indications that uou have
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a short to ground in the circuit
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when testing a diode, how many measurements must you take
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two
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when taking resistance measurements on a diode, the larger reading indicated
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reverse-bias resistance
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troubleshooting is a
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systematic approach to finding a fault
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what are job guides
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step by step operational procedures
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where do you find troubleshooting trees
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fault isolation technical data
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what are trouble shooting trees
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step by step trouble shooting procedures
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what is the sensitivity range of level 1 electrostatic discharge components
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0-16,000 volts
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what is the most important precaution the technician can take before handling electrostatic discharge components
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ensureing that they themselves and their equipment are grounded properly before handling equipment
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