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12th Grade
03/31/2013

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What is the formula for Ohm's Law
Definition
Current= Voltage/Resistance or I= V/R
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waveform represents what?
Definition
displacement over time and measurements
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Define frequency
Definition
Number of cycles per second usually measured in Hertz
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Define Voltage Drop
Definition
the difference in voltage across an electrical device that has current flowing through it
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What type of wave is the Blue Waveform?

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Square Wave DC
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Identify the type of wave form

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Square wave DC
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Identify these waveforms

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A/C sine wave
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What is the reading on this depth micrometer (last 3 numbers only)?

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X.430"
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What is the measurement?

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X.2568
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15.584mm
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6.80Mmm
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X.175
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X.560
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X.487
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Define Voltage Drop
Definition
the difference in voltage across an electrical device that has current flowing through it
Term
A typical automotive load needs what to operate
Definition
Power and Ground
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To convert inches to mm, what is the formula
Definition

1 inch = 2.54 cm

cm/2.54 = inches
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Before using a DVOM to test a circuits resistance, Technician A says that it is important to touch the leads together to zero the meter. Technician B says that on some meters there is a zero or "REL" button to zero the display. Who is correct?

Definition
Both Technicians A and B
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Define Amperes(amps)
Definition

Measures the number of electrons that move past a specific point in 1 second.  6.241x10^18

Term

Before using a DVOM to test a circuits resistance, Technician A says that it is important to touch the leads together to zero the meter. Technician B says that on some meters there is a zero or "REL" button to zero the display. Who is correct?

Definition
Both Technicians A and B
Term
What is heat shrink used for?
Definition

Surround solder joints with plastic coating.  Heat it up and it shrinks to cover the joint

Term

Define Relay

Definition

Electrically operated switch
-Contains a fixed core and mechanically pivoting linkage
-Used in low current switching operations to control a high current circuit, i.e. starter relay.
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Term
TPMS
Definition
Tire Pressure Monitoring System
Term
PCM
Definition

Powertrain control Module

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ECU
Definition
Electronic Control Unit
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TCM
Definition
Transmission Control Unit
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ABS
Definition
Antilock Braking System
Term
CAN
Definition
Controller Area Network
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LED
Definition
Light Emitting Diode
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How many cells are in a 12v battery
Definition
6 cells at 2.1V each
Term
DOT
Definition
Department of Transportation
Term
EPA
Definition
Enviromental Protection Agency
Term

Most Cooling sensors are what kind of sensor?

Definition
Negative temperature coefficient
Term

Negative temperature coefficient perform what way?

Definition

Resistance starts out high (maybe 200 Ohms) and drops as temperature increases. 

Term
What kind of sensor is a Knock Sensor
Definition
Piezoelectric device
Term
Potentiometer
Definition
A variable resistor with three terminals , often used to control resistance in a circuit to vary voltage
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