Questions And Correct Answers
\Q\.Without a complete path, electrons are unable to flow through a conductor and provide
power. This is known as a what? - ANSWERS✔-open circuit
\Q\.When the load has been bypassed this is known as what? - ANSWERS✔-short circuit
\Q\.An intentionally weakened point in a circuit that burns open when current flow is excessive
- ANSWERS✔-Fuse
\Q\.A short circuit has very low what? - ANSWERS✔-resistance
\Q\.What are the two basic types of circuits? - ANSWERS✔-series and parallel
\Q\.On this circuit the current is the same and only has one path for current to flow -
ANSWERS✔-Series circuit
\Q\.Parallel have multiple paths for _____ to flow - ANSWERS✔-current
\Q\.Lineworkers should never place themselves in _____ between two points of different
potential - ANSWERS✔-Series
, \Q\.It can be said that the sum of all of the voltage drop across all the resistors must be _____
to the voltage applied to the circuit - ANSWERS✔-equal
\Q\.Power lines are considered ___________ type circuits however the layout is predominately
________ - ANSWERS✔-combination, parallel
\Q\.The ______ in a parallel circuit is the same, while the ______ changes at different points in
the circuit - ANSWERS✔-voltage, current
\Q\.Advantages of three phase system - ANSWERS✔-1) 73% increase in power capability for a
50% increase in conductors
2) Less pulsating force
3) generators, transformers, and motors are smaller and less expensive
\Q\.How far apart are the coils spaced apart from one another? - ANSWERS✔-120 degrees
\Q\.___________-_______ _____ results in much smoother and more efficient operation of
equipment. - ANSWERS✔-three-phase power
\Q\.In a WYE system, the system voltage is _____ than phase voltage - ANSWERS✔-higher
\Q\.Formula to calculate coil voltage and system voltage - ANSWERS✔-Coil Voltage= System
Voltage/ 1.732
System Voltage= Coil Voltage x 1.732