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QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS PDF 2026
▶ The bimetal strip in a common non-programmable thermostat is the:
A: Anticipator bimetal
B: The differential bimetal
C: Contactor bimetal
D: None of these. Answer: D: None of these
▶ Which of the following control settings is typically non-adjustable?
A: Set point
B: Range
C: Differential
D: Cut-in. Answer: B: Range
▶ Ohm's law states:
A: E = IR
B: E = PR
C: R = IE
D: I = RP. Answer: A: E = IR
▶ All else being equal, which of the following wire sizes will carry the most
current?
, A: 10 ga
B: 14 ga
C: 12 ga
D: 18 ga. Answer: A: 10 ga
▶ The run capacitor on a motor is used to:
A: Increase torque
B: Increase horsepower
C: Decrease resistance
D: Increase amperage. Answer: A: Increase torque
▶ Doubling the voltage to a resistance will cause the power or watts to:
A: Double
B: Triple
C: Quadruple
D: Remain the same. Answer: C: Quadruple
▶ What is impedance?
A: Opposition to alternating current flow
B: Electrical flow
C: Amperage
D: Electrical pressure. Answer: A: Opposition to alternating current flow
▶ How are fuses sized?
A: By amperage
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS PDF 2026
▶ The bimetal strip in a common non-programmable thermostat is the:
A: Anticipator bimetal
B: The differential bimetal
C: Contactor bimetal
D: None of these. Answer: D: None of these
▶ Which of the following control settings is typically non-adjustable?
A: Set point
B: Range
C: Differential
D: Cut-in. Answer: B: Range
▶ Ohm's law states:
A: E = IR
B: E = PR
C: R = IE
D: I = RP. Answer: A: E = IR
▶ All else being equal, which of the following wire sizes will carry the most
current?
, A: 10 ga
B: 14 ga
C: 12 ga
D: 18 ga. Answer: A: 10 ga
▶ The run capacitor on a motor is used to:
A: Increase torque
B: Increase horsepower
C: Decrease resistance
D: Increase amperage. Answer: A: Increase torque
▶ Doubling the voltage to a resistance will cause the power or watts to:
A: Double
B: Triple
C: Quadruple
D: Remain the same. Answer: C: Quadruple
▶ What is impedance?
A: Opposition to alternating current flow
B: Electrical flow
C: Amperage
D: Electrical pressure. Answer: A: Opposition to alternating current flow
▶ How are fuses sized?
A: By amperage