VERIFIED QUESTIONS AND DETAILED ANSWERS A+// REVIEW
How much current should flow through the dc grounding
conductor in a 25-amp dc motor circuit?
A. 25 amps
B. 0 amps
C. 10 amps
D. 5 amps
C
A customer complains that his generator will start from the
local control panel at the generator, but not from the remote
control panel at the helm location. Of the choices given, the
most probable cause would be:
A. Bad generator starter solenoid
B. Low voltage at the starter battery
C. Excessive voltage drop across the remote starter switch
D. Loose battery cable clamp at starter
B
Tech a says that a faulty circuit breaker could require an
overhaul. Tech b says that circuit breakers used in marine
pg. 1
,applications must be replaced if found defective which tech is
correct?
A. Tech a
B. Tech b
C. Both depending upon circumstances
D. Neither
B
One horsepower equals how many watts?
A. 1,000 watts
B. 746 watts
C. 536 watts
D. 146 watts
C
When testing for excessive emf emission near a conductor or
appliances the tool of choice is a(n)
A. Ohmmeter
B. Dvom
C. Gauss meter
D. Inferred sensor
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,A
The most common tool used in a corrosion survey is a(n)
A. Portable hull potential meter
B. Ohmmeter with a 1-ohm scale
C. Infared sensor
D. Tdr
B
If a customer complains of low voltage at the ac panel, the
technician should first:
A. Recalibrate the panel meter
B. Check voltage at the dock pedestal
C. Check the polarity indicator
D. Replace the overcorrect protection device
D
The max spacing for cable run based on abyc is:
A. 10 in
B. 12 in
pg. 3
, C. 16in
D. 18in
D
Dc grounded conductors on new boats that are also equipped
with ac systems should use _______ insulation:
A. Light blue
B. Black
C. Red
D. Yellow
C
The max sustainable charging violate acceptable to some gel
cell battery manufacurters is:
A. 13.8v
B. 14.5v
C. 14.1v
D. 13.2v
D
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