Understanding Electrical Diagrams
Understanding Electrical Diagrams
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This is to be used only for WA. electricians. Answer all the questions. At the end of each quiz, 50% of these questions will be asked in a randomized fashion. The answers to each of the questions may also be randomized. Quiz 1
Question 1: Which of the following is NOT part of the basic circuit? load source of power path fuse switch Question 2: Which of the following is NOT a type of electrical wiring diagram? a. Stick b. Line c. Pictorial d. Schematic e. Only c & d ARE types of electrical wiring diagrams Question 3: A ladder diagram is also known as a__________. Stick Line Pictorial Schematic Question 4: To determine the relative physical position of the electrical components of a system one would use a __________ diagram. Stick Line
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Question 7: Electricity can be understood by comparing it to a closed loop hydraulic system. In this model, power voltage is similar to________. Water pressure in PSIG Water flow in GPM Resistance to flow in head loss Pipes Question 8: Electricity can be understood by comparing it to a closed loop hydraulic system. In this model, the rating of an electrical wire is similar to__________. Water pressure in PSIG Water flow in GPM Head loss through a hydraulic load Pipes
Question 9: Which of the above illustrations shows a series circuit? 1 2 3 Question 10: Which of the above illustrations shows a parallel circuit? 1 2 3 Question 11: Which of the above illustrations shows a series-parallel circuit? 1 2 3
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Question 13: A LOAD is a device that generates electrical power. True False Question 14: An example of a LOAD would be_________. A light A motor An AC compressor A portable heater All of the answers provided
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Quiz 2
Question 1: A battery generates______. Direct current Alternating current Pulse current Reversed Sine Wave current
Question 3: Which of the above symbols is used for electricity generated by a battery? 1 2 3 4 5 Question 4: Which of the above symbols is used for electricity generated by a mechanical device? 1 2 3 4 5 Question 5: At the power generation station, a(n) _________ transformer is used. Isolation Step-up Step-down Question 6: At a sub-station near the end user, a(n) _________ transformer is used. Isolation Step-up Step-down Question 7: At a sub-station, the types of transformers used would be_______. Wye Star Delta Any of the answers provided Question 8: On a WYE voltage system, the expected voltage between each leg would be ____ volts. 110 120 208 240 Question 9: On a WYE voltage system, the expected voltage between a leg and Neutral (N) would be ____ volts. 110 120 208 240
Question 10: On a DELTA voltage system, the expected voltage between each leg would be ____ volts. 110 120 208 240 Question 11: On a DELTA voltage system, the expected voltage between a leg and Neutral (N) would be ____ volts. 110 120 208 240 Question 12: A transformer can do each of the following EXCEPT_________. Increase AC voltage Decrease AC voltage Convert AC voltage to DC voltage Isolate AC voltage Question 13: A transformer that electrically isolates the power source from the electrical equipment is called a(n) ___________ transformer. Isolation Step-up Step-down Multi-tap Question 14: The transformer described in question 13 has __________ coils or windings on the primary side compared to the secondary side. The same number of More Fewer Question 15: A transformer that decreases the voltage below the voltage level of the power source is called a(n) ___________ transformer. Isolation Step-up
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Quiz 3
Question 1: Which of the above is the symbol for Field Line Voltage? 2 4 6 8 10
Question 2: Which of the above is the symbol for Field Low Voltage? 1 3 4 5 7
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Question 8: Which of the above is the symbol for Wires Cross and NOT Connected? 2 3 5 7 9 Question 9: Which of the above is the symbol for EQUIPMENT GROUND? 2 7 8 9 10
Question 10: Which of the above is the Question 6: Which of the above is the symbol for a Molex Plug Connection? symbol for Butt Splice Connector? 2 4 6 8 10 1 2 4 5 8 Question 7: Which of the above is the symbol for Wired Cross and Connected? --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Quiz 4
Question 1: Which of the above symbols represents an indicator light? 4 5 6 7 8 Question 2: Which of the above symbols represents a resistance heater? 1 2 3 4 5 Question 3: Which of the above symbols represents an adjustable rheostat? 2 4 6 7 9 Question 4: Which of the above symbols represents a shaded pole motor? 1 2 3 4 5 Question 5: Which of the above symbols represents a capacitor start motor? 5 6 7 8 9
Question 6: Which of the above symbols represents a run or start capacitor? 1 2 3 4 5 Question 7: Which of the above symbols represents a PSC motor? 1 2 3 4 5 Question 8: Which of the above symbols represents a 3-phase motor? 2 4 6 8 10 Question 9: Which of the above symbols represents a solenoid? 1 2 3 4 5 Question 10: The primary force that moves a solenoid coil is __________. Magnetic energy Potential energy Kinetic energy None of the answers provided
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Quiz 5
Question 1: Which of the above symbols represents a start-stop button? 1 4 6 7 8 Question 2: Which of the above symbols represents a single pole, double throw switch? 1 3 5 7 8 Question 3: Which of the above symbols represents a double pole, single throw switch? 2 4 6 7 8 Question 4: Which of the above symbols represents a double pole, double throw switch? 1 2 3 4 5
Question 5: Which of the above symbols represents a single pole, single throw switch? 5 6 7 8 Question 6: Which of the above symbols represents a foot switch? 4 5 6 7 8 Question 7: Which of the above symbols represents a rotary switch? 1 2 3 4 5
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Quiz 6
Question 1: A bi-metal ____________. Consists of 2 metals with different expansion rates welded together Is used to sense temperature changes Can be wound in a spiral All of the answers provided None of the answers provided
Question 2: Which of the above is the commonly shared symbol for all temperaturecontrolled devices? 4 5 6 7 8
Question 3: Which of the above symbols represents a SPST temperature switch in the closed position? 1 2 3 4 5
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Question 17: The Heat Anticipator is an adjustable resistor. True False Question 18: The Cooling Anticipator is an adjustable resistor. True False Question 19: thermistors. 2 3 There are ________ types of 4 8
Question 20: A thermistor is used to measure________. Temperature Pressure Conductivity Amps Voltage Question 21: Which of the symbols shown in the illustration located above Question 2 represents a thermistor? 4 5 6 7 8 Question 22: PTC means_______. Positive Temperature Coefficient Permanent Transparent Category Poly Temperature Cache Positional Transference Coefficient Question 23: NTC means________. Not To be Copied Negative Temperature Coefficient Neutral Transference Coefficient Natural Transfer Cache Question 24: A _____ type of thermistor can be used in lieu of starting components in an electric motor. CSCR PSC PTC NRA Question 25: The thermistor removes the start windings from the circuit by increasing the windings resistance. True False
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Quiz 7
Question 1: Which of the above symbols represents a N.O. close on pressure rise control? 1 2 3 4 5 Question 2: Which of the above symbols represents a N.C. open on pressure rise control? 1 2 3 4 5 Question 3: Which of the above symbols represents a N.C. open on pressure decrease control? 6 7 8 9 10 Question 4: Which of the above symbols represents a SPDT pressure switch? 6 7 8 9 10 Question 5: Which of the above symbols represents a SPST pressure differential switch? 6 7 8 9 10 Question 6: Which of the above symbols represents a Float switch close on rise of fluid? 1 2 3 4 5 Question 7: Which of the above symbols represents a Float switch open on rise of fluid? 1 2 3 4 5 Question 8: Which of the above symbols represents a Motion Limit switch? 6 7 8 9 10 Question 9: Which of the above symbols represents a Delay on Break switch? 6 7 8 9 10 Question 10: Which of the above symbols represents a Delay on Make switch? 1 2 3 4 5
Question 11: A sequencer_______. Has a 24-volt heater (typical) Has one or more delay on make switches. Usually has N.O. contacts. All of the answers provided Question 12: A Time Delay Electronic Relay is typically wired in series to the control coil of the relay or contactor. True False Question 13: Electronic Time Delay Relays are always non-adjustable. True False Question 14: A Delay on Make would likely control the indoor blower motor in the heating mode. True False Question 15: A Delay on Make would likely control the blower on a Heat Pump or Air Conditioning system. True False Question 16: A Delay on Break would likely be found on an indoor blower motor in the heating mode. True False Question 17: All Time Delays are manufactured with both a Delay on Make and a Delay on Break function incorporated in a single control device. True False Question 18: The purpose of a Fuse is to limit the current flow to a system. True False Question 19: Most Fuses have a non-melting internal metal strip. True False
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Question 21: A Magnetic Circuit Breaker acts like a Fuse, except that it can be reset. True False Question 22: A Magnetic Circuit Breaker reacts to increases in a magnetic field due to current flow. True False Question 23: A Humidistat responds to the amount of moisture in the air. True False Question 24: A Humidistat can either close on humidity increase or open on humidity increase. True False Question 25: watercraft. True False A Sail switch is used aboard
Question 29: Which of the above symbols represents a Fuse? 1 2 3 4 5 Question 30: Which of the above symbols represents a Magnetic Circuit Breaker? 1 2 3 4 5 Question 31: Which of the above symbols represents a Humidistat? 1 2 3 4 5 Question 32: Which of the above symbols represents a Sail switch? 1 2 3 4 5
Question 26: A Flow switch is used to verify the speed of a boat or ship. True False
Question 33: Which of the above symbols represents an Enthalpy control? 1 2 3 4 5 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Quiz 8
Question 1: A contactor uses a solenoid coil to initiate mechanical movement. True False Question 2: A contactor may have one or more set of contacts. True False Question 3: The load carrying contacts in a contactor are normally open. closed. Question 4: The voltage of the contactor coil is usually shown on the coil. True False Question 5: The control voltage to a coil could be 24 volts 120 volts 240 volts any of the above.
Question 6: A contactor with built-in overloads is known as a Magnetic Starter True False Question 7: The overload in a magnetic starter is also known as the Cooler Protector Heater Warmer Question 8: A mag-starter is like a contactor except it___________. Has magnesium on the contact points instead of silver Is only used for single-phase operations Has built-in overload protectors Must be mounted in a vertical position Question 9: In a mag-starter, if one overload protector fails, the two remaining protectors will carry the load. True False
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Question 15: Incoming power connections on a relay are usually terminals________. 1 and 4 2 and 5 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Quiz 9
Question 1: In a ladder diagram, the power legs form the ______ of the ladder. Rails Rungs Hooks Handles
Question 2: Usually Line 1 (or L1) is on the left-hand side of the diagram. True False
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Question 11: The HLC is a _________ switch. Question 7: The lower element is connected SPST in _______ with the upper element. SPDT Series DPST Parallel DPDT Series/parallel --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Quiz 10
Question 1: It is common to show a switch on the right side of the load. True False Question 2: The On/Off switch is in _____ with the thermostat. Series Parallel Series/ parallel
Question 3: The fan motor is in _________ with the thermostat. Series Parallel Series/ parallel Question 4: The fan motor is in _________ with the strip heater. Series Parallel
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Quiz 11
Question 1: The transformer in the above diagram is used to convert__________. 120 volts to 24 volts 24 volts to 120 volts 240 volts to 120 volts 120 volts to 240 volts Line voltage to control voltage Question 2: The high voltage section is shown at the __________ of the diagram. Bottom half Middle section Top half
Question 3: The low voltage section is shown at the __________ of the diagram. Bottom half Middle section Top half Question 4: The dividing line between the high and low voltage is the_________. Voltage regulator Transformer Battery Power generator
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Question 7: The summer, or high speed fan, is controlled by_________. Sequencer No. 1 Sequencer No. 2 Sequencer No. 3 IBM relay Question 8: The IBM relay controls the relay contacts located on line______. 1 2 3 4 5 Question 9: Sequencer No. 1 (line 9) controls a component located on lines____. 1&2 1&3 1&4 1&5 Question 10: Sequencer No. 2 (line 10) controls a component located on lines____. 1&2 2&3 3&4 5&6
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Quiz 12
Question 1: The contacts for No.1 Sequencer are placed in series with the low speed fan. True False Question 2: The contacts for No.1 Sequencer are placed in series with the N.C. contacts on the IBM relay. True False Question 3: The contacts for No.1 Sequencer are placed parallel with the high speed fan. True False Question 4: On the wiring diagram the compressor motor as shown in the diagram is a_____. Shade Pole Capacitor start PSC 3-phase motor Question 5: On the wiring diagram, the compressor contactor coil is in series with the ________ thermostat terminal. R G W Y Question 6: On the wiring diagram, a _______ pole contactor is shown. Single Double Triple
Question 7: On the wiring diagram, a High Pressure Cut-out is located in series with: The IBM relay coil The Sequencer No. 1 24-v heater The compressor contactor coil The Heat Strip No.1 Question 8: A High Pressure Cut-out will activate on the failure of the________. High speed IBM Low speed IBM Compressor motor Outdoor fan motor Question 9: A Low Pressure Cut-out is in series with the___________. IBM relay coil Sequencer No. 1 24-v heater Compressor contactor coil Question 10: A Low Pressure Cut-out will activate_______. Upon a refrigerant leak On the failure of the compressor motor On the failure of the outdoor fan motor On the failure of Sequencer No. 1
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Quiz 13
Question 1: Which of the following is NOT a major type of ignition system for gas furnaces? Standing Pilot Spontaneous Ignition Proven Spark Ignition Hot Surface Ignition Question 2: The Ignition Control Module is powered from the ______ 24-volt thermostat terminal. R G W Question 3: The gas valve is a_______. Resistance heater Solenoid Shaded pole motor PSC motor Heat strip
Question 4: A flame sensor is placed in the___. Indoor air stream Outdoor flue exhaust Burner flame Ductwork supplying warm air to the conditioned space Question 5: The Hot Surface Igniter is a___. Resistance heater Solenoid Shaded pole motor PSC motor Heat strip Question 6: The Temperature Activated Fan Control is in series with the__________. N.C. contacts of the fan relay
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Question 12: On a call for heat, after the pressure switch closes, nothing appears to be happening except the vent motor continues to run. This is because_________. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
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Quiz 14
Question 1: A circulation pump has been added to the system. The pump contacts close ______ the vent motor contacts close. Before At the same time as After Question 2: A safety device has been added to make sure that an adequate level of water is present in the boiler prior to ignition. This safety device is a _______ switch. Float Pressure Aqua stat Question 3: A safety device has been added to make sure that an adequate flow of water is present in the boiler prior to ignition. This safety device is a _______ switch. Float Pressure Aqua stat High limit Flow
Question 4: If the circulation motor malfunctions, will the ignition sequence operation be completed? Yes No Question 5: If the vent motor malfunctions, will the ignition sequence operation be completed? Yes No Question 6: If the BVS is open, will the ignition sequence operation be completed? Yes No Question 7: The ignition of the gas continues until_______. R to W is open R to G is open R to Y is open R to O is open
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Quiz 15
Question 1: All manufacturers must use the same symbols and methods of construction in making wire diagrams and schematics. True False Question 2: A line under a locator on the right-hand side indicates a__________. N.O. contact N.C. contact 24-volt control Time delay control Question 3: A bracket over a locator on the right-hand side indicates a_______. N.O. contact SPST switch SPDT switch DPST switch Question 4: Standard practice for wire diagram construction requires that each component be identified with a label. True False
Question 5: A Legend identifies the symbols that are used in a wire diagram. True False --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Question 6: On a terminal identification diagram, which of the following is used to identify a Marked Terminal? A B C Question 7: On a terminal identification diagram, which of the following is used to identify an Unmarked Terminal? A B C Question 8: On a diagram with a relay labeled 1R, the nomenclature 1R-1 refers to the switches having terminals__________. 1, 2, 3 4, 5, 6 On the control coil Question 9: There are some diagrams that number the wires and not the rungs. All components that are electrically tied together will have the same number. True False
Question 10: There are some diagrams that number the wires and not the rungs. The basic rule for this method is to start at the top of the diagram and use the same number on both ends of a wire. True False Question 11: There are some diagrams that number the wires and not the rungs. The number can only be changed when a wire passes through a load or a switch. True False Question 12: There are some diagrams that number the wires and not the rungs. Each number is used only on an uninterrupted path. True False
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