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		<title>plz. Help ELECTRIC APPLIANCE TOOLS AND TESTERS?</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 28 Jan 2012 12:54:45 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[1. An important safety precaution you should take before starting any electrical servicing job is to make sure that your A. tools are unbreakable. B. fingers are not oily. C. body is not grounded. D. clothing is not moist. 2. Before you touch a wire in an appliance, how should you make sure that it [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>1.   An important safety precaution you should take before starting any electrical servicing job is to make sure that your<br />
     A. tools are unbreakable.<br />
     B. fingers are not oily.<br />
     C. body is not grounded.<br />
     D. clothing is not moist.</p>
<p>2.   Before you touch a wire in an appliance, how should you make sure that it is NOT energized?<br />
     A. By plugging in the line cord and closing the appliance switch<br />
     B. By checking for voltage with a neon tester<br />
     C. By touching the grounded and black wires and watching for a spark<br />
     D. By testing for leakage with an ohmmeter</p>
<p>3.   A soldering iron used for electrical repair jobs will work properly if its tip is<br />
     A. covered with flux before being heated.<br />
     B. clean and tinned with melted solder.<br />
     C. oxidized and coated with solder.<br />
     D. made smooth with a file.</p>
<p>4.   Your workbench should be made of<br />
     A. steel, for strength.<br />
     B. aluminum, for light weight.<br />
     C. plastic, for low cost.<br />
     D. wood, for insulation.</p>
<p>5.   The recommended flux for electrical soldering is<br />
     A. antimony.<br />
     B. muriatic acid.<br />
     C. sal ammoniac.<br />
     D. rosin.</p>
<p>6.   For home service calls, the ideal soldering tool is a(n)<br />
     A. soldering gun.<br />
     B. soldering iron.<br />
     C. gas torch.<br />
     D. alcohol torch.</p>
<p>7.   Which one of the following tin-lead soldiers has the lowest melting point?<br />
     A. 40/60<br />
     B. 50/50<br />
     C. 60/40<br />
     D. 70/30</p>
<p>8.   A properly made and cooled solder joint will have the solder<br />
     A. formed in balls.<br />
     B. covered with flux.<br />
     C. with a slightly frosted appearance.<br />
     D. with a mirror like surface.</p>
<p>9.   Side-cutters or diagonal cutting pliers should be used to cut<br />
     A. bolts.<br />
     B. nails.<br />
     C. wire.<br />
     D. screws.</p>
<p>10.   Which one of the following items should always be used to cover the tang at the end of a file before you use the file?<br />
     A. Rag<br />
     B. Pliers<br />
     C. Handle<br />
     D. File card</p>
<p>11.   Which one of the following tools can be used to cut external threads on bolts or rods?<br />
     A. Tap<br />
     B. Die<br />
     C. Reamer<br />
     D. Screw extractor</p>
<p>12.   How much current can a 12-gauge copper wire carry?<br />
     A. 15 amps<br />
     B. 20 amps<br />
     C. 25 amps<br />
     D. 30 amps</p>
<p>13.   When measuring current, always place any type of meter in<br />
     A. series with the circuit.<br />
     B. the OHMS position.<br />
     C. the LEAKAGE position.<br />
     D. a parallel position to the circuit.</p>
<p>14.   Your customer has connected a 1000-watt microwave oven and a 600-watt mixer to a 15-amp branch service line for the kitchen. What is the actual current draw, and will the circuit breaker trip if these are the only loads in that line?<br />
     A. 16.00 amps, No<br />
     B. 16.00 amps, Yes<br />
     C. 14.24 amps, No<br />
     D. 14.24 amps, Yes</p>
<p>15.   When measuring an unknown voltage with an analog VOM, you should first<br />
     A. set the switch to the lowest range and then move it to a higher range until you get an accurate reading.<br />
     B. set the switch to the highest range and then move it to a range that gives the most accurate reading.<br />
     C. ground the meter.<br />
     D. ground the circuit.</p>
<p>16.   How should you set the OHMS ADJust control on a multitester of analog VOM, for resistance measurements?<br />
     A. By rotating the OHMS ADJust knob until the pointer is set over 0 volts, without shorting the test leads<br />
     B. By rotating the OHMS ADJust knob until the pointer is set over 0 ohms, without shorting the test leads<br />
     C. By shorting the test leads and rotating the OHMS ADJust knob until the pointer indicates 0 volts<br />
     D. By shorting the test leads and rotating the OHMS ADJust knob until the pointer indicates 0 ohms</p>
<p>17.   The lamp recommended for testing the output of battery-recharging devices for cordless appliances is the<br />
     A. radio pilot lamp.<br />
     B. neon test lamp.<br />
     C. automobile head lamp.<br />
     D. incandescent test lamp.</p>
<p>18.   The two types of scales that are printed on the meter face of an analog VOM are<br />
     A. positive and negative scales.<br />
     B. linear and non-linear scales.<br />
     C. polarized and non-polarized scales.<br />
     D. single and double scales.</p>
<p>19.   The most accurate readings that you can take on an analog VOM are when the meter&#8217;s pointer is at the<br />
     A. extreme right.<br />
     B. near right.<br />
     C. extreme left.<br />
     D. center scale.</p>
<p>20.   Which one of the following analog VOM ranges would be selected to measure a DC current of 90 milliamps?<br />
     A. 10A<br />
     B. 1.0A<br />
     C. 100mA<br />
     D. 10mA</p>
<p>21.   What type of accessory device can be used to measure AC current with a VOM without opening the circuit?<br />
     A. Isolation transformer<br />
     B. Amp clamp<br />
     C. Split inductor<br />
     D. Amp coupler</p>
<p>22.   If you make a mistake in polarity when measuring the value of DC voltage in a circuit with a digital VOM, what will happen?<br />
     A. The meter will be damaged.<br />
     B. The meter will read positive voltage only.<br />
     C. The meter will display a negative sign.<br />
     D. The meter will display OL which states an overload condition.</p>
<p>23.   The one disadvantage of a digital VOM is<br />
     A. difficulty in reading the LCD display.<br />
     B. long scan times sometimes miss quickly changing signals.<br />
     C. number flickering in the presence of motors or relays.<br />
     D. large battery drainage to power display elements.</p>
<p>24.   Which one of the following oscilloscope controls is used to move the trace up and down the screen vertically?<br />
     A. Position<br />
     B. Focus<br />
     C. Intensity<br />
     D. Sweep speed</p>
<p>25.   The horizontal sweep of an oscilloscope is rated in<br />
     A. Volts/division<br />
     B. Amps/division<br />
     C. Seconds/division<br />
     D. Ohms/division</p>
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		<title>insulated electrical tools, who buys them?</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 08 Nov 2011 12:02:41 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[is it the contractors responsibility, or is it the electricians? also, since they are so expensive, which ones are and are not necessary to buy? and lastly, how safe are non-insulated tools that are wrapped in electrical tape around the exposed metal as a precaution, and grabbing the cushioned part only while working energized?]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>is it the contractors responsibility, or is it the electricians? also, since they are so expensive, which ones are and are not necessary to buy? and lastly, how safe are non-insulated tools that are wrapped in electrical tape around the exposed metal as a precaution, and grabbing the cushioned part only while working energized?</p>
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		<title>can a school take a professional&#8217;s tools away?</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 05 Nov 2011 14:03:29 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[like a plumber&#8217;s wrench, a carpenter&#8217;s saw, or a electrician&#8217;s knife. Anything that could be a &#8220;weapon&#8221;]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>like a plumber&#8217;s wrench, a carpenter&#8217;s saw, or a electrician&#8217;s knife.  Anything that could be a &#8220;weapon&#8221;</p>
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		<title>Are Kobalt tools a good quality tool?</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 16 Oct 2011 04:01:09 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[I&#8217;ve had cheap/random tools in the past while I was single and either lost them in the several moves I&#8217;ve had in the past or loaned them out and never got them back&#8230;now I&#8217;m about to get married and need a good set of quality tools for around the house maintenance/repairs. I see Kobalt at [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>I&#8217;ve had cheap/random tools in the past while I was single and either lost them in the several moves I&#8217;ve had in the past or loaned them out and never got them back&#8230;now I&#8217;m about to get married and need a good set of quality tools for around the house maintenance/repairs.  I see Kobalt at Lowe&#8217;s and they look good with the blue/grey color scheme but don&#8217;t know much about them.  Are they worth the money or is there something better for someone who is not a professional carpenter/electrician?</p>
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		<title>Electrical apprentice Tools?</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 09 Sep 2011 17:00:51 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Hi im going to start work as a electrician soon and im wondering where and what brand of tools are good for a beginner like me. Im going to check home depot on my days off and want some advice which tools brand are good, and also what kind of good better is use to [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Hi im going to start work as a electrician soon and im wondering where and what brand of tools are good for a beginner like me. Im going to check home depot on my days off and want some advice which tools brand are good, and also what kind of good better is use to detect electricity running through the wires. Thank you</p>
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		<title>Basic Hand Tools for Electricians ?</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 29 May 2011 04:00:49 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Residential ? Commercial ? Industrial ? Thank you]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Residential ?</p>
<p>Commercial ?</p>
<p>Industrial ?</p>
<p>Thank you</p>
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		<title>What tools does an electrician apprentice need to have for sure; and mechanic in his garage?</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 15 Jan 2011 03:19:01 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[What tools does an electrician apprentice need to have for sure; any tool you can think of? What are the tools that an electrician and mechanic uses in his garage and on different jobs and things. What is some of the most expensive tools he needs to think about when he is going out shopping; [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>What tools does an electrician apprentice need to have for sure; any tool you can think of? What are the tools that an electrician and mechanic uses in his garage and on different jobs and things. What is some of the most expensive tools he needs to think about when he is going out shopping; is their a better kind to look for;</p>
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		<title>What are the main tools that electricians work with? 10 pts!?</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 19 Dec 2010 18:04:09 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>What kind of tools should an electricians helper have to carry out his or her job well?</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 22 Nov 2010 01:02:30 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>what tools are found in an electrician toolbox?</title>
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