Guide Questions And Answers
Do you know the reason for grounding?
Provides safety and stability to the entire electrical network
Can you name the common standards associated with electrical control?
1. Prevent electrical equipment from contacting wet areas
2. Ensure safe use when unplugging
3. Install properly and tidy electrical cords
4. Understand your switchboard
5. Look out for electrical lines
6. Childproof your outlets
7. Investigate Flickering Lights
8. Install warning lights
9. Don't DIY
10. Call for help
Can you perform, in proper order, the lockout/tagout system?
1. Notify affected employees
2. Identify procedure and hazards
3. Shut down
4. Isolate machine from energy source
5. Apply lockout tagout devices
6. Check stored energy
7. Verify isolation, Tryout and Test
8. Bring equipment back on line
, Can you explain the operation of three-phase power?
Provide three separate currents separated by one-third of the time it takes to complete one cycle
Do you know the function of neutral in electric power?
Energy converted from other forms of energy to create lighting, computer operation, motive power, and
entertainment applications
Do you know how to use a digital multimeter?
First check the cables to make sure the black cord is plugged into COM and make sure you plug the red probe
into the correct jack, or you will blow a fuse in your multimeter
Can you explain the operation of grounded and ungrounded systems?
In a solidly grounded system we assume the fault occurs but have to take the necessary stepd to avoid further
damage. In an ungrounded system, a fault does not interrupt the system power supply and does not increadse
the availability of the system
Do you know how different types of overcurrent protection devices work?
Fuses, breakers, and others limit the current to the proper rate and disconnect short circuits
Do you know how a three-phase motor works?
It uses a three-phase power supply to convert electrical energy into mechanical energy
Can you interpret the data on a motor's nameplate?
A nameplate has information on the construction of and characteristics of the motor. It carries information such
as number of phases, rated operating voltage, service duty, efficiency code, frame size, IP rating, installation
class and more