SACA (202) Motor Control Certification
Exam NEWEST 2026 WITH COMPLETE QUESTIONS
AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWER {VERIFIED
ANSWER} ALREADY GRADED A+ BRAND NEW
VERSION
Grounding CORRECT ANSWERTo provide a low-resistance path for fault current, ensuring safety and
protecting equipment.
Common standards associated with electrical control CORRECT ANSWERNEMA, IEC, and NEC standards.
Ten basic rules of electrical safety CORRECT ANSWERIncludes de-energizing circuits, using PPE, verifying
lockout/tagout, testing before touch, and using insulated tools, among others.
Lockout/tagout system order CORRECT ANSWERNotify, shut down, isolate energy, apply LOTO device,
release stored energy, and verify zero energy.
Three-phase power operation CORRECT ANSWERThree AC voltages 120° out of phase provide
continuous power with higher efficiency.
Function of neutral in electrical power CORRECT ANSWERServes as a return path for current in
unbalanced systems and maintains voltage stability.
Using a digital multimeter CORRECT ANSWERSet the function (volts, ohms, etc.), connect leads properly,
and read measurements.
,Grounded and ungrounded systems CORRECT ANSWERGrounded systems have one conductor
connected to ground for safety; ungrounded systems do not, which can delay fault detection.
Overcurrent protection devices CORRECT ANSWERFuses melt under excess current; breakers trip;
overloads respond to sustained heat or current.
Three-phase motor operation CORRECT ANSWERUses rotating magnetic fields from three-phase power
to turn the rotor.
Interpreting motor's nameplate data CORRECT ANSWERIncludes voltage, current, RPM, phase, service
factor, and efficiency.
Connecting dual-voltage three-phase motor CORRECT ANSWERUse parallel connection for low voltage
(e.g., 230V) and series for high voltage (e.g., 460V).
Functions of motor control CORRECT ANSWERStarting, stopping, reversing, speed control, and overload
protection.
Motor control relay circuit interpretation CORRECT ANSWERUnderstand how control relays activate coils
and change contact states to control the motor.
Operation of different types of motor starters CORRECT ANSWERManual, magnetic, and solid-state
starters vary by control type and application.
Low-voltage protection CORRECT ANSWERShuts off the motor if voltage drops and prevents automatic
restart when voltage returns.
Types of motor overload devices CORRECT ANSWERThermal (bimetallic), magnetic, and electronic
overloads.
Motor control and transformer schematic symbols CORRECT ANSWERSymbols represent transformer
coils, cores, and taps.
, Operation of transformers CORRECT ANSWERTransfers electrical energy between circuits via
electromagnetic induction.
Turns ratio and secondary voltage of a transformer CORRECT ANSWERSecondary voltage = (Primary
Voltage) × (Secondary Turns / Primary Turns).
Function of an electrical schematic diagram CORRECT ANSWERVisually represents how components are
connected and function.
Testing a transformer CORRECT ANSWERHow do you test a transformer?
Multimeter CORRECT ANSWERUse a multimeter to check for continuity and correct output voltage.
Transformer sizing CORRECT ANSWERUse the formula: VA = Voltage × Current.
Types of electrical control systems CORRECT ANSWERManual, automatic, and semi-automatic systems.
Control process steps CORRECT ANSWERInput → Logic → Output.
Ladder diagram interpretation CORRECT ANSWERUnderstand rungs, logic elements, and power flow left
to right.
Rules of drawing a ladder diagram CORRECT ANSWERInclude power rails, left-to-right logic, one output
per rung, label components, no crossings, logical sequence.
Elements of control logic CORRECT ANSWERAND, OR, NOT, NOR, NAND, and memory logic.
Control circuit design CORRECT ANSWERTranslate process needs into ladder logic and validate
operation.
Control relay operation CORRECT ANSWERRecognize how energizing the coil changes contact states.
Exam NEWEST 2026 WITH COMPLETE QUESTIONS
AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWER {VERIFIED
ANSWER} ALREADY GRADED A+ BRAND NEW
VERSION
Grounding CORRECT ANSWERTo provide a low-resistance path for fault current, ensuring safety and
protecting equipment.
Common standards associated with electrical control CORRECT ANSWERNEMA, IEC, and NEC standards.
Ten basic rules of electrical safety CORRECT ANSWERIncludes de-energizing circuits, using PPE, verifying
lockout/tagout, testing before touch, and using insulated tools, among others.
Lockout/tagout system order CORRECT ANSWERNotify, shut down, isolate energy, apply LOTO device,
release stored energy, and verify zero energy.
Three-phase power operation CORRECT ANSWERThree AC voltages 120° out of phase provide
continuous power with higher efficiency.
Function of neutral in electrical power CORRECT ANSWERServes as a return path for current in
unbalanced systems and maintains voltage stability.
Using a digital multimeter CORRECT ANSWERSet the function (volts, ohms, etc.), connect leads properly,
and read measurements.
,Grounded and ungrounded systems CORRECT ANSWERGrounded systems have one conductor
connected to ground for safety; ungrounded systems do not, which can delay fault detection.
Overcurrent protection devices CORRECT ANSWERFuses melt under excess current; breakers trip;
overloads respond to sustained heat or current.
Three-phase motor operation CORRECT ANSWERUses rotating magnetic fields from three-phase power
to turn the rotor.
Interpreting motor's nameplate data CORRECT ANSWERIncludes voltage, current, RPM, phase, service
factor, and efficiency.
Connecting dual-voltage three-phase motor CORRECT ANSWERUse parallel connection for low voltage
(e.g., 230V) and series for high voltage (e.g., 460V).
Functions of motor control CORRECT ANSWERStarting, stopping, reversing, speed control, and overload
protection.
Motor control relay circuit interpretation CORRECT ANSWERUnderstand how control relays activate coils
and change contact states to control the motor.
Operation of different types of motor starters CORRECT ANSWERManual, magnetic, and solid-state
starters vary by control type and application.
Low-voltage protection CORRECT ANSWERShuts off the motor if voltage drops and prevents automatic
restart when voltage returns.
Types of motor overload devices CORRECT ANSWERThermal (bimetallic), magnetic, and electronic
overloads.
Motor control and transformer schematic symbols CORRECT ANSWERSymbols represent transformer
coils, cores, and taps.
, Operation of transformers CORRECT ANSWERTransfers electrical energy between circuits via
electromagnetic induction.
Turns ratio and secondary voltage of a transformer CORRECT ANSWERSecondary voltage = (Primary
Voltage) × (Secondary Turns / Primary Turns).
Function of an electrical schematic diagram CORRECT ANSWERVisually represents how components are
connected and function.
Testing a transformer CORRECT ANSWERHow do you test a transformer?
Multimeter CORRECT ANSWERUse a multimeter to check for continuity and correct output voltage.
Transformer sizing CORRECT ANSWERUse the formula: VA = Voltage × Current.
Types of electrical control systems CORRECT ANSWERManual, automatic, and semi-automatic systems.
Control process steps CORRECT ANSWERInput → Logic → Output.
Ladder diagram interpretation CORRECT ANSWERUnderstand rungs, logic elements, and power flow left
to right.
Rules of drawing a ladder diagram CORRECT ANSWERInclude power rails, left-to-right logic, one output
per rung, label components, no crossings, logical sequence.
Elements of control logic CORRECT ANSWERAND, OR, NOT, NOR, NAND, and memory logic.
Control circuit design CORRECT ANSWERTranslate process needs into ladder logic and validate
operation.
Control relay operation CORRECT ANSWERRecognize how energizing the coil changes contact states.
