LADWP Electrical Mechanic-Test Technician Exam
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Electrical Mechanic-Test Technician Exam
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Electrical Mechanic-Test Technician Exam Bundle.pdf
Electrical Mechanic/Test Technician –
Job Duties, Skills, Certification Prep &
Career Opportunities 2025/2026
Description:
Discover everything about the role of an Electrical Mechanic/Test Technician, including
job responsibilities, required skills, tools, safety procedures, certification prep, and career
paths. Ideal for students, job seekers, and professionals in electrical testing and
maintenance.
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Electrical Mechanic-Test Technician Exam
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Electrical Mechanic-Test Technician Exam Bundle.pdf
Electrical Mechanic/Test Technician
1. Voltage an electromotive force or potential ditterence expressed
in volts. Potential to do work.
2. Direct Current (DC) Electric current that flows in only one direction
3. Alternating Current (AC) A flow of electric charge that regularly reverses its direc-
tion. Bidirectional.
4. Wattage the electrical power consumed by a device.
5. Coulomb the SI unit of electric charge, equal to the quantity of
electricity conveyed in one second by a current of one
ampere.
6. 1 amp = 1 coulomb/sec 1 amp = 6.25 x 10 (18)
7. Ohm unit of electrical resistance
8. Ampere (amp) Unit that measures the strength of an electric current.
9. Ammeter a device used to measure current in amperes.
10. Voltmeter a device used to measure electrical potential or voltage.
11. Wattmeter Measures electric power in watts
12. Megger An instrument used for checking the insulation resis-
tance on motors, feeders, bus bar systems, grounds,
and branch circuit wiring. Read in millions of ohms.
13. Oscilloscope a device used to display the shape of an electrical wave.
14. Multimeter A measuring instrument for current, voltage, and resis-
tance.
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LADWP
Bundle.pdf
Electrical Mechanic-Test Technician Exam
LADWP
Bundle.pdf
Electrical Mechanic-Test Technician Exam Bundle.pdf
Electrical Mechanic/Test Technician –
Job Duties, Skills, Certification Prep &
Career Opportunities 2025/2026
Description:
Discover everything about the role of an Electrical Mechanic/Test Technician, including
job responsibilities, required skills, tools, safety procedures, certification prep, and career
paths. Ideal for students, job seekers, and professionals in electrical testing and
maintenance.
Page 1 1 of 152 1 of 152
, LADWP Electrical Mechanic-Test Technician Exam
LADWP
Bundle.pdf
Electrical Mechanic-Test Technician Exam
LADWP
Bundle.pdf
Electrical Mechanic-Test Technician Exam Bundle.pdf
Electrical Mechanic/Test Technician
1. Voltage an electromotive force or potential ditterence expressed
in volts. Potential to do work.
2. Direct Current (DC) Electric current that flows in only one direction
3. Alternating Current (AC) A flow of electric charge that regularly reverses its direc-
tion. Bidirectional.
4. Wattage the electrical power consumed by a device.
5. Coulomb the SI unit of electric charge, equal to the quantity of
electricity conveyed in one second by a current of one
ampere.
6. 1 amp = 1 coulomb/sec 1 amp = 6.25 x 10 (18)
7. Ohm unit of electrical resistance
8. Ampere (amp) Unit that measures the strength of an electric current.
9. Ammeter a device used to measure current in amperes.
10. Voltmeter a device used to measure electrical potential or voltage.
11. Wattmeter Measures electric power in watts
12. Megger An instrument used for checking the insulation resis-
tance on motors, feeders, bus bar systems, grounds,
and branch circuit wiring. Read in millions of ohms.
13. Oscilloscope a device used to display the shape of an electrical wave.
14. Multimeter A measuring instrument for current, voltage, and resis-
tance.
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