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Book Reference List ..........................................................................................................................IV

Section 1: Basic Electricity

Task 1) Demonstrate knowledge of AC electrical theory ...........................................................................1
Task 2) Demonstrate knowledge of DC electrical theory ...........................................................................1
Task 3) Operate electrical test equipment ...................................................................................................2
Task 4) Interpret schematics .......................................................................................................................2
Task 5) Estimate wiring requirements ........................................................................................................3
Task 6) Define electrical safety principles ..................................................................................................3
Task 7) Install/replace current limiting devices ..........................................................................................3
Task 8) Install/replace transformers ............................................................................................................4
Practice Questions .........................................................................................................................................5
Section 1 Practice Questions Answers with Distractor Explanation ...........................................................52

Section 2: Prime Movers

Task 9) Define basic prime mover theory and principles.......................................................................... 11
Task 10) Identify different types of prime movers .................................................................................... 11
Task 11) Maintain/inspect starting systems ............................................................................................... 11
Task 12) Maintain/inspect gas fuel systems ............................................................................................... 12
Task 13) Maintain/inspect diesel fuel systems ........................................................................................... 12
Task 14) Maintain/inspect cooling systems ............................................................................................... 12
Task 15) Maintain/inspect air induction systems ....................................................................................... 13
Task 16) Maintain/inspect exhaust systems ............................................................................................... 14
Task 17) Maintain/inspect lubrication systems .......................................................................................... 14
Task 18) Maintain/inspect ignition systems ............................................................................................... 15
Practice Questions ....................................................................................................................................... 16
Section 2 Practice Question Answers with Distractor Explanation ............................................................ 61

Section 3: Generators/Alternators

Task 19) Define basic generator/alternator theory and principles.............................................................. 20
Task 20) Identify types of generator/alternators ........................................................................................ 20
Task 21) Maintain/inspect excitation systems ........................................................................................... 20
Task 22) Perform load test on generators/alternators................................................................................. 21
Task 23) Configure stator output leads ...................................................................................................... 22
Practice Questions ....................................................................................................................................... 23
Section 3 Practive Question Answers with Distractor Explanation ............................................................ 67

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