CAST Test Planning and Management 3 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: What does a test sequence priority help a technician decide?
- The order tests are performed to avoid affecting later results (Correct answer)
- Which client to bill first
- Where to store tools
- The color of the report cover
Correct answer: The order tests are performed to avoid affecting later results
Sequencing ensures earlier tests don't compromise the validity of later measurements.
Question 2: Why should as-found and as-left readings both be recorded?
- To document condition before and after any adjustment (Correct answer)
- To double the paperwork
- To confuse the reviewer
- To avoid calibration
Correct answer: To document condition before and after any adjustment
As-found shows the initial state and as-left shows the condition after corrective work.
Question 3: A lockout/tagout plan is part of test management to:
- Ensure energy sources are isolated and cannot be re-energized accidentally (Correct answer)
- Lock the toolbox
- Tag completed invoices
- Track employee hours
Correct answer: Ensure energy sources are isolated and cannot be re-energized accidentally
LOTO isolates hazardous energy so equipment cannot be unexpectedly energized during work.
Question 4: Which is the best reason to review manufacturer specifications during planning?
- To set correct test voltages and acceptance limits (Correct answer)
- To find the warranty expiration only
- To copy the logo
- To estimate shipping
Correct answer: To set correct test voltages and acceptance limits
Manufacturer specs define proper test parameters and pass/fail thresholds for the equipment.
Question 5: Resource allocation in a large test project mainly involves:
- Assigning the right personnel and equipment to tasks (Correct answer)
- Choosing office furniture
- Picking a logo
- Scheduling holidays
Correct answer: Assigning the right personnel and equipment to tasks
Resource allocation matches qualified people and proper equipment to the planned tasks.
Question 6: What is a key benefit of a pre-job briefing before field testing?
- Aligning the crew on roles, hazards, and procedures (Correct answer)
- Reducing the equipment list
- Eliminating the report
- Avoiding calibration checks
Correct answer: Aligning the crew on roles, hazards, and procedures
A pre-job briefing ensures everyone understands their role, the hazards, and the procedure.
Question 7: Contingency planning in a test schedule accounts for:
- Unexpected failures or delays needing rework or extra time (Correct answer)
- Guaranteed perfect results
- Removing safety steps
- Reducing documentation
Correct answer: Unexpected failures or delays needing rework or extra time
Contingency planning reserves time and resources for unforeseen problems or retests.
CAST Test Planning and Management 3
What does a test sequence priority help a technician decide?