EEI TECH EEI Tech Reading Comprehension 2

Question 1

A log entry reads: 'Breaker 14 tripped twice in 24 hours; cause undetermined.' What does 'cause undetermined' mean?

Accepted Answer

The cause has not been identified

Answer

The cause is obvious

Answer

The breaker is repaired

Answer

The breaker should be replaced

Question 2

A work order states: 'Replace defective capacitors in Unit 3 only.' A technician notices Unit 4 also has a defective capacitor. What should the technician do?

Accepted Answer

Report the Unit 4 issue to a supervisor

Answer

Replace Unit 4's capacitor too

Answer

Ignore Unit 4

Answer

Replace all capacitors in both units

Question 3

A procedure says: 'If voltage exceeds 130V, shut down immediately and notify the control center.' Voltage reads 132V. What is the correct action?

Accepted Answer

Shut down and notify control center

Answer

Continue monitoring

Answer

Reduce load and continue

Answer

Reset the voltmeter

Question 4

A safety bulletin reads: 'Arc flash incidents account for the majority of electrical fatalities in utility work.' What is the MAIN point of this statement?

Accepted Answer

Arc flash is a leading cause of electrical deaths

Answer

Arc flash is rare

Answer

All electrical work is equally dangerous

Answer

Fatalities are unavoidable

Question 5

A schedule reads: 'Lubrication: monthly; Inspection: quarterly; Full overhaul: annually.' How many inspections occur per year?

Accepted Answer

4

Answer

1

Answer

2

Answer

3

Question 6

A passage states: 'The relay is designed to interrupt current flow when amperage exceeds the preset threshold.' What does the relay do?

Accepted Answer

Stops current when it is too high

Answer

Increases current

Answer

Measures voltage

Answer

Stores electrical energy