EEI TECH EEI Tech Reading Comprehension 1

Question 1

A safety manual states: 'All personnel must de-energize equipment before performing maintenance.' What does 'de-energize' most likely mean?

Accepted Answer

Remove electrical power

Answer

In an electrical context, 'de-energize' means to disconnect or remove power from the equipment.

Question 2

A procedure reads: 'Verify insulation resistance before applying voltage.' What must happen FIRST?

Accepted Answer

Check insulation resistance

Answer

The word 'before' indicates insulation resistance must be checked prior to applying voltage.

Question 3

A report states: 'Three of five generators were operational; the remaining units underwent scheduled maintenance.' How many generators were under maintenance?

Accepted Answer

2

Answer

5 total − 3 operational = 2 undergoing maintenance.

Question 4

An instruction reads: 'Tighten all connections to manufacturer specifications; over-tightening may damage terminals.' What is the risk of over-tightening?

Accepted Answer

Terminal damage

Answer

The passage explicitly states that over-tightening may damage terminals.

Question 5

A notice reads: 'Equipment tagged 'Out of Service' must NOT be operated under any circumstances.' A technician needs to test a tagged motor. What should they do?

Accepted Answer

Get supervisor clearance before proceeding

Answer

The notice says 'under any circumstances,' meaning authorization/clearance is required before operating tagged equipment.

EEI TECH Test Practice Test

EEI TECH Test Practice Test

EEI TECH EEI Tech Reading Comprehension 1