EEI Tech Reading Comprehension Flashcards

A notice states: 'Employees must wear appropriate PPE at all times in designated hazard zones.' 'Appropriate PPE' most likely means:

Answer: Personal protective equipment suited to the hazard

PPE stands for Personal Protective Equipment; 'appropriate' means selected to match the specific hazard.

A document reads: 'Insulation is rated Class H (180°C). Operating above this temperature will degrade the insulation.' What happens if you exceed 180°C?

Answer: Insulation degrades

The document directly states that operating above the rated temperature will degrade the insulation.

An instruction reads: 'Do not energize until all covers are secured.' A technician is ready to apply power but one cover is loose. What should the technician do?

Answer: Secure the loose cover first

The instruction requires all covers to be secured before energizing; the loose cover must be fixed first.

A report says: 'Output declined by 15% following the storm due to debris accumulation on solar panels.' What is the most likely cause of the output decline?

Answer: Debris on solar panels

The passage explicitly links the output decline to debris accumulation on solar panels following the storm.

A manual reads: 'This pump must be primed before startup to prevent cavitation.' What does priming the pump prevent?

Answer: Cavitation

The manual states that priming is done specifically to prevent cavitation.

A procedure states: 'Calibration must be performed by a certified technician only.' Who may perform calibration?

Answer: Only certified technicians

The word 'only' restricts calibration to certified technicians exclusively.