EEI TECH EEI Tech Tools and Equipment

Question 1

Which tool measures electrical current in a live conductor without breaking the circuit?

Accepted Answer

Clamp meter

Answer

Voltage tester

Answer

Continuity tester

Answer

Megohmmeter

Question 2

What is the primary function of a multimeter?

Accepted Answer

Measure voltage, current, and resistance in one device

Answer

Display voltage waveforms over time

Answer

Test insulation resistance only

Answer

Generate tones to trace cables

Question 3

What is the purpose of a non-contact voltage tester?

Accepted Answer

Detect the presence of voltage without touching the conductor

Answer

Measure exact voltage levels

Answer

Test circuit continuity

Answer

Measure insulation resistance

Question 4

What does a torque wrench allow a technician to do?

Accepted Answer

Apply a precise amount of rotational force to a fastener

Answer

Cut bolts to a specific length

Answer

Measure the diameter of fasteners

Answer

Remove stripped screws

Question 5

Which tool is specifically designed to remove insulation from electrical wire without damaging the conductor?

Accepted Answer

Wire stripper

Answer

Needle-nose pliers

Answer

Lineman's pliers

Answer

Diagonal cutters

Question 6

What does a continuity tester verify about a circuit?

Accepted Answer

Whether an unbroken electrical path exists between two points

Answer

The voltage level present

Answer

The quality of cable insulation

Answer

The amperage draw of a device

Question 7

A conduit bender is used to:

Accepted Answer

Form smooth, accurate bends in electrical conduit

Answer

Straighten bent metal conduit

Answer

Cut conduit to length

Answer

Thread the ends of conduit for connectors