Q1. Alternating Current has:
Candidate Answer - A changing polarity, an amplitude component and a frequency,
Result - Correct
Q2. Direct Current is a the flow of ___________, which travel in one direction only
Candidate Answer - Electrons
Result - Correct
Q3. The measurable relationship between current, voltage, resistance and power is described in
Candidate Answer - Newton's Law
Result - Incorrect
Q4. Electrical Resistance is a property a material possesses to __________ the flow of electricity
Candidate Answer - Restrict
Result - Correct
Q5. You have a 55w bulb running a conventional 12v system, what will the current flow be?
Candidate Answer - 4.58 Amps
Result - Correct
Q6. What is the resistance of a bulb with a current flow of 5amps with a voltage of 24Volts
Candidate Answer - 4.8 Ohms
Result - Correct
Q7. The voltage applied to a DC Series Circuit that must equal the sum of the voltage drops with a circuit is known as
Candidate Answer - Kirchhoff law
Result - Correct
Q8. A resistor is defined as an electrical component designed to have a resistance against the flow of ___________
Candidate Answer - Electrons
Result - Correct
Q9. When circuit elements are connected so that two terminals are shared and voltage is common across the shared terminals this is called
Candidate Answer - Parallel
Result - Correct
Q10. An adjustable or variable resistor is known as a
Candidate Answer - Potentiometer
Result - Correct
Q11. A __________________ is a device placed in series with a power line which, when an excess amount of current is sensed, will open the power connection, thus protecting a circuit or system.
Candidate Answer - Circuit Breaker
Result - Correct
Q12. A bad connection or any point of resistance on a circuit will cause a
Candidate Answer - Voltage drop
Result - Correct
Q13. Adding up resistances in a series circuit will give the ________________ resistance
Candidate Answer - Total
Result - Correct
Q14. A ground loop creates interference. How is it created?
Candidate Answer - By any non zero resistances between the wiring to ground and each piece of equipment
Result - Correct
Q15. A fuse connected in-line at the battery is there to protect
Candidate Answer - The wire and equipment connected
Result - Correct
Q16. When connecting a high current device, connect a fuse at the battery no more than 25 cm from the battery and make sure it is
Candidate Answer - Before the bulkhead
Result - Correct
Q17. No current can flow in an
Candidate Answer - Open circuit
Result - Correct
Q18. An electromechanical device that uses a coil (electro) to move switch contacts (mechanical) is known as a
Candidate Answer - Relay
Result - Correct
Q19. Whenever the relay has an INTERNAL SPIKE SUPPRESSION DIODE, to activate the relay
Candidate Answer - 85 must always be connected the Negative (-) terminal and 86 must always be connected to the Positive (+) terminal
Result - Correct
Q20. The main battery on a vehicle is normally a lead-acid compound and can be recharged. It is known as a
Candidate Answer - Secondary battery
Result - Correct
Q21. What type of cable should NOT be used in a vehicle environment
Candidate Answer - Solid cable
Result - Correct
Q22. Using the wrong cable (too small) size for the type of application could cause the cable to
Candidate Answer - Overheat and melt
Result - Correct
Q23. What is an electrical two- terminal device which allows current to pass through it in one direction only
Candidate Answer - Diode
Result - Correct
Q24. A diode is used to:
Candidate Answer - As a suppressor
Result - Incorrect
Q25. In order to avoid self destruction, what is normally connected to an LED in series to limit the current across it
Candidate Answer - Resistor
Result - Correct
Q26. When the amperage draw of a system exceeds 120% of the alternator’s maximum output, which components will sustain damage
Candidate Answer - The battery and alternator
Result - Correct
Q27. Can Bus wires are twisted to help reduce
Candidate Answer - Interference
Result - Correct
Q28. It is always advisable to run power and signal leads away from each other. This is to avoid
Candidate Answer - Interference
Result - Correct
Q29. A good solder joint should be
Candidate Answer - Smooth, shiny and concave
Result - Correct
Q30. To avoid EMC issues it is advisable to use a product that has CE marking, what does CE stand for in English
Candidate Answer - European Conformity
Result - Correct
Q31. In case of any conflict when complying with installation instructions, which instruction take priority?
Candidate Answer - The vehicle manufacturer
Result - Correct
Q32. What does EMC stand for?
Candidate Answer - Electro Magnetic Compatibility
Result - Correct
Q33. If the antenna cable is too short for the installation, ideally you should
Candidate Answer - Replace the antenna cable with the correct length
Result - Correct
Q34. Why must an installer abide by the EMC Directive
Candidate Answer - To maintain warranties
Result - Incorrect
Q35. The main benefit of using an antenna analyser on an airwave device is:
Candidate Answer - To check that the connections to the radio are acceptable
Result - Incorrect
Q36. A GPS antenna needs to be installed:
Candidate Answer - With a clear view of the sky
Result - Correct
Q37. A risk assessment is a careful examination of aspects of work that could
Candidate Answer - Cause harm to people
Result - Correct
Q38. At the preinstallation stage after you have checked the condition of the interior, to prevent any damage to the vehicle you should
Candidate Answer - Fit seat covers and any other protective equipment
Result - Correct
Q39. Is it acceptable to install a transceiver or any other device in the load storage area of a vehicle
Candidate Answer - Yes it will cause less EMC
Result - Incorrect
Q40. A fuse is ideally installed as close to the power as possible
Candidate Answer - To ensure the cable and device are protected.
Result - Correct
Q41. You have a high current device to connect to the vehicle. You should take the power from:
Candidate Answer - The battery
Result - Correct
Q42. You have just drilled a hole in a metal panel in the vehicle. The next step is:
Candidate Answer - Debur the hole and carefully remove any swarf
Result - Correct
Q43. Where is the optimum position of a separate microphone
Candidate Answer - On or near to the front centre interior light cluster
Result - Correct
Q44. If the initial test of a GPS antenna is not consistent with expectations you should firstly:
Candidate Answer - Test the unit with a test GPS antenna mounted temporarily on the roof
Result - Correct
Q45. When installing equipment into police vehicles, guidance is available from FCS1362 and from the Code of Practice from which organisation?
Candidate Answer - NAPFM
Result - Correct