Question 1

The most complicated method of starting a motor is across-the-line starting.

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A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 2

Discuss operator safety and control systems.

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Probably the most important function of ...

Question 3

What are lighted push buttons?

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Lighted push buttons are an example of providing a second function in a single space. They are generally used to indicate that a motor is running, stopped, or tripped on overload. Most lighted push buttons are equipped with a small transformer to reduce the control voltage to a much lower value. Lens caps of different colors are available.

Question 4

Push buttons are always shown as normally open.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

The symbol for a float switch illustrates a ball float. It is drawn by adding a ____ to a line.

Accepted Answer

A)   sphere
B)   circle
C)   square
D)   triangleE) B) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 6

When a machine is installed, the motor, machine, and controls are all interrelated and must be considered as a unit.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Push buttons that contain multiple contacts are often called ____ push buttons.

Accepted Answer

A)   normally closed
B)   pull
C)   stacked
D)   lightedE) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 8

Fuses and circuit breakers are generally employed for circuit protection, and ____ are used to protect the motor.

Accepted Answer

A)   MOVs
B)   rampings
C)   varistors
D)   overload relaysE) A) and B)
F) A) and C) D

Question 9

What are the similarities and differences between automatic and semiautomatic control?

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Automatic control is very similar to sem...

Question 10

Motor control systems can be divided into three major types: ____________________, semiautomatic, and automatic.

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The answer of Motor control systems can be divided into...

Question 11

The conductor size, fuse or circuit breaker size, and overload size are generally determined using the ____.

Accepted Answer

A)   NEMA Code letter
B)   National Electrical Code
C)   SF
D)   voltageE) None of the above
F) B) and C)

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The symbol for a float switch illustrates a ball float. It is drawn by adding a ____ to a line.

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When a machine is installed, the motor, machine, and controls are all interrelated and must be considered as a unit.

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Push buttons that contain multiple contacts are often called ____ push buttons.

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Fuses and circuit breakers are generally employed for circuit protection, and ____ are used to protect the motor.

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What are the similarities and differences between automatic and semiautomatic control?

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Motor control systems can be divided into three major types: ____________________, semiautomatic, and automatic.

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The conductor size, fuse or circuit breaker size, and overload size are generally determined using the ____.

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Discuss operator safety and control systems.

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What are lighted push buttons?

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The symbol for a float switch illustrates a ball float. It is drawn by adding a ____ to a line.

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When a machine is installed, the motor, machine, and controls are all interrelated and must be considered as a unit.

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Push buttons that contain multiple contacts are often called ____ push buttons.

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Fuses and circuit breakers are generally employed for circuit protection, and ____ are used to protect the motor.

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What are the similarities and differences between automatic and semiautomatic control?

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Motor control systems can be divided into three major types: ____________________, semiautomatic, and automatic.

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The conductor size, fuse or circuit breaker size, and overload size are generally determined using the ____.

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