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Define specific terms, describe the properties of electricity, the
role of atoms, voltage, current and resistance, conductors and
insulators and the units of measurement used to measure electricity.
(I)
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Recite Ohm's Law, use it to make specific calculations and manipulate
the Ohm's Law equation to solve problems with different variables.
(II)
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Describe specific meters used to measure voltage, current and
resistance and explain their proper use. (III)
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Explain the relationship of "work" and "power" as it is applied to
quantifying electrical circuits and calculate the amount of power used
by a circuit. (III)
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Describe the characteristics of series, parallel, and series- parallel
circuits and the basic rule of troubleshooting direct current (D.C.)
circuits. (IV)
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Using Kirchoff's Voltage or Current Law and Ohm's Law formulas,
calculate total voltage drop, current and resistance in a series,
parallel, and series-parallel circuit. (IV)
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Explain the purpose, organization and development of the National
Electrical Code (NEC) and demonstrate its use. (V)
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Describe Article 90 of the NEC and explain the purpose of the
Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratory (NRTL), National Electrical
Manufacturer's Association (NEMA), National Fire Protection
Association (NFPA) and their respective testing laboratories. (V)
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Describe safe working habits in a construction environment, and
explain the role of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration
(OSHA) in promoting a safe workplace. (VI)
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Describe specific electrical hazards and how they may be avoided. (VI)
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Explain specific safety issues regarding working at heights,
lockout/tagout procedures, personal protective equipment, assured
grounding, isolation programs and PCBs. (VI)
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