| EXAMINATION TOPIC |
Number of
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| 1. ELECTRICAL SKILLS |
70 |
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A. APPLY ELECTRICAL THEORY |
10 |
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1. Calculate formulas using electrical principles (e.g., Ohm’s law, power formula, horsepower to amperage calculations) , mathematical use to find unknown values |
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2. Calculate formulas using alternating current theory and application (e.g., three-phase systems, power factor, harmonics, phase cancellation) |
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3. Apply operational theory of dimmers (e.g., forward/reverse phase controlled, transistorized, sine wave) |
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4. Apply operational theory of basic electronics (e.g., fuse identification, stepper motor, transistors, capacitors) |
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5. Apply operational theory of power supplies (e.g., linear, switch-mode) |
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6. Perform operations and procedures with electrical metering tools - multimeter (e.g., Volts, Amps, Ohms) ground testers |
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7. Perform operations and procedures with electrical metering tools - DMX512 tester, network/Ethernet tester |
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B. HANG/RIG OVERHEAD EQUIPMENT |
8 |
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1. Calculate weight distributions of electrical equipment (e.g., luminaires, dimmers, projectors/video, special effects, cable) |
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2. Specify equipment hanging techniques (e.g., ropes, motors, clamps, chain, trusses, counterweight systems, lifts safety systems) |
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C. SET UP ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS |
15 |
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1. Portable power distribution equipment (e.g., dimmer racks and relay racks, power distrobution units, motor control centers, audio, projection/video systems) |
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2. Portable power generators/transformers |
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3. Utilization equipment (e.g., luminaires, video/projection, audio, automation, special effects) |
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4. Branch circuit wiring |
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5. Feeder wiring (e.g., feeder cables: bare-end; single-pole locking connector) |
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6. Safety ground/bonding connections |
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7. Set piece wiring (e.g., practical fixtures) |
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8. Specialized environmental applications (e.g., weather protection, damp/wet locations, GFCI protection) |
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D. SET UP CONTROL SYSTEMS |
10 |
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1. Consoles, preset boards, and computers |
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2. Equipment addressing (e.g., scollers, dimmers, moving lights) |
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3. Network systems equipment (e.g., ethernet switches and routers, nodes, POE devices, wireless and network security) |
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4. DMX512/RDM distribution systems (e.g., opto-splitters, mergers, terminators, RDM) |
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5. Wireless data transmission systems (e.g., DMX512, Ethernet) |
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6. Other advanced protocols (e.g., sACN, Artnet, RDM) |
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E. ASSEMBLE/INSTALL ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT |
10 |
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1. Power connectors |
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2. Control cables (e.g., Ethernet, DMX512, audio) |
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3. Terminals (e.g., screw, spring-loaded, crimp) |
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4. Portable extension cords |
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5. Portable power feeder cables |
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6. Multi-cables (e.g., 19-pin connectors) |
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7. Distribution equipment |
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8. Untilization equipment (e.g., luminaires, video/projection, audio, automation/control, special effects, data/network systems) |
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F. OPERATE ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT |
7 |
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1. Conventional and moving lights |
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2. Followspot |
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3. Effects machine (e.g., hazer, bubble, fans) |
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4. Motor controls |
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5. Luminaire focusing |
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6. Luminaire accessories |
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G. MAINTAIN/TROUBLESHOOT ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT |
10 |
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1. Luminaires and accessories |
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2. Dimming and relay equipment |
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3. Power distribution equipment |
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4. Electronic equipment (e.g., moving lights, consoles, network systems) |
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5. Special effects (e.g., fog/haze, water, snow, strobes) |
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6. Re-lamp/optimize luminaires (e.g., inandescent, sealed arc lamps, xenon) |
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| 2. REGULATIONS, CODES, AND LIFE SAFETY |
35 |
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A. ENSURE COMPLIANCE WITH LOCAL, STATE/PROVINCIAL, AND NATIONAL LAWS, CODES, STANDARDS, AND PERMITS |
15 |
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1. NFPA 70 National Electrical Code (US) / C.E.C ( Canada) |
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2. NFPA 70E Standards for Electrical Safety in the Workplace (US) / CSA Z -462 (Canada) |
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3. OSHA (US) / OHSA ( Canada) |
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4. ESTA/ANSI |
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5. ESTA and Equity Fog/Smoke guidelines |
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6. Listings (e.g., ULand UL White Book, ETL. CSA) |
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7. Others by Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ) (e.g., Life Safety Code - NFPA 101, building codes) |
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B. FOLLOW SAFETY PROCEDURES |
20 |
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1. Electrical Safety |
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a. Shock prevention |
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b. Systems start up/shut down |
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c. Lock-out/tag-out |
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d. Working with “live” power |
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e. Arc blast/flash safety |
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f. Fire prevention and flammability mitigation |
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g. HazMat procedures (e.g., handling and documentation of asbestos insulation, mercury lamps and switches) |
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2. Use personal protective equipment |
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a. Electrical (e.g., voltage gloves, arc rated clothing) |
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b. Fall protection (e.g., harness, rope grab, lifeline, anchor points) |
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c. Hearing (e.g., earplugs, noise-cancelling headsets) |
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d. Sight (e.g., facemask, safety goggles) |
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e. Respiratory (e.g., particle mask, respirator) |
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3. Emergency safety |
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a. Perform basic fire fighting skills (e.g., fire extinguisher usage) |
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b. Perform basic first aid procedures |
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c. Perform basic CPR/AED procedures |
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d. Develop emergency evacuation plan (e.g., exits, EMS, emergency lighting) |
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| 3. ENTERTAINMENT ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS PLANNING |
45 |
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A. DETERMINE POWER REQUIREMENTS |
15 |
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1. Nature of loads (e.g., lighting, audio, critical safety equipment, motors, harmonics, inrush current, power factor, automation equipment, |
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2. Voltage and frequency |
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3. AC/DC |
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4. Amperage and balancing of phase/loads |
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5. Required load diversity |
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6. Tap Rules |
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7. Phase (e.g., single, three-phase) |
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8. Grounding (e.g., isolated, equipment, technical, bonding) |
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9. Means of disconnect |
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10. UPS and backup power systems |
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11. GFCI |
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12. Overcurrent protection |
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13 Fault Current coordination (e.g., SCCR) |
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B. DETERMINE THE SUITABILITY OF EXISTING PERMANENT POWER SUPPLY SOURCES |
10 |
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1. Service capacity (e.g., building service, overcurrent protection, company switch, available fault current) |
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2. Physical adequacy of proposed tie-in panel(s) - temporary tie-in means (e.g., lugs, bus bars, sister lugs) |
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3. Physical adequacy of proposed tie-in panel(s) permanent connection means (e.g., locking single pole connectors, pin and sleeve connectors, power lock style connectors) |
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C. DETERMINE SPECIFICATIONS |
12 |
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1. Transformers (e.g., K-Ratings, harmonic-mitagating) |
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2. Portable power generators (e.g., capacity, voltage) |
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3. Portable power feeder cable systems |
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4. Branch circuit wiring |
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5. Overcurrent protection |
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6. GFCI protection |
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7. Bonding and ground schemes |
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8. Lower voltage power wiring (e.g., LED fixtures, color changers) |
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9. Control, communication, and data distribution (e.g., DMX512, Ethernet, analog, wireless) |
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10. Systems to suspend equipment/cables (e.g., rigging, strain reliefs, safeties, weight loads) |
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11. Cable management systems (e.g., reels, trays, picks, pantographs) |
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12. Special Procedures/saftey protocols/risk analysis documents |
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D. DOCUMENTATION |
8 |
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1. Interpret diagrams/plans (e.g., lighting plots/maps, control/riser, electrical single-line, electronic schematics) |
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2. Create equipment lists (e.g., shop orders, hookups) |
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3. Administer budget, inventory, crew schedules |
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TOTAL QUESTIONS |
150 |
