| EXAMINATION TOPIC |
Number of
Questions |
| 1. ELECTRICAL SKILLS |
66 |
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A. APPLY ELECTRICAL THEORY |
16 |
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1. Calculate formulas using electrical principles (e.g., Ohm’s law, power formula, horsepower to amperage calculations) |
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2. Calculate formulas using alternating current theory and application (e.g., three-phase systems, power factor) |
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3. Perform operations and procedures with electrical metering tools (e.g., Volts, Amps, Ohms) ground testers |
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B. SET UP AND OPERATE ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS |
30 |
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1. Provision of 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 (e.g., sizing, ratings, hookups, grounding/bonding, placement, permits) |
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3. Branch circuit wiring (e.g., rigging motors, luminaires, video/projection, audio, automation, special effects, UPS utilization, voltage, dimmed or switched) |
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4. Feeder wiring (e.g., feeder cables: bare-end; single-pole locking connector) |
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5. Safety ground/bonding connections |
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6. Set piece wiring (e.g., practical fixtures) |
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7. Specialized environmental applications (e.g., weather protection, damp/wet locations, GFCI protection) |
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C. ASSEMBLE/INSTALL, TROUBLESHOOT AND MAINTIAIN ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT |
20 |
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1. Power connectors |
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2. Portable extension cords |
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3. Portable power feeder cables |
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4. Multi-conductor cables |
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5. Dimming and relay equipment (e.g., matching electrical requiements) |
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6. Power distribution equipment |
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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. ESTAA/ANSI |
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5. Others by Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ) (e.g., Life Safety Code - NFPA 101, building codes, ADA, NRTL Listing) |
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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. Connections to existing systems |
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e. Working with multiple voltages (e.g., 208V, 480V, 600V) |
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f. Arc blast/flash safety |
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f. Fire prevention and flammability mitigation |
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g. HazMat procedures (e.g., oil and fuel leaks, exhaust vapors) |
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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. Understand emergency evacuation plan (e.g., exits, EMS, emergency lighting) |
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| 3. ENTERTAINMENT ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS PLANNING |
49 |
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A. DETERMINE POWER REQUIREMENTS |
20 |
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1. Nature of loads (e.g., lighting, audio, critical safety equipment, motors, harmonics) |
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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 for portable feeders |
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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 |
13 |
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1. Transformers (e.g., sizing, buck/boost, step-up, step-down, isolation) |
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2. Portable power generators (e.g., capacity, voltage) |
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3. Portable power feeder cable systems (e.g., ampacity, voltage drop) |
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4. Branch circuit wiring (e.g., ampacity, voltage drop) |
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5. Overcurrent protection |
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6. GFCI protection |
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7. Cable management systems (e.g., reels, trays, picks, pantographs, rigging, strain reliefs, safeties, weight loads) |
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D. DOCUMENTATION |
6 |
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1. Interpret diagrams/plans (e.g., power plots, electrical single-line, exhibit show floor diagrams, power distribution/electrical equipment lists) |
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2. Create equipment lists (e.g., shop orders, hookups) |
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TOTAL QUESTIONS |
150 |
