COMPONENT TESTING
Q-1. Why are most ships limited in their ability to stock
replacement modules for repair of electronic equipment?
A-1. Lack of adequate storage space.
Q-2. What is the most common cause of electron tube failure?
A-2. Open filaments.
Q-3. What is the most accurate method of determining the
condition of an electron tube?
A-3. Testing the tube in its circuit.
Q-4. Normally, how are high-power rf tubes tested?
A-4. In their circuit.
Q-5. What should you do if a klystron becomes gassy?
A-5. Restore it to serviceable condition by operating it temporarily at
reduced beam voltage.
Q-6. When used as an amplifier, what is the best indication that a
twt is operating properly?
A-6. Correct gain figure.
Q-7. What is the major advantage of a transistor over a tube?
A-7. Rugged design.
Q-8. Name two major disadvantages of transistors.
A-8. Sensitive to heat and minor overloads.
Q-9. When you are using an ohmmeter to test a transistor, what
range settings should be avoided?
A-9. Any range setting that produces a current flow through the
transistor that exceeds 1 milliamp (usually R x 1 range).
Q-10. At approximately what minimum voltage potential should
you be able to feel an electrostatic discharge?
A-10. 3,500 to 4,000 volts.
Q-11. A MOSFET can be damaged by an electrostatic discharge
at approximately what minimum potential?
A-11. 35 volts.
Q-12. Why should you avoid using ac-powered test equipment
when wearing a wrist strap?
A-12. For your own safety.
Q-13. Prior to substituting a diode, what measurements should
you take to determine its condition?
A-13. Voltages and resistances.
Q-14. As a rule of thumb, what is an acceptable ratio of back-to-
forward resistance for a diode?
A-14. Greater than 10 to 1.
Q-15. When testing an SCR with an ohmmeter, the SCR will
conduct if what two elements are shorted together?
A-15. Gate and anode.
Q-16. When a Triac is properly gated, what is/are the direction(s)
of current flow between anodes 1 and 2?
A-16. Current is allowed to flow in either direction.
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Q-17. Why is it not advisable to use a solder sucker when
working on MOSFETs?
A-17. Solder suckers create an electrostatic charge capable of
damaging a MOSFET.
Q-18. Name two advantages in using ICs.
A-18. Low power consumption, compact size, and lower cost.
Q-19. Why should you consider an IC as a black box?
A-19. ICs cannot be repaired. All you need to test is output versus
input.
Q-20. What are the two logic states of an IC?
A-20. A "1" or "0."
Q-21. A lighted LED on a logic clip represents what logic level?
A-21. A "1" state.
Q-22. What does a lighted LED indicate on a logic comparator?
A-22. A difference in logic states between the reference IC and the IC
under test.
Q-23. What is the purpose of a logic probe?
A-23. They provide you with a visual indication of the logic state at
any point you choose in the circuit.
Q-24. Emergency eyewash facilities must be located within what
minimum number of feet of an eyehazard area?
A-24. 10 feet.
Q-25. What is the advantage of using a battery test set versus a
voltmeter to test batteries?
A-25. A battery test set will test batteries under load conditions.
Q-26. At what voltage is a NICAD battery considered to be fully
discharged?
A-26. At 1.1 volts.
Q-27. What is the most common method of testing a fixed rf
attenuator?
A-27. Rf substitution method.
Q-28. What is the most common method of testing resistive
terminations?
A-28. Reading their resistances with a standard ohmmeter.
Q-29. What is the main disadvantage of using fiber-optic cables?
A-29. High attenuation.
Q-30. What two features make the Huntron Tracker 2000 a widely
used troubleshooting tool?
A-30. It eliminates the need for multiple pieces of test equipment and
it is lightweight and portable.
Q-31. What is the most preferred method of troubleshooting?
A-31. Testing components by comparison.
Q-32. Why is it recommended to use more than one range while
troubleshooting a device?
A-32. Some defective devices may appear to be good in certain
ranges.
Q-33. When you are testing individual components in a circuit,
what may cause a defective component to appear good?
A-33. A parallel resistor or diode of similar value.
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