NETA Level 3 Most Missed Questions / Category List (Spring 2000)

[SecondGen]

Read each question carefully. Despite bold print highlighting, 98% of technicians did not understand that the point of a question regarding motor control was to calculate the delta currents in a wye-delta motor starter.

Know your electrical calculations inside and out. 79% of technicians missed a question that required the calculation of capacitance with kvar, voltage, and frequency given.

Study up on NETA standards. 79% of technicians missed a question regarding MTS specified tests on AC motors.

Understand lighting arrester voltage ratings relative to system grounding methods. 75% of technicians missed a question on this topic.

Be knowledgeable on transformer neutral grounding resistors. 70% of technicians missed a question on this topic.


Note: 44 technicians took the NETA Level 3 exam in the spring of 2000. 16 passed.


Source: Official NETA internal memo from Rod Hageman, Technical Exam Chair to NETA Accredited Representatives dated July 21, 2000. Re: Spring 2000 Level III Certification Exam.

[SecondGen]

Safety

Lockout/Tagout

Communications / Metering

Read and Record Data

Mathematics

Mathematics
Electrical Calculations

Tools & Equipment (Selection)
Electrical & Physical Theory

Intermediate Electrical Terms and Definitions

Systems Analysis and Operation

Electrical Drawings and Symbols

Codes and Standards

Knowledge of Codes and Standards

General Test Equipment

Insulation Tests
Thermographic Survey
Power-Factor / Dissipation-Factor Testing

Computers
Switchgear, Switchboards, and MCCs (General Maintenance)
Transformers

Inspection and Maintenance
Connections and Ratings
Power Transformers - General
Instrument Transformers - General

Wires, Cables, Buses

Inspection and Maintenance
Cable Testing

Circuit Breakers

Inspection and Maintenance
Testing

Electrical Protective Devices

Low-Voltage Breakers
Current Relays
Directional & Power Relays
Voltage Relays
Differential Relays
Fuses, Types, Rating and Applications

Metering (Complex Metering)
Controls - No Requirement

Basic Systems
Motor Control

Grounding Systems - No Requirement
Rotating Machinery - No Requirement
Direct Current Systems (Servicing & Testing)
Capacitor, Reactor, Surge Protection - No Requirement
Insulating Liquids & Gases (Tests & Evaluation)
Troubleshooting - No Requirement



Note: This is the category list for 2000. There will be modifications to this list in subsequent years.


Source: Official NETA internal memo from Rod Hageman, Technical Exam Chair to NETA Accredited Representatives dated July 21, 2000. Re: Spring 2000 Level III Certification Exam

[hy3533]

thank you for the info

[ovatolin]

Do you have any recent data?