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rofo42
October 20, 2019, 01:28 PM
Hope this helps some of you. I took and passed the NETA II a few months ago and wrote this up shortly after. I believe it covers the NETA II test topics fairly well.
Voltage drop across resistors in series and parallel
Total resistance calculations in very basic circuits
What is the total inductance? Series and parallel
Ductor readings - which one is acceptable?
A few pictures with items like a CT being pointed to and asking what it is
Generator testing
Basic ANSI device numbers (if you know 21,27,32,50,51,52,59,87 you should be covered)
What is the purpose of the NEC?
One line drawings in general
Know how to find kVARs - Know your power triangle in general
Know how to find power factor
General knowledge of power factor testing
Ground testing (know the values in ohms)
One or two questions on fiber optics
Know the value (%) in which fuses fail
Basics of thermography (emissivity etc)
Electrical rubber glove classes (max use voltage) and inspection dates
Of course, read your MTS and ATS! Quite a few questions lifted straight from those two. My test focused mainly on medium voltage testing requirements.
NEMA enclosure ratings
Familiarize yourself with anti pump characteristics
Blow out coils
Differential relaying theory (basics)
“When is it acceptable to wear cotton clothing?” In regards to voltage levels
One or two questions on mechanical relays operation such as “pick up current was low, what setting needs to be moved” etc.
% allowable for transformer winding resistance
Know what properties transformer oil shows when it has arced / broke down
JamesM
October 21, 2019, 07:17 PM
Thank you!
I took my first practice quiz today and was furiously writing down the things I didn't know.
chrisstewart
October 25, 2019, 09:35 AM
What do you mean by "Ground Testing (Know the values in ohms)"?
Hope this helps some of you. I took and passed the NETA II a few months ago and wrote this up shortly after. I believe it covers the NETA II test topics fairly well.
Voltage drop across resistors in series and parallel
Total resistance calculations in very basic circuits
What is the total inductance? Series and parallel
Ductor readings - which one is acceptable?
A few pictures with items like a CT being pointed to and asking what it is
Generator testing
Basic ANSI device numbers (if you know 21,27,32,50,51,52,59,87 you should be covered)
What is the purpose of the NEC?
One line drawings in general
Know how to find kVARs - Know your power triangle in general
Know how to find power factor
General knowledge of power factor testing
Ground testing (know the values in ohms)
One or two questions on fiber optics
Know the value (%) in which fuses fail
Basics of thermography (emissivity etc)
Electrical rubber glove classes (max use voltage) and inspection dates
Of course, read your MTS and ATS! Quite a few questions lifted straight from those two. My test focused mainly on medium voltage testing requirements.
NEMA enclosure ratings
Familiarize yourself with anti pump characteristics
Blow out coils
Differential relaying theory (basics)
“When is it acceptable to wear cotton clothing?” In regards to voltage levels
One or two questions on mechanical relays operation such as “pick up current was low, what setting needs to be moved” etc.
% allowable for transformer winding resistance
Know what properties transformer oil shows when it has arced / broke down
rofo42
October 25, 2019, 11:15 AM
What do you mean by "Ground Testing (Know the values in ohms)"?
From the Paul Gill book, page 688.
415
chrisstewart
October 25, 2019, 11:24 AM
Thanks!
From the Paul Gill book, page 688.
415
chrisstewart
October 25, 2019, 03:37 PM
Do you know where to find the answer to:
“When is it acceptable to wear cotton clothing?”
Hope this helps some of you. I took and passed the NETA II a few months ago and wrote this up shortly after. I believe it covers the NETA II test topics fairly well.
Voltage drop across resistors in series and parallel
Total resistance calculations in very basic circuits
What is the total inductance? Series and parallel
Ductor readings - which one is acceptable?
A few pictures with items like a CT being pointed to and asking what it is
Generator testing
Basic ANSI device numbers (if you know 21,27,32,50,51,52,59,87 you should be covered)
What is the purpose of the NEC?
One line drawings in general
Know how to find kVARs - Know your power triangle in general
Know how to find power factor
General knowledge of power factor testing
Ground testing (know the values in ohms)
One or two questions on fiber optics
Know the value (%) in which fuses fail
Basics of thermography (emissivity etc)
Electrical rubber glove classes (max use voltage) and inspection dates
Of course, read your MTS and ATS! Quite a few questions lifted straight from those two. My test focused mainly on medium voltage testing requirements.
NEMA enclosure ratings
Familiarize yourself with anti pump characteristics
Blow out coils
Differential relaying theory (basics)
“When is it acceptable to wear cotton clothing?” In regards to voltage levels
One or two questions on mechanical relays operation such as “pick up current was low, what setting needs to be moved” etc.
% allowable for transformer winding resistance
Know what properties transformer oil shows when it has arced / broke down
rofo42
October 25, 2019, 04:12 PM
Do you know where to find the answer to:
“When is it acceptable to wear cotton clothing?”
I can't remember the answers options but these might help.
https://www.osha.gov/SLTC/etools/electric_power/ppe_flameresistantclothing.html
https://testguy.net/threads/2750-Layering-Arc-Flash-Clothing-Is-It-Acceptable
dacow22
November 4, 2019, 03:01 PM
Hope this helps some of you. I took and passed the NETA II a few months ago and wrote this up shortly after. I believe it covers the NETA II test topics fairly well.
Voltage drop across resistors in series and parallel
Total resistance calculations in very basic circuits
What is the total inductance? Series and parallel
Ductor readings - which one is acceptable?
A few pictures with items like a CT being pointed to and asking what it is
Generator testing
Basic ANSI device numbers (if you know 21,27,32,50,51,52,59,87 you should be covered)
What is the purpose of the NEC?
One line drawings in general
Know how to find kVARs - Know your power triangle in general
Know how to find power factor
General knowledge of power factor testing
Ground testing (know the values in ohms)
One or two questions on fiber optics
Know the value (%) in which fuses fail
Basics of thermography (emissivity etc)
Electrical rubber glove classes (max use voltage) and inspection dates
Of course, read your MTS and ATS! Quite a few questions lifted straight from those two. My test focused mainly on medium voltage testing requirements.
NEMA enclosure ratings
Familiarize yourself with anti pump characteristics
Blow out coils
Differential relaying theory (basics)
“When is it acceptable to wear cotton clothing?” In regards to voltage levels
One or two questions on mechanical relays operation such as “pick up current was low, what setting needs to be moved” etc.
% allowable for transformer winding resistance
Know what properties transformer oil shows when it has arced / broke down
This was a helpful write-up. I took my test today and passed. Just a few math problems but most things came from the ATS/MTS book. I had a lot of medium voltage questions. I think if you've been in the field, practicing NETA testing for the recommended amount of time, you should be good. A lot of basic knowledge questions. One word of advice that helps the most, cancel out the known wrong answers. This help immensely.
NBatson
November 22, 2019, 10:40 AM
This is by far the most useful Neta Exam post I’ve seen this year. Thanks!
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