NETA level 4 recommended study tips

[nolo365]

Recommend studying kwh standards and calculations, rotating machinery, distance relaying, grounding, as well as power and fault calculations.

[madMAX]

what was the hardest question you seen while taking the 4? thnx for taking time to help out!

[schmileyBob]

I do remember a few questions but this one sticks out in my mind:

A single line feeds 2 separate loads. The first load is 1200kw at .80 pf. The second load is 800kva and 300 kvar. What is the total load on the single line feeder?

I don't remember all of the answers but you can get the idea. I do remember calculating the loads in both directions so as to back up my answer. I doubt you would see this question in the exact same numerology but at least you can get a leg up on a calculation like this. Good luck. Bob.

[Will Ward]

New to the sight, taking the Level 4 at the end of July... I could use all the tips I can get....
I've got an unrelated question... How many NETA Level 4 Techs are there?

[veracon0700]

There are quite a few level 4 members on this site and some pretty sharp level 3's as well. You can usually find them by browsing the Level 4 forum, if you post any questions about the test someone will probably help you out. -> http://testguy.net/forums/10-Level-4-Senior-ETT

As far as study tips for the Level 4, here are a few threads to get you started:

http://testguy.net/threads/1223-Stud...e-NETA-Level-4
http://testguy.net/threads/1296-NETA...st-Spring-2000
http://testguy.net/threads/1293-NETA...ts-Spring-2000

New to the sight, taking the Level 4 at the end of July... I could use all the tips I can get....
I've got an unrelated question... How many NETA Level 4 Techs are there?

[Will Ward]

Thanks for the info... I was wondering how many Level 4 techs there are in the country, or, in NETA as a whole...
Just curious

[veracon0700]

No problem. I am not sure how many NETA 4 techs there are nationwide but I would bet it's very few compared to Levels 2 and 3. There are many prerequisites and the NETA 4 exam is rumored to be as hard as the PE test. I am looking to take the NETA 4 as well so I would be am to know how it goes. Best of luck to you!

[rgrabis]

Getting ready to take the level 4. Does anyone know of any significant changes in the 2015 maintenance specs that may show up on the test?

[madMAX]

Revisions for NETA 2015 Maintenance Testing Specifications Include:

• New numbering system for more accurate referencing
• Protective Relays update
• Instrument Transformers update
• Rotating Machinery update
• New Table 100.11
• Revised Table 100.1
• Updated references to industry standards
• Many more revisions - all marked in the margins for ease of use

http://www.netaworld.org/standards/ansi-neta-mts

[rgrabis]

Thanks for such a complete and quick reply.