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

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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.

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1. Safety
   
   1. Lockout/Tagout
2. Communications / Metering
   
   1. Read and Record Data
3. Mathematics
   
   1. Mathematics
   2. Electrical Calculations
4. Tools & Equipment (Selection)
5. Electrical & Physical Theory
   
   1. Intermediate Electrical Terms and Definitions
6. Systems Analysis and Operation
   
   1. Electrical Drawings and Symbols
7. Codes and Standards
   
   1. Knowledge of Codes and Standards
8. General Test Equipment
   
   1. Insulation Tests
   2. Thermographic Survey
   3. Power-Factor / Dissipation-Factor Testing
9. Computers
10. Switchgear, Switchboards, and MCCs (General Maintenance)
11. Transformers
    
    1. Inspection and Maintenance
    2. Connections and Ratings
    3. Power Transformers - General
    4. Instrument Transformers - General
12. Wires, Cables, Buses
    
    1. Inspection and Maintenance
    2. Cable Testing
13. Circuit Breakers
    
    1. Inspection and Maintenance
    2. Testing
14. Electrical Protective Devices
    
    1. Low-Voltage Breakers
    2. Current Relays
    3. Directional & Power Relays
    4. Voltage Relays
    5. Differential Relays
    6. Fuses, Types, Rating and Applications
15. Metering (Complex Metering)
16. Controls - No Requirement
    
    1. Basic Systems
    2. Motor Control
17. Grounding Systems - No Requirement
18. Rotating Machinery - No Requirement
19. Direct Current Systems (Servicing & Testing)
20. Capacitor, Reactor, Surge Protection - No Requirement
21. Insulating Liquids & Gases (Tests & Evaluation)
22. 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]

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[ovatolin]

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