cotterpina metal fastener usedto secure otherfasteners, such asnuts or bolts, andprevent them fromloosening due tovibration.groundCommon returnpath forelectricalcurrent; typicallyconnected to thevehicle chassis. solenoidElectromagneticswitch thatmoves a plungeror contacts(used instarters).Ohm’sLawThe relationshipbetweenvoltage, current,and resistance:V = I × RregulatorControlsalternatoroutputvoltage.commutatora reversing switchthat keeps themotor turningsmoothly byflipping the currentdirection at just theright time.referencevoltageStable voltage(usually 5V)supplied byan ECU to asensor.statorthestationarycoil of wireinside thealternatorrelayElectricallyoperated switchused to controlhigh-currentcircuits with lowcurrent.watt(W)Unit ofelectricalpower; Power= Voltage ×Current.shortcircuitUnintendedpath of lowresistancecausingexcessivecurrent flow.parasiticdrawUnwantedelectrical drainfrom the batterywhen thevehicle is off.resistance(R)Oppositionto currentflow,measured inohms (Ω)continuityA completepath with noopen circuits;verified with ameter.connectorDevice thatjoins electricalwires orcomponentstogether.alternatorGenerateselectricalcurrent whilethe engineruns; chargesthe battery.seriescircuitComponentsconnected end-to-end; samecurrent flowsthrough all.batteryStores electricalenergy inchemical form;provides voltageto the system.opencircuitA break orinterruptionin the circuitpreventingcurrent flow.current(I)The flow ofelectrons througha conductor,measured inamperes (amps).continuitytestCheck tosee if acircuit pathis complete.fuseProtectivedevice thatmelts to openthe circuit whencurrent is toohigh.harnessBundle ofelectricalwires inprotectivecovering.oscilloscopean electronic testinginstrument thatgraphically displayselectrical signals as awaveform on ascreen, showing howvoltage changes overtime.rectifierdiodeConverts ACcurrent toDC currentinside thealternator.Multimeter(DVOM)Tool used tomeasurevoltage,resistance,and current.terminalConnectionpoint forwiring orcomponents.troublecode(DTC)Diagnosticcode stored bythe vehicle’scontrol modulewhen a faultoccurs.loadAny componentthat useselectricalenergy (bulb,motor, heater,etc.).circuitA completepath forcurrent toflow.switchManuallyoperateddevice thatopens or closesa circuit.resistorComponentthat limits orcontrolscurrent flow.voltage(V)Electricalpressure orpotentialdifference thatpushes currentthrough a circuit.ampere(Amp)Unit used tomeasureelectricalcurrent flow.parallelcircuitComponentsconnectedacross the samevoltage; currentdivides amongbranches.circuitbreakerReusableovercurrentprotectiondevice.capacitorStoreselectricalcharge andreleases itwhen needed.EEPROMa type of non-volatilememory used incontrol modules(ECUs/ECMs) tostore data even whenthe vehicle’s batteryis disconnected.cotterpina metal fastener usedto secure otherfasteners, such asnuts or bolts, andprevent them fromloosening due tovibration.groundCommon returnpath forelectricalcurrent; typicallyconnected to thevehicle chassis. solenoidElectromagneticswitch thatmoves a plungeror contacts(used instarters).Ohm’sLawThe relationshipbetweenvoltage, current,and resistance:V = I × RregulatorControlsalternatoroutputvoltage.commutatora reversing switchthat keeps themotor turningsmoothly byflipping the currentdirection at just theright time.referencevoltageStable voltage(usually 5V)supplied byan ECU to asensor.statorthestationarycoil of wireinside thealternatorrelayElectricallyoperated switchused to controlhigh-currentcircuits with lowcurrent.watt(W)Unit ofelectricalpower; Power= Voltage ×Current.shortcircuitUnintendedpath of lowresistancecausingexcessivecurrent flow.parasiticdrawUnwantedelectrical drainfrom the batterywhen thevehicle is off.resistance(R)Oppositionto currentflow,measured inohms (Ω)continuityA completepath with noopen circuits;verified with ameter.connectorDevice thatjoins electricalwires orcomponentstogether.alternatorGenerateselectricalcurrent whilethe engineruns; chargesthe battery.seriescircuitComponentsconnected end-to-end; samecurrent flowsthrough all.batteryStores electricalenergy inchemical form;provides voltageto the system.opencircuitA break orinterruptionin the circuitpreventingcurrent flow.current(I)The flow ofelectrons througha conductor,measured inamperes (amps).continuitytestCheck tosee if acircuit pathis complete.fuseProtectivedevice thatmelts to openthe circuit whencurrent is toohigh.harnessBundle ofelectricalwires inprotectivecovering.oscilloscopean electronic testinginstrument thatgraphically displayselectrical signals as awaveform on ascreen, showing howvoltage changes overtime.rectifierdiodeConverts ACcurrent toDC currentinside thealternator.Multimeter(DVOM)Tool used tomeasurevoltage,resistance,and current.terminalConnectionpoint forwiring orcomponents.troublecode(DTC)Diagnosticcode stored bythe vehicle’scontrol modulewhen a faultoccurs.loadAny componentthat useselectricalenergy (bulb,motor, heater,etc.).circuitA completepath forcurrent toflow.switchManuallyoperateddevice thatopens or closesa circuit.resistorComponentthat limits orcontrolscurrent flow.voltage(V)Electricalpressure orpotentialdifference thatpushes currentthrough a circuit.ampere(Amp)Unit used tomeasureelectricalcurrent flow.parallelcircuitComponentsconnectedacross the samevoltage; currentdivides amongbranches.circuitbreakerReusableovercurrentprotectiondevice.capacitorStoreselectricalcharge andreleases itwhen needed.EEPROMa type of non-volatilememory used incontrol modules(ECUs/ECMs) tostore data even whenthe vehicle’s batteryis disconnected.

CATS ASE Electrical - Call List

(Print) Use this randomly generated list as your call list when playing the game. There is no need to say the BINGO column name. Place some kind of mark (like an X, a checkmark, a dot, tally mark, etc) on each cell as you announce it, to keep track. You can also cut out each item, place them in a bag and pull words from the bag.


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  1. a metal fastener used to secure other fasteners, such as nuts or bolts, and prevent them from loosening due to vibration.
    cotter pin
  2. Common return path for electrical current; typically connected to the vehicle chassis.
    ground
  3. Electromagnetic switch that moves a plunger or contacts (used in starters).
    solenoid
  4. The relationship between voltage, current, and resistance: V = I × R
    Ohm’s Law
  5. Controls alternator output voltage.
    regulator
  6. a reversing switch that keeps the motor turning smoothly by flipping the current direction at just the right time.
    commutator
  7. Stable voltage (usually 5V) supplied by an ECU to a sensor.
    reference voltage
  8. the stationary coil of wire inside the alternator
    stator
  9. Electrically operated switch used to control high-current circuits with low current.
    relay
  10. Unit of electrical power; Power = Voltage × Current.
    watt (W)
  11. Unintended path of low resistance causing excessive current flow.
    short circuit
  12. Unwanted electrical drain from the battery when the vehicle is off.
    parasitic draw
  13. Opposition to current flow, measured in ohms (Ω)
    resistance (R)
  14. A complete path with no open circuits; verified with a meter.
    continuity
  15. Device that joins electrical wires or components together.
    connector
  16. Generates electrical current while the engine runs; charges the battery.
    alternator
  17. Components connected end-to-end; same current flows through all.
    series circuit
  18. Stores electrical energy in chemical form; provides voltage to the system.
    battery
  19. A break or interruption in the circuit preventing current flow.
    open circuit
  20. The flow of electrons through a conductor, measured in amperes (amps).
    current (I)
  21. Check to see if a circuit path is complete.
    continuity test
  22. Protective device that melts to open the circuit when current is too high.
    fuse
  23. Bundle of electrical wires in protective covering.
    harness
  24. an electronic testing instrument that graphically displays electrical signals as a waveform on a screen, showing how voltage changes over time.
    oscilloscope
  25. Converts AC current to DC current inside the alternator.
    rectifier diode
  26. Tool used to measure voltage, resistance, and current.
    Multimeter (DVOM)
  27. Connection point for wiring or components.
    terminal
  28. Diagnostic code stored by the vehicle’s control module when a fault occurs.
    trouble code (DTC)
  29. Any component that uses electrical energy (bulb, motor, heater, etc.).
    load
  30. A complete path for current to flow.
    circuit
  31. Manually operated device that opens or closes a circuit.
    switch
  32. Component that limits or controls current flow.
    resistor
  33. Electrical pressure or potential difference that pushes current through a circuit.
    voltage (V)
  34. Unit used to measure electrical current flow.
    ampere (Amp)
  35. Components connected across the same voltage; current divides among branches.
    parallel circuit
  36. Reusable overcurrent protection device.
    circuit breaker
  37. Stores electrical charge and releases it when needed.
    capacitor
  38. a type of non-volatile memory used in control modules (ECUs/ECMs) to store data even when the vehicle’s battery is disconnected.
    EEPROM