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

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.


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