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

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