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

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