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

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