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