TB 92 - Voltage Tester

Question 1

Department members shall not test voltages exceeding what voltage?

Answer 1

1000 volts

Question 2

Many street light lighting systems are what voltage?

Answer 2

4800 volts

Question 3

What battery does the voltage tester take?

Answer 3

(1) 9v battery

Question 4

The voltage tester has an automatic voltage range of what?

Answer 4

1 to 999 volts

Question 5

The voltage tester has a pulsating audible signal for voltages greater than how many volts?

Answer 5

500 volts

Question 6

Battery life for the voltage tester is approximately how many tests until the “low battery” sign appears?

Answer 6

3000 tests

Question 7

Voltage testers can also be found in the equipment room at each what?

Answer 7

Metro red line stations

Question 8

The voltage tester may be used to test what types of voltage?

Answer 8

AC and DC

Question 9

What is the model name of the voltage tester?

Answer 9

Ideal model 61-249

Question 10

The voltage tester is an inventory item carried on what companies?

Answer 10

Truck companies

Question 11

If the input voltage of the circuit to be tested is greater than what volt (AC/DC) the tester will automatically switch on?

Answer 11

4 volts

Question 12

If voltage is less than 4 volts, press the 2 what together and press the “test” button?

Answer 12

Prods

Question 13

The tester will automatically switch off within how many minutes after prod contact with an energized circuit?

Answer 13

1 minute

Question 14

To conduct a manual test of the voltmeter, touch the metal ends of both prods together and press what button?

Answer 14

Test button

Question 15

If the voltmeter is working properly the display window will indicate voltage remaining on battery, audio buzzer will sound and what will activate?

Answer 15

Red indicator light

Question 16

To “freeze” the reading when tested is no longer connected to input voltage hold what button?

Answer 16

The “hold” button

Question 17

A how many second audible signal will sound when the tester reads a stabilized voltage, this is when the hold button should be activated?

Answer 17

2.5 seconds

Question 18

Anytime a member has any indication that the voltage to be tested is how many volts or more, goggles and gauntlet gloves (Or firefighting gloved) shall be worn?

Answer 18

600 volts or more

Question 19

You should always test the voltmeter on what before use?

Answer 19

Known live circuit

Question 20

To test a live circuit place the prods where?

Answer 20

1 on “hot” electrical equipment and 1 on “ground”

Question 21

Any voltage over how many volts should be considered energized?

Answer 21

10 volts

Question 22

For voltages 600 or more to be tested, goggles and what type of gloves shall be worn?

Answer 22

Rubber electrical gauntlet gloves with leather gloves

Question 23

For voltage 600 or less, what shall be worn? (Rubber electrical gauntlet gloves maybe worn in place of this)

Answer 23

Firefighting gloves