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Self-Test 1 Q&A 5-1
Self-Test Questions Volume 1
Question | Answer |
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What is the primary source of information a technician should turn to before troubleshooting a problem on a piece of equipment? | The equipment technical manual. |
What is meant by a technician getting a “feel” for the equipment they work on? | Being familiar enough with the system to identify when it sounds or behaves in a manner that indicates there is a problem. |
List the seven troubleshooting steps. | Analyze the symptoms; inspect the equipment; isolate problem to section; isolate problem to component; isolate problem to specific part; repair/replace defective part; verify normal operation. |
What can marginal checking indicate? | It can indicate how soon a component will need to be replaced. |
What are the three types of checks used to isolate a problem in a system? | Marginal - Varying operating conditions from their normal values to detect faults. System - Performed using a defined sequence of steps or test program to troubleshoot. Diagnostic - internal programs that monitor a system’s states of health. |
Which troubleshooting method involves trying alternate routes when progress is blocked and workarounds are put in place to facilitate long-term repairs? | The detouring method. |
As a technician, what should you do if all of your troubleshooting attempts have failed and too many variables have been inserted into the problem during the troubleshooting process? | Use the “take it from the top” method. |