Question 345Electricity & Electronics - Assistant Engineer

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Which figure shown in the illustration represents the schematic symbol shown in figure "2"? Illustration EL-0034

Diagram for USCG Electrical Assistant: Which figure shown in the illustration represents the schematic symbol shown in...
Afigure "A"
Bfigure "B"
Cfigure "C"
Dfigure "D"
AI Explanation

The correct answer is B. The schematic symbol shown in figure "2" of the illustration EL-0034 represents a switch, and figure "B" in the illustration corresponds to this symbol. The other options (A, C, and D) represent different electrical components, such as a resistor, a capacitor, and a diode, respectively, and do not match the switch symbol in figure "2". The identification of electrical symbols and their corresponding components is a key part of the US Coast Guard Captain's License Examinations, as it assesses the candidate's understanding of basic electrical systems and their proper identification.

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46 CFR Electrical Engineering 46 CFR Machinery & Electrical USCG National Maritime Center
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