Electrics & Electronics

Electrical Principles	Electrical fundamentals	Basic electricity; Free electrons; Basic electronic principles; Semiconductors; Ground; Ohm's law calculations; Power equation
	Sources of electricity	Electrostatic energy; Thermo-electric energy; Electrochemical energy; Photo-voltaic energy; Piezo-electric energy; Electromagnetic induction; Electromagnetic components
	Effects of electricity	Heating effects; Chemical effects; Magnetic effects; Electrical resistance
	Circuits & measurement	Ohm's law; Electrical power; Electrical measurement; Series circuits; Parallel circuits; Parallel circuit resistance; Series-parallel circuits; Wire sizing; Networking & multiplexing; Fiber optics
	Electrical testing procedures	Using a non-powered test light; Using a lead light; Using a DVOM to measure continuity; Using a DVOM to measure voltage
	Electrical components	Capacitors; Conductors & insulators; Wires; Shielding; Wire sizes; Length vs. resistance; Fuses & circuit breakers; Relays; Ballast resistor
	Wires & connectors procedures	Stripping wire insulation; Installing a solderless terminal; Soldering wires & connectors
	Electronic components	Diodes; Resistors; Resistor ratings; Variable resistors; Thermistors; Transistors
	Batteries	Lead acid batteries; Batteries & cells; Battery charging
	Battery maintenance procedures	Inspecting & testing a battery; Cleaning & replacing a battery; Charging a battery

Ignition Systems	Ignition systems	Basic ignition; Ignition principles; Ignition components; Vacuum & centrifugal units; Plug firing voltage; Faraday's law
	Contact breaker ignition	Contact breaker system; Primary & secondary windings; The ballast resistor coil; Dwell angle; Spark timing
	Contact breaker components	Battery power source; Ballast resistor; Ignition coil; Ignition switches; Contact breaker; Capacitor/condenser; Distributors; Distributor types; High-tension leads; Spark plugs; Spark plug components; Advance & retard mechanisms
	Electronic systems & components	Induction ; Inductive system operation; Induction wiring; Hall effect sensors; Hall effect operation; Optical type sensors
	Distributorless systems	Distributorless ignition systems; Insulated coils; Distributorless ignition system timing
	Ignition procedures	Checking ignition timing; Checking & changing a spark plug; Removing & replacing contact points

Charging, Starting & Lighting	Charging	Charging system; Alternator principles ; Alternating current ; Alternator components ; Rectification ; Phase winding connections ; Rotor circuit ; Voltage regulation ; System operating voltage; High voltage charging systems
	Alternator construction	Rotor; Stator; Alternator end frames; Slip ring & brush assembly; Rectifier assembly; Alternator cooling fan
	Charging procedures	Checking a charging system; Removing & replacing an alternator; Inspecting & adjusting an engine drive belt; Replacing an engine drive belt
	Starting	Starting system; Starter motor principles; Starter motor construction; Starter magnet types; Starter motor engagement; Commutation; Switching
	Starting procedures	Checking a starting system; Jump-starting a vehicle
	Lighting	Lighting system; Lamps/light bulbs; Lamp/light bulb information; LED lighting
	Types of lights	Stop lights; Reverse lights; Indicators; Headlights; High intensity discharge (HID) lights; Driving lights; Fog lights; Cornering lights; Smart lighting
	Lighting circuits	Park & tail light circuits; Headlight & dip circuits; Circuit diagrams; Networking & multiplexing
	Lighting procedures	Checking lighting & peripheral systems; Checking & changing an exterior light bulb; Checking & changing a headlight bulb; Aiming headlights

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