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Review 3

Answer the following questions without referring to the material just presented. Begin the next section when you are confident that you understand what you’ve already read.

  1. What is the function of a starter?
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  2. List the four main starter types.
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  3. Write out what organization each abbreviation stands for, then match it to the proper definition.

    Organization

    Meaning

    Match

    Definition

    NEC ____________________ ____ A. Recommends design and testing standards for North American electrical devices.
    NEMA ____________________ ____ B. Recommends design and testing standards for European electrical devices.
    UL ____________________ ____ C. Provides product standardization and testing.
    IEC ____________________ ____ D. A standard for specific electrical applications.

  4. In terms of application-sensitivity, explain the differences between a NEMA-rated device and an IEC-rated device.
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