ASE A6 Electrical Electronics Practice Test

Electric AC compressor.

55. During an inspection the technician notices a large orange cable leading to a component. Technician A says this could be a high voltage cable powering the vehicle’s AC compressor. Technician B says manufacturers use cable coloring, warning labels, and signs to warn technicians of possible hazards. Who is correct?

  • A. Technician A
  • B. Technician B
  • C. Both A and B
  • D. Neither A or B
A hybrid motor and engine.

55.

Answer A is wrong. Orange indicates high voltage cable, wiring, and connectors.

Answer B is wrong. Industry standards indicate the use of bright orange color coding to identify high voltage cables.

Answer C is correct. Modern electric vehicles have high voltage electric components and connections. Manufacturers use cable coloring, warning labels, and signs to warn technicians of possible danger.

Answer D is wrong. Both technicians are correct.

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