Exterior Wire Management and Connections Quiz

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What is the main reason for avoiding wiring probing on exterior connections?

To challenge oneself to be a better technician

To save time and effort in testing methods

To prevent wire exposure to the elements and premature corrosion (correct)

To impress new vendors and customers

What is recommended instead of probing any wires on the exterior of a vehicle or trailer?

Back-probe a connector or find a terminal block to test (correct)

Expose the wire to the elements for better testing accuracy

Avoid testing altogether to prevent damage

Use wire probing but seal the hole with electrical tape afterwards

What is a great way to ensure a sealed connection according to the text?

Leaving connections exposed to air for natural sealing

Heat-shrink butt connectors (correct)

Twisting wires together without securing them

Using regular electrical tape

What is the main responsibility if probing a wire becomes necessary?

Sealing the hole left behind with electrical tape or liquid electrical tape Signup and view all the answers

What is the goal when taking on new vendors, according to the text?

Improving installation quality to exceed expectations Signup and view all the answers

What should be the aim when practicing wiring and testing methods?

To raise the bar and set the industry standard Signup and view all the answers

What is the main drawback of wiring probing on exterior connections?

It leads to circuit failure due to wire exposure to the elements Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended alternative to probing wires on the exterior of a vehicle or trailer?

Back-probe a connector or find a terminal block to test Signup and view all the answers

What should be the aim when practicing wiring and testing methods, according to the text?

To exceed the expectations of vendors and customers Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important to practice wiring and testing methods that prevent wire exposure?

To avoid corrosion and potential shorts caused by exposed or punctured trailer wiring Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary responsibility if probing a wire becomes necessary?

Sealing the hole left behind with electrical tape or liquid electrical tape Signup and view all the answers

What is a great way to ensure a sealed connection?

Using heat-shrink butt connectors and following proper installation procedures Signup and view all the answers

Exterior Wire Management and Connections Quiz

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What is the main reason for avoiding wiring probing on exterior connections?

What is recommended instead of probing any wires on the exterior of a vehicle or trailer?

What is a great way to ensure a sealed connection according to the text?

What is the main responsibility if probing a wire becomes necessary?

What is the goal when taking on new vendors, according to the text?

What should be the aim when practicing wiring and testing methods?

What is the main drawback of wiring probing on exterior connections?

What is the recommended alternative to probing wires on the exterior of a vehicle or trailer?

What should be the aim when practicing wiring and testing methods, according to the text?

Why is it important to practice wiring and testing methods that prevent wire exposure?

What is the primary responsibility if probing a wire becomes necessary?

What is a great way to ensure a sealed connection?

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