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?

    <p>Sealing the hole left behind with electrical tape or liquid electrical tape</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Improving installation quality to exceed expectations</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>To raise the bar and set the industry standard</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>It leads to circuit failure due to wire exposure to the elements</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

    <p>To exceed the expectations of vendors and customers</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

    <p>Sealing the hole left behind with electrical tape or liquid electrical tape</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a great way to ensure a sealed connection?

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

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