Technician a Says That to Perform a Maximum Output Test

question 12

Multiple Choice

Technician A says that to perform a maximum output test on a typical heavy-duty truck charging circuit,the engine should be run at 1500 rpm.Technician B says that alternator rpm is typically at least three times engine rpm.Who is correct?

• A) Technician A only
• B) Technician B only
• C) Both A and B
• D) Neither A nor B

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Definitions:

Overhead

The total cost of running a business that cannot be directly attributed to the production of goods or services, similar to factory overhead but can apply to non-manufacturing costs.

Overhead Allocation Base

A measure or activity, such as direct labor hours or machine hours, used to assign overhead costs to products or services.

Direct Labor Hours

The total hours worked directly on a product or service by employees in the production process.

Overhead Rate

A measure used to allocate overhead costs to produced goods, calculated by dividing total overheads by an allocation base, such as labor hours.