EXPANDED SCOPE
FOR
ELECTRICAL INSPECTOR OC 1,2,3,4
SENIOR LIGHTING INSPECTOR PR 2,3,4,5,6
1. BASIC PRINCIPLES OF ELECTRICITY - These questions
test for knowledge of basic electrical principles including such areas as
electric circuit wiring, grounding and insulation; relationships between
voltage, current, and resistance in electrical circuits; characteristics of
direct current and alternating current circuits; and properties of series and
parallel electrical circuits.
2. PRINCIPLES, PRACTICES, TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT
OF THE ELECTRICAL TRADE - These questions test for knowledge of the
principles and practices of the electrical trade, including such areas as tools
and equipment used, proper electrical circuit wiring procedures, and appropriate
methods of providing safe, efficient, and effective electrical service.
3. PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS AND WIRING DIAGRAMS - These questions
test for knowledge of the purposes and proper use of various types of
electrical system plans, specifications, and wiring diagrams; and for the
ability to read and understand electrical system schematics, wiring diagrams,
and written specifications.
4. UNDERSTANDING AND INTERPRETING ELECTRICAL
CODES
- These questions test for the ability to read and understand various
electrical codes and electrical installation requirements. Candidates will be
presented with written selections containing various electrical code provisions
and requirements and will be asked questions based on these reading selections.
All the information needed to answer the questions will be presented in the
written selections.
5. INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE OF OVERHEAD
AND UNDERGROUND ELECTRICAL DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM SERVICE LINES - These questions
test for knowledge of the principles and practices involved in the installation
and maintenance of both overhead and underground electric power distribution
system lines; and may include such areas as the proper installation and
maintenance of line poles and related attachments; installation and maintenance
of electrical lines, cables, transformers, and service wires; troubleshooting
and repair of line faults and failures; and safe operating procedures.
6. OPERATION, MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR OF
STREET LIGHTS AND ELECTRICAL CONTROL SYSTEMS - These questions
test for knowledge of the principles and practices involved in the operation,
maintenance, and repair of street lighting systems; and may include such areas
as the characteristics of various types of street lighting systems and street
lamps; principles involved in locating and installing street lights;
troubleshooting and repairing street light problems; control systems used for
street lights and street lighting circuits; maintaining the visibility of
street lights; and safe operating procedures.
The New York State Department of Civil
Service has not prepared a test guide for this examination. However, candidates
may find information in the publication "How to Take a Written Test"
helpful in preparing for this test. This publication is available online at: https://www.cs.ny.gov/testing/testguides.cfm.
USE OF CALCULATORS
IS ALLOWED