The candidates were asked to do some observations, note and record in their answer booklets their deductions.
The expected answers were:
(a) (i) NO
(ii) Six (6) filler caps
(iii) Any of the following functions listed below
To prevent electrolyte spillage
To allow for the escape of hydrogen gas
To provide for electrolyte re-filling
(iv) Any of the following reasons
+ sign on the battery terminal
Its red colour
Its big size
(v) Any of the following reasons
- sign on the battery terminal
Its blue colour
Its small size
(vi) 60 AH
(b) (i) Connection of the positive lead to the positive terminal
(ii) Connection of the negative lead to the negative terminal
(iii) Reading of no-load voltage of the battery is between 12.0 to 13.0 VDC
The candidates, as reported, understood the question and carried out the actions required. As reported, some of the candidates had challenges in some of their deductions attributed to bad tutelage. |