Has anyone taken Sear’s Basic Electrical test the give when you apply for a job?
I am supposed to take the test in a couple of days and would like a few pointers. What can I expect? The e-mail I received said it could last 1 ½ hours.
Do I need to know how to add up ohms and amps in circuits?
Most importantly what should I study?
Thanks a bunch, great forum and community!
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Sears Repairman Basic Electricity Test
Started by yodamancoda, May 11 2008 06:49 AM
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Posted 11 May 2008 - 08:23 AM
I have not but perhaps these self study job aids from Whirlpool will help you
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Posted 12 May 2008 - 06:02 AM
Hey thanks, any help is good help!
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Posted 12 May 2008 - 11:44 PM
[user=34865]yodamancoda[/user] wrote:
Covers all the basics of electrical theory. Test covers the following:
How electricity is produced.
Direct current & Ohms Law.
Parallel & Combination circuits.
Transformers.
Motors.
Household Electrical.
Diodes/Rectifiers.
Meter Fundamentals.
Safe Work Practices.
And, if I remember correctly, schematic/tech sheet reading...
Do I need to know how to add up ohms and amps in circuits?
Most importantly what should I study?
Thanks a bunch, great forum and community!
Covers all the basics of electrical theory. Test covers the following:
How electricity is produced.
Direct current & Ohms Law.
Parallel & Combination circuits.
Transformers.
Motors.
Household Electrical.
Diodes/Rectifiers.
Meter Fundamentals.
Safe Work Practices.
And, if I remember correctly, schematic/tech sheet reading...
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Posted 15 May 2008 - 06:25 AM
Yes, you should study. The failure rate is real high. Plus you will get a drug test if you pass the exam.
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Posted 15 May 2008 - 09:20 AM
[user=425]nickfixit[/user] wrote:
And a Criminal Background Check...Plus you will get a drug test if you pass the exam.
Nick
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Posted 16 May 2008 - 07:09 AM
Make sure you know the many symbols for components on a schematic. Also make sure you know which pin on a line cord is neutril and line. Thre are about ten questions that this is needed on. Most of this test was on refrigeration systems and only a handful were on other appliances. I took the test in December and can remember maybe five questions on things other then A/C. I passed the test but declined to go any further as they were very deceptive about hourly wage. Recruiter said maybe $15.00 to start and area manager said $18.00 to start but the max per hour I could get out of them was $24.00 with experience. What a joke. THey both said I could make more selling contracts. This was for A & E position if it matters.
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Posted 19 May 2008 - 09:14 AM
Those wages are not unreasonable. In my area that is the going rate. Sears is ok to work for, but they expect you to move through your calls very quickly because 10-14 calls in an 8 hour day is what they expect out of you. I have worked for Sears 3 different times and no desire to go back.
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