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Does anyone know how to best prepare for Neta Level II exam?

Question from practice exam reads "switchgear interiors are compartmentalized for the purpose of" I answered "fault damage control" and it was marked wrong....

I guessed (incorrectly) that the answer was a "metal enclosed isolation switch," and my rationale was mostly centered around the isolation aspect. Does anyone...

Always check the arc flash rating sticker located on the equipment to determine proper PPE needed to open, inspect, or work on equipment. If there isn't an arc...

What effect, if any, does negative tank pressure have on transformer power factor? I've never known of it being an issue but another tech on site seems to...

This exam was harder than the previous one. It asked more practical field questions than straight and direct questions. Multiply: magnitude 15 at 30 degrees...

I'm sure this post will seem very redundant to some, but one can never reiterate enough the importance of testing prior to energizing. Just within the past...

Would anyone like to participate in a online study group? I have tried passing this exam three times now and each time I am a little closer but still not...

I took the NETA IV exam this Monday. There was maybe one or two questions from this entire site on the exam!!!

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Does anyone have experience doing a Ground Fault verification through a neutral CT on a 5,000A Magnum SB main Breaker with a Digitrip 520 trip unit?

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