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SKAT Electrical Test
Study Guide
Overview
This study guide is designed to familiarize you with the basic knowledge and skills required by Georgia Power Company’s
Apprentice Electrician and Apprentice Rotating Equipment Repairman positions and what is covered on the SKAT Electrical test.
The content covered in the SKAT Electrical test was identified by Georgia Power Company’s job experts as critical for new hires in
these positions.
The SKAT Electrical test includes four sections:
Electrical Knowledge
• Symbols and formulas
• Direct current—series and parallel
• Wiring diagrams
• Transformers
• Troubleshooting
• Alternating current
Hand Tools and Power Tools
• Identify basic hand tools and their applications
Rule Reading
• Reading standard measurements
• Making measurement calculations
Tools and Precision Measurement
• Types of basic tools and their applications
• Standard and Vernier scaled precision measuring tools
Each section contains questions that emphasize the understanding of the subjects along with the ability to apply the knowledge.
The test is multiple choice. Some questions refer to figures containing diagrams, schematics, drawings, and charts. The tes t will
last approximately two hours. Some questions require calculations. Calculators are permitted and will be provided along with a
formula sheet.
The SKAT Test includes several different types of test questions. The types of questions include the following:
o Terms and definitions: These questions ask for the definition of a term, the name for a concept or device, or
characteristics of a component.
o Relationships and Principles: These questions ask how two concepts or measurements relate to each other.
o Interpreting Facts: For these questions, a situation or problem you might face on the job will be described and
the answer that describes what is happening or what is wrong must be selected.
o Calculating Values: These questions require the calculation of amounts, measurements, or electrical values
given specific information.
o How-To: These questions ask how to perform a job-related task or specific activity.
o Understanding and applying concepts: These questions ask you to demonstrate your understanding of job-
related concepts and how those concepts may be applied on the job.
