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Diagnostics fault finding methods

Know the main Logical and analytical approaches to fault finding

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There are several methods that can be applied to fault finding and there is a logical sequence to the application of some of them. The objectives of fault finding will be to identify and rectify a fault as quickly as possible so that normal service can resume. This may mean that the more complicated methods such as half split or six point, should only be used once the more obvious or known causes have been quickly eliminated.

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