Find why the garden sensor light stays off

Your task: Sensor test record

You are exploring Electronics engineer work in a fictional case. Record the initial state, authorised test and resulting state. Develop one work sample as you investigate. Your writing stays on this page unless you download it.

Supplied fictional records

Paper prototype: battery B powers sensor S, connector C links S to indicator I. Test card says S output HIGH while I is OFF. Supervisor approves simulated checks only; no real circuit is used.

BATTERY B -> SENSOR S (HIGH) -> CONNECTOR C -> INDICATOR I (OFF)
Only simulated checks are allowed.

Record the initial state, authorised test and resulting state.

One case, one work sample

1. Understand your role and task
2. Inspect the supplied records
3. Investigate the case

   Request both supplied checks before deciding. Each response becomes part of this same work sample.

4. Make or revise your decision

   Use the replies to choose the focus of your next draft. Keep the other open responsibilities in your note. You can revise this focus without losing your writing.

5. Complete your work sample

   Your records and investigation are already included. Record the initial state, authorised test and resulting state. Add your own explanation or next question.

6. Compare and reflect

   Compare your work sample with one possible explanation. You can return to edit your work before finishing. Reflection is about what you noticed, not a score.