ASSOCIATE C.E.T.

(CETa)
BASIC ELECTRONICS CERTIFICATION
COMPETENCY REQUIREMENTS
The Associate Certified Electronics Technician (CETa) is designed for encompassing the basic electronics
theory and applications used in all electronics disciplines. By doing so, the Associate is the foundation for
journeyman/senior/master certification program. The CETa is designed for technicians having less than two
years’ experience or training in electronics.
The competencies listed below are considered the foundation of component based general electronics
knowledge and skills.

1.0 Safety Precautions

1.1. Describe the physiological reactions electrical shock causes
1.2. Explain the First Aid concepts and its particular importance to workers in electric and electronics
fields explaining precautions for the untrained
1.3. Explain the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA®) 70 rules described as the National
Electrical Code® - NEC®, explaining how technicians comply with safety and installations
1.4. Describe fusing and circuit breaker rules and reasons for different type of fuses
1.5. Explain static causes, electrostatic discharge and CMOS damage prevention straps, mats and
grounding
1.6. List tools hazards which are associated with technician activities in the workplace and in the field
1.7. Describe lockout/tag out rules for potentially unsafe electrical or mechanical hazards
1.8. Explain RF transmitter and transmission hazards and precautions including MPE (maximum
permissible exposure)
1.9. List optical fibers hazards to skin and eyes
1.10. Explain personal protection needed by technicians:
1.10.1. Describe PPE (personal protection equipment) needs, i.e. NFPA Table 130.5(c)
1.10.2. Describe MPE in RF Safety (OSHA and ANSI)
1.10.3. Describe other OSHA safety rules
1.11. List ladder handling and usage (ANSI A14) and OSHA working at heights safety rules
1.12. List service vehicle safety concerns such as ladder or transporting security and flying objects,
driver screens inside the vehicle
1.13. Differentiate the classes of fires (A, B, C, D & K) and the types of extinguishers used to fight them
1.14. Explain emergency responses/treatments for the above safety issues

2.0 Electrical Theory

2.1. Describe atomic structure, the components of the atom, their charges and importance to
electronics technology
2.2. Describe the principles of electromagnetism
2.2.1. Explain the different types of magnetic fields
2.2.2. Explain the direct relationship between electricity and magnetism
2.3. Explain uses for magnetism in electronics technology
2.4. Explain basic uses for electricity
2.5. Describe the basic methods of using electricity to operate a motor and how mechanical motion
causes a generator to produce electrical current
2.6. Explain the differences between current, voltage and resistance
2.7. Differentiate between the types of resistive materials and how resistors are used in electronics
2.8. Describe the different purposes for capacitors and list common types and construction
2.9. Explain how inductance relates to magnetism and describe coil construction, cores and usages
2.10. Compare reactance and resistance and describe current/voltage relationships
2.11. Compare impedance with reactance and resistance and then explain the causes and effects of
impedance, combined reactance
2.12. List voltage sources, AC and DC, batteries and natural generation
2.12.1. Identify Peak, Peak-to-Peak, and RMS AC sources
2.12.2. Identify Duty Cycle and Pulse Width DC sources

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2.13. List Ohms law formulas for current, voltage, resistance and power
2.13.1. Explain how to calculate problems utilizing each formula
2.14. Explain how to calculate power consumption and requirements

3.0 Electronic Components

3.1. Identify resistors as to type and applications
3.1.1. Describe the following type of resistors: carbon film, fixed value, metal film,
potentiometer, rheostats, thermistors, and wire wound
3.1.2. Identify resistor values from color code or other marks and list composition
3.1.3. Explain how thermally sensitive components are used
3.1.4. Calculate voltage division on a potentiometer
3.2. Identify capacitor types and list common usages
3.2.1. Identify methods of varying capacitance
3.2.2. Explain the terms charge and coulomb
3.3. Identify inductor types and reasons for various core materials
3.3.1. Explain how diameter and wire size affects these values
3.4. Identify common types of transformers and list uses for each
3.4.1. Explain step up/down voltage methods
3.4.2. Explain why laminations are used
3.5. Identify transistors as to type, usage, biasing and applications:
3.5.1. Describe MOS, CMOS, FET, IGBT and Darlington Pair operation and applications
3.5.2. Analyze biasing voltages for NPN & PNP bipolar transistors, BJTs, JFETs, and
MOSFETs
3.5.3. Explain beta and alpha, enhance/depletion mode
3.6. Identify multi-junction semiconductors as to type and applications:
3.6.1. Identify Diacs, Triacs and SCRs (silicon-controlled rectifiers) and explain their operation
3.6.2. Compare SCRs with other semiconductors
3.7. Identify various diode types: Silicon, Schottky, Germanium, LED, photo, Zener
3.7.1. Describe Silicon, Schottky, Germanium, LED, Photo, and Zener operations and
applications
3.7.2. Analyze voltage bias, current, and power consumption in a circuit for Silicon and
Germanium diodes
3.7.3. Explain Zener diode ratings; describe usage in regulator circuits
3.8. Describe types of integrated circuits (I.C.), such as microprocessors, identifying the basic
components and pin-outs
3.9. Describe various relay types
3.9.1. Identify normally-open and normally-closed contacts and their operation
3.9.2. Identify the coil of a relay
3.9.3. Compare the operation of a solid-state relay to a mechanical relay

4.0 Electronic Circuits: Series and Parallel

4.1. Identify and describe the operation of common DC circuits
4.2. Identify and describe the operation of common AC circuits
4.3. Explain how series circuits, R, L, C are used in electronics equipment
4.4. Explain how parallel circuits, R, L, C are used in electronics equipment, loads
4.5. Explain the purpose of oscillators: crystal use
4.6. Differentiate between oscillators and multivibrators
4.7. Classify circuits as inductive, capacitive and resistive
4.8. Explain resonance and show how to calculate resonant frequency
4.9. Describe polar and rectangular presentations of L, R, C circuits
4.10. Explain Kirchhoff’s law and its importance to electronics technicians
4.11. Explain the purposes and types of differentiator or integrator circuits
4.12. Describe the sections of a PLL (phase locked loop) circuit and PLL circuit use
4.13. Describe filter circuits, why and how they are used
4.14. Explain wave-shaping circuits and explain their purposes
4.15. Describe the relationships between bandwidth and “Q” in an electronics circuit
4.16. Explain the piezoelectric effect
4.17. Explain series and parallel calculations for resistive networks; voltage drop, etc

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5.0 Soldering - Desoldering Tools

5.1. Describe solder safety as it pertains to burns and potential fires or damage to facilities or
customer products
5.2. Explain the cause of solder fumes and the effects of lead poisoning
5.3. List causes and precautions to prevent or reduce solder splatter
5.4. Explain the reasons for flux usage and describe types
5.5. List types of solder and reasons for choosing each
5.6. Explain heat shunts, why and how they are used
5.7. Identify cold solder joints and explain causes
5.8. Describe the differences between good and bad mechanical and electrical solder connections
5.8.1. Explain basic handling procedures of surface mount (SMT), ball grid array (BGA), gold
finger contacts on a printed circuit board (PCB)
5.8.2. Explain basic procedures for pad repairs (SMT, BGA), plated through hole (PTH), and
PCB trace repair
5.9. Describe proper care of solder and de-solder equipment and aids
5.10. Explain de-soldering principles
5.11. Describe various types of de-soldering equipment and how it is used
5.12. Demonstrate the use of solder-wick

6.0 Block Diagrams - Schematics - Wiring Diagrams

6.1. Describe common electrical/electronic symbols
6.2. Explain block diagrams use for troubleshooting and maintenance of electronics products
6.3. Explain the differences between wiring diagrams, schematics and block diagrams
6.4. Describe the purpose and use of test points and indicate their likely placement on schematics
6.5. Point out common drafting principles used for electronic and electrical drawings
6.6. Explain methods used for signal tracing
6.7. Describe basic building and house wiring concepts and explain why technicians need to be
familiar with them
6.8. Explain use of schematics to locate component and wiring failures in electronics products
6.9. Explain the methods of using flow diagrams/charts
6.10. Describe basic wiring concepts for I.C. types and pinouts

7.0 Cabling
7.1. List wire types and construction
7.2. List wire gauges used for various purposes
7.3. Explain construction of coaxial cable and the impedance characteristics
7.4. List common identifications for copper cables in standards, such as #18 and #24 diameter in the
American Wire Gauge (AWG) and UTP cable in ANSI/TIA 568
7.5. Explain major differences between copper, coaxial and fiber optic cables
7.6. Describe impedance and its causes:
7.6.1. Explain reasons for maintaining a cable’s characteristics
7.7. Explain the effects of proper and improper termination
7.8. Explain the purposes and types of cabling grounding (bonding) and common conventions used in
electrical / electronic work
7.9. Describe splicing knowledge and ability of coaxial and copper cable
7.9.1. Explain types of fiber splices
7.10. Briefly explain testing methods for all three types of cables and compare decibel (dB) loss
measurements and techniques
7.11. Compare the fittings and connectors used in cabling and list potential defects a technician may
encounter
7.12. Describe proper crimping of communications wiring connectors
7.13. Explain how cable prep tools are used and demonstrate proper and improper crimp applications

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8.0 Test Equipment and Measurements

8.1. Describe how digital and analog meters operate
8.2. Explain meter construction and components
8.3. Identify meter protection, safety and usage
8.4. Explain care of equipment and test leads
8.5. List the purposes and types of signal generators
8.6. Describe meter loading and precautions
8.7. Explain the purposes of frequency counters and list their limitations
8.8. Explain what R-C-L substitution equipment is and its purposes
8.9. Explain ESR (Equivalent Series Resistance) capacitance measurement equipment
8.10. List the uses and precautions for logic test probes
8.11. Explain how logic pulsers are used
8.12. Describe oscilloscope uses:
8.12.1. Explain the purposes of each front panel control
8.13. Describe spectrum analyzer uses and operation
8.14. Define dummy load; show where and why used
8.15. Explain reasons for using rheostats, isolation transformers and variacs and why size matters
8.16. Explain how a potentiometer functions and its use as a variable voltage divider

9.0 Mathematics and Formulas

9.1. Quote Ohm’s law formulas for power, voltage, current and resistance and solve for circuit values
9.2. List other common basic electronic formulas
9.3. Explain how to calculate wavelength, frequency and power values
9.4. Convert binary, decimal, octal, hexadecimal numbers
9.5. Explain Boolean algebra and its use in digital circuitry
9.6. Explain decibels (dB) and show reasons for using dBs in signal level, power and audio calculations
9.7. Explain how graphs are used to demonstrate electronics functions
9.8. Explain the International System of Units (SI) prefixes (metric) and conversions
9.8.1. Describe the NIST.gov Special Publication 811, 9.3: unit name with SI prefix
exceptions, (i.e. kilohm and megohm)
9.9. Define exponents (powers of 10) and their calculations

10.0 Power Supplies

10.1. Explain shock hazards when servicing power supplies in electronic equipment
10.2. Describe the differences between transformer powered supplies and line-connected supplies
10.3. Describe battery supplies and list common usages:
10.3.1. Explain battery recharging principles
10.4. Explain the reasons for filtering, describe hum, and identify common filter types:
10.4.1. “L” (L-section, choke or inductor) filter – an inductor in series with a capacitor in parallel
10.4.2. “T” filter –add a second choke on output side, taking the output across the capacitor
10.4.3. “Pi” filter – a single inductor with a capacitor at each end to common
10.5. Explain the reasons for power supply regulation and list common components used in regulated
supplies
10.6. Explain the term ‘Integrated high voltage transformer’ supply and explain how it differs from
direct or other power supply types
10.7. Explain how multiple output supplies can supply more than one voltage
10.8. Explain where fuses and circuit breakers are commonly and electrically located in circuits;
approximate fuse sizes for common circuits; common fuses and circuit breaker configuration and
precautions for replacement in a house service box
10.9. Explain how to calculate DC voltages from power supply circuits
10.10. Identify and analyze rectifier circuits
10.11. Describe switch mode power supply operation

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11.0 Amplifiers
11.1. List common amplifier devices: such as power amps, audio preamps, video amps
11.2. Describe the purpose of each component in an amplifier circuit
11.3. List the usages and classes of amplifiers
11.3.1. Analyze BJT amplifier circuits for gain and power
11.3.2. Analyze FET based amplifier circuits for gain and power
11.4. Explain frequency response of an amplifier circuit and why it is important
11.5. Explain the words ‘preamplifier’ and ‘line amplifier’ and where these units are commonly used
11.6. Explain the uses of operational amplifiers and how they differ from other amplifiers
11.6.1. Analyze op-amp circuits to determine gain and power
11.7. Explain how distortion occurs in amplifiers and list ways to reduce or eliminate it
11.8. Explain how inaccurate measurements can be experienced due to meter or scope loading
11.8.1. List ways to overcome loading problems
11.9. Describe specifications for broadband amplifiers as compared with common narrow band units

12.0 Interfacing of Electronics Products

12.1. List input circuit signal levels which may be expected for various common electronics products
or test equipment
12.2. Explain the purposes of plugs and connectors and why it is necessary to use the proper ones
12.3. Explain grounding, proper and improper methods, and the results of power source mismatch
12.4. List potential signal conflict symptoms
12.5. Describe other electronic interfacing such as USB, Zigbee, I2C (inter-integrated circuit)

13.0 Digital Concepts and Circuitry

13.1. Identify each of the basic digital gate(s) and devices
13.2. Construct truth tables for common gates
13.3. Explain how electronic counters operate
13.4. Explain the purpose of flip-flops and list common types
13.5. Explain the purpose of a digital bus and show how it’s connected to various sections of a product
13.6. List types of display circuitry and describe how numbers and letters are activated digitally
13.7. Distinguish how pulsers are used for digital signal tracing
13.8. Describe how logic probes are used to verify states in digital equipment
13.9. Explain how to troubleshoot digital signals
13.10. Describe digital clock(s) usage and circuitry
13.11. Explain voltages and logic families (TTL, CMOS)
13.12. Define microcontrollers and simple programming commands

14.0 Computer Electronics

14.1. Describe the major sections of a computer
14.2. Differentiate how the computer block diagram and flow charts are utilized
14.3. Describe the major blocks contained in a microprocessor chip and describe the purpose of each
block
14.4. Describe different types of computer memory and how storage is accomplished
14.5. Explain programmable logic controls (PLCs) and list usages
14.6. Describe basic programming concepts
14.7. Describe the reasons for different computer languages and their relationships
14.8. Define a ‘peripheral’ and list various types
14.9. Explain the reasons for using interface devices/chips/cards and name common types

15.0 Computer Applications and Software

15.1. Explain knowledge of basic computer operation
15.2. Explain steps in installation/set up of a computer
15.3. Explain the reasons and choices used in configuring a computer
15.4. Describe proper loading and storage of common programs and applications
15.5. Explain basic common utilities software and list reasons for their use
15.6. List ways to backup data and the importance of doing so
15.7. Explain the causes of line surges and viruses and protection procedures against each

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15.8. Explain how to access the Internet, cybersecurity best practices and common applications
15.9. Describe how to download a service or application, data or software
15.10. Explain the differences between an individual stand-alone computer and basic networking

16.0 Audio and Video Systems

16.1. Explain major components of the most common home entertainment products
16.2. Describe microphone technology usage
16.3. Explain speaker construction and precautions
16.4. Explain basic recording and playback technology
16.5. Explain how alarm-security systems may be interfaced with entertainment/information products
16.6. Differentiate between good quality sound output and distorted sound, then the
electronic/acoustical reasons for each
16.7. Explain how signals may conflict and the symptoms that conflict may produce
16.8. Explain how to isolate faults/glitches between discrete equipment units
16.9. List anticipated signal or voltage levels for output circuits in audio and video equipment

17.0 Optical Electronics

17.1. List common electronics display devices
17.1.1. Explain how displays operate, their advantages and disadvantages
17.2. List common optical devices as to type and applications:
17.2.1. Describe operation and application of component LEDs and Seven-Segment displays
17.2.2. Describe operation and application of LCDs and OLEDs, display types
17.3. Describe how photo-electronic components operate:
17.3.1. Explain how photovoltaic cells are activated
17.3.2. Identify materials from which these devices are made
17.4. Explain the basics of electronic cameras and sensors
17.5. Explain why opto-isolators are used
17.5.1. List some locations or circuits in which opto-isolators are used
17.6. List uses for light activated controls and how photo devices are incorporated
17.6.1. Identify symbols for photo-resistors, photodiodes and photo-transistors
17.7. Describe how broadband signal RF and optical links are used

18.0 Radio (RF) Communications Technology

18.1. Explain basic wave propagation and its importance to wireless communications
18.2. Describe the basic theory of how antennas work
18.2.1. List the types of transmission lines (feedline) used between antennas and RF equipment
18.3. Define polarization, electromagnetic and electro-static fields and their relationships to each other
18.4. Differentiate between the signals/signaling of AM, FM radio/TV, LMR including CDMA, GSM,
LTE, 5G (i.e., modulation)
18.5. Differentiate usage of communications radios and commercial broadcast receivers
18.6. Describe the major radio receiver circuitry sections
18.7. List common frequency bands (spectrum)
18.8. Explain radio circuit tuning and adjustments
18.9. Explain Standing Wave Ratios (SWR) and measuring voltage standing wave ratios (VSWR)
18.10. Explain the relationships between frequency and wavelength
18.11. Explain the importance of impedance matching; list causes of mismatches

19.0 Telecommunications Basics

19.1. Describe major types of two-way radio communications (avionics, land mobile, maritime, etc.)
19.2. Describe wireless telephone/video/data technology basics, list applicable ANSI/TIA standard
19.3. Describe satellite communications principles
19.4. Describe wired data and voice communications network technology
19.5. Describe a basic telephone (POTS) circuit with the common wiring and splicing conventions

20.0 Technician Work Procedures

20.1. Explain major invoice and billing concepts for service businesses
20.2. Describe ways to procure service literature
20.3. Describe locations/cross referencing of parts and products

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20.4. Explain the purposes and requirements for proper record keeping, report generation
20.5. Explain how to calculate individual and department productivity for a specific period
20.6. Describe contacting product maker help desks and service departments
20.7. Explain estimate concepts for service work including test planning
20.8. Describe field technician work procedures that may differ from in-shop routines
20.9. Explain project management and list steps to follow to achieve maximum results

End of Basic Electronics Competencies Listing (with 20 major Categories)

Note:
ETA International and allied associations encourage the nation’s school systems to adopt these
competencies for their basic electronics courses.

Find an ETA approved school and approved test site: http://www.etai.org/test_sites.html

Basic Electronics (CETa) Subject Matter Expert Committee:

Abel, CETma, Randy Texas jr@vlnet.us
Agard, RESIma, Rich Philadelphia, PA
Ahmed, SGM Saleh A. Virginia
Arcaro, CETsr, Jim Ohio
Ashton, James L. Tobyhanna, PA
Atkins, Mark David Indiana
Bailey, PhD, William C. IN; S.C. wcbjrphd1@att.net
Bakkeren, CESma,CESms(RF), John ON, Canada Johannes.bakkeren@iname.com
Baldwin, CETsr, John Minnesota jbaldwin@hickorytech.net
Barrett, CETsr, GVT Zachary Rhode Island
Bates, CET, Dave Minnesota batesd13@gmail.com
Berlin, CETsr, Bob Orlando, FL
Booth, FOT, Richard W. Tucson, AZ richard.w.booth@gmail.com
Boyd, CETsr, Gerry Beltsville, MD gerry.boyd@teltronic.com
Brinker, CETma, Bill Shawnee, KS
Carroll, Dave davec@nida.com
Cerniglia, Vic Mississippi
Chisum, CETsr, John E. Utica, MS jchisum@accesscontrolgroup.net
Collum, James Mississippi
Crotts, CETsr, Jim w3atv@aol.com
Crozier, Gary Ladson, SC gcrozier@comcast.net
Dolly, CETma, Clyde J. Melbourne, FL
Douglas, CETa, CSS, Mikel Idaho
Felix, Ron Bellingham, WA
Fleeman, Prof., Stephen S.Fleeman@RockValleyCollege.edu
Garmon, CETa, Michael Gadsden, AL
Geiger, CETsr; Dan
Glass, CETsr; Dick Greencastle, IN
Gossick, CET, Louis C. OH; S.C.
Goudy, CETsr, J. Joe Iowa
Gray, CETma; Mark L. Cape Fear, NC

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Hartline, Thomas Gadsden, AL

Heller, Jr, CETsr, Don Speedway, IN
Hinds, Sr, CETsr, Edwin R. Jamaica, NY ehinds6062@aol.com
Hoch, CETma, Chris AZ; IN
Holmes-Smith, Dr. David CO, HI, Japan; AR; AZ
Hopkins, FOI, Jason D. Arlington, WA
Janik, CETsr, Louis A. Jacksonville, FL
Keller, CETma; Charles San Diego, CA crkeller2@yahoo.com
Kirkpatrick, PVI, CSS, Ed Greencastle, IN
Koch, CETma, Gordon P. Grand Junction, CO gkoch@mesastate.edu
Lister, CETma, George gplister@tstc.edu or supertech@suddenlink.net
Matthews, CETa, Frank Pinetops, NC
Martini, PVI, John Ft. Smith, AR
McCauley, CST, Phillip W. Albuquerque, NM
McNair, Barry AL barry_mcnair@ecboe.org
McNease, Sam MS
McNeill, CETsr, Dr. Dennis mcneill.dennis@pti.edu
Miller, CETsr, Chris chris.miller@heartland.edu
Morris, CETma, CETms(RF), CETms(IT), Shane
Mueller, James PA
Okerberg, CETsr, Rollin R. UT
Parady Sr., CETsr, Edward E. Pitcairn, PA
Pinkava, CST, Rick rick.pinkava@cvccworks.edu
Retzinger, FOI, Dan Anchorage, AK
Rondeau, Robert L. Tyngsboro, MA brondeau@gltech.org
Salmons, CETma, Cliff Mason, IA
Smalling, CETsr, Andre Richmond Hills, NY gent2001@hotmail.com
Stover, Robert VA
Thompson, CETsr, Jay IN and AZ
Trepka, CSS, Jim Cedar Rapids, IA
Walters, Jason E. MS
Weiss, CET; Fred FL
Wiesenfeld, CETms(RF), PE; Ira Dallas, TX ira@iwatsi.com
Wilcher, CETa, Don Madison, AL mrdon219@aol.com
Williams, CETa, Robert R. Tobyhanna, PA
Woodward, FOD, PE, Bill
Yager, Ed Middleburg Hts, OH
Zielinski, CETma, John johnzielinski0@gmail.com

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The Associate CET Study Guide, 6E, Third printing 2020; ISBN 1-891749-07-2; ETA International;
2016; —Available through ETA at 800-288-3824, $60
EM Study Guide series; Karl Eilers; download through ETA at 800-288-3824 or www.etai.org
Electronics; Principles and Applications,8E; Schuler; ISBN 978-0077567705; McGraw Hill; 2012
Introduction to Electricity, Electronics, and Electromagnetics, 5E; ISBN 978-0130105738; Boylestad,
Nashelsky; Prentice Hall; 2001
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2016
Contemporary Electronics: Fundamentals, Devices, Circuits, and Systems; ISBN 978- 0073373805;
Frenzel; McGraw-Hill Education; 2013
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Electricity & Electronics, 10E;, Gerrish, Dugger & Roberts; ISBN 978-159070-883-5, Goodheart-Wilcox;
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Electricity; Principles and Applications, 8E; Fowler; ISBN 978-0077567620; McGraw Hill, 2013
Arduino Electronics Blueprints; Wilcher; ISBN 978-1-7843-93606; Packt Publishing, 2015
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Introductory DC / AC Electronics, 6E; Cook; ISBN 978-0131139848; Prentice Hall; 2004, o.o.p.
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