To complete the Level 1 challenge, follow these steps:

You are given a simple circuit with:

Beyond technical skills, the 2021 Electude Challenge highlighted the importance of safety and accessibility. In a physical lab, students face hazards such as high temperatures, moving parts, and electrical shock. The simulator provides a sandbox where students can make mistakes safely. A "virtual explosion" or a "blown fuse" in the software serves as an immediate, impactful lesson on safety protocols without physical injury or financial loss. Furthermore, the digital nature of the challenge leveled the playing field in 2021, a year still heavily impacted by global restrictions on in-person learning. It ensured that students could continue to develop high-level diagnostic skills remotely, democratizing access to high-quality automotive training regardless of their proximity to a physical workshop.

In most Level 1 scenarios, a test light is available. However, for precision measurements (like voltage drop), you must use the DMM. The scoring system rewards proper tool choice.

For Level 1 challenges, following a structured approach is key to achieving a high score:

: Clear all fault codes, put all tools away, and document your findings in the work order before returning the vehicle to the customer. Electude Simulator Challenge