Description : The R x 100 resistance selection on an ohmmeter has what amount of resistance compared to the R x 10 selection?
Last Answer : 1/10.
Description : When you are testing the gain of an audio-frequency transistor with an ohmmeter, what is indicated by a 10-to-1 resistance ratio?
Last Answer : Normal gain.
Description : When you are using an ohmmeter to test a transistor for leakage, what is indicated by a low, but not shorted, reverse resistance reading?
Last Answer : A leaking transistor
Description : When checking a diode with an ohmmeter, what is indicated by two high resistance measurements?
Last Answer : The diode is open or has a high-forward resistance.
Description : . A full-scale deflection on an ohmmeter scale indicates what resistance between the leads?
Last Answer : Zero.
Description : A full-scale deflection on an ohmmeter scale indicates what resistance between the leads?
Description : An ohmmeter used to test for front-to-back resistance of a PN junction diode should produce roughly what ratio? A. 100:01:00 B. 500:01:00 C. 1000:01:00 D. 5000:01:00
Last Answer : Answer: A
Description : What are two transistor tests that can be done with an ohmmeter?
Last Answer : Gain and junction resistance.
Description : What must be done to a circuit before you can use an ohmmeter for testing?
Last Answer : It must be de-energized.
Description : When testing an SCR with an ohmmeter, the SCR will conduct if what two elements are shorted together?
Last Answer : Gate and anode.
Description : When you are using an ohmmeter to test a transistor, what range settings should be avoided?
Last Answer : Any range setting that produces a current flow through the transistor that exceeds 1 milliamp (usually R x 1 range)
Description : Before you connect a VOM in a circuit for an ohmmeter reading, in what condition must the circuit be?
Last Answer : De-energized
Description : How could you check a 1/500-ampere fuse with an ohmmeter?
Last Answer : Use a resistor in series with the fuse when you check it with the ohmmeter.
Description : You have just checked a 1/500-ampere fuse with an ohmmeter and find it is open. Checking the replacement fuse shows the replacement fuse is open also. Why would the replacement fuse indicate open?
Last Answer : The ohmmeter causes more than 1/500 ampere through the fuse when you check the fuse, thus it opens the fuse.
Description : You have just checked a fuse with an ohmmeter and find that the fuse is shorted. What should you
Last Answer : Put it back in the circuit. A good fuse will have zero ohms of resistance.
Description : What area of an ohmmeter scale should be used when measuring circuits?
Last Answer : The middle of the scale.
Description : What is used to provide the ohmmeter with several ranges?
Last Answer : An ohmmeter has several internal range resistors and a switch or a series of jacks to select the proper range.
Description : How is a series-type ohmmeter connected to the circuit being measured?
Last Answer : The ohmmeter is connected in series with the resistance to be measured.
Description : What other measurement can an ohmmeter make?
Last Answer : Circuit continuity.
Description : What electrical quantity is measured by an ohmmeter?
Last Answer : Resistance.
Description : Conductor resistance may be INDIRECTLY measured by using a/an _____________. A. voltmeter only B. ammeter only C. voltmeter and an ammeter D. ohmmeter only
Last Answer : Answer: C
Description : When troubleshooting motor controllers, a shorted relay or contactor coil is often indicated by _______________. A. a resistance reading of 'infinity' on an ohmmeter B. charred insulation and/or a blown ... of the coil's leads to ground D. a higher-than-normal voltage reading across the winding
Last Answer : Answer: B
Description : The basic meter movement responds to the flow of current through its coil. Therefore, this meter movement may be used as a/an _____________. A. voltmeter by placing a resistance in parallel with the ... in parallel with the coil D. ammeter by placing a low resistance in parallel with the coil
Last Answer : Answer: D
Description : Before using a volt-ohmmeter to measure resistance readings, you should _____________. A. replace all batteries B. test the insulation resistance of the leads C. make sure the test leads do not touch D. hold the leads together and 'zero' the meter
Description : Before measuring an unknown resistance with an ohmmeter, you should _____________. A. adjust the meter's pointers to mid-scale B. change the meter's batteries C. center the meter's pointer at infinity D. short the test leads and calibrate the meter
Description : When using an ohmmeter to test a semiconductor diode, you find a low resistance in both the forward and reverse bias directions. This indicates that the diode has a/an ____________. A. open B. short C. good resistive quality D. good capacitive quality
Description : Before measuring an unknown resistance with an ohmmeter, you should _____________. A. adjust the meter's pointer to mid-scale B. short the test leads and calibrate the meter reading to 'zero' C. change the meter's batteries D. center the meter's pointer at infinity
Description : With both ends of a three conductor cable disconnected and arranged without the conductors touching each other, an ohmmeter reading of 'zero' ohms between the ends of one conductor would indicate _____________. A. continuity B. a partial ground C. the resistance is infinite D. a short circuit
Description : Which of the following conditions indicates a short circuited capacitor when checking its condition with an ohmmeter? A. The capacitor shows charging, but the final resistance reading is appreciably less ... moves quickly to the low resistance side of the scale, then slowly recedes toward infinity.
Description : When testing a capacitor with an analog type ohmmeter, a good capacitor will be indicated when _____________. A. there is no meter deflection B. the meter deflects to a low resistance value and ... deflects to a low resistance value and increases rapidly to a higher value, but stays fairly low
Description : Which of the listed statements is correct when using an analog multimeter as an ohmmeter? A. The pointer should be adjusted to zero each time a new resistance range is selected. B. The ... C. Ohmmeters are not sufficiently sized to measure conductor insulation resistance. D. All of the above.
Description : A capacitor can be tested using a megohmmeter or an ohmmeter. If the meter is connected to a shorted capacitor, the meter pointer should _____________. A. immediately swing to the maximum resistance ... deflect to and remain at zero D. immediately swing to a high reading and then gradually decrease
Description : A multipurpose instrument for measuring current, potential difference and resistance is a) Ohmmeter b) Astatic galvanometer c) Rheostat d) AVO Meter
Last Answer : d) AVO Meter
Description : Desirable resistance of a ________ is achieved by connecting a high resistance Rh in series with a galvanometer a) Ammeter b) Ohmmeter c) LED d) Voltmeter
Last Answer : d) Voltmeter
Description : When a capacitor was connected to the terminal of ohmmeter, the pointer indicated a low resistance initially and then slowly came to infinity position. This shows that capacitor is ?
Last Answer : When a capacitor was connected to the terminal of ohmmeter, the pointer indicated a low resistance initially and then slowly came to infinity position. This shows that capacitor is all right.
Description : What is the resistance value indicated by the multimeter scale illustrated, if the range switch is set at R X 1, and the needle is at the position indicated by the letter 'A'? EL-0047 A. 10 ohms B. 100 ohms C. 200 ohms D. 1,000 ohms
Description : A series circuit consisting of three resistors has a current of 3 amps. If R1 = 20 ohms, R2= 60 ohms, and R 3 = 80 ohms, what is the (a) total resistance and (b) source voltage of the circuit?
Last Answer : (a) 160 ohms. (b) 480 ohms
Description : Styrene butadiene rubber (SBR) as compared to natural rubber has (A) Poor tensile strength (B) Poorer resistance (C) Greater amount of heat build up heavy loading (D) All (A), (B) and (C)
Last Answer : (D) All (A), (B) and (C)
Description : Styrene-butadiene-rubber (SBR) as compared to natural rubber has (A) Poorer tensile strength (B) Poorer resistance to oxidation (C) Greater amount of heat build-up under heavy loading (D) All (A), (B) and (C)
Description : Four equal resistors are connected in parallel, each resistor has an ohmic value of 100 ohms, what is the equivalent resistance?
Last Answer : 25 ohms
Description : Which of the following factors most likely would heighten an auditor's concern about the risk of fraudulent financial reporting? a. Large amounts of liquid assets that are easily ... of accounting principles. d. An overly complex organizational structure involving unusual lines of authority.
Last Answer : An overly complex organizational structure involving unusual lines of authority.
Description : A potential difference of V = 100 ± 2 volt, when applied across a resistance R gives a current of 10 ± 0.5 ampere.
Last Answer : A potential difference of V = 100 2 volt, when applied across a resistance R gives a current of 10 ... percentage error in R given by R = V/I.
Description : A potentiometer wire of length `100 cm` having a resistance of `10 Omega` is connected in series with a resistance `R` and a cell of emf `2V` of negli
Last Answer : A potentiometer wire of length `100 cm` having a resistance of `10 Omega` is connected in series with a ... Omega` C. `790 Omega` D. `840 Omega`
Description : What is the resistance value indicated on the multimeter scale illustrated, if the range switch is set at R X 100, and the needle is at the position indicated by the letter 'R'? EL-0047 A. 6.0 ohms B. 162.5 ohms C. 600 ohms D. 16,250 ohms
Description : What is the resistance value indicated by the multimeter scale illustrated, if the range switch is set at R X 100, and the needle is at the position indicated by the letter 'Y'? EL-0047 A. 220 ohms B. 240 ohms C. 2,400 ohms D. 24,000 ohms
Description : You are calibrating a multimeter using internal batteries to supply power for resistance measurements. However, you are unable to adjust the pointer to 'zero' using the adjustment knob. Therefore, you should ... change scales to the R X 100 scale and adjust using the 'zero ohms' adjusting knob
Description : In the circuit shown in figure, the resistance R has a value that depends on the current. Specifically R is 20 `Omega` when `i` is zero and the amount
Last Answer : In the circuit shown in figure, the resistance R has a value that depends on the current. Specifically R is 20 `Omega` ... A B. `10A` C. 20 A D. `5A`
Description : Compared to the velocity of propagation of waves in air, what is the velocity of propagation of waves in waveguides?
Last Answer : Slower.
Description : What is the fundamental difference between the phase relationship of the harmonics of the square wave as compared to the harmonics of a peaked wave?
Last Answer : All the odd harmonics are in phase with the fundamental in the square wave. This is not true of the odd harmonics in the peaked wave.
Description : In the NPN transistor, what section is made very thin compared with the other two sections?
Last Answer : The P or base section.