When using a megohmmeter to test insulation, good insulation will be indicated by _____________. A. slight kicks of the needle down scale B. a downward dip followed by a gradual climb to the true resistance value C. a gradual rise in the pointer reading at the outset D. the initial dip of the pointer

1 Answer

Answer :

Answer: B

Related questions

Description : When a megohmmeter is used to test insulation, the gradual rise of the pointer reading as a result of continued cranking, is caused by _____________. A. good conductor resistance B. the ... insulation C. the inductive reactance of the windings D. the dielectric-absorption effect of the insulation

Last Answer : Answer: D

Description : When a megohmmeter is being used to test insulation resistance, current leakage along the surface of the insulation is indicated by the megohmmeter's pointer _____________. A. dipping toward ... kicking slightly down scale as voltage is applied D. fluctuating around a constant resistance reading

Last Answer : Answer: C

Description : When using a megohmmeter to test the dielectric strength of wire insulation, a continuous series of slight downscale kicks by the pointer is result of ____________. A. good insulation B. the ... dirty insulation C. the capacitance of the windings D. the dielectric-absorption effect of the insulation

Last Answer : Answer: B

Description : When a megohmmeter is being used on a alternating current machine, the meter pointer will dip toward 'zero' and then gradually rise to the true resistance value if the motor insulation is _____________. A. grounded B. good C. shorted D. dirty

Last Answer : Answer: B

Description : A capacitor is to be tested with a megohmmeter. If the meter is connected to a shorted capacitor, the meter pointer should _____________. A. immediately swing to the maximum resistance value ... and gradually decrease D. swing to zero then gradually increase with slight pointer movements down scale

Last Answer : Answer: B

Description : When a megohmmeter is being used to test insulation resistance, current leakage along the surface of the insulation is indicated by the megohmmeter pointer _____________. A. fluctuating around a ... slightly downscale as voltage is applied D. continually rising as the test voltage is applied

Last Answer : Answer: C

Description : When a megohmmeter is used to test the dielectric strength of wire insulation, the initial dip of the pointer toward 'zero' is caused by _____________. A. good insulation B. the leakage of ... of dirty insulation C. the capacitance of the circuit D. the dielectric absorption effect of the insulation

Last Answer : Answer: C

Description : When a megohmmeter is used to test the insulation of a large motor, the initial dip of the pointer toward 'zero' is caused by ____________. A. good insulation B. the capacitance of the ... of the current along the surface of dirty insulation D. the dielectric-absorption effect of the insulation

Last Answer : Answer: B

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

Last Answer : Answer: C

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

Last Answer : Answer: B

Description : A grounded switch or cable will be indicated by a megohmmeter reading of _____________. A. infinity B. 'zero' C. being unsteady in the high range D. being unsteady in the low range

Last Answer : Answer: B

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

Last Answer : Answer: C

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

Last Answer : Answer: C

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

Last Answer : Answer: C

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 'F'? EL-0047 A. 0.6 ohms B. 6 ohms C. 9.6 ohms D. .38 ohms

Last Answer : Answer: A

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 'D'? EL-0047 A. 7.8 ohms B. 8 ohms C. 3.6 ohms D. .36 ohms

Last Answer : Answer: C

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 'R'? EL-0047 A. 6 ohms B. 6.8 ohms C. 1.7 ohms D. 167 ohms

Last Answer : Answer: A

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 'X'? EL-0047 A. 8 ohms B. 6.2 ohms C. 1.57 ohms D. 150 ohms

Last Answer : Answer: A

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 'C'? EL-0047 A. 1.3 ohms B. 4.8 ohms C. 13 ohms D. 121 ohms

Last Answer : Answer: C

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 'B'? EL-0047 A. 1.45 ohms B. 7.2 ohms C. 37 ohms D. 70 ohms

Last Answer : Answer: D

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 'Y'? EL-0047 A. 2.2 ohms B. 24 ohms C. 240 ohms D. 2,400 ohms

Last Answer : Answer: B

Description : Before testing insulation with a megohmmeter, the windings of large machines should be grounded for about 15 minutes just prior to the test, because the ___________. A. static charge of the machine ... number of leakage paths C. insulation may be damaged D. insulation may be covered with moisture

Last Answer : Answer: A

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

Last Answer : Answer: D

Description : To carry out an insulation resistance test, one terminal of the megohmmeter should be connected to the winding, with the other terminal being connected to the ____________________. A. power supply B. variable resistor C. frame of the machine D. armature

Last Answer : Answer: C

Description : An insulation resistance test is performed on a particular piece of electric equipment. In addition to the resistance reading, what information listed below should be entered in the electrical log? A. ... D. The complete nameplate data from the resistance test instrument used to obtain the reading.

Last Answer : Answer: B

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

Last Answer : Answer: A

Description : Multiple grounds have developed and were initialy indicated by the grounddetecting system as one ground. The FIRST step in locating the grounds is to _____________. A. examine the main bus bars ... no longer indicates any grounds C. change over generators D. check each circuit with a megohmmeter

Last Answer : Answer: B

Description : A ground is indicated by the ground-detecting system on the main electrical switchboard. The FIRST step in locating the actual ground is to _____________. A. close all circuit breakers in ... ground detection system indicates normal C. change over generators D. check each circuit with a megohmmeter

Last Answer : Answer: B

Description : The final step in testing a circuit for a ground involves the use of a megohmmeter. A grounded switch or cable will be indicated by a megohmmeter reading of ____________. A. 'zero' B. infinity C. steady in the high range D. unsteady in the low range

Last Answer : Answer: A

Description : Prior to using an analog type ohmmeter, the leads are purposely shorted together. Which of the following actions should be taken if, when adjusting to 'zero' ohms, the indicating needle can not be ... be added to each final reading. D. The test reading should be subtracted from each final reading.

Last Answer : Answer: B

Description : A burned-out LED should be indicated by _____________. A. excessive output B. a slight glow in the crystal C. excessive illumination D. no illumination

Last Answer : Answer: D

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 : When using a multimeter for resistance measurements, it should be calibrated by clipping the loose ends of the leads together and _____________. A. setting the instrument pointer at 'zero' ohms B. ... the plus and minus terminals D. using a special purpose resistance measuring instrument (a bridge)

Last Answer : Answer: A

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.

Last Answer : Answer: B

Description : Which of the instruments listed is used to check insulation resistance? A. Magneto B. Megohmmeter C. Dynamometer D. Rheostat

Last Answer : Answer: B

Description : You are testing the insulation in an AC generator with a megohmeter. The resistance value of a dry, clean winding will ____________. A. continue to rise as the test potential is maintained, ... fairly steady after 5 to 7 minutes D. stabilize after approximately 2 to 4 minutes of fluctuation

Last Answer : Answer: A

Description : Before testing insulation with a megohmmeter, the windings of large machines should be grounded for about 15 minutes just prior to the test as the ______________. A. insulation may be damaged ... number of leakage paths D. larger machines may acquire a charge of static electricity during operation

Last Answer : Answer: D

Description : The true power indicated by the pointer movement of a wattmeter depends on the current flow through the load, the magnitude of the potential across the load, and the ____________. A. power factor of the ... B. angle of coil displacement C. inertia of the movable coil D. high resistance from the load

Last Answer : Answer: A

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.

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

Last Answer : Answer: D

Description : If you obtain a low resistance reading with a megohmmeter connected between terminals 'A' and 'C' of the three-phase, wye-connected winding shown in the illustration, there is __________. EL-0074 A. no open circuit ... 'B' C. an open circuit between 'A' and 'C' D. an open circuit in both windings

Last Answer : Answer: A

Description : A megohmmeter can be used to test for _____________. A. an open field coil B. a shorted field pole C. undercut mica D. reversed polarity

Last Answer : Answer: A

Description : A testing device called a 'growler' is being used to locate a shorted coil in the stator of an AC electrical machine. When the 'feeler' is moved over a slot containing the shorted coil _____________. ... . the meter needle will be deflected to zero D. the meter needle will be deflected to full-scale

Last Answer : Answer: A

Description : A switchboard ammeter indicates a reading slightly above 'zero' when the leads are disconnected, this is caused by _____________. A. mechanical misalignment of the meter pointer B. a poor ground for the meter case C. static electricity in the air D. capacitors inside the meter storing charges

Last Answer : Answer: A

Description : The insulation resistance of electric equipment and machinery should be tested for the lowest normal insulation values _____________. A. immediately after shutting down the machine B. every time the brush rigging is ... starting up the machine D. every 30 days whether the machine is in use or not

Last Answer : Answer: A

Description : In preparing to take insulation resistance readings on a main generator, the windings should be grounded for about 15 minutes prior to the test to _____________. A. allow accurate zeroing of the meter ... the windings D. help the windings to cool to the same temperature as the ground test connection

Last Answer : Answer: C

Description : On tank vessels with an electrically-driven capstan, the motor should be meggered periodically to test _____________. A. insulation resistance B. eddy currents C. capacitance D. armature reactance

Last Answer : Answer: A

Description : What is indicated by gradual blackening at the ends of component 'C' shown in the illustration? EL-0081 A. The unit is in danger of exploding. B. The tube is nearing the end of its useful life. C. The circuit voltage is too high. D. The circuit current is too high.

Last Answer : Answer: B