Description : An ohmmeter can be used to measure ____________. A. current flow in a circuit B. voltage between two points in a circuit C. circuit continuity D. power
Last Answer : Answer: C
Description : When testing for blown fuses in a three-phase supply circuit to a motor, you should first ___________________. A. apply the megger across the tops of the line fuses B. apply an ammeter diagonally across ... of the line fuses D. ensure the circuit is de-energized, and then use a continuity tester
Last Answer : Answer: D
Description : A wattmeter is used to determine ____________. A. the power being consumed by electrical equipment B. partial circuit resistance C. current flowing in a circuit D. voltage existing between two points in a circuit
Last Answer : Answer: A
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 : A galvanometer is an instrument used to measure ___________. A. thickness of galvanized metal B. resistance of electrical wiring insulation C. very small amounts of current or voltage D. quantity of galvans in an electric circuit
Description : To properly use a hook-on-type volt/ammeter to check current flow, you must FIRST _____________. A. de-energize the circuit to allow connection of the instrument in series B. hook the jaws ... test leads to the appropriate terminals D. short the test leads and calibrate the instrument to zero
Last Answer : Answer: B
Description : If your multimeter gives a reading in ohms when testing each end of each conductor of a three-conductor cable, this indicates ______________. A. continuity of the conductor B. an infinite resistance C. the presence of a partial ground D. that the conductor is not short circuited
Description : If you disconnect and arrange both ends of a three conductor cable, without any contact between the individual conductors, an indicated ohmic value between the ends of a single conductor would indicate ... resistance C. the presence of a partial ground D. that the conductor is not short circuited
Description : Which of the following statements concerning a simple parallel resistance circuit is correct? A. The voltage drop across each resistor is the same. B. The total current flow equals the reciprocal ... resistances. D. The total voltage equals the sum of the individual voltages across each resistance.
Description : If a voltage of 132 VDC is applied to the illustrated circuit where the resistance is 12 ohms, then current will be ___________. EL-0018 A. 0.090 amps B. 1.090 amps C. 11 amps D. 144 milliamps
Description : Instruments of Measure The device used ' for the measurement of current, voltage and resistance is: A. AVO meter B. Galvanometer C. Ammeter D. Ohm meter
Last Answer : ANSWER: A
Description : Which one of the following is the name of a device used to measure voltage without drawing ANY current from the circuit being measured? Is it: w) a wattmeter x) a galvanometer y) an ammeter z) a potentiometer
Last Answer : ANSWER: Z -- A POTENTIOMETER
Description : When troubleshooting a console circuit card suspected of being faulty, first check operating voltages, clean the card and then _________________. A. make sure wired connections and push-on connectors ... circuit traces with an ohmmeter D. measure the gain of each transistor or integrated circuit
Description : When troubleshooting a console circuit card which is suspected of being faulty, the first step would be to _____. A. pull the card and measure the value of all resistors B. check for the ... for burned components D. check for continuity of circuit board traces and then the gain of each transistor
Description : A multimeter may be damaged by taking a _____________. A. voltage reading while in the ammeter mode B. current reading while in the voltmeter mode C. resistance reading while in the ammeter mode D. resistance reading while in the voltmeter mode
Description : For practical purposes, in a simple series circuit, the source voltage will be dropped across one resistor if it has ______________. A. half the resistance of the other resistor B. a resistance equal to the other C. at least ten times the resistance of the other D. a partial short circuit
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
Description : Normally, the FIRST step in troubleshooting a transistor circuit card is to _____________. A. carefully remove the transistors from the card B. give the circuit an initial test with a signal generator C. test for continuity with a low voltage DC supply D. visually inspect the card
Description : The illustrated circuits are used to measure ___________. EL-0024 A. resistance B. gauss or magnetic field strength C. battery discharge rate in Amp-hours D. current
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 a simple DC circuit, the resistance is held constant while the applied voltage is halved. Current flow, therefore, will ______________. A. double B. remain the same C. be divided by two D. be divided by four
Description : When the voltage remains constant, and the resistance increases in a series circuit, current flow _____________. A. decreases B. remains the same C. increases D. increases by the square
Description : When the voltage remains constant and the resistance is increased in a series circuit, the flow of current _____________. A. increases by the square of the original value B. increases C. remains the same D. decreases
Description : If the resistance of a circuit is cut in half and the applied voltage is kept constant, the current flow will be _____________. A. doubled B. quadrupled C. unchanged D. cut in half
Description : In a DC series circuit, all the conductors have the same ____________. A. power expended in them B. voltage drop across them C. resistance to current flow D. current passing through them
Description : When troubleshooting electronic equipment, you should use a high impedance multimeter ________________. A. to prevent excess current flow through the meter that would damage it B. for AC measurements only ... being tested D. so as not to load down the circuit and obtain erroneous voltage readings
Description : Which of the following statements is true concerning simple parallel resistance circuits? A. The total current flow equals the sum of the individual currents. B. The total current flow equals the ... resistance. D. The total voltage equals the sum of the individual voltages across each resistance.
Description : As shown in the illustration if the applied voltage is 12 VDC, the resistance of R1 is 10 ohms, and R2 is 10 ohms what is the total current in the circuit? EL-0036 A. 0.6 amp B. 0.833 amp C. 1.2 amps D. 2.4 amps
Description : In the illustrated circuit, what is the voltage of the battery if the resistance of R1 is 150 ohms, the total resistance is 250 ohms and the current though R2 is 25 milliamps? EL-0036 A. 12 volts B. 24 volts C. 1.5 volts D. 6.25 volts
Description : In the illustrated circuit, what is the total resistance if the voltage is 10 VDC, the resistance of R2 is 40 ohms and the total current is .75 amps? EL-0019 A. 13 1/3 ohms B. 20 ohms C. 60 ohms D. the answer can not be determined from the information given
Description : In the illustrated circuit, what is the resistance of R2 if the total current is .75 amps, the voltage is 12 VDC and the resistance of R1 is 24 ohms? EL-0019 A. 24 ohms B. 16 ohms C. 48 ohms D. the answer can not be determined from the information given
Description : In the illustrated circuit, what is the total current if the voltage is 12 VDC, the resistance of R1 is 15 ohms, and the resistance of R2 is 10 ohms? EL-0019 A. .8 amps B. 1.5 amps C. .55 amps D. 2 amps
Description : When shipboard electrical distribution circuits are connected in parallel, additional parallel circuits will cause the total circuit resistance to _____________. A. increase, causing a drop in the line current B ... an increase in the line voltage D. decrease, causing an increase in the line current
Description : The total voltage of a series circuit is the _____________. A. sum of the individual voltage drops B. total resistance divided by the total current C. sum of the individual currents multiplied by the number of resistors D. total current divided by the total resistance
Description : Full scale Ammeter reading is 10 mA, Voltage across Ammeter is 100 mV. Then for 100 A measurements the power loss in the circuit is a) 1 W b) 10 W c) 100 W d) 1000 W
Last Answer : Ans: 10 W*
Description : An ammeter has a full-scale deflection current of 100mA. If the same ammeter is used to measure a full-scale current of 1.0ampere, what is the value of the shunt resistor in ohms if the voltage across the meter is 9.0 volts?
Last Answer : 10 ohms
Description : A resistance in a circuit of unknown value is to be tested using the voltmeter/ammeter method. Therefore, the meters should be connected with _____________. A. both meters in series with the ... parallel with the resistance D. the ammeter in parallel and the voltmeter in series with the resistance
Description : An ammeter with an internal resistance of 50 ohm(s) is used to measure a current thorugh a lod resistor Rl = 1 kohm(s). Determine the percentage error of the reading due to ammeter insertion.
Last Answer : 50/(50+1k)*100 = 4.76%
Description : Two resistors `400Omega` and `800Omega` are connected in series with a `6V` battery. It is desired to measure the current in the circuit. An ammeter o
Last Answer : Two resistors `400Omega` and `800Omega` are connected in series with a `6V` battery. It is desired to measure the current ... .95` V C. `3.8` V D. 4 V
Description : An ammeter reads slightly above 'zero' when its leads are disconnected, this is a result of ___________. A. mechanical misalignment of the meter pointer B. a poor ground for the meter case C. static electricity in the air D. resistors inside the meter storing charges
Description : The device used ' for the measurement of current, voltage and resistance is: A. AVO meter B. Galvanometer C. Ammeter D. Ohm meter
Description : In the schematic diagram of the DC compound generator shown in the illustration, the positive ammeter reading is 500 amps and the negative ammeter reading is 475 amps. What is the current flow through the neutral bus? EL-0037 A. 0 amp B. 12.5 amp C. 25 amp D. 975 amp
Description : If reading AC current with the illustrated device and unsure of the range as a precaution , the first step should be to _________. EL-0047 A. secure power and test for voltage B. disconnect the ... resistance and use Ohm's law to calculate current D. unable to safely measure current with the device
Description : A multimeter can be used to measure _____________. A. resistance B. voltage C. current D. all of the above
Description : What is the direction of current through the load resistor in the circuit shown in the illustration? EL-0085 A. Always from point 'Z' to the grounded end. B. Always from the grounded end to ... on the instantaneous polarity at point 'W'. D. It cannot be determined without a directional ammeter.
Description : A volt-ohm-millimeter can be used to check for ____________. A. continuity B. grounds C. voltage D. all of the above
Last Answer : If the resistance of an ammeter is too high, it will cause the current in the circuit to Decrease.
Description : In a solenoid valve system if the voltage on the coil is 118 VAC and a continuity test of the solenoid and coil measures 80 ohms yet the solenoid will not allow water flow the most likely cause of?
Last Answer : There could be more than one reasons. Applied voltage may not be118 volts. Solenoid valve may have been stuck mechanically.Solenoid coil could be faulty, partially short.