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 : 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 : 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 : 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 : A multimeter can be used to measure _____________. A. resistance B. voltage C. current D. all of the above
Description : A device which can be used to check the calibration of a circuit breaker is a _________________. A. 500 volt megohmmeter B. portable low voltage high current testing unit C. standard digital multimeter D. clamp-on voltmeter
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)
Description : In the illustrated motor controller, the motor fails to start. A voltmeter reading between 1 and 6 reads line voltage, while the voltmeter reading between 2 and 6 reads 0 VAC. The problem is __________. EL- ... in the 'M' coil, 'Ma' contact/start switch or overload contacts D. fuse '10a' is blown
Description : An open shunt field in a direct current machine may be located by connecting the field circuit to an external power source, equal to the rated field voltage or less, and tested with a voltmeter from ... C. any suitable ground to any available line lead D. any field pole to each field coil lead
Description : The RPM of an AC generator can be measured with a/an _____________. A. ammeter B. voltmeter C. vibrating reed meter D. synchroscope
Description : A useful instrument for checking A.C. motor performance by measuring possible unbalanced currents is the _____________. A. hand or battery-operated megger B. vibrating-reed frequency meter C. hook-on voltmeter-ammeter D. D'Arsonval iron-vane probe
Description : To determine the state of charge of a nickel-cadmium battery, you would use a/an _____________. A. voltmeter B. hydrometer C. ammeter D. potentiometer
Description : A current carrying conductor making an electrical contact with a wiring metal conduit is indicated by a _____________. A. low switchboard wattmeter reading B. reading of 1.0 on the power factor meter C. high switchboard voltmeter reading D. totally darkened switchboard ground-detecting light
Description : An internal resistance is placed in series with the meter movement of which of the following instruments? A. AC ammeter B. DC ammeter C. DC voltmeter D. Frequency meter
Description : In order to increase its range of measurement, a resistance would be placed in series with which of the following instruments? A. DC voltmeter B. DC ammeter C. frequency meter D. power factor meter
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
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
Description : A low voltage source is being used for testing armature coils. A coil short circuit will be indicated by a _______. A. high voltage reading, while the other coil readings will have an ... the other coil readings are steady D. steady voltmeter reading, while the other coil readings are fluctuating
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 : 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
Description : To limit the current flow through a DC voltmeter to as low a value as possible, the moving coil circuit is provided with a/an _____________. A. high series resistance B. high parallel resistance C. series inductor D. external shunt
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 : 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
Description : Which of the listed instruments can be best used to locate a grounded field coil in a synchronous motor? A. Frequency meter B. Megohmmeter C. Voltmeter D. Multimeter
Description : Before servicing the device indicated as 'A' in panels #1 and #3 of the illustration, the device labeled 'CT' must __________. EL-0003 A. have the disconnected leads taped to prevent ... D. have one lead grounded to discharge static electricity for the prevention of damage to electronic components
Description : A multimeter can be used to directly measure _____________. A. watts B. field flux C. current D. all of the above
Description : Which of the following statements represents the correct method of connecting the shunt of an ammeter prior to taking a reading? A. In series with the load and in series with the meter movement. B. In ... with the meter movement. D. In parallel with the load and in parallel with the meter movement.
Description : When reading AC current with the multimeter shown in the illustration and you are unsure of the range, the range switch should be set to ___________. EL-0047 A. 10 MA/ 10 AMP with leads in the (-10 A ... leads in the (-COMMON) and (+10 A) jacks D. unable to measure AC current with this multimeter
Description : An ammeter should be used to measure ___________. A. the voltage between two points in a circuit B. circuit continuity C. current flow in a circuit D. total or partial circuit resistance
Description : If the approximate voltage to be measured in a circuit is not known, you should _____________. A. use the lowest voltage range on the voltmeter B. connect the meter in series with the circuit C. only have to calibrate the meter before using it D. use the highest voltage range on the voltmeter
Description : Motorization of an alternator is undesirable because _____________. A. the alternator will be damaged B. it puts an additional load on the bus C. high voltage pulses are induced in the bus D. all of the above
Description : If the motor fails to start and a voltmeter reading between 1 and 6, as illustrated, indicates line voltage, your next step should be to ________. EL-0007 A. replace fuse '10a' B. replace or repair contact 'Ma' C. reset and determine the cause of the overload D. check line voltage between L1 and L3
Description : A lead-acid battery is considered fully charged when the ______________. A. electrolyte gasses freely B. battery charger ammeter indicates a positive reading C. terminal voltage reaches a constant value at a ... cells reaches the correct value and no longer increases over a period of 1 to 4 hours
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 : Which of the instruments listed could be use to locate a grounded field coil in a synchronous motor? A. Ammeter B. Voltmeter C. Megohmmeter D. Frequency meter
Description : Which of the following meters uses a shunt connected in series with the load, but parallel with the meter movement? A. voltmeter B. power factor meter C. wattmeter D. ammeter
Description : Which of the listed meters uses a shunt connected in series with the load, but parallel with the meter movement? A. Voltmeter B. Power factor meter C. Ammeter D. Wattmeter
Description : Which of the instruments listed should always be connected in series with a circuit? A. Ammeter B. Megohmmeter C. Wattmeter D. Voltmeter
Description : A switchboard, for a AC electrical distribution system, will be provided with which of the following components? A. Frequency meter. B. Ammeter C. Voltmeter D. All of the above
Description : To test the state of charge of a nickel-cadmium battery, you should use a/an ____________. A. ammeter B. voltmeter C. hydrometer D. potentiometer
Description : While starting a main propulsion synchronous motor, the ammeter pegs out at maximum and then returns to the proper value after synchronization. This indicates the _____________. A. motor has started ... field windings are grounded C. slip rings are dirty D. power transmission cables are grounded
Description : A voltmeter of range 2 V and resistance `300 Omega` cannot be converted into ammeter of range
Last Answer : A voltmeter of range 2 V and resistance `300 Omega` cannot be converted into ammeter of range A. `1 A` B. `1 mA` C. `100 mA` D. `10 mA`
Description : An ammeter and a voltmeter of resistance `R` connected in seires to an electric cell of negligible internal resistance. Their readings are `A` and `V`
Last Answer : An ammeter and a voltmeter of resistance `R` connected in seires to an electric cell of negligible ... increase D. A will increase and V will decrease
Description : By mistake, a voltmeter is connected in series and an ammeter is connected in parallel, with a resistance in an electrical circuit. What will happen t
Last Answer : By mistake, a voltmeter is connected in series and an ammeter is connected in parallel, with a ... be damaged D. Only the voltmeter will be damaged
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 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
Description : A multimeter is used to measure – (1) current (2) voltage (3) resistance (4) All of the above
Last Answer : (4) All of the above Explanation: A multimeter or a multitester, also known as a VOM (Volt-Ohm meter), is an electronic measuring instrument that combines several measurement functions in ... or digital circuits-analog multimeters (AMM) and digital multimeters (often abbreviated DMM or DVOM.)
Description : A multimeter is used to measure (1) current (2) voltage (3) resistance (4) All of the above
Last Answer : All of the above
Description : The hook-on AC volt-ammeter consists essentially of a split-core and a rectifiertype instrument connected to the secondary winding of a _____________. A. potential transformer B. control transformer C. current transformer D. reactance transformer
Description : When used for taking resistance measurements, a volt-ohm-milliammeter is normally powered by _____________. A. a hand cranked generator B. internal storage batteries C. the current in the circuit being tested D. a step down transformer