A multimeter can be used to measure _____________. A. resistance B. voltage C. current D. all of the above

1 Answer

Answer :

Answer: D

Related questions

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

Last Answer : Answer: A

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 : 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 : A multimeter can be used to directly measure _____________. A. watts B. field flux C. current D. all of the above

Last Answer : Answer: C

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 : 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

Last Answer : Answer: D

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 : 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

Last Answer : Answer: D

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 : A megohmmeter is used to measure _____________. A. voltage B. dielectric strength C. current D. power

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 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

Last Answer : Answer: D

Description : Capacitance is the property of an electric circuit opposing a change in the _____________. A. current in the circuit B. voltage in the circuit C. inductance in the circuit D. resistance in the circuit

Last Answer : Answer: B

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

Last Answer : Answer: A

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

Last Answer : Answer: D

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

Last Answer : Answer: A

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

Last Answer : Answer: A

Description : A characteristic of an induction motor with a low resistance rotor winding is _____________. A. high starting voltage B. high starting current C. high slippage D. low starting voltage

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'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 : How is a multimeter changed from a voltage measuring device to a resistance measuring device?

Last Answer : By changing the position of the function switch

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

Last Answer : Answer: A

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 : Before using an all-purpose electric measuring instrument (multimeter) utilizing internal batteries to supply power for resistance measurements, you should FIRST ____________. A. remove one of the ... batteries C. calibrate using a known external resistance D. select the proper resistance range

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 '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 : 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

Last Answer : Answer: A

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

Last Answer : Answer: C

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

Last Answer : Answer: C

Description : As a general rule, the first troubleshooting action to be taken in checking faulty electric control devices is to _____________. A. draw a one line diagram of the circuitry B. test all fuses and measure the line voltage C. take megger readings D. insulate the apparatus from ground

Last Answer : Answer: B

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 : Moving the rheostat handle shown in the illustration, that is used to control a DC generator, towards the 'raise' direction will increase the _____________. EL-0030 A. field resistance B. armature resistance C. armature speed D. line voltage

Last Answer : Answer: D

Description : DC generator voltage is decreased by cutting _____________. A. in field resistance B. out field resistance C. in armature resistance D. out armature resistance

Last Answer : Answer: A

Description : The cycles per second developed by the alternator aboard your vessel is determined by _____________. A. the speed of the engine driving the alternator B. the resistance applied to the field rheostat C. the synchronous speed of induction D. the adjustments made to the voltage regulator

Last Answer : Answer: A

Description : An AC circuit has capacitance arranged in series. If the line voltage remains constant, the capacitive reactance value can be varied by changing the _____________. A. line frequency B. resistance C. number of commutating poles D. number of interpoles

Last Answer : Answer: A

Description : A characteristic of a wound-rotor induction motor, with a high resistance rotor winding, is _____________. A. low starting torque B. high starting torque C. high speed D. low starting voltage

Last Answer : Answer: B

Description : Receptacle outlets aboard ship should be designed so those mounted according to 46 CFR 111 have _____________. A. there must be a sufficient number of receptacle outlets in the crew accommodations for an ... outlet must not have any exposed parts with the plug opening uncovered D. all of the above

Last Answer : Answer: D

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

Last Answer : Answer: A

Description : If an AC generator experiences voltage failure, the cause may be _____________. A. an open in the field circuit B. the brushes shifting out of the neutral plane C. excessive locked-rotor current D. a rotating slip ring

Last Answer : Answer: A

Description : Equalization of the power factors of two alternators operating in parallel is accomplished _____________. A. manually, by adjusting the governor controls B. automatically, by automatic voltage regulators ... the output of current transformers D. automatically, by the designed action of the governors

Last Answer : Answer: B

Description : If field excitation is suddenly lost to an alternator operating in parallel, that alternator will _____________. A. supply excessive current to the bus B. operate at the same load, but with reduced voltage C. lose its load and tend to overspeed D. become overloaded and slow down

Last Answer : Answer: C

Description : The direction of rotation of the winch shown in the illustration is changed by reversing the _____________. EL-0102 A. direction of current through the shunt field B. polarity of voltage at 'S1' and 'S2' C. direction of current through the armature D. polarity of voltage at 'L1' and 'L2'

Last Answer : Answer: C

Description : You are attempting to parallel two AC generators and the synchroscope pointer stops at a position other than 0°. If you close the circuit breaker at this moment _____________. A. the incoming ... hazardous condition will be created by the incoming machine being at a higher frequency than the bus

Last Answer : Answer: C