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True or False: A voltage tester is a good tool for determining the exact voltage from a power source. |
False: It can only tell approx. what it is |
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True or False: It is alright to use a voltage tester with cracked insulation is you are careful? |
False |
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What is the purpose of a voltage tester? |
To find out if there is power available to run a piece of equipment |
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How can voltage testers burn out? |
By being left on a running piece of equipment for too long. |
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State 2 ways meters are classified: |
1. The electrical quantity a meter is designed to measure (Volts, Amps, Ohms) 2. The type of circuit (AC or DC) |
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What does an ammeter measure? |
Current |
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True or False: Multiplying resistors allow a meter to measure different current ranges |
False |
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How many positions are on a function switch? |
3 -- one for AC measurements, two for DC measurements |
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What is the purpose of the zero ohms knob on a multimeter? |
To zero the needle for resistance readings |
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True or False: Current ranges on most multimeters are relatively small. |
True |
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When a multimeter is used to measure DC current, the meter is connected __________ with the circuit. |
In series |
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What is the main factor that can affect insulation resistance? |
Age |
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True or False: Multiplying resistors allows a meter to measure different current ranges |
False |
