Basic meter understanding test

In Ohm's Law, the symbol "I" can be an abbreviation for? A. Voltage B. Resistance C. Current D. Watts

C. Current

To calculate how many Ohms are in a circuit with 6 amps, you must...? A. Multiply current by voltage B. Multiply voltage by current C. Divide current by voltage D. Divide Voltage by Current

C. Divide current by voltage

To calculate how many amps are flowing in a circuit, you must....? A. Multiply resistance times voltage B. Multiply current times resistance C. Divide resistance by voltage D. Divide voltage by current

C. Divide resistance by voltage

Electricity is caused by flow of? A. Proton B. Nuetron C. Electrons D. Nucleus

C. Electrons

In order for electrons to flow in a circuit, there must be a(n) _?_ present in the circuit. A. Molecular gap B. Static Charge C. Imbalance of electrons D. Resistance

C. Imbalance of electrons

What electrical testing is done where there is no concern with hookup polarity of the meters test leads? A. Amps B. Volts C. Ohms D.mA

C. Ohms

What eletrical property resist the flow of electrons is a circuit? A> Volts B. Amps C.Ohms D. Watts

C. Ohms

Meter is on 20kOmega scale. The display is 1.490. How many ohms are being measured? A. 14,900 ohms B. 1.490 ohms C. 149.0 ohms D. 1,490 ohms

D. 1,490 ohms

The meter is on the 200mV scale. The display is 01.9. How many volts are being measured? A. 1.900 volts B. 190 mV C. 19.0 mV D. 1.9 mV

D. 1.9 mV

If pressure is increased and the resistance is decreased, what happens to the current? A. Current will increase B. Current will decrease C. Current will remain the same D. Depends on the amount of voltage

D. Depends on the amount of voltage

What is the name of the switch that controls the entire operation of the meter? A. master control B. range C. ON/OFF D. Function

D. Function

What is the energy source that operates as a thermocouple? A. Light B. Chemical reaction C. Pessure D. Heat

D. Heat

The meter is on the 2KOmega scale. The test leads are connected to a resistor that is supposed to have 3,500 ohms. If resistor is good, what will meter display show? A. 3.50 B. .035 C. 35.00 D. 1.0

A. 3.50

Meter is on 200KOmega scale. The display is 82.5. How many ohms are being measured? A. 82,500 ohms B. 8,250 ohms C. 8.250 ohms D. 825,000 ohms

A. 82,500 ohms

What is amperage? A. Amount of current flowing in a circuit. B. Resistance in the circuit C. Electrical pressure in a circuit D. None of the above

A. Amount of current flowing in a circuit

The protection fuse on most meters is designed to prevent the meter from damage when measuring? A. Amps B. Volts C. OHMS D. Temp

A. Amps

Which "theory" defines current flow from positive to negitive? A. Conventional B. Electron Theory

A. Conventional

If the voltage remains the same, but the resistance decreases, what happens to the current? A. Current will increase B. Current will decrease C. Current will remain the same D. Depends on the amount of voltage

A. Current will increase

What is the energy source that generates electricity using "photoelectricity"? A. Light B. Chemical reaction C. Pressure D. Heat

A. Light

Which of the following could cause a static charge? A. Lightening B. Magnet C. Battery D. Alternator

A. Lightening

In order to cause a reduction of amperage, there must be an increase of? A. Resistance B. Current C. Voltage D. Watts

A. Resistance

A "dim" headlight indicates that there is a reduction of _?_ in the circuit. A. Volts B. Resistance C. Current D. Watts

A. Volts

The electrical property equal to water pressure is? A. Volts B. Amps C. Ohms D. Watts

A. Volts

What do ohms measure? A. Resistance B. Watts C. Volts D. Amps

A. resistance

What do most digital meters display to show electrical infinity? A. infinity symbol B. 0..000 C. 1.000 D. 1.0

B. 0.000

Meter is on the 20MOmega scale. The display is 1.56. How many ohms are being measured? A. 1,560 ohms B. 1,560,000 ohms C. 156,000 ohms D. 15,600,000 ohms

B. 1,560,000 ohms

The digital meter is set to the 2KOmega scale. What is the maximum resistance value the can be measured? A. 20,000 Ohms B. 2,000 Ohms C. 1,999 ohms D. 19,999 ohms

B. 2,000 ohms

A wiper motor has a resistance of 3 ohms operating in a circuit with 12 volts. How many amps will be flowing in the circuit? A. 3 B. 4 C. 6 D. 2

B. 4

Meter is on 200Omega scale.The display is 75.8. How many ohms are being measured? A. 750.8 ohms B. 75.8 ohms C. 7.580 ohms D. .7580 ohms

B. 75.8 ohms

What happens when a copper wire passes through a magnetic field? A. Nothing B. A small current is generated C. it is repelled away D. None of the above

B. A small current is generated

in order to increase the amount of current flowing in a circuit, there must be an increase of what? A. Resistance B. Amperage C. Voltage D. Watts

B. Amperage

The term coulomb is associated with? A. Volts B. Amps C. ohms D. Watts

B. Amps

What electrical property is equal to the amount of water flowin out of the end of the hose? A. Volts B. Amps C. Ohms D. Watts

B. Amps

What type of meter uses a needle to indicate measurement? A. Digital B. Analog C. Voltmeter D. Tachometer

B. Analog

What is the energy source that generates electricity by having two dissimilar metals in an acid? A. Light B. Chemical reaction C. Pressure D. Heat

B. Chemical reaction

Transistors, intergrated circuits and diodes are examples of what? A. Common insulators B. Common conductors C. Common switches D. Common semiconductors

B. Common conductors

If voltage remains the same, but resistance increases, what happens to the current in the circuit? A. Current will increase B. Current will decrease C. Current will remain the same D. Depends on the amount of voltage

B. Current will decrease

What type of electricity is used primarily in a car? A. static B. DC C. AC D. Magnetic

B. DC

What would happen if you hooked up an analog meter backwards when measuring voltage? A. it might bend the needle B. Nothing except the meter would display a "-" sign in front of reading. C. the fuse would blow D. Nothing the meter was designed for this purpose

B. Nothing except the meter would display a "-" symbol before reading.

The atom is made up of two basic parts. What are they? A. Molecule&Proton B. Nucleus&Electron C. Proton&Nucleus D. Electron&Proton

B. Nucleus&Electron

What does the Omega symbol stand for? A. Volts B. Resistance C. Current D. Watts

B. Resistance

What electrical measurement requires that the circuit be broken and the meter installed in the circuit? A. Voltage B. Resistance C. Current or amps D. Temp

B. Resistance

You are measuring amperage that is in the .400A range. What meter socket should the red meter lead be plugged into? A. COM B. V-Omega-mA-Temp C. 10A D. the omega symbol

C. 10A

The meter is on the 20V scale. The display is 13.65 How many valts are being measured? A. 1.365 volts B. 136.5 volts C. 13.65 volts D. .1365 volts

C. 13.65 volts

How many digits on CL-1919 meter can read from 0-9? A. 1 B. 2 C. 3 D. 4

C. 4

The meter is on a 10A scale. The display is 0.45. How many amps are being measured? A. .450 mA B. 450 mA C. 450 A D. 45.0 A

C. 450 A

Every normally functioning circuit must have a voltage source, switch, overcurrent protection, positive and ground wires and? A. A fuse B. A toggle switch C. A resistance D. A voltage

C. A resistance

The black meter test lead normally is inserted into meter _?_ socket. A. V.Omega.mA B. 10A C. COM D. Temp

C. COM

If electrons can flow through a material, it would be a? A. Resistor B. Insulator C. Conductor D. Bulb

C. Conductor