Electricity & Electronics - EXAM

Front

A red plus (+) sign on a meter represents _____ polarity.

Back

positive

Front

A black line (–) on a meter represents _____ polarity.

Back

negative

Front

A(n) _____ is used to measure the volume of electrons flowing through a circuit.

Back

ammeter

Front

To extend the range of an ammeter, a _____ can be added.

Back

shunt

Front

An ammeter is connected in _____ with the load it is reading.

Back

series

Front

An ammeter can be damaged if connected directly across the source voltage.

Back

True

Front

A(n) _____ is used to measure electrical pressure in a circuit.

Back

voltmeter

Front

A voltmeter should be connected in series with the device being measured.

Back

False

Front

To extend the range of a voltmeter, _____ can be added to the circuit.

Back

multiplier resistor

Front

The sensitivity of a voltmeter is expressed in units of _____?

Back

ohms-per-volt