How to use a multimeter

USING A MULTIMETER

​Here are a couple of links to help you with using a multimeter, you may find other links but be sure they apply to NZ conditions. Remember most electrical work is perscribed work and requires authorisation to do it!

https://youtu.be/EBY3hPX3aIk?si=21XJ4gaQdDiQw_y0 

https://youtu.be/hgTgx_h5QOk?si=ERKG6zooF2SNO8TS 

Multiple Choice

Which terminal does the black lead usually plug in to?

• Green

• COM

• 10A

• VΩmA

Multiple Choice

DC current flows ...

• In one direction

• Both directions

• No direction

• In line with a magnetic field

Multiple Choice

What type of current does a battery produce?

• AC

• BC

• ED

• DC

Multiple Choice

What does the symbol Ω stand for?

• Sound

• Ohms

• Megajoules

• Current

Multiple Choice

Which is the symbol for milliampere?

• Am

• mV

• mA

• ma

Multiple Choice

When checking for resistance on a PCB do you need to remove or isolate the item being tested?

• No

• Yes

• Does not matter

• Only if the power is on

Multiple Choice

What does PCB stand for?

• Paul Costelloe's brilliant

• Powered Current Board

• Printed Circuit Board

• Polarity Current Breaker

Multiple Choice

Which symbol is used to measure resistance?

• Ω

• ~   

• +

• Rst

Multiple Choice

When testing for CURRENT the probes must be in ...

• At least one pug point

• Parallel

• Series

• Does not matter.

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When testing for CURRENT you should

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