Pre -Test Module 2 Electrical Measuring Tools and Instrument

Supposed you wanted to know if there is the voltage in a certain exposed wire and you do not have a VOM with you, what is the best electrical measuring tool that you can use?

• Test Light

• Wire Gauge

• Continuity Tester

• Micrometer

In using a wire gauge, which part of the wire should be measured to determine its diameter?

• Conductor

• Prong

• Insulator

• Slot

Which of the following uses a separate power source such as a battery to operate?

• Micrometer

• Test Light

• Foot Rule

• Continuity Tester

In using a continuity tester, what is the implication when upon testing an object, the continuity tester bulb eventually lighted?

• That the continuity tester malfunctioned.

• That there is a continuous path for current to flow.

• That the continuity tester is working.

• That there is no continuous path for the current to flow.

Which of the following is the best measuring tool to use to know the distance between electrical convenience outlets at home?

• Ruler

• Pull - Push Rule

• Wire Gauge

• Multimeter