Module 26112-17 Exam: Electrical Test Equipment

Which of the following devices measures ohms, amps, and volts?

• Multimeter

• Phase tester

• Ammeter

• Megohmmeter

Which of the following devices is also called an insulation resistance tester?

• Multimeter

• Phase tester

• VOM

• Megohmmeter

Which instrument should be used to verify that there is power available to run a three-phase motor that will not start?

• Clamp-on ammeter

• Megger

• Ohmmeter

• Voltage tester

Which meter can measure current without having to make contact with uninsulated wires?

• Clamp-on ammeter

• Ohmmeter

• Continuity tester

• Voltage tester

What is the lowest acceptable overvoltage category rating for a multimeter that will be used to test small appliances?

• CAT I

• CAT II

• CAT III

• CAT IV

Which of the following is true of digital meters?

• They are more accurate than analog meters.

• They are faster than analog meters.

• They are easier to connect to the circuit than analog meters.

• They are easier to read than analog meters.

Most digital ohmmeters have an audible tone to indicate a closed or low-resistance circuit, making them useful for performing _____.

• continuity tests

• polarity tests

• voltage tests

• frequency tests

What is the lowest acceptable overvoltage category rating for an ammeter that will be used to test outdoor conductors?

• CAT I

• CAT II

• CAT III

• CAT IV

Before using a voltage tester, check to make sure it is functioning correctly by _____.

• touching the leads together

• connecting it to a known energized source

• grounding the leads

• checking it with a multimeter

What instrument is used to take readings at specified intervals for later review?

• Clamp-on ammeter

• Multimeter

• Data logger

• Voltmeter