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Multimeter

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 12mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

A tool that measures voltage, current, resistance, and continuity is called a:

a)

voltmeter

b)

resistor

c)

multimeter

d)

screwdriver

2.

On a multimeter the black probe is connected to__

a)

Amperage

b)

COM (which is negative)

c)

Continuity

d)

COM (which is positive)

3.

How will you classify the image?

a)

DC

b)

AC

c)

Either AC or DC

d)

Neither DC or AC

4.

Nothing will happen to the multimeter if you accidentally chose the wrong setting in measuring a power outlet.

a)

True

b)

False

5.

The multimeter should always be set ______ than/with the indicated value.

a)

Lower

b)

Higher

c)

Twice

d)

The same

6.

What will appear to the display if the probes are connected in reverse?

a)

A positive reading

b)

A "twice the value" reading

c)

A negative reading

d)

An infinity symbol

7.

What scale in the multimeter will you choose when you are to measure the voltage of a power outlet?

a)

DCV Scale

b)

AC Current Scale

c)

ACV Scale

d)

Resistance Scale

8.

Identify this tool

a)

Digital multimeter

b)

Digital therometer

c)

Digital pedometer

d)

Digital weight scale

9.

What type of multimeter has a needle gauge?

a)

analog multimeter

b)

digital multimeter

c)

electrical multimeter

d)

mechanical dual multimeter

10.

What do you call that symbol?

a)

resistance

b)

current

c)

microfarad

d)

ohm

11.

What does the following symbol represents?

a)

Battery

b)

Resistor

c)

Bulb

d)

Ammeter

12.

What is a multimeter?

a)

a tool used to estimate distance current travels

b)

a tool used to find a correct locaton

c)

a tool used to measure electricity

d)

a tool used to measure electronics

13.

What physical quantity does ammeter measures?

a)

Voltage

b)

Current

c)

Resistance

d)

Power

14.

Digital multimeter is used for _________

a)

measuring a.c. and d.c. current, voltage and resistance

b)

measuring a.c. current and voltage

c)

measuring d.c. current and resistance

d)

measuring a.c. voltage and resistance

15.

What is the initial setting made in a multimeter before it is used for measuring resistance?

a)

fine adjustment

b)

instrument is open circuited

c)

voltage is applied

d)

zero adjustment

16.
Choose the true statement below concerning DC currents:
a)
DC stands for Direct Computing and electrons flow in multiple pathways
b)
DC stands for direct current and electrons flow in multiple directions
c)
DC stands for direct current and the electrons do not flow
d)
DC stands for direct current and the electrons flow in only one direction
17.
Which type of electric current are you using when you turn on your TV at home?
a)
AC
b)
DC
c)
Resistance
d)
Conductive
18.

These refer to the handles used to hold tip on the tested connection

a)

Probes

b)

Red Meter Lead

c)

Tips

d)

Black Meter Lead

19.

Which of the following is the symbol for AC voltage?

a)

---

b)

u

c)

.)))

d)

~

20.

On a multimeter which wire is used for what?

a)

the red probe is used for positive, and the black probe is used for negative

b)

the red probe is used for negative, and the black probe is used for positive