Deck 42: Circuit Testers and Digital Meters

Question 1

An ohmmeter should be connected to the circuit or component being tested ________.

A)With current flowing in the circuit or through the component
B)When connected to the battery of the vehicle to power the meter
C)Only when no power is flowing (electrically open circuit)
D)Both B and C

Answer 1

Only when no power is flowing (electrically open circuit)

Question 2

A voltmeter should be connected to the circuit being tested ________.

A)Only when no power is flowing
B)In parallel
C)In series
D)Both A and C

Answer 2

In parallel