Technician A says when checking voltage drops, the negative meter lead is connected to ground and the positive lead is connected to the component being tested. Technician B says the voltmeter is connected across the load with the circuit activated when testing voltage drops. Who is correct?
A)A only
B)B only
C)Both A and B
D)Neither A nor B

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Technician B is correct. When testing voltage drops, the voltmeter should be connected across the load with the circuit activated to measure the voltage drop across the component. Technician A's method is incorrect for measuring voltage drops.

Technician a Says When Checking Voltage Drops, the Negative Meter