NCCER ELECTRICAL LEVEL 1 -
MODULE 12 ELECTRICAL TEST
EQUIPMENT QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS WITH SOLUTIONS 2024
A voltmeter is used to measure the value of a circuit's ____. - ANSWER Electromotive force
A closed circuit is indicated by an ohmmeter reading of ______. - ANSWER Zero
A meter that operates by sensing the strength of the electromagnetic field around the wire is a(n)
______. - ANSWER Clamp-on ammeter
Current measurement in milliamps are typically read using a(n) _____. - ANSWER VOM
An expected resistance of 1,000,000 ohms would be measured using a ______. - ANSWER
Megohmmeter
Which category rating covers installation that present the lowest risk? - ANSWER CAT I
Which of the following is true with regard to meter safety? - ANSWER Thoroughly inspect all test
equipment before each use.
CAT I (Overvoltage Category) - ANSWER Electronic equipment and circuitry
CAT II (Overvoltage Category) - ANSWER Single-phase loads such as small appliance tools, outlets at
more than 30 feet from a CAT III source or 60 feet from a CAT IV source
CAT III (Overvoltage Category) - ANSWER Three-phase motors, single-phase commercial or industrial
lighting, switchgear, busduct and feeders in industrial plants.
MODULE 12 ELECTRICAL TEST
EQUIPMENT QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS WITH SOLUTIONS 2024
A voltmeter is used to measure the value of a circuit's ____. - ANSWER Electromotive force
A closed circuit is indicated by an ohmmeter reading of ______. - ANSWER Zero
A meter that operates by sensing the strength of the electromagnetic field around the wire is a(n)
______. - ANSWER Clamp-on ammeter
Current measurement in milliamps are typically read using a(n) _____. - ANSWER VOM
An expected resistance of 1,000,000 ohms would be measured using a ______. - ANSWER
Megohmmeter
Which category rating covers installation that present the lowest risk? - ANSWER CAT I
Which of the following is true with regard to meter safety? - ANSWER Thoroughly inspect all test
equipment before each use.
CAT I (Overvoltage Category) - ANSWER Electronic equipment and circuitry
CAT II (Overvoltage Category) - ANSWER Single-phase loads such as small appliance tools, outlets at
more than 30 feet from a CAT III source or 60 feet from a CAT IV source
CAT III (Overvoltage Category) - ANSWER Three-phase motors, single-phase commercial or industrial
lighting, switchgear, busduct and feeders in industrial plants.
