MODULE 26112-20 (ELECTRICAL
TEST EQUIPMENT) NCCER
QUESTIONS (ALL) & ANSWERS 2026
Before using a voltage tester, check to make sure it is functioning correctly by -
ANSWERSconnecting it to a known energized source
which of the following is true of digital meters? - ANSWERSthey are easier to read than
analog meters
a device that be used as a safe known energized source in a live-dead-live test is
known as a - ANSWERSproving unit
if a three-phase motor will not start, which instrument can be used to verify that there is
power available - ANSWERSvoltage tester
which meter can measure current without having to make contact with uninsulated
wires? - ANSWERSclamp-on ammeter
certified meters are marked with their category rating on the - ANSWERSmeter housing
ANSI requires that field instruments be calibrated at least once per - ANSWERSyear
A voltmeter is used to measure the value of a circuit's - ANSWERSelectromotive force
A closed circuit is indicated by an ohmmeter reading of - ANSWERSzero
most digital ohmmeters have an audible tone to indicate a closed or low-resistance
circuit, making them useful for performing - ANSWERScontinuity tests
a device that is plugged directly into an outlet to test the condition of a circuit is -
ANSWERScircuit tester
which of the following devices measures ohms, amps, and volts? -
ANSWERSmultimeter
A meter that can take measurements without making conductor contact is a -
ANSWERSclamp-on ammeter
what instrument is used to take readings at specified intervals for later review? -
ANSWERSdata logger
TEST EQUIPMENT) NCCER
QUESTIONS (ALL) & ANSWERS 2026
Before using a voltage tester, check to make sure it is functioning correctly by -
ANSWERSconnecting it to a known energized source
which of the following is true of digital meters? - ANSWERSthey are easier to read than
analog meters
a device that be used as a safe known energized source in a live-dead-live test is
known as a - ANSWERSproving unit
if a three-phase motor will not start, which instrument can be used to verify that there is
power available - ANSWERSvoltage tester
which meter can measure current without having to make contact with uninsulated
wires? - ANSWERSclamp-on ammeter
certified meters are marked with their category rating on the - ANSWERSmeter housing
ANSI requires that field instruments be calibrated at least once per - ANSWERSyear
A voltmeter is used to measure the value of a circuit's - ANSWERSelectromotive force
A closed circuit is indicated by an ohmmeter reading of - ANSWERSzero
most digital ohmmeters have an audible tone to indicate a closed or low-resistance
circuit, making them useful for performing - ANSWERScontinuity tests
a device that is plugged directly into an outlet to test the condition of a circuit is -
ANSWERScircuit tester
which of the following devices measures ohms, amps, and volts? -
ANSWERSmultimeter
A meter that can take measurements without making conductor contact is a -
ANSWERSclamp-on ammeter
what instrument is used to take readings at specified intervals for later review? -
ANSWERSdata logger
