NCCER ELECTRICAL LEVEL 1 -
MODULE 12 ELECTRICAL TEST
EQUIPMENT EXAM QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS
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
A meter that operates by sensing the strength of the electromagnetic field around the
wire is a(n) ______. - ANSWERSClamp-on ammeter
Current measurement in milliamps are typically read using a(n) _____. -
ANSWERSVOM
An expected resistance of 1,000,000 ohms would be measured using a ______. -
ANSWERSMegohmmeter
Which category rating covers installation that present the lowest risk? - ANSWERSCAT
I
Which of the following is true with regard to meter safety? - ANSWERSThoroughly
inspect all test equipment before each use.
CAT I (Overvoltage Category) - ANSWERSElectronic equipment and circuitry
Which of the following is true regarding analog meters? - ANSWERSAnalog meters rely
on a moving-coil meter movement.
A voltmeter is used to test _____. - ANSWERSExact voltages
In order to ensure safety, before measuring low voltages, you should first test for _____.
- ANSWERSHigher voltages
An ammeter is used to measure ____. - ANSWERSCurrent
CAT II (Overvoltage Category) - ANSWERSSingle-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
MODULE 12 ELECTRICAL TEST
EQUIPMENT EXAM QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS
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
A meter that operates by sensing the strength of the electromagnetic field around the
wire is a(n) ______. - ANSWERSClamp-on ammeter
Current measurement in milliamps are typically read using a(n) _____. -
ANSWERSVOM
An expected resistance of 1,000,000 ohms would be measured using a ______. -
ANSWERSMegohmmeter
Which category rating covers installation that present the lowest risk? - ANSWERSCAT
I
Which of the following is true with regard to meter safety? - ANSWERSThoroughly
inspect all test equipment before each use.
CAT I (Overvoltage Category) - ANSWERSElectronic equipment and circuitry
Which of the following is true regarding analog meters? - ANSWERSAnalog meters rely
on a moving-coil meter movement.
A voltmeter is used to test _____. - ANSWERSExact voltages
In order to ensure safety, before measuring low voltages, you should first test for _____.
- ANSWERSHigher voltages
An ammeter is used to measure ____. - ANSWERSCurrent
CAT II (Overvoltage Category) - ANSWERSSingle-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
