Meters Instructor: Dave Flashcards
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Q: What are the most common meters.
A
A: Voltmeter, Ammeters, Ohmmeters, Watt Meters and Megohmeters / Meggers
2
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Q: What does a Watt Meter measure.
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A: Power
3
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Q: What does a Megohmenter / Megger measure.
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A: High resistance.
4
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Q: A non-linear scale has divisions that are equally spaced. True or False
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A: False
5
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Q: What does it mean if a digital meter displays OL
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A: Over Load.
6
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Q: Do you hook up a Ammeter across a Load. Yes or No.
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A: No
7
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Q: Do you hook up a Ohmmeter to a de-energized circuit. Yes or No.
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A: Yes
8
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Q: What are the 4 important factors when selecting an electrical meter.
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A: 1. The Electrical Measurement required.
2. Whether the electrical circuit is energized or de- energized.
3. The value you except to obtain from the meter.
4. Whether polarity is important in the electrical measurement.
