Resistance Measurements

Question 1

When making a resistance measurement, what must be the first thing done?

Answer 1

turn power OFF!

Question 2

A continuity check is another type of resistance measurement. A wire or connection without a break will measure ____ ohms. A broken wire or connection will measure ________, indicating that resistance is maximum.

Answer 2

A continuity check is another type of resistance measurement. A wire or connection without a break will measure (0) ohms. A broken wire or connection will measure infinity ohms or (1), indicating that resistance is maximum.

Question 3

Continuity measurements are typically used to detect what kind of defect?

Answer 3

Continuity measurements are typically used to detect opens and shorts in wiring and cabling

Question 4

What would happen if your mulitmeter leads are placed in reverse when doing a resistance or continuity check?

Answer 4

Nothing. The placement of the leads does not matter.