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1. How does a multimeter measure current?

a) By measuring the voltage drop across a known resistance


b) By measuring the resistance of a circuit
c) By measuring the magnetic field around a conductor
d) By measuring the temperature of a circuit

2. What is the purpose of a continuity test on a multimeter?

a) To measure voltage
b) To measure resistance
c) To test if a circuit is complete
d) To measure current

3. What is the purpose of a diode test on a multimeter?

a) To measure the voltage drop across a diode


b) To measure the resistance of a diode
c) To test if a diode is working properly
d) To measure the current flowing through a diode

4. Which multimeter function is used to test the continuity of a circuit?

a) Voltage
b) Current
c) Resistance
d) Capacitance

5. What is the difference between a digital and an analog multimeter?

a) Digital multimeters measure voltage, current, and resistance, while analog


multimeters only measure voltage.
b) Digital multimeters display readings as numbers, while analog multimeters use a
pointer and a scale.
c) Digital multimeters are less accurate than analog multimeters.
d) Analog multimeters have more features than digital multimeters.

6. What is the difference between a true RMS and an average responding multimeter?

a) True RMS multimeters are more accurate than average responding multimeters.
b) True RMS multimeters can measure both AC and DC voltage and current, while
average responding multimeters can only measure DC.
c) Average responding multimeters give a reading that is the average of the AC
waveform, while true RMS multimeters give a reading that takes into account the
amplitude of the waveform.
d) True RMS multimeters are more expensive than average responding multimeters.

7. What is the purpose of the overload protection feature on a multimeter?

a) To prevent damage to the multimeter from high voltage or current levels


b) To improve the accuracy of the measurements
c) To make the multimeter easier to use
d) To conserve battery life

8. What is the purpose of the dB function on a multimeter?

a) To measure the frequency of a circuit


b) To measure the resistance of a circuit
c) To measure the voltage level of a circuit in decibels
d) To measure the current level of a circuit in decibels

9. What is the purpose of the duty cycle function on a multimeter?

a) To measure the frequency of a circuit


b) To measure the resistance of a circuit
c) To measure the voltage level of a circuit
d) To measure the on/off time ratio of a circuit

10. What is the function of the hold button on a multimeter?

a) To freeze the measurement on the screen


b) To switch between AC and DC modes
c) To switch between voltage and current measurements
d) To turn off the multimeter

11. Which type of multimeter is most suitable for measuring very low electrical currents?

a) Analog multimeter
b) Digital multimeter
c) Clamp multimeter
d) True RMS multimeter

12. What is the purpose of a range selector on a multimeter?

a) To adjust the sensitivity of the multimeter


b) To change the mode of the multimeter
c) To change the display units of the multimeter
13.What is the purpose of the AC/DC switch on a multimeter?

a) To switch between different probes on the multimeter


b) To change the display units of the multimeter
c) To change the mode of the multimeter
d) To switch between AC and DC voltage or current measurement

14. What is the difference between a manual ranging and an auto-ranging multimeter?

a) Manual ranging multimeters are more accurate than auto-ranging multimeters.


b) Manual ranging multimeters require the user to set the measurement range, while
auto-ranging multimeters automatically select the range.
c) Auto-ranging multimeters have more features than manual ranging multimeters.
d) Manual ranging multimeters are faster than auto-ranging multimeters.

15. What is the purpose of the diode check function on a multimeter?

a) To measure the resistance of a diode


b) To test if a diode is shorted or open
c) To test the capacitance of a diode
d) To measure the voltage drop across a diode

16. What is the purpose of the hold function on a multimeter?

a) To freeze the display on a particular reading


b) To measure the capacitance of a circuit
c) To measure the frequency of a signal
d) To measure the temperature of a circuit

17. Which of the following is NOT a function of a multimeter?

a) Measure voltage
b) Measure current
c) Measure resistance
d) Control temperature

18. What is the unit of measurement for voltage?

a) Amperes (A)
b) Ohms (Ω)
c) Watts (W)
d) Volts (V)
19. What is the purpose of the auto power-off function on a multimeter?

a) To conserve battery life


b) To prevent accidental shock
c) To improve accuracy of the measurements
d) To make the multimeter easier to use

20. What is the purpose of the milliampere range on a multimeter?

a) To measure low current levels


b) To measure high current levels
c) To measure AC voltage levels
d) To measure DC voltage levels

21. What is the function of the auto-ranging feature on a multimeter?

a) To automatically switch between voltage and current measurements


b) To automatically adjust the range of the measurement based on the input signal
c) To automatically calculate the frequency of the input signal
d) To automatically convert between different units of measurement

22. What is the difference between a multimeter and an oscilloscope?

a) Multimeters are used to measure voltage, current, and resistance, while


oscilloscopes are used to display waveforms.
b) Multimeters are analog devices, while oscilloscopes are digital devices.
c) Multimeters are better suited for measuring high frequency signals, while
oscilloscopes are better suited for measuring low frequency signals.
d) Multimeters are less accurate than oscilloscopes.

23. Which multimeter function is used to check the capacitor?

a) Voltage
b) Current
c) Resistance
d) Capacitance

24. What is the function of the backlight on a multimeter?

a) To provide additional illumination for the display


b) To improve the accuracy of the measurements
c) To change the measurement units
d) To indicate the polarity of the signal being measured
25. What is the function of the range button on a multimeter?

a) To hold the measurement value on the display


b) To switch between different measurement functions
c) To adjust the range of the measurement
d) To turn the multimeter on or off

26. Which multimeter function is used to measure the diode forward voltage drop?

a) Voltage
b) Current
c) Resistance
d) Diode test

27. Which multimeter function is used to check the inductor?

a) Voltage
b) Current
c) Resistance
d) Inductance

28. What is the function of the input jack on a multimeter?

a) To connect the multimeter to the circuit being tested


b) To adjust the range of the measurement
c) To hold the measurement value on the display
d) To turn the multimeter on or off

29. Which type of multimeter measurement function is used to measure the potential
difference between two points in a circuit?

a) Voltage
b) Current
c) Resistance
d) Capacitance

30. What is the function of the peak hold feature on a multimeter?

a) To switch between different measurement functions


b) To adjust the range of the measurement
c) To hold the highest measurement value on the display
d) To hold the lowest measurement value on the display
31.What is the function of the min/max feature on a multimeter?

a) To switch between different measurement functions


b) To adjust the range of the measurement
c) To hold the minimum and maximum measurement values on the display
d) To hold the average measurement value on the display

32. Which setting on a multimeter is used to measure resistance?

a) Voltage setting
b) Current setting
c) Resistance setting
d) Ohms setting

33. What is the maximum current range for most multimeters?

a) 1 ampere
b) 10 amperes
c) 100 amperes
d) 1000 amperes

34. What is the maximum voltage range for most multimeters?

a) 1 volt
b) 10 volts
c) 100 volts
d) 1000 volts

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