1What is the difference between an analog and a digital meter?
Analog scale vs. a digital readout
2When testing a potentiometer which meter should be used?
Analog
3When testing temp. control sensors which kind of motor must be used?
Digital
4All expensive digital meters can measure DC microamps as low as .1 ua. (T or F)
False
5What is meant by "CAT" rating?
Category, the safety rating
6Why is the "CAT" rating important when purchasing a meter?
Make sure the meter user is safe with he applications they are servicing
7Besides the metered what other component of a meter must have the proper "CAT" rating?
Meter leads
8An analog meter set to the R X 1K scale on the meter reads 20 on the top black scale on the meter face. What resistance value is this?
20,000 ohms
9When purchasing a digital meter, the meter with the scales you will commonly meed is classified as what kind of meter?
HVAC
10IF you purchase an expensive brand mane meter it will be able to meet all your needs. (T or F)
False
11Why must you purchase a True RMS meter?
To get accurate voltage measurements with todays harmonics in power supplies
12A meter that works based on the operation of a current transformer is called a ___________?
Clamp on meter