Question 196Electricity & Electronics - 1st Asst/Chief

70% to pass

If a digital multimeter is set up as shown in figure "A" of the illustration, what would be displayed on the screen if the fuse being tested is blown? Illustration EL-0210

Diagram for USCG Electrical Chief: If a digital multimeter is set up as shown in figure "A" of the illustration,...
AOL volts
B0.001 ohms
C470 ohms
DOL ohms
AI Explanation

The correct answer is D) OL ohms. When a digital multimeter is set up to measure resistance (ohms) and the fuse being tested is blown, the multimeter will display "OL" (Overload) on the screen. This is because a blown fuse has an infinite resistance, which the multimeter cannot measure accurately. The other options are incorrect because they do not reflect the behavior of a digital multimeter when testing a blown fuse.

Want to practice with timed exams?

Download Coast Guard Exams for the full exam experience.

Get the App