Quiz 3

What will be the estimated reading on our multimeter if we are checking the continuity of the extension when it is plugged in an wall outlet?

When an extension is plug-in on a wall outlet, what is the correct range to set in your multitester to test if there are current flowing on your extension?

What diode characteristic does an LED have?

Give an example of Reverse-Biased Diode.

Electrolytic capacitor is the type of ​ ​ (a)_____________ capacitor while ceramic capacitor is a type of ​ (b)_____________ capacitor.

When turning the shaft of a potentiometer clockwise the reading will increase the resistance.

• TRUE

• FALSE

When turning the shaft of a potentiometer counter-clockwise the reading will decrease the resistance.

• TRUE

• FALSE

The potentiometer will operate as a ________ ________ when connected to the center and outer leads to the circuit.

How will you be able to know if your LED is working using your Multimeter?

• Connect the black probe to the cathode and the red probe to the anode.

• Connect the black probe to the anode and the red probe to the cathode.

• Connect the black probe to the negative pin and the red probe to the positive pin.

• Connect the black probe to the positive pin and the red probe to the negative pin.

The reading on the digital multimeter is __________ if the connection of the wire and to the outlet is correct.