Title: Use a variety of meters to take readings.
Course: Electricity I (17102-I) > Section: Applying Basic Electrical Theory

Use should include a meter that is selected, set, and adjusted for a specified test or measurement (voltage, amperage, resistance, and continuity). Scales must be read correctly on digital and analog meters.

Process/Skill Questions:

- What are the common types of meters used in the electricity trade? What do they measure?
- Why is it important to have the meter set to the proper function before taking a reading?
- Why should the meter leads be inspected before taking a reading?
- How is a meter verified?