Use should include
- identifying and understanding the parts and functions of an oscilloscope
- manipulating the front-panel controls to adjust the circuits for proper operation, including
- measuring alternating current (AC) and direct current (DC) voltages
- gaining information about the shape, time period, and frequency of voltage waveforms
- maintaining the oscilloscope according to manufacturer specifications.
Process/Skill Questions:
- What elements are common to all oscilloscopes?
- How do oscilloscopes display voltages?
- What is the purpose of the calibrate control function?
- How is the oscilloscope used in the daily work of technicians?
- How are voltage and time measured?