This set of Electrical Measurements & Measuring Instruments Multiple Choice Questions & Answers (MCQs)

focuses on “Electronic Multimeter”.

1. Electronic multimeter measures ________

a) voltage, current and resistance
b) voltage and current
c) current and power
d) energy and power
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Answer: a
Explanation: A.C. as well as D.C. voltage, current and resistance can be measured by making use of an
electronic multimeter. It is also known as an voltage-ohm meter.
2. Basic circuit of multimeter consists ________
a) of a.c. amplifier
b) of d.c. amplifier
c) operational amplifier
d) power amplifier
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Answer: b
Explanation: A.C. as well as D.C. voltage, current and resistance can be measured by making use of an
electronic multimeter. The basic circuit of a multimeter is made up of d.c. amplifier circuit in the form of a
balanced bridge.
3. Input signal magnitude is limited by ________
a) button
b) resistance
c) attenuator
d) voltage
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Answer: c
Explanation: A range switch is provided in an electronic multimeter in order to limit the input signal in terms
of magnitude. We can adjust the input attenuator and limit the input signal in terms of magnitude.
4. Electronic multimeter consists of a rectifier.
a) True
b) False
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Answer: a
Explanation: An electronic multimeter is used for the measurement of A.C. as well as D.C. voltage, current
and resistance. It consists of a rectifier section that is used to convert the a.c. input signal to d.c. voltage.
5. Multimeter can be used as an ammeter by ________
a) connecting series resistances
b) making use of a transducer
c) making use of a transformer
d) connecting shunts
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Answer: d
Explanation: An electronic multimeter can be used as an ammeter by making use of shunt resistances across
the meter. This is achieved by range selecting switch.
6. Multimeter can be used for D.C. voltage measurement by ________
a) connecting series resistances
b) connecting shunt resistances
c) connecting star delta resistances
d) using a switch
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Answer: a
Explanation: We can obtain a wide range of D.C. voltage from a multimeter by connecting various series
resistances in the circuit through a range selection switch. By adjusting the value of the resistance we get the
required D.C. voltage.
7. Multimeter can be used only for low resistance measurement.
a) True
b) False
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Answer: b
Explanation: A multimeter is used for the measurement of A.C. as well as D.C. voltage, current and resistance.
By manipulating the scale with a multiplication factor of 100 and 10, 000 we can make use of a multimeter
for measuring high resistances.
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8. What is the role of a rectifier in a multimeter?

a) bias purpose
b) thermal stability
c) rectification
d) inversion
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Answer: c
Explanation: When the multimeter is used for the measurement of A.C. voltages, rectifier section is used. It
mainly performs the conversion of the input A.C. voltage into D.C. for the measurement of A.C. voltage.
9. What is the initial setting made in a multimeter before it is used for measuring resistance?
a) fine adjustment
b) instrument is open circuited
c) voltage is applied
d) zero adjustment
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Answer: d
Explanation: Initially the multimeter is short circuited and zero adjustment control is made. This is done till
the meter reads zero resistance or in other words displays full scale current.

1. CRO stands for __________

a) Cathode Ray Oscilloscope
b) Current Resistance Oscillator
c) Central Resistance Oscillator
d) Capacitance Resistance Oscilloscope
View Answer
Answer: a
Explanation: Cathode Ray Oscilloscope (C.R.O) is basically used for the measurement of the
amplitude of periodic and non periodic signals as a function of time.
2. C.R.O gives __________
a) actual representation
b) visual representation
c) approximate representation
d) incorrect representation
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Answer: b
Explanation: Cathode Ray Oscilloscope is used as universal laboratory equipment. It provides a
visual representation of time varying signals. It is an important equipment in the development of
electronic circuits.
3. Oscilloscope is __________
a) a ohmmeter
b) an ammeter
c) a voltmeter
d) a multimeter
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Answer: c
Explanation: Oscilloscope is basically a voltmeter. It employs the movement of an electronic gun
assembly with respect to a fluorescent screen. The screen produces the movement of the visible
spot.
4. Electron beam is deflected in __________
a) 1 direction
b) 4 directions
c) 3 directions
d) 2 directions
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Answer: d
Explanation: The electron beam in an oscilloscope can be deflected in two directions, namely the
horizontal (x-direction) and the vertical (y-direction). Two dimensional displays are produced as a
result.
5. CRO is a __________
a) fast x-y plotter
b) slow x-y plotter
c) medium x-y plotter
d) not a plotter
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Answer: a
Explanation: CRO is basically a fast x-y plotter. The x and y axes can be used to understand the
variation in the magnitude of one voltage with respect to another voltage signal.
6. CRO can’t display microseconds time.
a) True
b) False
View Answer
Answer: b
Explanation: CRO is a fast x-y plotter and displays periodic signals with time periods of the order of a
few microseconds and even nanoseconds.
7. CRT is the heart of CRO.
a) True
b) False
View Answer
Answer: a
Explanation: CRT stands for Cathode Ray Tube. It generates electron beam, accelerates and
deflects the beam. It thus forms the heart of the CRO.
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8. Typically oscilloscope represents __________
a) current and time
b) resistance and time
c) voltage and time
d) power and time
View Answer
Answer: c
Explanation: In an oscilloscope typically the horizontal or x-axis represents the time while the vertical
or y-axis represents the variation in the magnitude of the input signal.

1. What is earthing?
a) connecting electrical machines to earth
b) providing a connection to the ground
c) connecting the electrical machines to source
d) providing a source of current
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Answer: a
Explanation: Connecting electrical machines to the general mass of the earth by making use of a
conducting material with very low resistance is known as earthing.
2. What is an earth electrode?
a) electrode that is connected to earth
b) material used for earthing
c) electrode connected to the circuit
d) electrode which is connected to the mains
View Answer
Answer: b
Explanation: Electrode connected to the main is basically a source of e.m.f. Conducting material that
is used for connecting electrical machinery to the earth is known as an earth electrode.
3. Earth electrode provides ____________
a) high resistance
b) medium resistance
c) low resistance
d) very high resistance
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Answer: c
Explanation: In the case of occurrence of any leakage currents due to poor shielding of the
apparatus, the earth electrode is used to provide a very low resistance path from the electrical
appliances to the earth.
4. How is the condition of an earth electrode measured?
a) by measuring the voltage
b) by measuring the current
c) by measuring the power
d) by measuring resistance
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Answer: d
Explanation: The resistance of the earth electrode is measured in order to check whether it is in a
good condition or not.
5. In a three phase system, the neutral is _________
a) earthed
b) connected to low voltage
c) connected to high voltage
d) not connected
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Answer: a
Explanation: Earthing can be used to maintain a constant line voltage in a three phase system. This
is achieved by earthing the neutral.
6. Earthing is used as return conductor in telephone lines and for traction work.
a) True
b) False
View Answer
Answer: a
Explanation: The complications involved in laying separate telephone cables and the cast used for
traction work is minimised. As a result earthing is used as a return conductor in telephone lines and
for traction work.
7. Earthing does not help in protecting the equipment.
a) True
b) False
View Answer
Answer: b
Explanation: Spike voltages occurring as a result of lightning or any other fault can be dissipated to
ground by earthing, thus protecting the equipment.
8. After earthing, the different parts of an electrical machinery are at _________
a) infinite potential
b) intermediate potential
c) zero potential
d) undefined potential
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Answer: c
Explanation: After earthing, the various parts of electrical machinery such as casing, armouring of
cables, etc are at zero potential.
9. Connection of the various parts of a circuit to earth has a
a) medium resistance
b) high resistance
c) very high resistance
d) very low resistance
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10. Specific resistance of soil is _________

a) changes from soil to soil
b) is constant
c) depends on the circuit connected to it
d) depends on the supply voltage
View Answer
Answer: a
Explanation: Specific resistance depends on the nature and properties of a material. Specific
resistance is different for various types of soils such as dry soil, rocky soil, wet soil, etc.

1. Why is the scale of a megger calibrated in megaohms?

a) to indicate resistance
b) to minimise the current flow
c) to increase the voltage drop
d) to reduce the temperature
View Answer
Answer: a
Explanation: Current flow through the circuit depends on the magnitude of the e.m.f source. In order
to indicate the resistance value indicated by the pointer, the scale of a megger is calibrated.
2. Megger can be used for verifying the electrical insulation level of
a) passive components such as resistance, capacitor and inductance
b) devices such as motor, cable, etc
c) solid state devices
d) liquid crystal devices
View Answer
Answer: b
Explanation: Solid state devices consist of power electronic components and drives. One of the
applications of a Megger circuit is in verifying the electrical insulation levels of devices such as
motor, cable, generator, etc.
3. Continuity between any two points can be measured using
a) ammeter
b) voltmeter
c) megger
d) galvanometer
View Answer
Answer: c
Explanation: A galvanometer is used for detecting the balance condition in a bridge circuit. An
ammeter measures the current flow through the circuit while the voltmeter is used for determining
the voltage across the bridge circuit. A megger circuit can be used to determine the continuity
between any two points.
4. Electrical continuity between any two points exists if
a) there is current flow through them
b) there is a wire connecting the points
c) there is sufficient voltage drop
d) pointer shows deflection
View Answer
Answer: d
Explanation: Voltage drop across the circuit is measured by using a voltmeter. When the pointer
displays full deflection, then there is an electrical continuity between the two points.
5. Megger is also known as _________
a) megaohmmeter
b) multimeter
c) galvanometer
d) ammeter
View Answer
Answer: a
Explanation: A galvanometer is used to detect the balance condition. A multimeter can be used for
measurement of voltage, current, resistance and power. A megger is also known as a
megaohmmeter as it is used for the measurement of resistances in the order of Mῼ.
6. The application of a megger is _________
a) to measure resistance
b) to test for leakage
c) to limit the current
d) to increase the emf of the circuit
View Answer
Answer: b
Explanation: Current flow through a circuit depends on the magnitude of the voltage source.
Magnitude of the voltage source can be increased. A megger is mainly used for testing electrical
leakages in wires.
7. What is the significance of a megger with respect to high resistance?
a) it is used to limit the current
b) it is used to provide stability
c) used for measuring high resistance with respect to ground
d) it is used for temperature protection
View Answer
Answer: c
Explanation: Temperature protection can be provided to a bridge circuit by making use of heat sinks.
Megger is used for determining very high resistances between the conducting part of a circuit and
ground.
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8. How is the megger calibrated?

a) in steps of 1 unit per division
b) based on the value of resistance to be measured
c) directly calibrated on the position of the pointer
d) reversely calibrated based on the pointer position
View Answer
Answer: d
Explanation: The scale in a megger is calibrated such that normal position of a pointer indicates
infinity while full scale corresponds to zero resistance.

1. High resistances are of the order of __________

a) 0.1 Mῼ
b) 10 mῼ
c) 1 kῼ
d) 10 Gῼ
View Answer
Answer: a
Explanation: Resistances of the order of 0.1 Mῼ and above are known as high resistances.
Resistance values upto 1 ῼ are known as low resistances. Resistances upto a few kῼ are known as
medium resistances.
2. Megger is a ________
a) source of e.m.f
b) source to measure high resistance
c) type of a null detector
d) current carrier
View Answer
Answer: b
Explanation: Megger is a portable instrument to measure high resistances.
3. Megger is also used for ________
a) providing additional e.m.f
b) bridge balance
c) testing insulation resistance
d) controlling the temperature
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Answer: c
Explanation: A null detector is used to balance the bridge. Additional e.m.f can be provided to a
circuit by increasing the magnitude of the voltage source. Megger is used for testing the insulation
resistance of cables.
4. Megger works on the principle of ________
a) kirchhoff’s current laws
b) ohm’s law
c) gauss’s law
d) electromagnetic induction
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Answer: d
Explanation: Ohm’s law is applicable to only purely resistive circuits which are based on linearity
principle. Megger basically works on the principle of electromagnetic induction.
5. The role of the permanent magnet in a megger is to ________
a) provide field
b) provide voltage
c) generate power
d) balance the circuit
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Answer: a
Explanation: Voltage can be provided by means of an e.m.f source. Power generation occurs when
current flows through a circuit. Permanent magnet in a megger is used to provide field for the
generator as well as the ohmmeter.
6. A guard ring is provided in a megger to ________
a) protect the circuit
b) eliminate error
c) reduce current flow
d) limit the temperature rise
View Answer
Answer: b
Explanation: Temperature rise can be prevented by reducing the flow of excessive current through
the circuit. The role of a guard ring in a megger is to reduce the errors due to leakage current.
7. The supply to the megger is given by ________
a) ac motor
b) ac generator
c) permanent magnet dc motor
d) dc generator
View Answer
Answer: c
Explanation: Megger works on the principle of electromagnetic induction. Supply can be given
through a dc motor. A permanent magnet dc motor driven by hand is used as a source of supply to
the megger.
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8. The moving element of the ohmmeter in a megger consists of ________

a) 1 coil
b) 4 coils
c) 3 coils
d) 10 coils
View Answer
Answer: c
Explanation: The moving element of an ohmmeter in a megger consists of three coils, namely
current or deflection coil, pressure or control coil and compensating coil.
9. The role of the compensating coil in a megger is ________
a) reduce current
b) increase voltage
c) control temperature
d) scaling
View Answer
Answer: d
Explanation: Temperature is controlled by minimising the flow of current through the circuit. Better
scaling proportions can be achieved in a megger by making use of a compensating coil.
Oscilloscope - MCQs with answers

Q1. CRO gives the visual representation of time varying signals. The display of
the signal is

A. One dimensional
B. Two dimensional
C. Three dimensional
D. Four dimensional

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ANSWER: B. Two dimensional

Q2. Principally CRO is a

A. Ammeter
B. Voltmeter
C. Wattmeter
D. Watt-hour meter

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ANSWER: B. Voltmeter

Q3. The sweep generator of a CRO is used to produce

A. Sinusoidal voltage for the horizontal deflection of electron beam

B. Saw tooth voltage for the vertical deflection of electron beam

C. Sinusoidal voltage for the vertical deflection of electron beam

D. Saw tooth voltage for the horizontal deflection of electron beam

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ANSWER: D. Saw tooth voltage for the horizontal deflection of electron beam
Q4. Which part is called as heart of CRO?

A. CRT
B. Sweep generator
C. Trigger circuit
D. Amplifier

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ANSWER: A. CRT

Q5. The light emitted by the zinc silicate coated fluorescent screen of cathode ray
tube is usually of

A. Green colour
B. Yellow colour
C. Blue colour
D. White colour

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ANSWER: A. Green colour

Q6. If the bombardment of electrons ceases i.e. when the signal becomes zero
then the light emitted by the screen will

A. Disappear immediately
B. Persist for some time then it will disappear
C. Will not disappear at all
D. None of these

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ANSWER: B. Persist for some time then it will disappear

Q7. In terms of the division on screen, the voltage of the waveform in CRO is

A. Average voltage
B. RMS voltage
C. Peak to peak voltage
D. Maximum voltage

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ANSWER: C. Peak to peak voltage

Q8. The Lissajous patterns help in the measurement of

A. Phase difference between two sine wave

B. Frequency of one waveform if the frequency of other waveform is known

C. Both (a) and (b)

D. None of these

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ANSWER: C. Both (a) and (b)

Q9. If the two input waveforms f equal amplitude and 90 degree phase difference
is applied to the CRO then the Lissajous patterns obtained will be

A. Straight line tilted at 45 degree with respect to X-axis

B. Circle
C. Ellipse
D. Vertical straight line

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ANSWER: B. Circle

Q10.
The phase difference between two waveforms in the above figure is given by

A. ∅ = sin-1 Y1/Y2

B. ∅ = sin-1 Y2/Y1

C. ∅ = tan-1 Y2/Y1

D. ∅ = tan-1 Y1/Y2

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ANSWER: A. ∅ = sin-1 Y1/Y2