Marine Electrical Systems USCG Q#467 (Set 16)

Before measuring an unknown resistance with an analog multimeter set up as an ohmmeter, what should you do?

Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation

Correct Answer: Option D — short the test leads and calibrate the meter reading to 'zero'

Analog ohmmeters require shorting the test leads and adjusting the zero-ohm potentiometer to compensate for internal battery voltage degradation prior to taking resistance measurements.

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