CompTIA
220-301 · Question #1371
When testing an unknown voltage, why should a technician set the volt meter to the highest possible range?
The correct answer is D. This prevents damage to the meter. See the full explanation below for the reasoning.
Question
When testing an unknown voltage, why should a technician set the volt meter to the highest possible range?
Options
- AThis prevents damage to the circuit being tested.
- BMost accurate readings are obtained in the highest range.
- CThis prevents changing ranges during a test.
- DThis prevents damage to the meter.
How the community answered
(26 responses)- A4% (1)
- B4% (1)
- C12% (3)
- D81% (21)
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