Lesson Descriptions

This library consists of 5 interactive, on-line lessons. These lessons take approximately 30 to 45 minutes to complete.

These lessons were designed to provide training for persons working with electrical or electronic test equipment. These lessons present general information about multimeters.

Digital Multimeters


Analog Multimeters


Multimeter Selection and Inspection


Using Multimeters


Advanced Features of Digital Multimeters

1. Types of Multimeters
2. Digital Display
3. Function SwITC Learningh
4. Leads and Connectors
5. Special Feature Buttons

• Identify and describe the display area of a digital multimeter.
• Identify and describe the function swITC Learningh on a digital multimeter.
• Identify and describe the leads/jacks on a digital multimeter.

1. Zeroing
2. Range SwITC Learningh
3. Voltage Scales
4. Measuring Resistance
5. Zero Ohms Adjust
6. Summary

• Adjust the mechanical zero of an analog multimeter.
• Interpret a reading on the voltage scale of an analog multimeter.
• Interpret a reading on the resistance scale of an analog multimeter.
• Given an expected measurement, set the function and range switches of an analog multimeter.
• Adjust the zero on the ohms scale of an analog multimeter.

1. Inspection and Safety
2. Continuity Check
3. Electrical Measurements

• Identify the steps in inspecting a multimeter.
• List the steps you should take before using a multimeter.
• Define continuity.
• Perform a continuity check.

1. Interpreting a Voltage Reading
2. Measuring Resistance
3. Voltage Measurement
4. Measuring AC and DC Voltage
5. Testing Current
6. Frequency and Capacitance

• Use a multimeter to measure resistance.
• Measure AC voltage using a multimeter.
• Measure DC voltage using a multimeter.
• Use a multimeter to measure current.
• Use a multimeter to measure frequency.
• Use a multimeter to measure capacitance.

1. Hold
2. Relative
3. Range
4. Min/Max

• Describe and use the hold button on a digital multimeter.
• Describe and use the relative button on a digital multimeter.
• Describe and use the range button on a digital multimeter.
• Describe and use the min/max button on a digital multimeter.
• Explain when the shift button is used.