Safety and work practicesQuestion 292 of 1506

After locking out a motor circuit, you press the Start button and nothing happens. What does this prove?

Only a first check; you must still test with a meter
The circuit is proven dead beyond any doubt
The disconnect is rated correctly for the load
No stored energy remains anywhere in it

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Correct answer: Only a first check; you must still test with a meter

The Start test is a quick check. Voltage must always be verified with a measuring device before touching conductors.

Source: Troubleshooting Motors and Controls (Dickson-Self), 1.1: Safety

Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026

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