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Meters and troubleshootingQuestion 318 of 1506

How can you check the current fuse of a multimeter with the meter itself?

  1. Set it to AC volts and touch the COM socket
  2. Set it to ohms and join the two red sockets
  3. Set it to DC amps and touch the two leads together
  4. Measure the voltage of a wall receptacle with it
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Correct answer: Set it to ohms and join the two red sockets

A good fuse shows very low resistance. A blown fuse shows OL.

Source: Troubleshooting Motors and Controls (Dickson-Self), 1.3: Meter Usage

Practice meters and troubleshooting

Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026