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Meters and troubleshootingQuestion 340 of 1506

A capacitor is measured with a DMM in capacitance mode. What measured value is acceptable?

  1. Within 50% of the stated value on the capacitor
  2. Within the marked range or 10% of the stated value
  3. Exactly zero farads on the meter display
  4. Any value above the rating marked on the case
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Correct answer: Within the marked range or 10% of the stated value

The reading should fall in the specified range or within ±10%.

Source: Troubleshooting Motors and Controls (Dickson-Self), 6.1: Testing Motor Components

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026