Meters and troubleshootingQuestion 547 of 1506

Which term describes a circuit with a break that stops all current?

  1. Open circuit
  2. Closed circuit
  3. Short circuit
  4. Parallel circuit
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Correct answer: Open circuit

An open circuit has no continuity.

Source: Lessons in Electric Circuits I: DC (Kuphaldt), 1.5: Resistance

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026