Question 164Electricity & Electronics - 1st Asst/Chief

The correct answer is A) With the test leads shorted together, a reading of 'zero' ohms will be displayed. This is correct because when the test leads of a digital multimeter are shorted (connected) together, the multimeter is measuring the resistance of the test leads themselves, which is essentially zero ohms. This allows the multimeter to display a reading of '0' ohms, confirming that the test leads are properly connected and functioning as an ohmmeter. The other options are incorrect: B) is wrong because having the test leads apart and insulated would result in an 'overload' or 'OL' reading, not zero ohms. C) is also wrong, as 'OL' would indicate an open circuit, not a short circuit. D) is incorrect, as digital multimeters are commonly equipped with an ohmmeter function.