In testing a hand cranked megger prior to use, what statement is true?

Correct Answer: Option C — With the test leads shorted, the pointer should go to zero ohms, and with the tests leads open, the pointer should go to infinite ohms.

Megohmmeter pre-checks verify mechanical and electrical movement integrity. With leads shorted, zero resistance passes no voltage difference, driving the pointer to zero ohms. With leads open, infinite resistance prevents current flow, driving the pointer to the extreme scale limit.