What is an ohmmeter used to measure?
Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation
Correct Answer: Option B — circuit resistance
An ohmmeter applies an internal voltage source across de-energized components to measure opposition to current flow, yielding circuit resistance. Marine engineers rely on ohmmeters for continuity checks and troubleshooting, strictly ensuring circuits are isolated to prevent meter damage.
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