DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

Region IX, Zamboanga Peninsula

SCHOOLS DIVISION OF ZAMBOANGA DEL NORTE
SIRAWAI NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL
St. Mary, Sirawai, Z.D.N.

SUBJECT (CSS_10)Q4_Day2

Name of Learner: _____________________________ Grade Level: _____________________

Section: _____________________________________ Date: ____________________________

LEARNING ACTIVITY SHEET

Measuring Resistance using Analog Multimeter
Background Information for Learners

One important measurement that can be made with a multimeter is a resistance measurement. Not only
can these be made to check the accuracy of a resistor, or check it is functioning correctly, but resistance
measurements can be required in many other scenarios as well.

It may be to measure the resistance of an unknown conductor, or it may be to check for short circuits and
open circuits.

How to Measure Resistance with an Analogue Multimeter?

The first point to note is that as the meter itself responds to current flowing through the component under
test. A high resistance corresponds to a low current and the meter needle settles on on the left hand side of
the dial, and a low resistance corresponds to a higher current and the meter needle deflects more so it
appears on the right hand side of the dial as shown below.

It will also be noticed that the calibrations become much closer together as the resistance becomes higher,
i.e. on the left-hand side of the dial.

Another aspect of using an analogue multimeter for measuring resistance is that the meter needs to be "zero'ed"
before making a measurement. This is done by connecting the two probes together so that there is a short circuit,
and then using the "zero" control to give full scale deflection on the meter, i.e. zero ohms.
There are a few simple steps required to make a resistance measurement with an analogue multimeter:
1. Select the item to be measured: This may be anything where the resistance needs to be measured and
estimate what the resistance may be.
2. Insert the probes into the required sockets Often a multimeter will have several sockets for the test
probes. Insert these or check they are already in the correct sockets. Typically these might be labelled
COM for common and the other where the ohms sign is visible. This is normally combined with the
voltage measurement socket.
3. Select the required range The analogue multimeter needs on and the required range selected. The
range selected should be such that the best reading can be obtained. Normally the multimeter function
switch will be labelled with the maximum resistance reading. Choose the one where the estimated
value of resistance will be under but close to the maximum of the range. In this way the most accurate
resistance measurement can be made.
4. Zero the meter: The meter needs to be zero'ed. This is done by firmly placing the two probes
together to give a short circuit and then adjusting the zero control to give a zero ohms (full scale
deflection) reading. This process needs to be repeated if the range is changed.
5. Make the measurement With the multimeter ready to make the measurement the probes can be
applied to the item that needs to be measured. The range can be adjusted if necessary.
Turn off the multimeter Once the resistance measurement has been made, it is wise to turn the function switch to
a high voltage range. In this way if the multimeter is used to again for another type of reading then no damage will
be caused if it is inadvertently used without selecting the correct range and function.
Learning Competency with Code

Test resistance level using analog/digital multimeter.

Code: TLE_IACSS9-12TEC-IVc-e-25
6.
Activity 1.
Multiple Choice: Group Option
Direction: Below are the steps on how to measure resistance using Analog Multimeter. Identify
the steps with the given definition. Write the letter of the correct answer on the blank provided.
a. Insert the probes into the required sockets
b. Select the item to be measured
c. Zero the meter
d. Select the required range
e. Make the measurement
f. Turn off the multimeter

_____1. Once the resistance measurement has been made, it is wise to turn the function switch to a high
voltage range.
_____2. With the multimeter ready to make the measurement the probes can be applied to the item that
needs to be measured. The range can be adjusted if necessary.
_____3. This may be anything where the resistance needs to be measured and estimate what the resistance
may be.
_____4. The meter needs to be zero'ed. This is done by firmly placing the two probes together to give a
short circuit and then adjusting the zero control to give a zero ohms (full scale deflection) reading.
_____5. Often a multimeter will have several sockets for the test probes. Insert these or check they are
already in the correct sockets. Typically these might be labelled COM for common and the other where
the ohms sign is visible.
_____6. Often a multimeter will have several sockets for the test probes. Insert these or check they are
already in the correct sockets.
References for Learners
https://www.electronics-notes.com/articles/test-methods/meters/multimeter-resistance-
measurement.php#:~:text=Another%20aspect%20of%20using%20an,the%20meter%2C%20i.e.%20zero
%20ohms.

Answer Key
Activity 1
1. f
2. e
3. b
4. c
5. d
6. a

Prepared by

JENELYN C. RUSIANA
Name of Writer

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