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When measuring current, how is a multimeter connected to a component?

In series, so the current flows through the meter.

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  1. In parallel
  2. In quadrature
  3. In series ✔

Why: To measure current, the current has to flow through the meter. You open the circuit and put the meter in line with it.

Huh, didn't know that: Many multimeters need the red probe moved to a separate jack before measuring current.

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Answer: In series. To measure current, the current has to flow through the meter. You open the circuit and put the meter in line with it.

  1. NCVEC 2026-2030 Technician Question Pool (Feb 19, 2026 errata) ncvec.org/downloads/2026-2030%20Technician%20Pool%20and%20Syllabus%20Public%20Release%20Feb%2019%202026.pdf
    T7D03 (A) When configured to measure current, how is a multimeter connected to a component? A. In series
    Checked 2026-10-09.

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