A Technician Connects the Red Lead of a Voltmeter to the B

question 14

Multiple Choice

A technician connects the red lead of a voltmeter to the B+ [output] terminal of an AC generator and the black lead to the battery positive terminal. He starts the engine and turns on all the lights and electrical accessories. What is the technician measuring?

• A)resistance in the positive side charging system cables
• B)diode leakage
• C)charging voltage
• D)charging current

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Definitions:

Contra Asset Account

An account on a balance sheet that reduces the value of an associated asset account, such as accumulated depreciation.

Accumulated Depreciation

Accumulated depreciation is the total amount of depreciation expense that has been recorded for an asset, representing how much of its value has been depleted over time.

Cost Expiration

A concept in accounting indicating the point at which a cost becomes an expense, typically when a cost directly contributes to generating revenue.

Intangibles

Assets that lack physical substance, such as patents, trademarks, and goodwill, which can still provide economic benefit to the business.