A technician is testing a connector in a circuit with a voltmeter. With the power on in the circuit, the meter reads 12 volts when the leads are placed on each side of the connector. This indicates that the connector _____.
A)is shorted to ground
B)is open
C)is good
D)has current flowing through it

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When a voltmeter reads a voltage across a connector in a powered circuit, it indicates that there is a potential difference, meaning the electrical path is interrupted or open. If the connector were good, there would be no voltage difference across it because it would conduct electricity without resistance.

A Technician Is Testing a Connector in a Circuit with a Voltmeter