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A technician is troubleshooting a direct-current circuit that suddenly stopped operating. In what order should the technician perform the standard diagnostic steps to locate and resolve the fault safely?

  1. 1Perform a visual inspection to check for loose wiring, burned components, or blown indicator fuses.
  2. 2Measure the incoming supply voltage with a multimeter to verify that source power is present.
  3. 3Disconnect and lock out the power source to ensure the circuit is fully de-energized.
  4. 4Measure the resistance of isolated components using an ohmmeter to pinpoint the defective part.

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The correct troubleshooting sequence begins with a visual inspection, followed by verifying supply voltage, then de-energizing the circuit, and finally measuring isolated component resistance.
Systematic troubleshooting follows a logical hierarchy: first perform a visual check for obvious physical damage; second, verify that input voltage is present; third, de-energize the circuit for safety; and fourth, perform resistance checks on isolated components to identify the specific faulty device.

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1
Inspect the physical condition of the circuit.
Identifies obvious signs of overheating, loose terminals, or mechanical damage without disturbing connections.
Visual checks are fast, safe, and can resolve obvious problems immediately.
2
Measure input voltage while the circuit is connected to power.
Confirms whether proper operational voltage reaches the circuit input terminals.
If supply voltage is missing, troubleshooting must shift to the upstream power source rather than the circuit itself.
3
Shut off and isolate the power supply.
Removes all live electrical energy from the circuit.
Safety protocol requires de-energizing the circuit before testing resistance or removing parts.
4
Use an ohmmeter to measure continuity and resistance across individual components.
Pinpoints open coils, shorted semiconductor junctions, or out-of-tolerance resistors.
Ohmmeters supply their own internal battery voltage and will be damaged if used on an active, energized circuit.

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Standard systematic troubleshooting progresses from non-invasive visual inspection to live voltage verification, followed by complete power isolation before conducting ohmmeter resistance measurements.
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