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Continuity Test
Electrical Engineering · Last updated: July 30, 2026 · How this entry was written
Definition: A continuity test verifies that an electrical path is unbroken and has a very low resistance, typically using a multimeter or dedicated continuity tester. It is used to check wiring, connections, and protective bonding.
Example in context
“Before energizing the new distribution board, the electrician performed a continuity test on all earth bonding conductors to ensure they were connected correctly.”
“Yeni dağıtım panosunu enerjilendirmeden önce, elektrikçi tüm toprak bağlantı iletkenlerinde süreklilik testi yaparak doğru bağlandıklarından emin oldu.”
Where engineers use it
Essential for installation and commissioning to confirm that all metallic parts are bonded, cables are not broken, and switches operate correctly. Often the first test performed.
Synonyms: continuity check, low resistance measurement
Practice: can you use “Continuity Test” at work?
After installing a new lighting circuit, the continuity test between the phase conductor and earth shows a reading of 0.5 ohms. Is this acceptable? Explain.
Show a model answer
“Always perform a continuity test before applying power to any new circuit.”
“Continuity Test” in 21 languages
| English | Continuity Test |
|---|---|
| Turkish | süreklilik testi |
| French | test de continuité |
| German | Durchgangsprüfung |
| Spanish | prueba de continuidad |
| Chinese | 连续性测试 |
| Arabic | اختبار الاستمرارية |
| Portuguese | teste de continuidade |
| Russian | проверка целостности цепи |
| Japanese | 導通試験 |
| Italian | prova di continuità |
| Vietnamese | kiểm tra thông mạch |
| Hindi | निरंतरता परीक्षण |
| Thai | การทดสอบความต่อเนื่อง |
| Indonesian | pengujian kontinuitas |
| Korean | 연속성 시험 |
| Bengali | নিরবচ্ছিন্নতা পরীক্ষা |
| Dutch | doorgangstest |
| Swedish | kontinuitetstest |
| Finnish | jatkuvuustesti |
| Ukrainian | перевірка цілісності кола |
Frequently asked questions
What does Continuity Test mean in engineering?
A continuity test verifies that an electrical path is unbroken and has a very low resistance, typically using a multimeter or dedicated continuity tester. It is used to check wiring, connections, and protective bonding. In Electrical Engineering, the term carries a usage-frequency rating of 10/10 in the Engineering English library.
How do you pronounce Continuity Test?
Continuity Test is pronounced /ˌkɒntɪˈnjuːɪti tɛst/ (IPA). The Engineering English app plays audio for the term and checks your pronunciation with speech recognition.
How is Continuity Test used in a sentence?
Example from an engineering context: “Before energizing the new distribution board, the electrician performed a continuity test on all earth bonding conductors to ensure they were connected correctly.”
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