Understanding Cable Test Results

Expected Resistance Actual Resistance Meaning of Result

Very Low

Very Low
Good connection between points we want connected

Very Low

Not Very Low
Bad connection between points we want connected.  IE: open, intermittent open, high wire resistance or unintended insulation.

Very High

Very High
Good insulation separates points we do not want connected

Very High

Not Very High
Insulation fails to properly separate points we do not want connected.  IE: short, intermittent short, IR failure, dielectric breakdown