testing a transistor using a volt meter DMM Multi Meter How to check a transistor HD

A general transistor should check like two diodes between B and E and B and C and should show no shorts or leakage between C and E. A PNP transistor will conduct with the meter lead in reverse of an NPN. Check the transistor using Diode Check on your digital multimeter. This is a general quick test to identify shorts or opens. It doesnt identify high voltage breakdown, leakage or reduced gain. for carmie