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operation,operational,operating?

Hi,

I have an electrical device which I want to test when it is turned off (no power supply to the device). I am writing a test for this and need to state that the device shall be turned off during the test.

Which of the following is/are correct:
-Operation mode: Power off
-Operating mode: Power off
-Operational mode: Power off


Thanx again:)

Re: operation,operational,operating?

Provided you are consistent throughout your document, you could get away with all of those. If the device has a handbook, you should copy whatever version it uses.

If it doesn't, then I would recommend this order:

-Operating mode: Power off (< best version)
-Operation mode: Power off (< fair version)
-Operational mode: Power off (< works but best avoided)