Disclosed herein are a noncontact single side probe and an apparatus and method for testing open and short circuits of pattern electrodes. The anchor includes a plurality of prongs, each prong including a distal end and a proximal end, wherein the prongs are coupled at their distal ends to form an inner cavity having an opening, at least one of the prongs including a fin, the fin extending perpendicular to a longitudinal axis of the prong and including a pointed end. The balloon is capable of being inflated and deflated. Preferably, the sweeper body is configured to swivel upon application of torque to the handle. The normally closed contacts shed corresponding second loads and the normally open contacts enable corresponding third loads when the relay is energized. Other embodiments are described and claimed.