Set Appliance State:

Isolate Mains Power to appliance as per TOPs P4
Set Multimeter to Resistance Set meter to measure resistance
Disconnect lead from electrode

Measurement:

Check electrode is not warped or distorted and that the ceramic is not cracked.
Check that it is correctly positioned and gap to burner is set properly (refer to pictures).
Check for continuity (zero resistance) between the tip of the electrode to the lead connection.
Note:
Image shows electrode removed for clarity but test can be done in situ.