The printed circuit board testing apparatus for use to test the short circuit in an induction element is provided. The apparatus includes: a signal generating device for providing a first signal; an inducing device for performing a mutual inductance effect with the induction element and making the first signal to produce a second signal in response to the mutual inductance effect; a signal converting device for converting the second signal into a direct current signal and obtaining a peak value voltage from the direct current signal; a signal processing device for outputting a controlling signal according to the relationship between the peak value voltage and a reference voltage; and a warning device for generating a warning signal in response to the status change of the controlling signal when a relative voltage standard is not identical to a predetermined voltage standard, thereby judging whether there is any short circuit formed.