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TVL-IA-EIM
Quarter 3 – Module 1 (Week 1 to 2)
SELECT MEASURING INSTRUMENT
Electrical Installation and Maintenance NCII – Grade 11
Alternative Delivery Mode
Quarter 3 – Module 1: Select Measuring Instrument
First Edition, 2021

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TVL-IA-EIM
Quarter 3 – Module 1 (Week 1 to 2)
Select Measuring Instrument
Introductory Message
For the facilitator:

Welcome to the Electrical Installation and Maintenance Grade-11 Alternative

Delivery Mode (ADM) Module on Select Measuring Instrument!
This module was collaboratively designed, developed and reviewed by
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For the learner:

Welcome to the Electrical Installation and Maintenance Grade-11 Alternative

Delivery Mode (ADM) Select Measuring Instrument!

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 What I Need to Know

This module was designed and written with you in mind. It is here to help you
master the skills in electrical installation and maintenance. The scope of this
module permits it to be used in many different learning situations. The
language used recognizes the diverse vocabulary level of students. The lessons
are arranged to follow the standard sequence of the course. But the order in
which you read them can be changed to correspond with the textbook you are
now using.

The module contains the lesson:

• Select Measuring Instrument

After going through this module, you are expected to:

1. Identify the measuring instruments.
2. Perform proper selection of measuring instruments.
3. Appreciate the importance of proper selection of measuring
instruments.

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 What I Know

A. Direction: Match the electrical measuring tools and instruments in

Column A to their descriptions in Column B. Write the letter of your answer
in your test booklet.

B. Direction: Choose the correct answer and write only the letter in your test
booklet.
A. Volt-Ohmmeter B. Test Light

C. Micrometer D. Ruler
E. Ammeter

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____1. An instrument used to measure the amount of electrical current
intensity in a circuit.
____2. A measuring tool used to measure the length of an object in centimeter
and inches.
____3. It is used to measure the voltage, resistance and current of a circuit. It
connected in parallel or series with the circuit depending on what to measure.
____4. It is used to measure the diameter of wires/conductors in circular mils.
It can measure small and big sizes of wires and cables.
____5. A pocket-sized tool used to test the line wire or circuit if there is current
in it.

What’s In

Measuring instruments are measuring devices used to measure or compare

unknown quantity with standard quantity. It is the most important part of
the measuring process.

All types of measuring instruments are important in our daily tasks. It makes
our task fast and easy. Measuring instruments help us determine accurate
measurements of objects such as length, mass, time, temperature, amount of
substance, electric current, and luminous intensity.

In the selection of measuring instruments, one must be knowledgeable of the

different types of measuring instruments and its capabilities, the measuring
interactions, and the calculations of the uncertainty of measuring of
individual measuring instrument.

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 Notes to the Teacher
This module contains the topics on Selecting Measuring
Instruments that introduces the types of measuring
instruments and its capabilities and use in the measuring
process.

To enhance the learners’ experience in this module, varied

activities are introduced relevant to the topic. Hence, a
thorough explanation on the use of this module is required
as well as keeping track of the learners’ progress to ensure
its effectiveness.

Continued guidance and encouragement are expected of

the facilitator within the duration of the module for the
learners to sustain its requirements.

What’s New

Activity
Text Twist:

A. Directions: Inside Box A are jumbled letters. Arrange the letters to form
words pertaining to selecting measuring instruments. Then write the words
inside Box B. Write your answer on your activity notebook.

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 Box A Box B

1. ROPRATTCRO 1.
2. TIULTMSEERT 2.
3. RLACIEPR 3.
4. TUSEREAMMNE 4.
5. IMCROEMTRE 5.

B. Direction: Define at least two of your answer in activity A.

1._________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
2._________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________

What is It

Lesson

1 Measuring Instruments

Measurement is the process or the result of determining the ratio of a

physical quantity, such as a length, time, temperature, etc., to a unit of
measurement, such as the meter, second or degree Celsius. The science of
measurement is called metrology. The English word measurement originates
from the Latin and the “verbmetiri” through the Middle French “mesure.”

The measuring instruments are categorized as follows:

1. Electronic Instrument
2. Mechanical Instrument
3. Electrical Instrument

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The electronic instrument has quick response time. Electronic
instruments use semiconductor devices. They are very fast in response. In
electronic devices, since the only movement involved is that of electrons, the
response time is extremely small owing to very small inertia of the electrons.
With the use of electronic devices, a very weak signal can be detected by using
pre-amplifiers and amplifiers. The instrument provides the quick response as
compared to the electrical and mechanical instrument.

The mechanical instrument uses for measuring the physical quantities.

This instrument is suitable for measuring the static and stable condition
because the instrument is unable to give the response to the dynamic
condition.

Measuring tools and instruments are sensitive and delicate so extra care is
necessary in handling them. The different kinds of measuring tools and
precision measuring instruments are as follows:
Measuring Tool/Instrument Description

Test light is a pocket size tool used

to test the line wire or circuit if there
is current in it.

Micrometer is used to measure the

diameter of wires/conductors in
circular mils. It can measure small
and big sizes of wires and cables.

Wire Gauge is used in determining

the size of wires/conductors. The
gauge ranges from 0 to 60awg
(American wire gauge).

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 Ruler/foot rule is a measuring tool
used to measure length, width, and
thickness of short flat object and in
sketching straight lines.

A ruler/rule is a tool used in, for

example, geometry, technical
drawing, engineering, and
carpentry, to measure lengths or
distances or to draw straight lines.
Strictly speaking, the ruler is the
instrument used to rule straight
lines and the calibrated instrument
used for determining length called a
measure. However, common usage
calls both instruments rulers and
the special name straight edge is
used for an unmarked rule.

Pull-Push Rule is a measuring tool

used to measure the length of an
object in centimeter and inches.

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Calipers

Calipers are used to measure the distance

between two sides of something. They look
like a double “F.” One side of the tool has
a large “F” that is used to measure the
outside of an object. The other side is the
small “f” that is used to measure the inside
of an object.

Compass

A compass looks like two metal pencils

that have been connected. These pencils
can be opened or closed to measure the
distance between two points on a map.
They are also great to use when you need
to draw a perfect circle.

Pressure Gauge

Pressure gauges measure the pressure of

water and air. For example, a water
pressure gauge will tell you the amount of
pressure coming out of your faucet. An
example of an air pressure gauge would be
the tire gauge that almost everyone has
used to check car or bike tires.

Protractor

Protractors are small, usually plastic, tools

that are used to measure the degree of an
angle. Since you are depending on the
human eye to read the protractor, there is
room for error. If you need to be precise,
use a digital measuring tool.

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Ammeter is an instrument used to
measure the amount of electrical current
intensity in a circuit. The unit of measure
is ampere (a). It is connected along or series
to the circuit.

Voltmeter is an instrument used to

measure electrical pressure or voltage of a
circuit. The unit of measure is volt (v). This
is connected across or parallel to the
circuit.

Clamp Ammeter is also called tong-tester.

It is used to measure current flowing in a
conductor. It is clamped or hanged in a
conductor.

Volt-Ohmmeter (VOM) otherwise called as

Multi-tester; is used to measure the
voltage, resistance and current of a circuit.
It is connected in parallel or series with the
circuit depending on what to measure.

Squares

• Combination Square
A combination square is great for drawing
lines to cut on, or for putting marks where
a notch needs to be. It measures both 45º
and 90º angles.

• Drywall Square
A drywall square has a four-foot blade that
is used to draw out the lines showing
where you want to cut your piece of
drywall. It can then be used as a fence by
placing it on the line and cutting flush
against it.

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 • Framing Square
Framing squares are L-shaped and are
used to draw straight lines on material
that you want to cut. They also have 90º
angles, so you can make sure that square
items will fit in the square box with the
same-shaped corners.

• Sliding T-Bevel Square

A sliding T-bevel square has a blade that
moves, allowing you to copy an angle to
use on another item. It does not measure
the degree of the angle; it simply copies it
for another use.

• Speed Square
A speed square is placed against the edge
of an object and allows you to draw either
a perfectly straight line, or a very precise
45º angle. These are the only two
measurements that this tool can measure.
Once your lines are drawn, you can use
the square as a fence to cut your material.

Shapes and Dimensions

The diagrams of basic geometric and three-dimensional shapes are listed

below.

Triangles

Triangles share several consistent characteristics. All triangles have 3 sides,

and the sum of the interior angles is always equal to 180°.

There are several distinct types of triangles:

Equilateral - All sides and all

angles equal

Isosceles - Two sides and two

angles equal

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 Right - One angle equals 90°

Oblique - One angle greater

than 90°

Rectangle

A rectangle is a four-sided polygon with opposite

sides equal, and all angles equal to 90°. The sum
of the interior angles is 360°.

A square is a type of rectangle with all sides and

angles equal. The sum of the interior angles is
360°

Polygon

A polygon is any closed shape whose edges are all line segments. They can be
categorized into two groups, regular, and irregular.

1. Regular Polygons have equal sides and equal angles. These shapes have
specific names such as equilateral triangle, square, rectangle. Some common
regular polygons are shown below.

Square (4 sides) Hexagon (six sides)

Pentagon (5 sides), Octagon (8 sides)

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2. All other polygons fall into the Irregular Polygon category. This group all
contains unequal sides and angles. In addition to the erratic shapes such as
these shown below, this group also includes more common shapes like
rectangles and non-equilateral triangles.

Parallelogram

A parallelogram is a four-sided polygon with opposite sides parallel, opposite

sides equal and opposite angles equal. The sum of the interior angles is 360°.

Trapezoid

A trapezoid is a four-sided polygon with two parallel sides and two non-
parallel sides. The sum of the interior angles is 360°.

Circle

A circle is a closed plane curve, all points upon this curve are equidistant from
a point within called the center.

Three Dimensional Shapes

The basic shapes such as cubes, boxes, spheres, cylinders, and cones.

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Formulas for Perimeter, Volume, Area, and Surface

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 What’s More

Exercise

Instruction: Match column A with column B. Write your answer in your activity
notebook.

MEASURING INSTRUMENT OBJECT TO BE MEASURED

a.

1.

b.

2.

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3. c.

4. d.

5. e.

What I Have Learned

To contextualize what you have learned and to have a better appreciation of

the lesson, complete the statements below accordingly.

I have learned that ________________________________________.

I have realized that ________________________________________.

I will apply ________________________________________________.

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 What I Can Do

Activity

Instruction: Draw an object that represents all types of shapes. Enumerate

the shapes that are present in your drawing.

Assessment

A. Multiple Choice. Choose the correct answer and write it on your activity
notebook.

1. It is a four-sided polygon with opposite sides equal, and all angles equal to
90°.
A. polygon B. rectangle C. hexagon D. square
2. It is a closed plane curve, all points upon this curve are equidistant from a
point within called the center.
A. cylinder B. circle C. cone D. sphere
3. This is a category of polygon that contains unequal sides and angles.
A. regular polygon C. irregular polygon
B. parallelogram D. trapezoid
4. It is a four-sided polygon with opposite sides parallel, opposite sides equal
and opposite angles equal.
A. parallelogram B. trapezoid C. square D. rectangle
5. It is a polygon with 3 sides, and the sum of the interior angles are always
equal to 180°.
A. cone B. triangle C. pyramid D. polygon

B. Direction: Write only the letter on the space provided before the number.
A. Parallelogram B. Radius
C. Diameter D. Trapezoid
E. Polygon

____1. It is a four-sided polygon with two parallel sides and two non-parallel
sides.
____2. Any closed shape whose edges are all line segments.
____3. The distance from the center to a point on the circle.
____4. It is a four-sided polygon with opposite sides parallel, opposite sides
equal and opposite angles equal.
____5. The distance between two points on the circle through the center.

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 Additional Activities

A. Direction: Match column A with column B. Write your answer in your

activity notebook.

A B
Shapes Formulas

1.
a.

2.

b.

3. c.

4. d.

5. e.

6. f.

7. g.

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8. h.

9. i.

10. j.

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What I Know
WHAT’S NEW I. II.
1. C 1. E
1. PROTRACTOR
2. E 2. D
2. MULTITESTER
3. CALIPER 3. A 3. A
4. MEASUREMENT 4. B 4. C
5. MICROMETER 5. D 5. B
WHAT’S MORE
1. C
2. E
3. A
4. B
5. D
ASSESSMENT
A.
1. B
ADDITIONAL 2. B
ACTIVITIES 3. C
1. E 4. A
2. C 5. B
3. H
4. A B.
5. B
6. J 1. D
7. I 2. E
8. D 3. B
9. F 4. A
10. G 5. C
Answer Key
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