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Quarter 1 Week 4 Module 2

Learning Competency:
Analyze and Interpret Electrical Symbols,
Signs, Technical Drawings and Plans

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 How to Use this Competency
Based Module?

Before you start answering the module, I want you to set aside other tasks or
activities that might disturb you while enjoying the lessons. Read the simple
instructions below to successfully enjoy the objectives of this kit. Have fun!

1. Follow all the contents and instructions indicated in every page of this module
carefully.
2. Write on your notebook or any writing pad the concepts about the lessons.
Writing enhances learning which is an important factor for your improvement.
3. Perform all the provided activities in the module.
4. Let your facilitator/guardian assess your answers.
5. Analyze conceptually the post-test and apply what you have learned.
6. Enjoy studying!

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 Parts of the Module

• Expectations - These are the lessons which you will be informed after
completing the lessons in the module.
• Pre-test - This will measure your prior knowledge and the concepts to be
mastered throughout the lesson.
• Looking Back - This section will measure topics and skills you have learned
from the previous lesson.
• Brief Introduction- This section will give you an overview of the lesson.
• Activities - These are activities designed to develop critical thinking and other
competencies. This can be done with or without a partner depending on the
nature of the activity.
• Remember - This section summarizes the concepts and applications of the
lessons.
• Checking your Understanding - It will verify how you learned from the lesson.
• Post-test - This will measure how much you have learned from the entire
module.

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 Lesson 2: Interpret
echnical
T Drawings and
Plans

Expectations

• Read and interpret electrical signs, symbols, and data.

• Analyze electrical components and materials based on electrical signs,
symbols, and data.
• Read blueprints of electrical plans, diagrams, and circuits.
• Identify necessary tools, materials, and equipment according to blueprints of
electrical plans, diagrams, and circuits.

Pre-test 2.1

I. Identification: Identify the following electrical symbols and signs. Choose your
answer inside the box below and write your answer on the space provided.

_1. _3.

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 _2. _4.

_5.

CAUTION DANGER

PROHIBITED WEAR EYE PROTECTION

POWER PANEL BOARD DRY CELL

BATTERY LIGHTING PANEL BOARD

II. Fill in the Blanks: Write your answer after the symbols.

1 7

2 8

3 9

4 10

5 11

6 12

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III. Identification: Read the statement carefully and identify what is being described
or defined. Write the answer before the number.

_1. It only used a single line to represent connections of outlets and

receptacles.
_2. It is a graphical presentation of electrical wiring connections to
install in a house or building.
_3. It is a circuit in which lamp are connected across the wires. The
voltage across each load is the same.
_4. It is a complete flow of current in the circuit or when the circuit is
switched ON.
_5. It is a condition of the circuit when total current flowing in the
circuit is more than the current capacity or ampacity of the
conductor or the branch circuit.

IV. Multiple Choice: Read each statement carefully. Then, Write the letter of the
correct answer on the space provided. Use capital letter and erasures are considered
wrong.

_1. Lisa touch the body of their oven toaster and she got shock. What is the
problem of their oven toaster?
A. Grounded B. Open Circuit
C. Closed Circuit D. Shorted

_2. It is a circuit in which lamps are arranged in a chain, so that the current has
only one path to take.
A. Parallel Circuit B. Series Circuit
C. Series Parallel Circuit D. Simple Circuit

3. If the voltage is constant or the same in each component. What kind of circuit
is this?
A. Parallel Circuit B. Series Circuit
C. Complex Circuit D. Simple Circuit

_4. What will happen if L1 and L2 is in contact without passing any load?
A. It will cause an explosion B. Nothing happens
C. The line will spark only D. It will produce more voltage

_5. Mark switch on the switch in his room to turn on the light but the light does
not light up. What do you think happen?
A. The circuit is grounded B. The circuit is open
C. The circuit is open D. The circuit is overloaded

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 Looking Back to Your Lesson

I. TRUE or FALSE: Write T if the statement is correct and F if the statement is wrong.
Write your answer on the space provided.

_1. ALWAYS keep the floor around the workplace clean.

_2. Talk to your fellow students while working with the machine.
_3. Operate the equipment immediately.
_4. Work with electrical circuit while power is on.
_5. Leave the machine while turning down.

Brief Introduction

Electrical symbols serve as a drawing or pictograms that represent electrical

devices in an electrical diagrams or plan. Signs provide warnings from electrical
hazard or in danger. Electrical Diagram and Plans represent the graphical
connections of the circuits.

Topic: Electrical Symbols and Signs

Objectives:
1. Familiarize the different electrical symbols and signs.
2. Select and use appropriate electrical symbols and signs according to job
requirements; and
3. Appreciate the value of electrical symbols and signs.

Learning Content:

ELECTRICAL SYMBOLS

Electrical symbol are small drawings or pictograms used to represent various

electrical devices in a diagram or plan of an electrical circuit. These symbols are use
in sketching schematic diagrams and electrical plans for numerous types of electrical
works. Practically any electrical fixture found in a house has a symbol that coincides

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with a fixture in an electrical wiring diagram. These are useful guides for an electrician
or electrical contractor and make the wiring easier to install as well.

ELECTRICAL SIGNS

Electrical signs and stickers alert students, workers, and visitors to electrical
hazards in the area. Alerting workers to high voltage areas, electrical hazards, power
lines and other electrical equipment in the area can help prevent fires and injuries.
Proper electrical signs can inform workers of the dangers in the area.

Caution – indicates some precautionary measures against potential hazardous

situation which, if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury.

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Safety Alert – indicates that a person should observe extra
awareness.

Prohibition – means that any activity stated by the symbol is

not allowed.

Danger – specifies hazardous situation which, if not

avoided, will result in serious injury or even death.

Warning – specifies a potentially hazardous situation

which, if not avoided, could result in serious injury or even
death.

Read and Understand instruction manual – means that

a person should do some reading before doing activity.

Wear Eye Protection – indicates that a person should

wear safety goggles or any related protection for the eyes.

Electrical Hazard – indicates that electrical hazard is

present in the area.

Voltage Danger – indicates high voltage in the area and

surrounding equipment.

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 Activity

Direction: Draw a minimum of 150 electrical symbols with description in long bond
paper.

Performance Rubrics

Criteria 3 2 1 Rating
Some of the Most of the
All drawings are drawings are drawings are
Appearance exact to real moderately exact not like the
symbols to the real exact
symbols symbols
Able to finish
Able to finish the the activity
Time Able to finish the
activity ahead of after the
Management activity exact the given period.
time.
given period.
Activity sheets Activity sheets Activity sheet
Cleanliness have no marks of have some marks is messy or
any erasures. of erasures. untidy.
Less than ½
Above to the Exact to the to the
No. of
prescribed no. of prescribed no. of prescribed
drawings no. of
drawings drawings
drawings
TOTAL

Remember

• Electrical symbols are very useful for us to easily read and interpret the
electrical diagrams and plans.
• Electrical signs give us an immediate warning to avoid danger/accident.

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 Checking Your Understanding

Direction: List Down all the electrical symbols that you found in the electrical plan
below. Write your answer in the table.

Symbols Description Count

Source:
https://www.google.com/url?sa=i&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.youtube.com%2Fwatch%3Fv%3DglwP2ZgyklE&psig=AOvVaw1
M4IFhSWmz0TbeuNZAFAyU&ust=1592917670673000&source=images&cd=vfe&ved=0CAIQjRxqFwoTCNDlv_6-
leoCFQAAAAAdAAAAABAP

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Topic: Electrical Circuit Diagrams, Conditions,
Classifications and Plans

Objectives:
1. Analyze and evaluate the different electrical wiring diagram and plan.
2. Draw and interpret electrical wiring diagram and plan in line with the job
requirement; and
3. Appreciate the value of electrical diagram, classification. Condition and plan.

Learning Content:

TYPES OF CIRCUIT

Series Circuit is a circuit in which lamps are arranged in a chain, so that the current
has only one path to take.

Source: https://www.allaboutcircuits.com/textbook/direct-current/chpt-5/what-are-series-and-parallel-circuits/

Parallel Circuit is a circuit in which lamp are connected across the wires. The voltage
across each load on a parallel circuit is the same. The advantage of using parallel
circuit is that even if one of the lamps fails, the remaining lamps will still function.

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Series-Parallel Circuit is one in which some portion of the circuit have the
characteristic of series circuit and other portion have the characteristic of parallel
circuit.

Source: http://avstop.com/ac/apgeneral/seriesparallel.html

Whenever two or more components of an electric network are in parallel, all the
characteristic of a parallel circuit must be applied to components and whenever two or
more components are in series, all the characteristic of series circuit must be applied.

CONDITION OF A CIRCUIT

Short circuit - When un-insulated conductors from line 1 and line 2 of a circuit met
each other without passing any load or when the resistance of the load becomes
unnecessarily low.

Source: https://www.marinesite.info/2017/06/circuit-faults-open-circuit-short-circuit-Earth-Fault.html

Open circuit - When the flow of current in a circuit is incomplete or when the circuit is
switched OFF.

Source: https://www.dummies.com/programming/electronics/components/closed-open-and-short-circuits/

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Closed circuit - When there is a complete flow of current in the circuit or when the
circuit is switched ON.

Source: https://www.dummies.com/programming/electronics/components/closed-open-and-short-circuits/

Grounded circuit - When one un-insulated conductor in a circuit touches the metal
part of the appliance. It causes voltage drain and may cause electrocution when
touched by un-insulated individual.

Overload circuit - When the total current flowing in the circuit is more than the current
capacity or ampacity of the conductor or the branch circuit.

Source: https://www.cloverelectric.com/cause-of-electrical-fires-in-homes

HOUSE WIRING

House wiring refers to the installation of electrical wiring circuits in a residential

house. Circuit installation must conform to existing laws and regulations of the National
Electrical Code (NEC) or the Philippine Electrical Code (PEC) as well as the city or
local ordinance enforced and applied in specific locations for safety and circuit
worthiness purposes.

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 ELECTRICAL WIRING DIAGRAM

A house wiring circuit can be illustrated using three types of diagrams using
electrical symbols. The following figure illustrates the three different diagrams applied
in a circuit.

Pictorial Diagram is a sketch of electrical circuit that shows the external appearance
of each component. It is much like a photograph of the circuit and uses simple image
of parts.

Schematic Diagram is a sketch showing the components of the circuit using standard
electrical symbols. It shows the actual number of components and how the wiring is
routed but not the actual location.

ONE LINE DIAGRAM - using only a single line to represent connections of outlets and
receptacles.

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 ELECTRICAL PLAN

Electrical plan is a graphical presentation of electrical wiring connections to install in

a house or building. It indicates the position of electrical fixtures such as convenience
outlets, switches, lightings, doorbells, and others to be installed.

Number of electrical fixtures found in the electrical plan:

QUANTITY ELECTRICAL FIXTURES
8 pieces Lamp outlets
8 pieces Duplex convenience outlets
4 pieces Single gang switches
1 piece Two gang switch
1 piece Three gang switch

Activity

Direction: Write a brief explanation about the illustration below. Write your
answer in the space provided.

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 Pictures Brief Explanation
Short Circuit

Source: https://www.nigeriaelectricityhub.com/2019/08/21/what-
causes-an-electrical-short-circuit/
Open Circuit

Source: https://www.sciencebuddies.org/science-fair-
projects/project-ideas/Energy_p010/energy-power/potato-
battery?fave=no&isb=c2lkOjEsaWE6RW5lcmd5LHA6MSxy
aWQ6MTM5NDY4NDE&from=TSW
Overloaded

Source: https://www.dfliq.net/blog/circuit-overload-everything-
you-need-to-know/
Series Circuit

Source: https://www.quora.com/What-are-some-specific-
advantages-of-series-circuits

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 Remember

• Understanding on how to read, interpret and analyze electrical plan, diagram

and condition of a circuit are very essential to us as an electrical
student/technician it will be our guide in our works to avoid unnecessary
mistake.

Checking Your Understanding

Direction: Draw in long bond paper the schematic and one-line diagram of the following:
1. Two bulbs connected in series is controlled by a single pole switch.
2. Three bulbs are individually controlled by a single pole switch
3. Lamp A and B are individually controlled by a single pole switch in one
location.

Performance Rubrics

Criteria 3 2 1 Rating
Some of the Most of the
All drawings are
drawings are drawings are
Appearance creatively/
moderately not creative
artistically done.
creative/ artistic. and artistic

Able to finish
Time Able to finish the
Able to finish the the activity
activity ahead of
Management activity exact to after the
time.
the given period. given period

Activity sheet is Activity sheets Activity sheet

Cleanliness no marks of any have some marks is messy or
erasures. of erasures. untidy.
All drawn
All drawn Some of drawn
diagrams are
diagrams are diagrams are
not correct
Accuracy correct according correct according
according to
to the problem to the problem
the problem
given given.
given.
TOTAL

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 Post Test 2.1

I. Identification: Identify the following electrical symbols and signs. Choose your
answer inside the box below and write your answer on the space provided.

_1. _3.

_2. _4.

_5.

CAUTION DANGER

PROHIBITED WEAR EYE PROTECTION

POWER PANEL BOARD DRY CELL

BATTERY LIGHTING PANEL BOARD

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II. Fill in the Blanks: Write your answer after the symbols.

1 7

2 8

3 9

4 10

5 11

6 12

III. Identification: Read the statement carefully and identify what is being described
or defined. Write the answer before the number.

_1. It only used a single line to represent connections of

outlets and receptacles.
_2. It is a graphical presentation of electrical wiring
connections to install in a house or building.
_3. It is a circuit in which lamp are connected across the wires.
The voltage across each load is the same.
_4. It is a complete flow of current in the circuit or when the
circuit is switched ON.
_5. It is a condition of the circuit when total current flowing in
the circuit is more than the current capacity or ampacity of the conductor or the
branch circuit.

IV. Multiple Choice: Read each statement carefully. Then, Write the letter of the
correct answer on the space provided. Use capital letter and erasures are considered
wrong.

_1. Lisa touch the body of their oven toaster and she got shock. What is
the problem of their oven toaster?
A. Grounded B. Open Circuit
C. Closed Circuit D. Shorted

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 _2. It is a circuit in which lamps are arranged in a chain, so that the current
has only one path to take.
A. Parallel Circuit B. Series Circuit
C. Series Parallel Circuit D. Simple Circuit

3. If the voltage is constant or the same in each component. What kind

of circuit is this?
A. Parallel Circuit B. Series Circuit
C. Complex Circuit D. Simple Circuit

_4. What will happen if L1 and L2 is in contact without passing any load?
A. It will cause an explosion B. Nothing happens
C. The line will spark only D. It will produce more voltage

_5. Mark switch on the switch in his room to turn on the light but the light
does not light up. What do you think happen?
A. The circuit is grounded B. The circuit is open
C. The circuit is open D. The circuit is overloaded

Reflective Learning

Direction: Write your reflection about the lesson on the space provided.

I learned that ….
_

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 Answer Keys

Pre-test / Post-test 2.1 Answer Key

I. Identification:
1. Caution
2. Prohibited
3. Wear Eye Protection
4. Battery
5. Lighting Panel Board

II. Fill in the Blanks:

1. Conductor Wire
2. Terminal
3. Switch
4. Fuse
5. Connected Wires
6. Circuit Breaker
7. Ammeter
8. Voltmeter
9. Galvanometer
10. Wattmeter
11. Wire Not Connected
12. Pushbutton

III. Identification:
1. One Line Diagram
2. Electrical Plan
3. Parallel Circuit
4. Closed Circuit

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 5. Overload

IV. Multiple Choice:

1. A
2. B
3. A
4. A
5. B

Looking Back to Your Lesson Answer

Key

I. True or False:
1. T
2. F
3. F
4. F
5. F

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