Republic of the Philippines

Department of Education
Region 4-A CALABARZON
DIVISION OF CITY SCHOOLS – ANTIPOLO CITY
Mayamot National High School

ELECTRICAL
INSTALLATION
AND
MAINTENANCE 8

1st Quarter – Module (Week 3)

Interpret Technical Drawings and Plans
 LESSON 5
COMMON ELECTRICAL SYMBOLS

EXPECTATION:

1. Analyze signs, electrical Symbols and Data

2. Analyze electrical components and materials based on electrical signs, symbols and data

LEARNING CONTENT
COMMON ELECTRICAL SYMBOLS

Electrical symbols are a small drawings or pictograms used to represent various electrical devices in
a diagram or plan of an electrical circuit.

Electrical Terms Description Electrical Symbols

Ammeter an instrument used to measure
electric current in Amperes.

Antenna an interface of radio

communication’s electromagnetic
signals sent and received from
different location.

Battery consisting of one or more cells in

which chemical energy is
converted into electricity and
used as a source of power
Bell a mechanical or electronic bell
that produces a ringing sound
Capacitor a passive electronic component
which has the ability to store
electrical charges for a short
period of time

Cell an individual compartment in a

battery that stores electric charge

Circuit Breaker an automatic device for stopping

the flow of current in an electric
circuit as a safety measure

Conductor/Wire a material that allows the flow of

electric current

Connected wires a wires or conductors which are

connected by means of splicing
or by using wire connectors

Diode an electronic component with two

terminals , typically allows the
flow of current in one direction

Duplex convenience outlet an electrical fixture which the

or Common outlet plug of appliances is inserted

Floor outlet a common or special outlets

which are mounted in floors
Fluorescent lamp a tubular lamp that produces
bright light with lower power
consumption than incandescent
lamp
Fuse a safety device that blows when
there is an over current to prevent
further damage in the circuit.

Galvanometer an instrument for detecting and

measuring small amount of
electric currents milli and micro
Amperes.
Ground a reference point in an electrical
circuit which voltage are
measured. It also refers to
electrical circuits which are
connected to earth for several
reasons.
Incandescent lamp a lamp or bulb consist of a
tungsten filament which when
connected to a source of
electricity and heated, produces
light
Kilowatt-hour meter a device common in our houses
that measures the electric power
we consumed from electricity
provider

Lightning Arrester a device that protects the

electrical circuit from the surge of
current due to lightning.

Lighting panel board an electric panel which contains

safety breakers that protects only
the electrical lighting fixtures
Male plug an electrical material which is
used to connect from the outlet as
a source with wire conductor to
the load
Power panel board serves as the distributor of
electricity in our households from
the power source.
Push button switch a switch usually used to close , or
switch-on a circuit momentarily
when pressed.
Range outlet a type of outlet which is used in
high power need appliances such
electric ovens and electric motors

Resistor a device that resist the passage of

electric current

Service entrance (3 wires) a wires that serves as the interface

from the electric service provider
to our household
Single pole switch an electrical switch that has only
one blade or contact
Special purpose outlet a special type of outlets used for
certain appliances and tools.

Switch an electrical fixture that close and

opens the circuit

Speaker a device used in audio systems

which convert electrical signals
into sound.
Terminal a point of connection for closing
an electric circuit

Voltmeter an instrument used to measure

electric potential in Volts
 Wattmeter an instrument for measuring
the electric power in Watts

Weatherproof outlet A type of outlet that are

mostly used in outdoors

Wires not connected a symbol that two or more

wires were not physically
connected.

Two Gang switch an electrical switch that has S2

two blade or contact
Three Gang Switch an electrical switch that has S3
three blade or contact

PERFORMANCE TASK

Activity 1

Directions: Below is an electrical plan. Take time to study and observe carefully. Write down in your
paper the number of switches, incandescent lamps and outlets present in the plan.
 SYMBOLS QUANTITY
Incandescent Lamp
Outlet
Switches

Activity 2

Direction: In your own understanding, Explain the following electrical symbols: (you can use
Tagalog for the explanation.)

1. Three Gang switch

2. Circuit breaker
3. Duplex Convenience Outlet
4. Diode
5. Lightning Arrester

SUMMATIVE TEST

I. Directions: Match the type of electrical materials in Column A to their corresponding electrical
symbols in Column B. Write the letter of your answer in a sheet of paper.

COLUMN A COLUMN B

1. Incandescent Lamp A.

2. Switch B.

3. Battery C.

4.Resistor D.

5.Capacitor E.

6. Fuse F.
 7. Conductor/wire G.

8. Duplex Convenience Outlet H.

9. Voltmeter I.

10. Fluorescent Lamp J.

K.

II. Directions: There are ten (10) electrical symbols inside the crossword puzzle, find the electrical
symbols and write your answers in a sheet of paper. (11-20)

H T O B A T V C F U D F V E G
K E E G D R N B V M S L V K H
R I P R Q S I R O D A O V T
D U S C M V A O E P S R L I S
V D Y S W I T C H S S U T V H
E I T E T E N R V Q I T M E S
A O G S I V O A B F O S E O Q
F D Y B P F P L L O R C T B X
G E T V U E A G M N G A E O G
R I D S A B A T T E R Y R E R
H O V U S E I K E S G I D R O
F U S E L E D N E A T U D G U
I S A T P J G M A R O B I H N
R G C A P A C I T O R F F J D
A D F E O K B I G L S F I K U
III. Directions: Read the statement carefully and choose one that best illustrates an electrical
measuring tool or instrument. Write the letter of your answer in a sheet of paper.

21. A device that protects the electrical circuit from the surge of current due to lightning.
A. Lightning Arrester B. Ground
C. Lighting Panel Board D. Floor Outlet
22. It consist of one or more cells in which chemical energy is converted into electricity and used as a
source of power.
A. Incandescent lamp B. Battery
C. Switch D. Convenience outlet
23. It is an instrument used to measure electric current in Amperes.
A. Voltmeter B. Utility Box
C. Ammeter D. Watt meter
24. It is a device that close and opens the circuit.
A. Resistor B. Switch
C. Outlet D. Male Plug
25. A device that resist the passage of electric current.
A. Circuit Breaker B. Resistor
C. Fuse D. Capacitor
26. It is a device used in audio systems which convert electrical signals into sound.
A. Bell B. Diode
C. Speaker D. Capacitor
27. A special type of outlets used for certain appliances and tools.
A. Convenient outlet B. Floor Outlet
C. Switch D. Special Purpose Outlet
28.An electrical component that allows the flow of current in one direction
A. Transistor B. Capacitor
C. Resistor D. Diode
29. Serves as the distributor of electricity in our households from the power source.
A. Lighting power panel board B. Power panel board
C. Panel board D. Outlet power panel board
30. A switch usually used to close, or switch-on a circuit momentarily when pressed.
A. Single pole switch B. Toggle Switch
C. Push button switch D. Three Gang switch

REFERENCE:
• k_to_12_electrical_learning_module
region 10 module