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Technology and
Livelihood Education
Electrical Installation and
Maintenance

Department of Education ● Republic of the Philippines

Technology and Livelihood Education – Grade 7
Alternative Delivery Mode
Module 4: Carry Out Measurements and Calculations
First Edition, 2020
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Technology and
Livelihood Education
Module 4
(Carry out Measurements and
Calculations)

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Introductory Message

For the learner:

Welcome to the Technology and Livelihood Education 7 Alternative
Delivery Mode (ADM) Module on Carry out Measurements and
Calculations.

Education aims to develop learners to become fully functional and literate

individuals.

This Module is an exploratory and introductory course which leads you to

Electrical Installation and Maintenance National Certificate Level II (NC II).
It covers common competencies that a Grade 7 Technology and Livelihood
Education (TLE)/ Technical Vocational Education (TVE) student like you could
identify and familiarize Electrical Materials and Tools.

This module was designed to provide you with fun and meaningful
opportunities for guided and independent learning at your own pace and time.
You will be enabled to process the contents of the learning resource while
being an active learner.

This module has the following parts and corresponding icons:

What I Need to This will give you an idea of the skills or
Know competencies you are expected to learn
in the module.

What I Know This part includes an activity that aims to

check what you already know about the
lesson to take. If you get all the answers
correct (100%), you may decide to skip
this module.

What’s In This is a brief drill or review to help you

link the current lesson with the previous
one.

What’s New In this portion, the new lesson will be

introduced to you in various ways such as
a story, a song, a poem, a problem
opener, an activity or a situation.
 What is It This section provides a brief discussion of
the lesson. This aims to help you discover
and understand new concepts and skills.

What’s More This comprises activities for independent

practice to solidify your understanding
and skills of the topic. You may check the
answers to the exercises using the
Answer Key at the end of the module.
What I Have This includes questions or blank
Learned sentence/paragraph to be filled in to
process what you learned from the
lesson.

What I Can Do This section provides an activity which will

help you transfer your new knowledge or
skill into real life situations or concerns.

Assessment This is a task which aims to evaluate your

level of mastery in achieving the learning
competency.

Additional Activities In this portion, another activity will be

given to you to enrich your knowledge or
skill of the lesson learned. This also tends
retention of learned concepts.

Answer Key This contains answers to all activities in

the module.

At the end of this module you will also find:

References This is a list of all sources used in developing

this module.

The following are some reminders in using this module:

1. Use the module with care. Do not put unnecessary mark/s on any part
of the module. Use your Electrical Installation and Maintenance (EIM)
activity notebook.
2. Don’t forget to answer What I Know before moving on to the other
activities included in the module.
3. Read the instruction carefully before doing each task.
 4. Observe honesty and integrity in doing the tasks in checking your
answers.
5. Finish the task at hand before proceeding to the next.
6. Return this module to your teacher once you are done.

If you encounter any difficulty in answering the tasks in this module, do not
hesitate to consult your parent/guardian/teacher. Always bear in mind that you
are not alone.
We hope that through this material, you will experience meaningful learning
and gain deep understanding of the relevant competencies. You can do it!
 Table of Contents

What I Need to Know ---------------- 1

What I Know ---------------- 2-3

Lesson 1 ----------------
What’s In ---------------- 4
What’s New ---------------- 5
What is It ---------------- 5-17
What’s More ---------------- 18
What I Have Learned ---------------- 19-20
What I Can Do ---------------- 21
Assessment ---------------- 21
Additional Activities ---------------- 22
Answer Key ---------------- 23
References ---------------- 24
 This module was prepared to help you achieve the required competency
and the source of information for you to acquire knowledge and skills in Carry
Out Measurements and Calculations with minimum supervision or help from
your parents/guardian/teacher. With the aid of this material, you will acquire the
competency independently at your own pace.

This module consists of one (1) Learning Outcome (LO) that contains
learning activities for both knowledge and skills supported with information
sheets, job/operation sheets and self-check. Work through all the information and
complete the activities in each section. Read all information sheets and complete
all the activities given, suggested references are included to supplement the
materials provided in this module.

Learning Outcomes:

At the end of this module, you will be able to:

1. Use appropriate measuring devices for specific tasks;

2. Compute for required data; and
3. Convert data to its equivalent unit of measurement.

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A. Read the sentence carefully and choose the letter of the correct answer. Write
your answer in your EIM activity notebook.

1. 1 meter is equivalent to _____ centimeter.

a. 10 c. 75
b. 100 d. 50
2. A part of a multi-tester that has series of marking used for reading the value of
a quantity.
a. Scale c. Pointer
b. Test probe d. Adjustment screw
3. A part of a multi-tester that is mechanically connected to the moving coil. It
indicates the measured values on the multi-meter.
a. Test probe c. Range selector knob
b. Scale d. Pointer
4. A part of a multi-tester that is used to connect the circuit to the electrical
components being tested.
a. Pointer c. Scale
b. Test probe d. Range selector knob
5. How many millimeter/s in 1 centimeter?
a. 10 c. 100
b. 15 d. 50
6. How many inches in 1 foot?
a. 24 c. 6
b. 10 d. 12
7. The following belongs to English System of Measurement except
a. inch c. centimeter
b. miles d. yard

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8. The following belongs to Metric System of Measurement except
a. millimeter c. centimeter
b. inch d. meter
9. It is used to zero-in the pointer before measuring resistance.
a. Zero-ohm adjusting Knob c. Pointer
b. Test Probe d. Scale
10. It is used to measure the voltage, resistance and current of a circuit.
a. Volt-Ohm Milliammeter c. Ammeter
b. Micrometer d. Ohmmeter

B. Directions: Write the correct unit abbreviation of the following:

________ 1. Inches
________ 2. centimeter
________ 3. Feet
________ 4. Meter
________ 5. millimeter

Now check your answers using the Answer Key. What is your score?

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 Lesson
Perform Mensuration and Calculations
2

This lesson contains information and suggested learning activities on how to

carry out measurements and calculations. It includes instructions and procedures
on how to convert one unit of measurement to another unit of measurement,
parts and functions of a multi-tester, how to read inches and centimeters in a
ruler and on how to measure voltage and resistance using a multi-tester.

LEARNING OUTCOMES:
At the end of this lesson, you are expected to:
LO2.1 Use appropriate measuring devices for specific tasks;
LO2.2 Compute for required data; and
LO2.3 Convert data to its equivalent unit of measurement.

Modified TRUE or FALSE: Write True if the statement is correct, if False, change the
underline word/s to make the sentence correct. Write your answer in your EIM
activity notebook.
__________ 1. A Live Tester is a device used in geometry and technical
drawing, as well as the engineering and construction industries, to measure
distances or draw straight lines.
__________ 2. Multi-tester is used to measure the voltage, resistance and
current of a circuit.
__________ 3. A Pull-Push Rule is a measuring tool used to measure the length
of an object in centimeter and inches.
__________ 4. Ammeter is used in determining the size of wires/conductors.
__________ 5. Voltmeter is an instrument used to measure the amount of
electrical current intensity in a circuit.

Now check your answers using the Answer Key. What is your score?

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Measuring properly and accurately is very important skill that an electrician
should develop to achieve good and safety performance and to avoid waste of
materials, time and effort. It is important that an electrician knows how to
measure using the different electrical measuring tools and instruments. You need
to know how to read and interpret the systems of measurement and how to
convert these measurements from one unit to another unit of measurement.

One of the most important measuring tools needed in electrical installation is a

Volt-Ohm Milliammeter (VOM) otherwise called as Multi-tester. This is used to
measure the voltage, resistance and current of a circuit. As a beginner, you need
to know the parts and its functions and how to use this instrument. Proper care is
needed when handling this instrument to avoid damage.

System of Measurement
A system of measurement is a set of units which can be used to specify
anything that can be measured.

1. English system provides the creative way on how people can measure
by themselves. For example, people measure shorter distance on the
ground with their feet. They measure long distances by their palms which is
equal to a yard.
 Inch
 Yard
 Miles

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2. Metric system is a decimalized system of measurement. It exists in several
variations with different choices of base units. Metric units are widely used
around the world for personal, commercial and scientific purposes.
 Millimeter
 Centimeter
 Decimeter
 Meter

Common English units and each equivalent

 1 foot (ft) = 12 inches (in)
 1 yard (yd) = 3 feet
 1 yard = 36 inches

Common Metric units and each equivalent

 10 millimeter (mm) = 1 centimeter (cm)
 10 centimeter = 1 decimeter (dm)
 10 decimeter = 1 meter (m)
 100 centimeter = 1 meter

Some of the English to metric equivalents

 1 inch = 2.54 centimeter
 1 foot = 30.48 centimeter
 1 yard = 91.44 centimeter

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 Converting the unit of measurement from English to
English Measurements

Examples:
1.) 10 feet = _________ inches How many inches are there in 10 feet?

Steps in solving the above problem:

Step 1: Remember that 1 foot is equal to 12 inches, thus:
10 ft x 12 in
1 ft
Step 2: Multiply 10 feet to 12 inches, thus:
10 ft x 12 in
1 ft
Step 3: Cancel the common units of measurement, then perform the indicated
operation, thus:
10 ft x 12 in = 120 in
1 ft

Therefore 10 feet = 120 inches

2.) 6 feet = _________ yard

Steps in solving the above problem:

Step 1: Remember that 1 yd is equal to 3 feet, thus:
6 ft x 1 yd
3 ft
Step 2: Multiply the numerator (6 ft) to (1 yd), and divide by the denominator
(3 ft) thus:
6 ft x 1 yd
3 ft
Step 3: Cancel the common units of measurement, then perform the indicated
operation, thus:
6 ft x 1 yd = 2 yd
3 ft
Therefore 6 feet = 2 yards

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 Converting the unit of measurement from Metric to Metric
Measurements
Examples:
1.) 100 millimeter = _________ centimeter How many centimeter are there in
100 millimeter?

Steps in solving the above problem:

Step 1: Remember that 10 millimeter is equal to 1 centimeter, thus:

100 mm x 1 cm
10 mm
Step 2: Multiply the numerator (100 mm) to (1 cm), and divide by the
denominator (10 mm) thus:
100 mm x 1 cm
10 mm
Step 3: Cancel the common units of measurement, then perform the indicated
operation, thus:
100 mm x 1 cm = 10 cm
10 mm
Therefore 100 millimeters = 10 centimeters

2.) 2 meters = _________ millimeter How many millimeter/s are there in

2 meters?

Steps in solving the above problem:

Step 1: Remember that 100 centimeter is equal to 1 meter, thus:
2 m x 100 cm
1m

Step 2: Multiply the numerator (2 m) to (100 cm), thus:

2 m x 100 cm
1m

Step 3: Cancel the common units of measurement, then perform the indicated
operation, thus:
2 m x 100 cm = 200 cm
1m

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Step 4: Remember that 10 millimeter is equal to 1 centimeter, thus:
200 cm x 10 mm
1 cm

Step 5: Multiply the numerator (200 cm) to (10 mm), thus:

200 cm x 10 mm
1 cm

Step 6: Cancel the common units of measurement, then perform the indicated
operation, thus:
200 cm x 10 mm = 2000 mm
1 cm

Therefore 2 meters = 2000 millimeters

Converting the unit of measurement from English to

metric and vice versa
Example:
1.) 10 inches = _________ centimeter How many centimeter/s are there in
Steps in solving the above problem: 10 inches?

Step 1: Remember that 1 inch is equal to 2.54 centimeters, thus:

10 in x 2.54 cm
1 in
Step 2: Multiply the numerator (10 in) to (2.54 cm), thus:

10 in x 2.54 cm
1 in

Step 3: Cancel the common units of measurement, then perform the indicated
operation, thus:

10 in x 2.54 cm = 25.4 cm
1 in

Therefore 10 inches = 25.4 centimeters

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 How many feet are there in
2.) 50 centimeters = ________ feet
50 centimeters?
Steps in solving the above problem:

Step 1: Remember that 1 foot is equal to 30.48 centimeters, thus:

50 cm x 1ft__
30.48 cm
Step 2: Multiply the numerator (50 cm) to (1 ft), and divide by the denominator
(30.48 cm) thus:
50 cm x 1 ft
30.48 cm
Step 3: Cancel the common units of measurement, then perform the indicated
operation, thus:

50 cm x 1 ft = 1.640 ft
30.48 cm
Therefore 50 centimeters = 1.640 feet

Reading a Ruler
A ruler has two sides. One side contains a English System and the other side is
the Metric System.

The Inch Graduation

The inch is divided into 16 graduations/lines. The first graduation is 1/16, the second
graduation is 1/8 or 2/16, the third graduation is 3/16, the fourth graduation is 1/4 or 4/16
and so on.

Note: 1 inch is equal to 16 lines/graduations

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The Centimeter Graduation

A Centimeter is divided into 10 graduations/lines. The first graduation is 1

millimeter (mm), the second graduation is 2 millimeters, the third graduation is 3
millimeters and so on.

Note: 1 graduation is equal to 1 millimeter (mm)

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 MULTITESTER

The multitester or multimeter is sometimes called the VOM (voltmeter,

ohmmeter, milliammeter). It is the best instrument that can measure voltage,
resistance and current. It is generally made of two types: the analog and the
digital.

ANALOG MULTITESTER DIGITAL MULTITESTER

Parts of an Analog Multimeter/Multitester

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A. Proper care and maintenance of the multi-tester
1. Read manual of instructions on how to operate the multi-tester.
2. In reading the amount of voltage, always start with the highest range to avoid
reading voltage higher than the tester setting.
3. Make it sure that the tester is set to the correct range setting: resistance range
when measuring the ohm, voltage range when measuring voltage and ammeter
range when measuring the value of electric current.
4. Always check the condition of its battery. Worn out batteries will damage the
internal setting of the tester.
5. When the tester is not in used or will be stored, set the selector switch to
1000V or to OFF position.
6. Never drop the tester.
B. How to read the meter scale of the multi tester
To read the resistance range of the multi-tester, the given table below will be
used. The unit of measurement to be used to determine its resistance is ohm.
Range 0-2 2-10 10-20 20-50 50-100 100-200
X1 0.2 0.5 1 2 5 20
X10 2 5 10 20 50 200
X1K 20 50 100 200 500 2K
X1OK 200 500 1K 2K 5K 20

Example:

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 Pointer deflection
Range setting is X1

Reading is 4 ohms

Pointer deflection
Range setting is X10

Reading is 140 ohms

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Voltage Scale

Range Value/div
10V 0.2V
50V 1V
250V 5V

Example:

Voltage scale Range

setting is 10 V
(used 0-10 scale)

Range Value/div.
10V 0.2V
50V 1V
250 5V

Reading is 8.6 V

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 Voltage scale Range
setting is 50 V
(used 0-50 scale)

Range Value/div.
10V 0.2V
50V 1V
250 5V

Reading is 14 V

Voltage scale Range

setting is 250 V
(used 0-250 scale)

Range Value/div.
10V 0.2V
50V 1V
250 5V

Reading is 115 V

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Directions: Label the parts of the Multi-tester below. Write your answer in your
EIM notebook.

2. __________
1. ________

3. ___________

4. ______________

6. ___________
5. ________

Now check your answers using the Answer Key. What is your score?

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 READING VOLTMETER AND OHMMETER

Directions: Give the resistance rating of the picture below. Write your answer in
your EIM activity notebook.

1.

Pointer deflection
setting is x1
Answer: ________ ohms

2.

Pointer deflection
setting is x10

Answer: ________ ohms

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Directions: Give the voltage rating of the picture below. Write your answer in
your EIM activity notebook.

Voltage scale Range

setting is 50 V

3. Answer: _________ volts

Voltage Scale Range

setting is 10V

4. Answer: ________ volts

5. Voltage Scale Range

setting is 250V
5. Answer: ________ volts

Now check your answers using the Answer Key. What is your score?

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 HOW TO USE THE MULTI-TESTER/VOLT OHMMETER

Directions: Using a volt-ohmmeter measure the voltage of a battery inside a

flashlight, convenience outlets inside your room, and resistance of the given
resistors. Use the table below to complete your task.

Device/object to be
First Second Third
measured
1. Battery volts volts volts
2. Convenience Outlet volts volts volts
3. Resistor ohms ohms ohms

I. Directions: Convert the following system of measurements and write your

solutions in your EIM activity notebook.
1. 75 cm = ________ mm
2. 48 in. = ________ ft
3. 5.5 m = ________cm
4. 150 ft = ________ cm
5. 254 cm = ________ in
II. Enumerate at least five (5) parts of the Multi-Tester.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.

Now check your answers using the Answer Key. What is your score?

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Directions: Write the correct measurements from the ruler indicated by the
numbers below. Write your answer in your EIM notebook.

1 2 3 4

1 cm. 2 cm. 3 cm. 4 cm. 5cm.

1. _________ mm
2. _________ cm
3. _________ cm
4. _________ mm

5 6 7

1 in. 2 in. 3 in.

5. _________ in
6. _________ in
7. _________ in

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Assessment What I have learned
I. 1. 750 1. 50
2. 60
2. 4
3. 48
3. 550 4. 5.2
5. 180
4. 4,572
5. 100
II. 1. Scale
2. Pointer
3. Adjustment Screw
4. Zero-ohm adjusting
knob
5. Range selector knob
6. Test Probe
What’s More What’s In What I Know
1. Scale 1. Ruler A. B
2. Pointer 2. True 1. b 1. in.
3. Adjustment Screw
4. Zero-ohm adjusting 3. True 2. a 2. cm.
knob 4. Wire gauge 3. d 3. ft.
5. Range selector knob
6. Test Probe 5. True 4. b 4. m.
5. a 5. mm.
6. d
7. c
8. b
9. a
10. a
 Hector M. Vallarta; Electrical Technology Coordinator; San Pedro Relocation
Center National High School; San Pedro, Laguna and Roman A. Cabusora Jr.
Master Teacher I; San Francisco High School; Bago Bantay, Quezon City: K to
12 Basic Education Curriculum Technology and Livelihood Education Learning
Module; ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE EXPLORATORY
COURSE Grades 7 and Grade 8, p. 56-73

Department of Education; Most Essential Learning Competencies; p.384

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