DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

Region IX, Zamboanga Peninsula

SCHOOLS DIVISION OF ZAMBOANGA DEL NORTE
SIRAWAI NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL
St. Mary, Sirawai, Z.D.N.

SUBJECT (CSS_10)Q4_DAY1

Name of Learner: _____________________________ Grade Level: _____________________

Section: _____________________________________ Date: ____________________________

LEARNING ACTIVITY SHEET

Understanding Multimeter
Background Information for Learners

Multimeter is a multi-functional electrical measuring instrument. Its main function is measuring of

characteristics of electric signal.

Multimeter combines functions of an ammeter, a voltmeter and

ohmmeter as well as other electrical measuring instruments.

Main functions and features of multimeters

Main functions of multimetes are

 measuring of voltage of direct current and alternating current,

 measuring of direct and alternating current,
 measuring of resistance, electrical capacitance and inductance,

Types of multimeters
Multimeters are divided into two types depending on the way the indication is displayed: analog and
digital.

Analog multimeters are multifunction electrical measuring instruments with indication by means of
an arrow (analog) scale.

Advantages of analog multimeters:

1. Possibility to carry out measurements at low temperatures down to -30
° С.
2. Fast operation with a large amount of measurements, when high
precision is not required.
3. Do not require power consumption from the built-in power supply in
the mode of voltage and current measurement.
4. Instant display of the dynamics of the signal change.
5. What can multimeters measure?

Disadvantages and features:

  Non-linear scale and setting zero before starting measurements.
 Absence of automatic detection of voltage polarity.
 A small set of functions: most models can measure only DC and AC voltage, DC current and
resistance.
 Low input resistance and, consequently, a high error in low-voltage measurements.
 Sensitivity to mechanical damage, vibration.

Digital multimeters are modern, reliable measuring devices characterized by high measurement
accuracy and various functional capabilities. Digital devices have replaced analogue in connection
with the possibility of wide application of semiconductor technologies. Today most of the produced
multimeters are digital. Specialists working with electrical equipment, if necessary, can choose among
the digital multimeters a model focused on a specific task.

Advantages of digital multimeters:

 Maximum possible measurement accuracy.
 Automatic polarity detection: If the probes are connected incorrectly, the correct values with a
minus sign appear on the screen.
 Possibility of automatic and manual selection of measuring ranges.
 Multifunctionality.
 Does not require mandatory zero adjustment.
 The accuracy of the meter reading does not depend on the battery charge.
 Resistance to mechanical damage.
 The ability to record measurement results in memory and synchronize with a PC.

Learning Competency with Code

Explain the uses and functions of multimeter.

Code: TLE_IACSS9-12TEC-IVc-e-25

Activity 1.

TRUE/FALSE Directions: Read each statement below carefully. Place a T on the line if you
think a statement it TRUE. Place an F on the line if you think the statement is FALSE.

_____1. Analog multimeters are multifunction electrical measuring instruments with indication by
means of an arrow (analog) scale.
_____2. High input resistance and, consequently, a high error in low-voltage measurements.
_____3. One of the main functions of multimeter is measuring of indirect and alternating current.
_____4. Digital multimeter has maximum possible measurement accuracy.
 _____5. Digital multimeters are modern, reliable measuring devices characterized by high
measurement accuracy and various functional capabilities.
_____6. Multimeter combines functions of an ammeter, a voltmeter and ohmmeter as well as other
electrical measuring instruments.
_____7. Digital Multimeter requires mandatory zero adjustment.
_____8. Analog Multimeter has a Possibility to carry out measurements at low temperatures down to -
30 ° С.
_____9. Digital Multimeter has automatic polarity detection: If the probes are connected incorrectly,
the correct values with a minus sign appear on the screen.
_____10. Digital Multimeter has the ability to record measurement results in memory and synchronize
with a PC.
References for Learners
https://www.sciencebuddies.org/science-fair-projects/references/how-to-use-a-multimeter
https://electricianapprenticehq.com/how-to-use-a-digital-multimeter/
https://www.pribortorg.by/en/articles/what-is-a-multimeter

Answer Key
Activity 1
1. T 6.T
2. F 7. F
3. F 8. T
4. T 9. T
5. T 10. T

Prepared by

JENELYN C. RUSIANA
Name of Writer

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