TECHNOLOGY AND LIVELIHOOD EDUCATION

ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE

GRADE 7/8- EXPLORATORY COURSE
WEEK 4

PAULINO M.SANDIGIO
Writer

Competency-based assessment is a process where the teacher works with the learner
to gather evidence of competency, using the benchmarks provided by the standards that
comprises most essential learning competencies.
It is not about passing or failure of the learner and evidence gathering is more than just
setting an evaluation. During the period a learner/s may be required to undertake a series of
tasks for assessment purposes such as assignments, projects, tests, exams or laboratory
works. It is the sum of all these assessments that deems a learner/s to be competent or not.
The assessment procedure should be considered to be part of the learning process,
identifying gaps are learning opportunities to develop skills, not failures. It is a collaborative
process to be negotiated with the learner and not a unique event that is imposed.
PAULINO M. SANDIGIO, RME
Author

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2.1 Use appropriate measuring devices for specific tasks

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1. They are able to establish an electrical connection between a multitester and the DUT without
exposing electrical workers to live conductive parts.

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 A. Needle pointer B. Ports C. Range Selector D. Test Probes

2. Used to measure resistance in ohms.

A. Ammeter B. Capacitance C. Ohmmeter D. Voltmeter

3. The value the pointer hovers over indicates the value being measured by the multitester.

A. Needle pointer B. Ports C. Range Selector D. . Test Probes

4. Used to measure current in ampere.

A. Ammeter B. Capacitance C. Ohmmeter D. Voltmeter

5. Used to calibrate the multimeter when you want to measure the resistance of an object.

A. Needle pointer B. Ports C. Range Selector D.Zero-Ohm

Adjustment knob

6. Used to measure capacitance in farad.

A. Ammeter B. Capacitance C. Ohmmeter D. Voltmeter

7. This allows you to adjust the pointer to the zero position of the scale – usually with the help
of a flat head screwdriver.

A. Adjustment Screw B. Ports C. Range Selector D. . Test Probes

8. Used to measure voltage in volts.

A. Ammeter B. Capacitance C. Ohmmeter D. Voltmeter

9. The holes at the front of the multitester

A.Needle pointer B. Ports C. Range Selector D. . Test Probes

10. Another term for multimeter.

A. AVM B. MCV C. VCM D. VOM

At the end of the period, the learner should be able to:

● Identify measuring tools and instruments on job requirements.

● Select objects to be measured.
● Classify measuring tools and instruments.
● Obtain measurements according to job requirements.

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What Do You Already Perform?

Let us determine how much you already perform about mensuration and calculation.

A. READ the following meter reading.(in order)

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4. _____volts

What Do You Need To Perform?

Read the Information Sheet 1.1 very well then find out how much you can remember and
ow much you learned by doing Self-check .

Information Sheet 1.2

THE MULTITESTER

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.

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THE MULTITESTER
A. PARTS OF A MULTITESTER( analog and digital)

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The parts of a multitester are:

● Scale
This is how you read the value being measured. For an analog multitester, this is a
series of markings in a semicircle. In the example above, voltage, current, and resistance can
be displayed. Which value you are measuring depends on what port you plugged into on your
analog multitester.
● Needle Pointer - This is the needle-shaped rod that moves over the scale of a meter..
The needle pointer is mechanically connected to the moving coil. The value the pointer
hovers over indicates the value being measured by the multitester.
Note that when there are multiple values being measured on the same scale, you’ll need to
pay attention to which port the multimeter is connected to. Match the port up with the value
being measured.
● Adjustment Screw - Also known as the dial or infinity knob. This allows you to adjust
the pointer to the zero position of the scale – usually with the help of a flat head
screwdriver.
● Zero-Ohm Adjustment Knob - The zero-ohm adjustment knob is used to calibrate
the multimeter when you want to measure the resistance of an object.
To make sure the multimeter is calibrated correctly:
A. Turn on the multitester
B. Connect the metal tips of the two probes.
C. Use the zero-ohm adjustment knob to adjust the needle to point to ‘0 ohms’ on the
scale

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And that’s it! Since you’re not putting anything between the two metal tips, you would expect
the multimeter to read a resistance value of zero. If that’s not the case – then you need to use
the zero-ohm adjustment knob to calibrate the multimeter to… zero ohms!

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● Range Selector Knob - Also known as a selector switch. This allows you to adjust the
settings of the multitester.
Using this you can change what the multitester is measuring (e.g. voltage, current, or
resistance), as well as the range of the measurement (e.g. volts or millivolts).
● Ports - The holes at the front of the multitester are known as ports. You need to plug
your test probes into the appropriate ports to allow the multimeter to measure the
parameter you ought to measure.
● Test Probes - A test probe (or test lead) is an instrument used to connect a multimeter
to a Device Under Test (DUT). Test probes are flexible, insulated wires. They are able
to establish an electrical connection between a multitester and the DUT without
exposing electrical workers to live conductive parts. Red test probes connect to the
positive terminal, and black test probes connect to the negative terminal.

Types of Multimeters
A typical multimeter (or multitester) can measure voltage, current, and resistance.
When used in this way, a multimeter is known as:
❏ A VOLTMETER when used to measure voltage
❏ An AMMETER when used to measure current
❏ An OHMMETER when used to measure resistance
More advanced (and expensive) multimeters can also measure other electrical
characteristics, including:
● Capacitance (measured in farads)
● Conductance (measured in siemens)
● Duty cycle (measured as a percentage)
● Frequency (measured in hertz)
● Inductance (measured in henries)
● Temperature (measured in degrees Celsius or Fahrenheit. Note that an
accompanying temperature test probe is needed – usually a thermocouple)
Multi Testers are classified as analog or digital depending on how they interpret and display
the electronic characteristic being measured.
Multimeters come in two forms: handheld multimeters, and benchtop/bench multimeters.
As multimeters are often carried around, handheld multimeters are more popular than bench
multimeters.

How to Read a Multimeter:

When reading a multimeter, every multimeter has these four main settings:

1. Display: This is where you can see the measurements

2. Ports: Plug-in probes (i.e. to test car batteries)

3. Probes: Multimeters have two probes. Usually one is black and one is red.

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 4. Selection knob: This tells you what you want to measure.

To read and measure the ohms resistance using a multimeter:

● Clip the test leads on the resistor leads

● Dial the multimeter to the estimated resistance range. Read the value, if your
multimeter gives you a 1, then you’ve guessed low for a value. Move the multimeter’s
dial upward until it gives you a valid reading.

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 However, if it gives you a 0, then you’ve guessed too high. Move the dial downward until
you get a valid reading. If you’re on the lowest range and still have a 0, whatever circuit you’re
testing has a resistance too low for your multimeter to measure.

Note that this is only necessary if you do not have an autoranging multimeter. If you have
an autoranging multimeter – it will do all this for you. Simply attach the test leads to the DUT
(Device Under Test) and read the voltage/current/resistance from the screen.

ACTIVITY CENTRAL

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1. Localized/ Indigenized Guide Questions: 1. Worksheet #1:

1. TASK SHEET# 1: List (Teacher’s option)
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 ❏ 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.
❏ A typical multimeter (or multitester) can measure voltage, current, and resistance. When
used in this way, a multimeter is known as:
❏ A VOLTMETER when used to measure voltage
❏ An AMMETER when used to measure current
❏ An OHMMETER when used to measure resistance

To read and measure the ohms resistance using a multimeter:

● Clip the test leads on the resistor leads

● Dial the multimeter to the estimated resistance range. Read the value, if your
multimeter gives you a 1, then you’ve guessed low for a value. Move the multimeter’s
dial upward until it gives you a valid reading.

SELF-CHECK: DIRECTIONS: Match column A with that of Column B. Write the letter on the
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A B.
_____ 1. Scale A.allows you to adjust the settings of the
multitester.

_____ 2. Test Probes B. allows you to adjust the pointer to the zero
position of the scale

_____ 3. Range Selector Knob C. used to connect a multimeter to a (DUT).

______4. Adjustment Screw D. used to calibrate the multimeter

_____ _5.Zero-Ohm Adjustment Knob E. this is a series of markings in a semicircle.

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1. RESISTANCE IN OHMS

READING SCALE: :Range x 1( read from o onwards)

1. _____ohms
2. _____ ohms
3. _____ ohms
4. _____ohms
5. _____ ohms

2. D.C. IN VOLTS

READING SCALE: :Range: 250v (from 0-250)

6. _____ volts
7. _____ volts
8. _____ volts
9. _____ volts
10. _____ volts

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 3. AC IN VOLTS

READING SCALE: :Range: 10v (from 0 to 10)

11. _____volts
12. _____volts
13. _____volts
14. _____volts
15. ____volts

YES NO
I can ………………………………………………………………

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● Identify measuring tools and instruments on job requirements.
● Select objects to be measured.
● Classify measuring tools and instruments.
● Obtain measurements according to job requirements.

TEAM LEADER/VALIDATOR PAULINO M. SANDIGIO, RME

ILLUSTRATOR ZOREN VALDISIMO

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