After going through this module, you

are expected to:

 1. Identify and interpret the symbols used in

the drawing.
(TLE_IACSS9-12PITD-IIg-h-14)
 2. Draw and identify correctly

electrical/electronic schematic.
(TLE_IACSS9-12PITD-IIg-h-15)
 3. Identify correct technical drawings and

select proper equipment by job requirements.

(TLE_IACSS9-12 PITD-IIg-h-16)
 Computer Symbols
 There are thousands of symbols used
by computers today to represent a
function, specification, certification,
company, or warning.
 Let us identify the most commonly

displayed symbols used with

computers and electronics, with a
brief description of what each symbol
means.
General Symbols
A question mark symbol

represents a question
and allows you to access
help or online
documentation.
A LIGHT BULB
A light bulb icon symbol

 representsa tip or an idea. For

example, on this page, we
have several tips that can be
quickly identified with the light
bulb next to the word "Tip."
The gear symbol
The gear symbol

 indicates a configuration or
settings option. For example,
many programs use a gear icon
for buttons that allow you to
adjust a program's settings.
Online services may use a gear
icon for the area that lets you
change your account settings.
Wrench or a wrench and screwdriver
A symbol with a wrench or a wrench
and screwdriver

is another symbol that can

be used in place of the gear
to indicate an area to adjust
the settings or other
options.
A speech bubble symbol
A speech bubble symbol
 is
used in communications to indicate
there is a message that needs to be
read or that someone is typing a
message. For example, on an iPhone,
the Messages icon and each of its
messages uses the speech bubble
symbol and when someone is typing a
speech bubble with three periods is
shown.
THE CHECK MARK
The check mark symbol

 indicates completion or that

something is ok. For example, a
download dialog box may show a
green check mark when the
download is complete.
A PLUS SYMBOL
A PLUS SYMBOL
 ora horizontal line crossing a
vertical line is also a symbol
used as an indication to
increase, add, move down, or
zoom in on software programs
and hardware devices.
A MINUS SYMBOL
A MINUS SYMBOL
 ora horizontal line is a symbol used
as an indication for decreasing,
removing, moving up, or zooming out
on software programs and hardware
devices. On a Microsoft Windows
keyboard, the minus or underscore is
also shown on the top-right side of a
window to represent the minimize
feature.
A circle with a line through it
A circle with a line through it

 is a symbol that represents cancel or

stop and may be over the top of
another symbol. For example, a
speaker symbol with this over it
indicates mute.
 Tip: this symbol may also be
represented by an X.
Three arrows going around a triangle
Three arrows going around a triangle

is a symbol that represents

recycle or recycling.
Anything with this symbol
that is not crossed out
should be recycled.
QR CODE
QR CODE

QR Code and used to

store information for
scanning
A PADLOCK
A PADLOCK
 is used to represent when
anything is locked or secure.
For example, a keyboard key
with a lock can give you the
option to lock the computer.
CALENDAR ICON
CALENDAR ICON
is used to represent an
option that allows the user
to view a calendar, view
date related information, or
schedule an event.
THUMBTACK
THUMBTACK

isused to represent
the ability to pin an
object to the screen.
FOLDER
FOLDER

 representsan area capable of

storing other files and folders
on a computer.
trash can or a recycle bin
trash can or a recycle bin

 is
a symbol used to represent
deleting a file or another
object on the computer and
may be a container for any
deleted items.