Senior High School

Technical-Vocational
Livelihood
Industrial Arts
Electrical Installation
and Maintenance
Quarter 1 – Module 1.2
Read Measurements In Terms of Current
and Voltage
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 Senior High School

Technical-Vocational
Livelihood
Industrial Arts
Electrical Installation
and Maintenance
Quarter 1 – Module 1.2
Read Measurements In Terms of Current
and Voltage

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Introductory Message
For the facilitator:
Welcome to the Technical-Vocational Livelihood 12 Self-Learning Module on
Read Measurements In Terms of Current and Voltage.
This module was collaboratively designed, developed and reviewed by educators both
from public and private institutions to assist you, the teacher or facilitator in helping the
learners meet the standards set by the K to 12 Curriculum while overcoming their
personal, social, and economic constraints in schooling.
This learning resource hopes to engage the learners into guided and independent
learning activities at their own pace and time. Furthermore, this also aims to help
learners acquire the needed 21st century skills while taking into consideration their
needs and circumstances.

In addition to the material in the main text, you will also see this box in the body of the
module:

Notes to the Teacher

This contains helpful tips or strategies that will help

you in guiding the learners.

As a facilitator, you are expected to orient the learners on how to use this module. You
also need to keep track of the learners' progress while allowing them to manage their
own learning. Furthermore, you are expected to encourage and assist the learners as
they do the tasks included in the module.
For the learner:

Welcome to the Technical-Vocational Livelihood 12 Self-Learning Module on

Read Measurements In Terms of Current and Voltage.
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.

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This module has the following parts:

Activity : This will bring understanding to what you already know

and experience to what you should learn further.

Analysis : In this phase, you will process and classify what is valid
and not for a more in-depth understanding.

Abstraction : This part leads you in reinforcing what you know and
should know more. Exercises are presented for
independent practice to solidify your understanding and
skills of the topic.

Application : This stage brings you to a more practical way that you are
going to use what you have learned and think new ways
on how it can be improved further.

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 CONTENTS OF THE MODULE
Page
CONTENT STANDARD 1
PERFORMANCE STANDARD 1
LEARNING COMPETENCY 1
LEARNING OBJECTIVES 1

DAILY LEARNING TASK:

DAY LEARNING TASK

3 Introduction 1-7
Review Drill
Presentation of the New Module
Activity
4 Analysis 8-13
Abstraction
5 Application 14-20
Enrichment
Post-Test
References 21

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CONTENT STANDARD
The learner demonstrates an understanding of the underlying principles in the
installation of standard electrical protection system for lighting and grounding.

PERFORMANCE STANDARD
The learner independently installs electrical protection system for lighting and
grounding based on the Philippine Electrical Code (PEC) standards and Local
Code/Utility Company Regulations.

LEARNING COMPETENCIES
L.O. 1 Plan and Prepare Work
3.1 Read measurements in terms of:
3.1.1. Resistance
3.1.2. Current
3.1.3. Voltage (TLE_IAEI9-12EP-Ia-j-1)

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

1. Determine the equivalent count per tick within a specific range of a scale of
the multi-tester for current and voltage.
2. Read measurements in terms of current and voltage.
3. Express interest on determining the equivalent count per tick in the scale and
the set range of selector switch in measuring current and voltage.

INTRODUCTION

This module will help you realize the value of being vigilant. In this sense, you
are encouraged to become observant in order to learn deeply the different scale
ranges set by the two units that you are about to learn.

Moreover, in this module you will be able to learn how to read measurements
of current and voltage. Just take the series of activities and as you learn make
reflections for you to have a deeper understanding of the lesson. Are you now ready?
Let's get started!

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REVIEW DRILL

Activity “Choose Me Well”

Directions:
Read the following statements carefully. Then write the letter of the
correct answer on the underlined space before the item number.

_____1. What unit we are going to set the selector switch if we want to know whether
a device has still continuity?
A. Ohms
B. Current
C. Voltage
D. Farad

_____2. If we want to measure the ampere rating that the device draws during
operation, what unit we are we going to set the selector switch of the multi-
tester?
A. Ohms
B. Current
C. Voltage
D. Farad

_____3. Ferdie wants find out whether a power line has a source, what unit he is
going to set the selector switch of the multi-tester?
A. Ohms
B. Current
C. Voltage
D. Farad

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 Reading Measurements in Terms of
Current and Voltage
In performing maintenance or repair of certain electrical devices, electricians
are challenged to understand how to set the selector switch to the right unit of the
multi-tester based on the type of situation where this unit may seem to fit. Knowing to
measure the continuity, source, and ampere rating that the device draws during the
operation is a requirement. As future electricians, we are not only focusing on setting
the selector switch to the right unit. Moreover, we are also required to do reading
measurements based on the point of the pointer of the multi-tester. Knowing this is
helpful in the sense that in doing maintenance there will be a time that we will
encounter low voltage in the actual situation. We cannot determine this if we don't
know on how to read measurements value point by the pointer of the multi-tester.

LEARNING ACTIVITIES

Activity 1 “Counting is Fun”

Directions: In your own understanding, determine the equivalent count of each tick in
a range of scale of the multi-tester for current and voltage. The first one is done for
you.

For current Example 1

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For voltage Example 2

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Activity 2 “Reading is Fun”

Directions: In your own understanding, read the measurements of the following

readings for current and voltage based on the set range of the selector switch. The
first one is done for you.

For current Example 1

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For voltage Example 2

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ANALYSIS

Think and Reflect!

Directions: Based from the activities, answer the following questions. Write it on the
space provided.

1. Are the equivalent counts per tick within a specific range of scale for current
and voltage differ from each other? why?
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2. Do reading measurements of current and voltage differ from each other based
on the set range of selector switch? If so, how?
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ABSTRACTION

This module will help you realize the value of being vigilant. In this sense, you
are encouraged to become observant in order to learn deeply the different scale
ranges set by the two units that you are about to learn.

The following are illustrations in reading measurements of the scale of a meter

specific current and voltage with samples.

Table 1

Determining equivalent count per tick within specific set range of the scale for
current

Selector switch Scale range to Divisor for the

Set current focus equivalent value

50 µA 50 V 1

2.5 mA 100

25 mA 250 V 10

.25 DCA 1000

Table 2

The equivalent count per tick based on the specific scale range to focus

Scale range to focus Equivalent count per tick

50 V 1

250 V 5

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Illustration

Figure 1
Volts Specific Range to Focus for Current and their Equivalent Count per Tick

Note: Study and analyze the sample that follow after this illustration and then you try
to answer by filling in the information under you try! part.

Example 1

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You try!

Table 3

Determining equivalent count per tick within specific range of the scale for
voltage

Selector switch Scale range to Equivalent

Multiplier
Set voltage focus count per tick

10 ACV 10 V 0.2

50 ACV 50 V 1 None

250 ACV 250 V 5

1000 ACV 10 V 0.2 100

Note: Only the 1000 volts set range in the selector switch has the multiplier in order
to match the set voltage of the selector switch with respect to the scale range to be
focus and that is 10 x 100 is equal to 1000. For voltage 10 – 250 the counting is already
made available in the scale. You just have to be aware of the equivalent value per tick.
Illustration

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 Figure 2
Volts Specific Range and their Equivalent Count per Tick

Example 2

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You try!

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APPLICATION

Activity “Read and Tell”

Directions: Examine the figures below. Identify the resistance reading of each item.
Write your answers on the underlined space provided before the item number.

For current

For voltage

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ENRICHMENT

Directions: Fill in the necessary information in the box to complete the statement in
reading measurement of current and voltage.

For current

For voltage

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POST–TEST

Directions: Read the following statements carefully. Then write the letter of the
correct answer on the underlined space before the item number.

____1. The value per tick if the focus range of resistance is between 2 and 10 is ___.
A. 0.2
B. 0.3
C. 0.4
D. 0.5

____2. The divisor for the equivalent scale value if the selector switch is set to 25 mA
and the scale range to focus is 250 is _____.
A. 1
B. 10
C. 100
D. 1000

____3. The value per tick in the scale of a multi – tester if the selector switch is set to
50 ACV is ____.
A. 0.2 V
B. 1 V
C. 5 V
D. 10 V

____4. What will be the resistance reading for a scale value 4.5 and the selector switch
is set to R x 10 Ω?
A. 35 Ω
B. 45 Ω
C. 55 Ω
D. 65 Ω

____5. Given a 25.5 scale value and the selector switch is set to R x 100 what will be
its resistance reading?
A. 2,255 Ω
B. 2, 350 Ω
C. 2,450 Ω
D. 2,550 Ω

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____6. What will be the current reading for a scale value of 233 and the selector switch
is set to 0.25 DCA?
A. 0.233 DCA
B. 2.33 DCA
C. 23.3 DCA
D. 233 DCA

____7. Given a 24-scale value and the selector switch is set to 50 µA, what will be the
current reading?
A. 14 µA
B. 24 µA
C. 34 µA
D. 44 µA

____8. What will be the reading voltage, if the selector switch is set to 1000 ACV and
the scale value is 0.3?
A. 0.3V
B. 3 V
C. 30 V
D. 300 V

____9. Given a 217.5 scale value and the selector switch is set to 250 ACV what will
be the voltage reading?
A. 2.175 V
B. 21.75 V
C. 217.5 V
D. 2175 V

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Directions: Study the pictures below, then answer the questions that follow.

Figure 1 Different Unit of Measurements

____10. In the picture above, what will be the resistance reading based on the point
of the pointer if the selector switch is set at R x 1?
A. 1 Ω
B. 1.2 Ω
C. 1.4 Ω
D. 1.6 Ω

____11. What is the voltage reading based on the point of the pointer in the image
above if the selector switch is set to 50 ACV?
A. 36 ACV
B. 36.5 ACV
C. 37 ACV
D. 37.5 ACV

____12. What will be the current reading based on the point of the pointer if the
selector switch is set at 2.5 mA?
A. 1.45mA
B. 4.5mA
C. 1.55mA
D. 15.5mA

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____13. In the image above, what will be the resistance reading based on the point of
the pointer if the selector switch is set at R x 100?
A. 3.60Ω
B. 36Ω
C. 360Ω
D. 3,600Ω

____14. What will be the voltage reading based on the point of the pointer in the image
above if the selector switch is set to 10 ACV?
A. 2.4V
B. 24V
C. 240V
D. 2,400V

____15. What will be the current reading based on the point of the pointer if the
selector switch is set at 0.25 DCA?
A. 0.002 DCA
B. 0.02 DCA
C. 0.2 DCA
D. 2 DCA

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Vallarta and Cabusora Jr., (N.D). K to 12 Basic Education Curriculum

Technology and Livelihood Education Learning Module for Electrical Installation
and Maintenance Exploratory Course for Grades 7 and 8. Page 66

Instructors in the CIE Instruction Department (2011). Analog Multimeter,

Measuring Current. Retrieved from https://tinyurl.com/y66z9oc5

Instructors in the CIE Instruction Department (2011). Analog Multimeter,

Measuring DC Voltage. Retrieved from https://tinyurl.com/y3rck99w

Worldpress.com (N.D). Electrical Installation and Maintenance. Retrieved from

https://tinyurl.com/y3eysbqt

Greenfield, (2018). What are the steps in measuring current using an analog
multimeter? For example, when your selector switch is pointed to 2.5mA, and the
pointer scale is pointed to .45, what should be the manual computation for that?
Retrieved from https://tinyurl.com/y2zh2cp4

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