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TLE – ICT – CSS

Quarter 4 – Module 1-4:
Testing Electronic Components

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TLE- ICT – CSS - Grade 9
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Quarter 4 – Module 1-4: Testing Electronic Components
Second Edition, 2022

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 What I Need to Know

This module was designed and written with you in mind. It is here to
help you master how to input data into computer. The scope of this module
permits it to be used in many different learning situations. The language used
recognizes the diverse vocabulary level of students. The lessons are arranged
to follow the standard sequence of the course. But the order in which you
read them can be changed to correspond with the textbook you are now using.

The module contains only one lesson:

 Lesson 1 – Determine Criteria and Plan an Approach for Testing
Electronic Components

After going through this module, you are expected to:

1. identify the parts of an analogue multi tester;
2. measure some electronic components; and
3. practice safety while measuring electronic components.

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 What I Know

Direction: Identify the word or phrase being described in the sentence. Write your
answers in your notebook.

_______________ 1. It is an electronic measuring instrument that combines several

measurement functions in one unit.
_______________ 2. These are used to connect to whatever device you're planning on
testing and measuring.
_______________ 3. This is a small knob usually located near the dial that is labeled
"Ohms Adjust," "0 Adj," or something similar.
_______________ 4. This allows you to change the function between volts, ohms, and
amps, and to change the scale of the meter.
_______________ 5. This has the arc-shaped scales visible through the window and a
pointer which will indicate the values read from the scale.
_______________ 6. In a multimeter, at what position does the needle of pointer be
located if the test leads are not in contact with anything?
_______________ 7. What are you going to measure in order to determine whether or
not the circuit is Alternating Current or Direct Current?
_______________ 8. In a multimeter, what color of the test probe is associated with
positive charge?
_______________ 9. What is the meaning of VOM?
_______________ 10. In a multimeter, at what position does the needle of pointer be
located if the test leads are in contact with anything?

Note: If you get 100% correct in this pre- assessment, skip the lesson but if
not and only get 50% to 99% correct, then proceed with the lesson.

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 Lesson Determine Criteria and Plan
1 an Approach for Testing
Components

What’s In

In this lesson, you will learn what tool to be used in testing electronic
components. Also, how to use this tool, in the proper way in testing the electronic
components. In order to test some basic electronics components, one must use a
multimeter either analogue or digital. In order to use it effectively you have to identify
its parts.

What’s New

Identify the parts of the analogue tester by choosing from the words inside the
box. Write your answers in your notebook.
Scale Range Selector Positive Probe Test Probes

Dial/Infinity Knob Range Needle/Pointer

Zero Ohm Adjuster Negative Probe Ports

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 What is It

A multimeter, also called multi-tester or volt/ohm meter (VOM), is an

electronic measuring instrument in which several measurement functions are
integrated in one unit. It has the ability to measure voltage, current and resistance.
Multimeters can either be analog or digital. Digital multimeters are often abbreviated
as DMM or DVOM.

Initial Steps in Using Analog Multi‐tester

1. Locate the dial of your multimeter. This is the scales in

arch shape with a pointer which will indicate the values read
from the scale.

2. Find the selector switch, or knob. This allows you to change

the functions among volts, ohms, and amps, and to change the
scale (x1, x10, etc.) of the meter by turning the knob.

3. Locate the holes in the case where you'll insert the test
leads.

4. Locate the test leads/test probes. One of it is black and the

other red which are used to connect to whatever device you're
planning on testing and measuring.

6. Find the Zero Adjustment knob. It is small knob labeled

"Ohms Adjust" or "0 Adj,". This is used only in the ohms or
resistance range, while the probes are shorted together.

Measuring Resistance

1. Set the multimeter to Ohms or Resistance. Turn the meter

on if it has a separate power switch.

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2. Observe the meter indication. It must rest at the left-most
position if it is not touching anything. This means that there is
no continuity, or path between the black and red (open circuit)

3. Connect the test leads/probes. Connect the black test lead

to the jack marked "Common" or "-". Then, connect the red test
lead to the jack marked with the Omega (Ohm symbol) or letter
"R" near it.

4. Hold the probes at the end of the test leads together. The
meter pointer should move fully to the right. Rotate the "Zero
Adjust" knob so that the meter indicates "0" (or as close to "0"
as possible).

5. Measure the resistance of something like a light bulb that

you know is good. Locate the two electrical contact points of
the bulb.

6. Try different ranges. Change the range of the meter to R x 1

then zero the meter again for this range and repeat the step
above. Observe how the meter did not go as far to the right as
before.

7. Test resistance between hands. Set the meter to the highest R x value possible
and zero the meter.

8. Make sure your reading is accurate. Ensure that the probes are not touching
anything other than the device being tested.

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Measuring Voltage

1. Set the meter for the highest range provided for AC Volts.

The highest range possible is selected so that the meter circuitry

and movement will not be damaged by voltage greater than
expected.

Many times, the voltage to be measured has a value that is

unknown. For this reason.
2. Insert your test probes. Insert the black probe in the "COM"
or "-" jack. Next, insert the red probe in the "V" or "+" jack.

3. Locate the voltage scales. There may be several Volt scales

with different maximum values. The range chosen by the selector
knob determines which voltage scale to read.

Measuring Amperes

1. Measure the voltage first. You need to determine whether or not the circuit is AC
or DC by measuring the voltage of the circuit as described in previous steps.

2. Set the meter to the highest AC or DC Amp range supported. If the circuit to be
tested is AC but the meter will only measure DC amps (or vice versa), stop. The meter
must be able to measure the same mode (AC or DC) amps as the voltage in the circuit,
otherwise it will indicate 0.

What’s More

Direction: Unscramble the letters below to form significant words learned in this
lesson. Write your answers in your notebook.

1. SPAMERE
2. STORESIR
3. EGLOVAT
4. LOGANA
5. TERSET

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 What I Have Learned

Direction: Answer the K-W-L chart. Write your answer on your notebook.

K W L

What do you think What do you WANT to What did you LEARN
you KNOW about know about Steps in about Steps in Using
Steps in Using Using Multimeter? Multimeter?
Multimeter?

What I Can Do

Choose from ANY of the following activities and make a flowchart of it. Do this
on your notebook or answer sheet.

1. Steps in measuring voltage.

2. Steps in measuring amperes.

3. Initial Steps in Using Analog Multi‐tester

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 Assessment

A. Direction: Identify the word or phrase being described in the sentence. Write your
answers on your notebook.
_______________ 1. It is an electronic measuring instrument that combines several
measurement functions in one unit.
_______________ 2. These are used to connect to whatever device you're planning on
testing and measuring.
_______________ 3. This is a small knob usually located near the dial that is labeled
"Ohms Adjust," "0 Adj," or something similar.
_______________ 4. This allows you to change the function between volts, ohms, and
amps, and to change the scale of the meter.
_______________ 5. This has the arc-shaped scales visible through the window and a
pointer which will indicate the values read from the scale.
_______________ 6. In a multimeter, at what position does the needle of pointer be
located if the test leads are not in contact with anything.
_______________ 7. What are you going to measure in order to determine whether or
not the circuit is Alternating Current or Direct Current?
_______________ 8. In a multimeter, what color of the test probe is associated with
positive charge.
_______________ 9. What is the meaning of VOM?
_______________ 10. In a multimeter, at what position does the needle of pointer be
located if the test leads are in contact with anything.

Additional Activities

Direction: Draw the proper way of measuring resistance using the following material
and equipment. Do this on a piece of short bond paper.
1. Resistor
2. Multimeter

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Assessment What I Know
A. 1.Multimeter or multi-tester
1. Multimeter or multi-tester 2. Test Leads
2. Test Leads 3. Zero Adjustment Knob
3. Zero Adjustment Knob 4. Selector Switch
4. Selector Switch 5. Dial
5. Dial 6. Left position
6. Left position 7. Voltage
7. Voltage 8. Red or White
8. Red or White 9. Volt – Ohm Meter
9. Volt – Ohm Meter 10. Right Position
10. Right Position
What’s New
B. 1. Needle/Pointer
1. Measuring Voltage 2. Scale
3. Dial/Infinity Knob
4. Zero Ohm Adjuster
5. Range
6. Range Selector
7. Probe Ports
8. Negative Probe
9. Positive Probe
10. Test Probes
2. Measuring Amperes
What’s More
1. AMPERES 4. ANALOG
2. RESISTORS 5. TESTER
3. VOLTAGE
3. Initial Steps in Using Analog What Have I Learned
Multi‐tester Answers may vary
What I Can Do
Answer may vary
Answer Key
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“How to Test a Capacitor with a Multimeter - ToolBoom.” toolboomcom.

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video/how-to-test-a-capacitor-with-a-multimeter/.

Technology, Electrical, Anonymous says: Electrical Technology says: Rajender

says: Gethro Parfait says: Suh William says: Kevvy Says: et al. “How to
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Kuhlman, Jesse, and wikiHow. “How to Test a Transformer.” wikiHow.

wikiHow, May 29, 2020. https://www.wikihow.com/Test-a-
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Image References
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Kuhlman, Jesse, and wikiHow. “How to Use a Multimeter.” wikiHow. wikiHow,

December 23, 2020. https://www.wikihow.com/Use-a-Multimeter.

“Word Search Puzzle.” Create Your Own Word Search Puzzle | Discovery
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