PERFORMING

M E N S U R AT I O N A N D
C A LCU L AT I O N
The unit of competency “Perform Mensuration and
Calculation" is concerned with measuring, calculating and
estimating lengths, areas and volumes, as well as the
construction of three - dimensional (3D) objects.
What is Mensuration?
• Mensuration is the process of measurement. It is based on the use of
algebraic equations and geometric calculations to provide data
regarding the width, depth, and volume of a given object or group of
objects. While the measurement results obtained by the use of
mensuration are estimates rather than actual physical
measurements, the calculations are usually considered very
accurate.
Measuring Instruments:
1. Multimeter (VOM) – a multimeter or a multi-tester, also known as
a VOM, is an electronic measuring instrument that combines
several measurement functions in one unit.
Voltmeter
• is an instrument for measuring electric potential in volts.
Ohmmeter
• is an instrument for measuring electrical resistance.
Milliameter
• is an instrument for measuring electric current in amperes.
Types of Multi-meter or multi-tester:
1. Analog Multi-meter or multi-tester (VOM) – uses a micro
ammeter with a moving pointer to display readings.
2. Digital Multimeters (DMM, DVOM) – have a numeric display and
may also show a graphical bar representing the measured value.
3. Cable tester – is an electronic device used to verify the electrical
connections n a signal cable or other wired assembly.
4. Loopback or loop-back adapter – refers to the routing of
electronics signals, digital data streams, or flows of items back to their
source without intentional processing or modifications.
5. Logic probe – is a hand-held test probe used for analyzing and
troubleshooting the logical states (Boolean 0 or 1) of a digital
circuit.
Logic probe/Digital logic tester is able to detect lines that are at
the digital or logic high state.
Carry out Measurements and Calculations
• Definition of terms
Binary – is the primary language for computers that are made up of
only two numbers: 0 and 1.
Binary Prefix – is used to represent the quantity in terms of byte or
bit in computing.
Decimal – is a base 10 number system.
Bit (b) – is short binary digit, either 0 or 1.
 Byte (B) – is a unit of computer information consisting of (8) bits.
Giga Herts (GHz) – is also known as clock rate or clock speed of the
processor.
How to read Binary
• Binary is base-2 number system, where the number two (2) is raised
by an exponent (n-1). The exponent is denoted by the digits’ place
(n) and subtracted by 1, wherein it increases as you move through
each position starting from the right going to the left.
For example, number 2 on the first position, so 2 is raised by n-1,
wherein n=1.
2⁽ⁿ‾¹⁾ = 2⁽¹‾¹⁾ = 2⁰
Binary Prefixes
• Are also called as prefix multipliers consisting of one-letter
abbreviation and the prefix it stands for.
• For example:
1 kilobyte = 2¹⁰ bytes
2 ¹⁰ bytes = 2 x 2 x 2 x 2 x 2 x 2 x 2 x 2 x 2 x 2 bytes
2 ¹⁰ bytes = 1,024
Therefor, 1 KB = 1,024 bytes
Data Storage Capacity Calculation
In a storage device, you need to know its capacity as well as how
much space is used and free. For example, you have 8 GB flash drive.
You want to copy a file with a size of 1 GB, and your flash drive’s free
space is 2 GB. How much space will be left after you copied that file to
your flash drive?
Thank You!