Republic of the Philippines

Department of Education
Region V
SCHOOLS DIVISION OF SORSOGON

LEARNING ACTIVITY SHEET

Quarter - 1
TECHNOLOGY AND LIVELIHOOD EDUCATION – Grade 10
Electronic Product Assembly and Servicing

I. Introductory Concept
This lesson is designed to introduce you the parts and function, how to read and interpret the reading
scale of an OHMMETER
II. Learning Competencies: Use test instruments required for the job in accordance with user manuals
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OBJECTIVE/S
1. Define Volt-Ohm-Milliameter
2. Enumerate the Parts and Function of VOM
3. Read and interpret the ohmmeter/voltmeter scale
III. Activities
A. Lesson Information
General Procedure and Techniques in Pre-Testing
1. Be sure you understand how the product operates. If possible, read the operation’s manual first for its
function and additional features.
2. Determine what the problem really is.
3. Perform preliminary inspection to locate where the problem has originated. Use the sensory method: Visual,
Listening to tell-tale sound, Look out for unusual smell Touching or feeling
4. Perform closer inspection into the suspected parts or components.
5. Use appropriate instrument in initial testing. (With the aid of MULTITESTER.)
6. Plan your approach to repair the problem.
Volt-Ohm-Milliammeter.
It is equipment that combines three functions: as a VOLTMETER that
measures both ac and dc voltages; an OHMMETER that measures resistance and
test continuity; and MILLIAMETR that measures small amount of dc current. As
safety precautions in the maintenance of this instrument, the following should be
observed:
• Always rest the function switch at 250V AC if an OFF position is not
available in the instrument.
• For current and voltage measurements, always set the function switch in
the correct setting which is a little higher than the expected current or voltage
present in the circuit.
• Place the instrument in a cool dry place, away from any magnetic devices, and free from vibrations transferred
design
Parts of VOM

1. Pointer. It is the most important part of the

ohmmeter. It indicates the value of electrical quantity
that has been measured.

2. Scale- OHMMETER SCALE is a nonlinear scale while VOLTMETER

SCALE is linear scale. It is usually found in the uppermost part of the
VOM were the reading is
derive

3. Range Multiplier- The

portion of the ohmmeter
where the actual reading
is being multiplied.

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 4. Zero Ohm Adjustment – It is the portion of the ohmmeter where it is adjusted when the pointer of the ohmmeter fails
to point to zero.

5. Test Probe- Serves as the input portion of the ohmmeter. Red test
probe becomes positive
in some instances, while the black one is negative.

PROCEDURE ON HOW TO INTERPRET RESISTANCE

READING IN AN OHMMETER
1. Know the value of individual calibration in the ohmmeter scale.
An ohmmeter scale is nonlinear which means the value of one line or calibration may not be true to
other lines. It is therefore proper to assign values to every line for proper and accurate interpretation

As shown in the illustration, the scale can be divided into eight areas where individual treatment has to be
made. Several mathematical computations will be involved to show the manner how values of individual lines are
resolved.
The areas involved are 0- 2, 2-10, 10 -20, 20-50, 50 – 100, 100- 200, 200 – 300, 300 – 500.

Value of 1calibration For 2-10: For 10-20: For 20 -50:

= line distance / total Value of 1line= Value of 1line= 10 /10 Value of 1 line = 30/15
calibrations involved 8/16 =1 = 2.0
For 0- 2: = 0.5
Value of 1 line = 2/10
= 0.2
For 50-100: For 100 – 200: For 200-300: For 300–500:
Value of 1 line = 50/10 Value of 1 line = Value of 1 line = 100/2 Value of 1 line = 200/2
= 5.0 100/5 = 50 = 100
= 20

2. Identify the appropriate range multiplier to be used Range multiplier is from R X 1, R X 10, R X 100, R X 1K, and R X 10K.
3. Connect the metallic part of the test probes and take note if the pointer points at zero. If not, adjust the zero ohm adjustment to zero.
4. Make the necessary resistance measurements

PROCEDURE IN USING VOLTMETER

1. Set your device to measure voltage-
 To test the voltage of an AC circuit, set the knob to V , ACV, or
VAC. Household circuit are almost always Alternating Current
 To test voltage of a DC circuit, choose V-, V---, DCV, or VCD,
batteries and portable electronics are typically Direct Current
2. Choose a range above the max expected voltage.
 Choose a setting higher than the maximum expected voltage. If
you have no idea what to expect, choose the highest setting to avoid damaging the device
 Household batteries are usually labelled with the voltage, typically 9V or below
 Car Batteries should be at approximately 12.6V when fully charged with the engine off
 Household outlets are typically 220 volts in the Philippines
3. Insert the test leads.
 The black test probe always plugs into the hole labelled COM

MEASURING VOLTAGE
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 1. Hold the Probe Safely- do not touch the metal probes while connecting them to a circuit
2. Touch the Black Test Lead to one part of the circuit.
 On a battery, touch the black lead to the negative terminal
3. Touch the Red Test Lead to another point on the circuit
 On a battery, touch the red lead to the positive terminal
4. Raise the range if you get an overload reading
5. Adjust the voltmeter if necessary
6. Read the Voltmeter

B. TASK 1: Enumeration
DIRECTIONS: List down the Basic Parts of VOM. Write your answer in the Answer Sheet
1. ____________________________
2. ____________________________
3. ____________________________
4. ____________________________
5. ____________________________
C. TASK 2: Ohmmeter Reading
DIRECTION: Read and Interpret the Ohmmeter Reading. Write your answer in the Answer Shee

Ex. 140 1. 2 3. 4. 5.

IV. EVALUATION
MULTIPLE CHOICE: Read the questions carefully and choose the letter of the correct answer. Write your answer
on the Answer Sheet.
1. Where is the function switch rested if an off position is not available in the VOM?
a. 10v dc b. 50v dc c. 100v ac d. 1000v ac
2. For voltage measurement, always set the range switch in the correct setting which is _________ the expected
voltage present in the circuit?
a. Lower than b. Higher than c. same as d. Rx1000
3. In an electrical circuit, what happen to the current flowing through the wire if voltage is reduced to the half?
a. Double c. Four times increase
b. stay the same d. Reduce in half
4. Even though there is an Electromotive force (Voltage) in a circuit, electrons will not flow if the circuit is;
a. Openedb. Closed c. By passed d. Neutralized
5. What is the instrument that is used to measure resistance?
a. Ammeter C) Voltmeter B) Ohmmeter D) Wattmeter

V. Answer Key
TASK 1: Identification

TASK 1: Enumeration TASK 2: Ohmmeter Reading EVALUATION

1. POINTR 1. 1. D
2. SCALE 2. 2. B
3. ZERO OHM ADJUSMENT 3. 3. D
4. RANGE/RANGE SELECTOR 4. 4. A
5. TEST PROBE 5. 5. B

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