Department of Education

SPTVE
COMPUTER SYSTEMS SERVICING 9
First Quarter - Module 1

TESTING ELECTRONIC COMPONENTS

GREGORIO S. QUINERI
Writer

MARIA TERESA C. RESOS

Validator

Schools Division Office – Muntinlupa City

Student Center for Life Skills Bldg., Centennial Ave., Brgy. Tunasan, Muntinlupa City
(02) 8805-9935 / (02) 8805-9940
 This module was designed and written with you in mind. It is here to help you
test electronic components. 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.

After going through this module, you are expected to:

LO 1 – Determine Criteria for Testing Electronic Components
1. Obtain and clarify work instructions based on job order or client
requirements
2. Consult responsible person for effective and proper work
coordination
3. Obtain and interpret data sheets/application notes based on
manufacturer’s specifications
4. Define testing criteria to ensure that components meet technical and
quality requirements
5. Document and communicate testing criteria to relevant personnel

Directions: Choose the letter of the correct answer. Use a separate sheet of
paper for your answers.

1. A set of transistors that is the controller or ‘brain’ of an electronic

circuit a. capacitor b. integrated circuit
c. diode d. resistor
2. A semiconductor device used to amplify and switch electronic
signals and electrical power.
a. transistor b. capacitor
c. printed circuit board d. cathode
3. It neutralizes static charges in the air, providing a workspace with
extra ESD protection.
a. ESD clothing b. ionizer
c. anti – static wrist strap d. multi-meter
4. Defined in terms of resistance and watts
a. alternating current (AC) b. electricity
c. electronics d. direct current (DC)
5. A complete and closed path through which electric current can flow.
a. circuit board b. integrated circuit
c. printed circuit board d. circuit
6. It is basically a special type of diode that lights up when electricity
passes through it.
a. switch b. battery
c. light emitting diode d. breadboard
7. A measuring instrument which measures the voltage across any two
points of an electric circuit.
a. DC voltmeter b. AC voltmeter
c. ammeter d. voltmeter
8. This is a type of diode used in microwave applications.
a. photodiode b. tunnel diode
c. varactor diode d. zener diode
9. Which of the following is the symbol of capacitor.

a. c.
b. d.

10. A combination of hardware and software integrated on a chip.

a. antivirus c. BIOS
b. firmware d. POST
11. Validates that your product functions acceptably for the market in which
you are releasing your product.
a. Efficiency c. Validity
b. Performance d. Effectiveness
12. It performed to provide an independent analysis of a product in terms of
how easy or difficult it is to use.
a. Computerization c. Automation
b. Usability d. Inspecting equipment
13. A good field technician is able to foresee the outcomes and
effects of various IT strategies.
a. Validity c. Functionality
b. Automation d. Consulting and advising
others
14. It describes the product’s capabilities and limitations.
a. Efficiency c. Performance
b. Effectiveness d. Acceptability
15. These are used for picking small parts in the computer unit.
a. Soldering Iron c. Pliers and Tweezers
b. Thermal Paste d. Screw Drivers
16. A technician is troubleshooting a computer that has lost connectivity to the
network. After data is gathered from the customer, which two tasks should
the technician complete next?
a. Verify that the customer has a valid IP address?
b. Verify that the compute has the most-up-to date version of OS’
c. Try to log in as a different user
d. Check that the NIC link light is lit
17. A device used for testing the network connection.
a. Crimping tool c. Cable Tester
b. Punch down tool d. Loopback Tester
18. An accumulation of electric charge on an insulated body.
a. Direct Current c. Static Electricity
b. Alternating Current d. Electric Charge
19. You can delete unwanted programs and files from your computer and this
will be helpful in increasing the speed
a. Defragmenter c. System File Checker
b. Disk Clean up d. Disk Management Tool
20. These are usually resolved by updating the program to its latest version.
a. System error c. Application errors
b. Browser status errors d. Post Code errors
 LO
Determine Criteria for Testing
1 Electronic Components

Indeed, computer systems is made of several parts and these parts comprise of
electronic components. Thus, all electronic elements are susceptible to damage if
not properly taking care of and as a whole, computer systems is certainly test for
its functionality and among others.

In this lesson, you will understand and find out different criteria of testing
electronic components. But first, answer the following activities.

Directions: Arrange the following computer hardware into four categories namely:
Input Device, Output Device, Storage Device and Processing Device. Write your
answers on a separate sheet of paper.

CPU SPEAKER ROM

HARD DRIVE

KEYBOARD
VDEO CARD
NETWORK CARD
PRINTER
MOTHERBOARD WEBCAM MONITOR

SOUND CARD
RAM OPTICAL DRIVE MICROPHONE

A. Directions: Only select the

first and last character of the
word you found.
 B. What do you think a good Computer Technician should have? List down at least
five (5) qualities or traits that he/she should possess.

1.
2.
3.
4.
5.

Electronic Components are essential elements of circuit which helps in its

functioning. These elements are found in the tangible aspect of computer system
which is commonly known as the computer hardware, most of these elements are
found especially in the inside box of the system unit.
Below are the two basic types of electronic components which are essential to
recognize before going to testing procedure.

ELECTRONIC COMPONENTS

Active Passive
Components Components

Active Components

Active devices supply energy to the circuit.

Transistor: Transistor is formed from two words “Transfer” and “Resistor”.

Thus, it transfers resistance from one part of circuit to other.
Batteries: Batteries generate electrical energy by the process
of electrochemical reaction which takes place inside it.

Cathode Ray Tube: It is used in picture tube in television circuit. It is

controlled by an electron gun. Electron beam strikes the phosphor screen
and it gets illuminated.

Passive Components

These are the components which obstruct the current or supplied energy.
Resistor: Resistor has the characteristics to provide hindrance or
obstruction in the path of current. Resistors are generally used as current
limiter for protecting active components from breakdown.
 Inductor: Inductor allows DC to pass through it and block AC. It provides
low resistance to DC while high resistance to AC. Thus, it is used in the
devices which are used in application where AC ripples are not desirable.
Besides, inductor stores energy in the form of magnetic field.

Capacitor: Capacitor is used in the circuit to store electric charge. It is

significant in rectifier circuit, filter circuit etc. Besides, the property of
capacitor to provide low reactance to AC and high resistance to DC is of vital
importance in case of voltage regulator circuit. It filters AC ripples. These
devices are significant because without these passive devices, active devices
cannot accomplish their function.

Criteria for Testing Electronic Components

based on Manufacturer Standard
Procedure
Computer Systems essential parts are hardware and software which are to be
tested to make sure it follows quality standard. Below are the following criteria for
testing electronic components:

Functionality - Can be performed on hardware or software products to

verify that your product functions exactly as designed. The general purpose of
hardware functionality testing is to verify if the product performs as expected and
documented, typically in technical or functional specifications. Developers creating
a new product start from a functional specification, which describes the product’s
capabilities and limitations

Compatibility - Is performed to make sure your product functions in its

targeted use environment (e.g., different platforms, operating systems, chipsets,
peripherals, manufacturers, etc.). Often vendors also refer to compatibility testing
as interoperability testing – either term refers to making sure your product
functions correctly with other products in the “real world” when released.

Performance - Validates that your product functions acceptably for the

market in which you are releasing your product. No one wants a product that they
have to wait for or that feels sluggish.

Usability - Is performed to provide an independent analysis of a product in

terms of how easy or difficult it is to use. This may cover documentation,
installation, and product use cases. In addition, a range of different user experience
levels may be evaluated.

Automation - Allows you to perform repetitive testing quickly and easily by

scripting your product with one of many different industry tools.

Competitive Analysis - Compares your product to similar products already

in the market place. These may be products that you’ve previously released or
competitive products, so that you can highlight your advantages – whether
performance or usability.

Criteria for Testing Electronic Components

Based on Skills of Computer Hardware / Network Technician
These are the skills of Computer / IT Technician which are requirements or
criteria when handling computer hardware

Interacting with computers. Using a computer or computing system for a

computer hardware field technician means speaking the machine’s language. Be
sure you understand how computers interact with humans and learn to match
your thinking to the machine.

Collecting data and information. Being a computer hardware field

technician is not unlike being a private eye. Much of your job involves diagnosing
and repairing a problem; this task has a lot in common with solving a mystery. A
big part of that job involves collecting as much pertinent information as possible in
order to diagnose the problem.

Problem-solving and decision-making. Problem-solving is vital to being a

computer hardware field technician. Connecting the dots to determine the problem
and then deciding the correct course of action to take in order to solve the problem
is a very important part of the job.

Communication. Communication is a key skill in almost any job. Every day

we communicate with others, whether it’s face to face, on the phone, or via email or
instant message. A computer hardware field technician must be able to
communicate effectively with clients and co-workers to share information and solve
the problems that arise in their everyday life.

Consulting and advising others. A computer hardware field technician

often ends up advising others on a variety of tasks. A good field technician is able
to foresee the outcomes and effects of various IT strategies and advise
management as to the best course of action accordingly.
 Inspecting equipment, structures or material. A computer hardware field
technician must ensure that the equipment is operating properly within its
environment. In order to determine what is not working properly, a technician must
have a firm understanding of the equipment and all its components and how they
work together to perform properly. This will help the computer hardware field
technician narrow down the options when troubleshooting.

Documenting and recording information. There are baseline metrics that

computer hardware field technicians must keep track of in order to properly
diagnose a healthy network or computer system. This information is essential to
ensuring the system is running properly. It is important that technicians monitor
the efficiency of computer hardware and make adjustments if the system is
running slowly.

Developing objectives and strategies. In order to create a smooth working

network, a good IT technician must maintain a proactive strategy that involves
maintenance, frequent virus scans, and creating safeguards. These activities will
help to prevent any major issues or problems.

Training and teaching others. There are two main tiers of training for a
computer hardware field technician. The first is creating a best-practices
environment by offering continual training that keeps staff members up-to-date
on new developments in the IT field. The other is training users on how to correct
or prevent any problems or issues that may arise.

A. Directions: Complete the following words with the correct letters

and identify this element if belongs to active or passive component.
Write your answer on a separate sheet of paper.

ELECTRONIC COMPONENTS TYPE OF COMPONENT

1. C_____TO _

2. __T__RY

3. I___C__R

4. C__

5. _E__S_O_
 B. Directions: Choose an alternative word or words of the following
criteria of testing electronic components. Select your answer found
inside the box and write your answer on a separate sheet of paper.

Coaching Productiveness Scrutinize Ease of Use

Purpose Marketing Mentoring Warranty
Appropriate Data Collection Transmission Planning

Task Critical Thinking Human-computer interaction

CRITERIA ALTERNATIVE WORD/S

1. Functionality

2. Compatibility

3. Performance

4. Usability

5. Automation
6. Competitive Analysis

7. Interacting with computers

8. Collecting data and information

9. Problem-solving and decision-making

10. Communication

11. Consulting and advising others

12. Inspecting equipment, structures or material

13 Documenting and recording information

14. Developing objectives and strategies

15. Training and teaching others

Let us now check your understanding after going through with different activities.
Answer each question in a separate sheet of paper.

1. What is your understanding about the computer hardware and

electronic components? How do they differ?

2. Why do you think that recognizing electronic components is important?

3. How these criteria for testing electronic components can be related to

your previous lesson in safety procedure in the workplace or
occupational health and safety ( OHS )?
 Electronic components are not only found in the computer hardware but
also in various appliances that can be found in your household.

A. Complete the table with a list of electronic components be found in your

household. Write your answer on a separate sheet of paper.
Things that can be run either by
Things that can be run by electricity
battery or electricity

B. When your equipment for example electric fan seems like not functioning,
what will you do? Write your answer on a separate sheet of paper.
A. Directions: Choose only the letter of the correct answer. Write your
answer on a separate sheet of paper.

1. This refers to making sure your product functions correctly with

other products in the “real world” when released.
a. Automation c. Functionality
b. Compatibility d. Usability

2. Pertains to keeping the staff members up-to-date on

newdevelopments in the IT field.
a. Interacting with computers c. Performance
b. Coaching d. Training ang teaching others

3. It describes the product’s capabilities and limitations.

a. Competitive Analysis c. Automation
b. Functionality d. Communication

4. It pertains to sharing information and solving the problems that arise

in their everyday life.
a. Communication c. Functionality
b. Automation d. Compatibility

5. Allows you to perform repetitive testing quickly and easily by

scripting your product with one of many different industry tools.
a. Consulting and advising others c. Automation
b. Training and teaching others d. Usability

B. Directions: Match Column A with those in Column B. Write only the

letter of your answer.

Column A Column B

6. a. resistor

b. capacitor
7.

c. inductor
8.
 d. transistor
9.

10. e. battery

C. Direction: Compare and contrast the criteria of testing electronic

components between manufacturer standard procedure and skills of
an I.T. Technician.

Rubrics: Compare and Contrast

Exceeds Meet Does not Meet
Expectations Expectations Expectations
5 pts. 3 pts. 1 pt.
Student was able Student was able Student was able
to find 2 or more to find 2 to find 1
similarities similarities similarity
between the between the between the
criteria and did criteria. At least criteria. No
not repeat. At least one piece of textual evidence
one piece of textual evidence was given or
Similarities textual evidence was given for the evidence
was given for each each similarity. did not support
similarity. Textual Textual evidence the situation.
evidence was somewhat fits the
chosen carefully situation.
and clearly fits the
situation.
 Student was able Student was able Student was able
to find 2 or more to find 2 to find 1
differences differences difference
between the between the between the
criteria and did criteria. At least criteria. No
not repeat. At least one piece of textual evidence
one piece of textual evidence was given or
Differences textual evidence was given for the
was given for each each difference. evidence did not
difference. Textual evidence support the
Textual evidence somewhat fits the situation
was chosen situation.
carefully and
clearly fits the
situation.
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1. Name and draw the symbols of all electronic components especially,

related to computer hardware then write its function.

2. Try to make your own criteria for testing electronic components.

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Assessment LO 1
1. b
2. d
3. b
4. d
5. c
6. c
7. a
8. b
9. e
10.d
****Rubrics 10 Points