Technology and Livelihood Education: Computer System Servicing Quarter 1-Module 6
Technology and Livelihood Education: Computer System Servicing Quarter 1-Module 6
Technology
and
Livelihood Education
COMPUTER SYSTEM SERVICING
Quarter 1-Module 6
TESTING ELECTRONIC
COMPONENTS
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Introductory Message
1. Use the module with care. Do not put unnecessary mark/s on any part
of the module. Use a separate sheet of paper in answering the
exercises.
2. Don’t forget to answer What I Know before moving on to the other
activities included in the module.
3. Read the instruction carefully before doing each task.
4. Observe honesty and integrity in doing the tasks and in checking your
answers.
5. Finish the task at hand before proceeding to the next.
6. Return this module to your teacher/facilitator once you are through with
it. If you encounter any difficulty in answering the tasks in this module,
do not hesitate to consult your teacher or facilitator. Always bear in
mind that you are not alone.
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What I Know
Before starting with this module, let us measure what you already knew
about Testing Electronic Components (TEC). Answer the pretest below.
If your score is
11-15Very Good! You may still read the module, but you are already knowledgeable with
the topics that we are to discuss.
6-10
Good! Go over the items that you find difficult and then you may proceed to the
lessons in this module that you don’t understand.
0-5 Don’t worry about your score.This module is designed for you to
understand all about testing electronic components, the tools, the methods, and
the procedures needed to perform very complex tasks. So, what are you waiting
for? Start your journey. Turn to the next page.
What’s In
1. Multi-tester
Computer Motherboard
2.
4.
What’s New
This module includes some of the tools and standard procedures you
have learned from the previous lessons which will be used in various testing
methods on electronic components.
This module also introduces digital testing tools and advance methods
that can do the testing job efficiently and effectively to meet the specification
and technical requirements of an electronic component to satisfy the job
orders from the clients.
The Tools
Based on the older practices and references, Voltmeters and Multi-
meters were used to test power output on computer power supplies. Testing
was done terminal to terminal and point to point of the circuit or component.
(refer to the photos below)
Figure 1. Testing on an ATX PIN individually Figure 2. Individual reading
But now, advance tools are being used to make the work easier and
faster. For example, you can test multiple PINS of a power supply
simultaneously to get multiple results right away. (refer to the photos below)
Figure 3. Simultaneous Testing Figure 4. Multiple reading
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The Methods
A few years back, technicians were using the BEEP ANALYZING
method in determining computer motherboard faults and problems.
Motherboard problems and fault have a corresponding beep code. Beep
codes vary from manufacturer of motherboards and version of BIOS. Refer to
the table below for AMI BIOSs.
Parallel port
USB port
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Serial PIN
Lesson
The Criteria for Testing
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What is It
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If you are working in a manufacturing industry of electronics
components, the responsible personnel or the supervisor in your technical
department gives you the work instructions in a form of job orders to specify the
task to do.
On the other hand, testing on repair shops sometimes refers to job
orders given by the clients or customers. It is the client who gives the job, but
most of the time, technicians already know what to do if the shop is already
following standardized procedures.
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What’s More
Create a job order for Mr. Avila, so the technician will know the details
or specifics of the job. (Refer to the example of the job order form on page 14,
Form 1).
RUBRIC FOR JOB ORDER
Completeness The sheet must indicate the efficiency 4
of the tools and effectivity of the testing tools used
used by the technician throughout the entire
procedure.
Completeness The sheet must indicate the 4
of the methods appropriateness of the testing methods
or techniques and techniques applied by the
applied technician throughout the entire
procedure.
Summary of the The sheet must indicate the summary of the 2
evaluation evaluation including the recommendations
of the responsible
personnel or evaluator.
Total 10
Lesson
The Plan for Testing
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What is It
Planning is a must before any action. Without a plan, a test process will fail
or will not meet the job order or client requirements.
What’s More
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2. Voltage or Current Test –is a method used to detect losses or
increase in voltage. If a power supply is expected to give a 12 volts output, it
should give the right amount of voltage. Higher or lower than specified is
considered defective.
This test is usually done with the use of a MULTITESTER or a POWER
SUPPLY TESTER. Refer to the photos on page 6 for a picture of the voltage
testing process.
Types of Test
The Run Button
Figure 7. Testing
the Capacitor
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What’s More
Activity 4. Essay
Directions: Read and answer the questions briefly. Write your answers on a
separate bond paper with A4 size. This will be compiled with your portfolio.
To evaluate the test process, you must be able to answer the following
questions:
Directions: Refer to the situation in Form 1. Assume that the job order was
completed by a technician named Mr. Technicio Apprentice. Your
task is to act as the supervisor of a repair shop. Make an
evaluation sheet for Mr. Apprentice. Refer to the example of a test
evaluation form in Form 3). Write your answers on a separate
bond paper with A4 size. This will be compiled with your portfolio.
Do it manually with a pen and a ruler.
Directions: Copy all the sentences on a separate bond paper with A4 size, and
supply the missing words. This will be compiled in your portfolio.
7. Documentation means to
the details of the
process.
8. The criteria for testing come first before the planning stage,
testing stage, and the __________ stage.
Activity 7. Be an Evaluator.
Directions: Visit the site youtube.com, and find a video tutorial on testing the
computer motherboard. Watch and observe the video, then do the
following:
Scenario Category
1. Submitting the test report to the
responsible personnel
Assessment
1. False What’s In (Activity 1)
2. False 1. TT
3. True 2. EC
4. True 3. EC
5. True 4. TT
6. True 5. EC
7. True 6. EC
8. False 7. TT
9. True 8. TT
10. True 9. EC
11. False 10.EC
12. False 11.EC
13. False 12.TT
14. True
15. True
Answer Key
References
I. Internet
1. https://www.pcmag.com/encyclopedia/term/beep-codes
2. https://jucetize.weebly.com/uploads/3/7/2/0/37200949/manual_postcard_
32.pdf
3. https://www.2zars.com/reqmgmt.html
4. https://www.passmark.com/products/performancetest/download.php
II. Photos
1. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Multimeter
2. https://www.techspot.com/article/1965-anatomy-motherboard
3. https://www.newegg.com/2-tone-tekit-1-5-cable-kits/p/2A6-0040-00003
4. https://www.amazon.com/Optimal-Shop-Computer-Supply-
Connectors/dp/B00Q8SUYHW
5. https://www.domstechblog.com/signs-of-cmos-battery-failure
6. https://www.kenable.co.uk/en/computer-cables-peripherals/desktop-
cases/10301-500w-pc-case-tower-atx-power-supply-unit-psu-with-pfc-
protection-010301-5055492430878.html
7. https://www.onbuy.com/gb/post-diagnostic-pci-lpt-desktop-pc-
motherboard-tester-4-digit-display~c8576~p5129710
8. https://www.amazon.in/iBall-Baton-Cable-Tester-iB-
PCBTEST/dp/B00E3C6LJA
9. https://www.cnet.com/news/5-reasons-youll-want-intels-crazy-new-core-
i9-cpus-and-3-reasons-you-wont
10. https://shopee.ph/4GB-DDR4-2400Mhz-SODIMM-Laptop-RAM-
i.52911177.2081195428
11. https://www.forbes.com/sites/erikkain/2019/11/03/the-best-graphics-card-
under-250-nvidia-geforce-gtx-1660-vs-amd-radeon-rx-590
12. http://www.shopmadeinchina.com/product-image/AGP-PCI-E-Graphic-
Card-VGA-Card-Debug-Card-GPU_15518638.shtml
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13. https://www.amazon.ca/Insten-24-pin-Power-Supply-
Tester/dp/B005CTCD6S
14. https://acidx.net/wordpress/2011/12/how-to-test-a-power-supply-unit/
15. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tr70VyoACPg (Screenshot)
16. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lCu0ulBhKtk (Screenshot)
17. https://www.aliexpress.com/i/32825051033.html
18. https://www.aliexpress.com/item/4000237541622.html
19. https://shopee.ph/USB-PCI-PC-Motherboard-Diagnostic-Analyzer-POST-
Card-with-2-Digit-error-code-display-for-Laptop-PC-
102293995.4918084331
20. https://www.ebay.com/b/Computer-Power-Supply-
Testers/168059/bn_1642015
21. https://electrical-engineering-portal.com/download-center/books-and-
guides/electrical-engineering/digital-multimeter
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ROWEL SUCO AVILA
Teacher – 1
BSIT
Major in Social Studies
TRAINER’S QUALIFICATIONS
1. Licensed Professional Teacher (PRC)
TEACHING/TECHNICAL EXPERIENCES
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