SELF-LEARNING HOME TASK (SLHT)

Subject: TLE-CSS Grade Level: 7 Quarter: 2 Week: 4

MELC: 1. Identify objects/s or components to be measured. Competency Code:
2. Convert Decimal to Binary. (TLE_IACSS9-12PMC-
3.Compute the actual storage capacity of a Hard disk, Memory, IIb-d-11)
Compact Disk, USB Flash Drive, SD Card, and the actual
speed of a Processor.
4. Apply different techniques in checking the conversion from
Decimal to Binary, and the computation of the ideal storage
capacity and speed.
5.Maintain measuring Instruments.
Name: ______________________________ Section: __________ Date: ___________
School: ______________________________ District: _____________________________

READINGS
In this modules learning learn to identify the different measuring instrument and its function in
Computer System Servicing.
1. Do you have any idea what are those measuring instrument?
Measuring Instruments:
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. A typical multimeter can measure voltage (Volt), current (Ampere), and resistance
(Ohm). Analog multimeter use a micro ammeter with a moving pointer to display
readings.
Voltmeter - an instrument for measuring electric potential in volts.
Ex. 220 volts
Ohmmeter - an instrument for measuring electrical resistance.
Ex.20 Ohms
Millimeter - an instrument for measuring electric current in amperes.
Ex. 15 amperes
Types of Multi-meter or Multi-tester:
Analog Multi-meter or multi-tester (VOM) - use a microammeter with a moving pointer
to display readings
Digital multimeters (DMM, DVOM) - have a numeric display, and may also
show a graphical bar representing the measured value.
Cable Tester - is an electronic device used to verify the electrical connections in a
signal cable or other wired assembly. Basic cable testers are continuity testers that
verify the existence of a conductive path between ends of the cable, and verify the
correct wiring of connectors on the cable.
Loopback, or loop-back adapter - refers to the routing of electronic signals, digital
data streams, or flows of items back to their source without intentional processing or
modification. This is primarily a means of testing / measuring the communications
infrastructure.
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. The logic probe will indicate this typically with an
LED which is often colored red. Logic low: The logic probe also is able to
indicate a logic or digital low often colored green.

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 Lesson 2 Carry Out Measurements and Calculations

Definition of Terms
1. Binary – the primary language for computers that is made up of only two numbers: 0 and 1 (Computer
Hope, 2019).
2. Binary Prefix – used to represent the quantity in terms of byte or bit in computing (Search Storage,
n.d.)
3. Decimal – a base 10 number system (Yadav, 2018)
4. Bit (b) – short for binary digit (Computer Hope, 2020), either 0 or 1.
5. Byte (B) – a unit of computer information consisting of eight (8) bits (Merriam-Webster, n.d.)
6. Giga Hertz (GHz) – also known as clock rate or clock speed of the processor (Computer Hope, 2018).
How to Read Binary
Binary is a 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 that is 2 raised by n-1, wherein n=1.
2(n-1) = 2(1-1) = 20
Considering the given table below, the first position is the rightmost cell and the leftmost position is the last cell.

Position
7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
(n-1)
Exponen
t 27 26 25 24 23 22 21 20
2(Position)
Value 128 64 32 16 8 4 2 1

Note: The first place should be 1 but since it is (n-1) subtracted by 1, it becomes 0.

The first value is equivalent to 1 because 20 is equal to 1.

Note: Any value with an exponent of 0 is always equal to 1.

The second value is 21 is 2 because it is just 2 itself multiplied by 1.

The third value is 4 because 22 = 2 x 2 = 4, 23 = 8 because 23 = 2 x 2 x 2 = 8, and so on and so forth.

In binary system, 1 is equal to ON/TRUE and 0 is OFF/FALSE.

To read a binary number, get the turn - ON value/s only and sum it up, no need to include the turned-OFF
value/s. For example:

Value 128 64 32 16 8 4 2 1
ON/OFF 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1

0000 0001 = 1

Get the sum: 0 + 0 + 0 + 0 + 0 + 0 + 0 + 1 = 1

Or simply get the turn - ON value which is 1.
Multiple values example:
Value 128 64 32 16 8 4 2 1
ON/OFF 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1

0000 0101 = 5

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The binary number 0000 0101 is equivalent to 5 because the turned-ON values are: (ALWAYS START FROM
THE RIGHT)

1 and 4

Then get the sum: 1 + 4 = 5

Number 5 and the “Value” in the tables are examples of decimal numbers, the number system that we have
known since we learned how to count numbers.

For us humans, but for computers,

1 0000 0001
+ 2 + 0000 0010
---------------------------- ------------------------------------------------
3 0000 0011

Note: Each group of eight bits is known as a byte.

8 bits = 1 byte
That is how the computer represented the letters and numbers, and all the data that you can see in the
computer like images and videos.
Decimal to Binary Conversion
Rule: If the fraction is = ½ or .5, it is equivalent to 1.
In converting a decimal number to binary, all you have to do is:
1.Divide the number by 2.
2.Write the quotient and multiply the remainder by 2.
3.Divide the remainder by 2.
4.Repeat steps 2 and 3 until you get a quotient of 0.
5.Read the values of the remainder from the bottom to top. Write the values to get the binary value of the
decimal number.
Example:

Convert 19 to binary

Decimal number / 2 Quotient Remainder

19 / 2 9 1
9/2 4 1
4/2 2 0
2/2 1 0
1/2 0 1
19 = 10011
Note: A byte has 8 binary digits. Add 0s from the left to complete the 8 digits. The final answer is 19 =
00010011.
For a more detailed discussion, watch this video through this link: ________
Checking:
There are two ways to check if the conversion is accurate.
Method 1: Binary Table
1. Create a binary table.
2. Input the binary value into the table properly. Each digit should be entered on the correct column
starting from right to the left.
Decimal 128 64 32 16 8 4 2 1
Binary 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 1

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3. Then add the decimal values with 1.

16 + 2 + 1 = 19
Method 2: Binary to Decimal Conversion
1. Multiply the bits with its corresponding value.
Note: Always start from the right.
2. Get the sum.
(1 x 1) + (1 x 2) + (0 x 4) + (0 x 8) + (1 x 16) + (0 x 32) + (0 x 64) + (0 x 128)
1 + 2 + 0 + 0 + 16 + 0 + 0 + 0
= 19
Therefore: 19 = 0001 0011
Binary Prefixes
Also called as prefix multipliers consisting of a one-letter abbreviation and the prefix it stands for.
Unit Symbol Power of 2 (bytes) VALUE in Bytes
Kilobyte KB 210 1,204
Megabyte MB 220 1,048,576
30
Gigabyte GB 2 1,073,741,824
Terabyte TB 240 1,009,511,627,776
For example:
1 kilobyte = 210 bytes
210 bytes = 2 x 2 x 2 x 2 x 2 x 2 x 2 x 2 x 2 x 2 bytes
210 bytes = 1,024 bytes
Therefore: 1 KB = 1,024 bytes
If you have noticed, a 1 KB is not an exact 1,000 bytes but actually its 1,024 bytes because the
computer uses binary code in translating capacity and speed. So, if you have a hard disk with a capacity of 500
GB, its actual size is 536,870,912,000 bytes, and not 500,000,000,000 bytes.

On the contrary, you cannot view a 1 KB file as an actual 1,024 bytes in your computer because it’s just
how Windows represented it. There are a lot of factors involved in it and it will not be tackled in this lesson.

The presented capacity of a file or component when viewing in your computer is dependent on the OS
and the manufacturer. What you have learned here is the actual values in computing and is how computers are
being engineered in terms of capacity and speed.
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 an 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 free space will be left after you copied that file to your flash drive?

Computation:
Let FSAC = free space of flash drive after copying
FS = 1 GB (size of the file you want to copy)
FSBC = 2 GB (free space of flash drive before copying)
FSAC = FS – FSBC
FSAC = 2 GB – 1 GB
FSAC = 1 GB
Therefore, there will be only 1 GB of free space in your flash drive after copying the file.
Checking:
Use the equation FSAC = FS – FSBC:
FSAC = FS – FSBC
1 GB = 2 GB – 1 GB

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1 GB = 1 GB
Therefore, your computation is correct!

Activity No. 1 ACROSS:

Directions: Crosswords Puzzle
1. use a microammeter with a moving pointer to
display readings
3. is a hand-held test probe used for analyzing and
troubleshooting the logical states (boolean 0 or 1)
of a digital circuit
4. have a numeric display, and may also show a
graphical bar representing the measured value.
6 an instrument for measuring electric potential in
volts.

8 is an electronic device used to verify the electrical

connections in a signal cable or other wired assembly

DOWN:

2. an instrument for measuring electric current in

amperes
5. short for binary digit.
7. also known as a VOM, is an electronic measuring
instrument that combines several measurement
functions in one unit is a hand-held test probe
used for analyzing and troubleshooting the logical
states (boolean 0 or 1) of a digital circuit

9. the primary language for computers that is

made up of only two numbers: 0 and 1
10. an instrument for measuring electrical
resistance

Activity no. 2 Decimal to Binary Conversion (Show your solution in a separate sheet of paper)
1. 16 = 10000 Decimal number / 2 Quotient Remainder
2. 19 = _____ 16 / 2 8 0
3. 25 = _____ 8/2 4 0
4. 32 = _____ 4/2 2 0
5. 40 = _____ 2 / 2 1 0
1/2 0 1

Sample computation for number 16

16 = 10000

ASSESSMENT:
Test I
DIRECTIONS: Read and Understand the question carefully, choose the letter of the correct answer.
1. A multimeter or a multi tester, also known as a _________, is an electronic measuring instrument that combines
several measurement functions in one unit.

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 a, VOM b, Resistance c, Voltmeter d, Ohmmeter
2. A typical multimeter can measure voltage (Volt), current (Ampere), and________ ). Analog multimeter use a micro
ammeter with a moving pointer to display readings.
a, VOM b, Resistance c, Voltmeter d, Ohmmeter
3. an instrument for measuring electric potential in volts.
a, VOM b, Resistance c, Voltmeter d, Ohmmeter
4. an instrument for measuring electrical resistance.
a, VOM b, Resistance c, Voltmeter d, Ohmmeter
5. an instrument for measuring electric current in amperes.
a, Digital multimeters b, Analog Multi-meter or multi-tester c, Millimeter d, Cable Tester
6. use a microammeter with a moving pointer to display readings
a, Digital multimeters b, Analog Multi-meter or multi-tester c, Millimeter d, Cable Tester
7. have a numeric display, and may also show a graphical bar representing the measured value.
a, Digital multimeters b, Analog Multi-meter or multi-tester c, Millimeter d, Cable Tester
8. is an electronic device used to verify the electrical connections in a signal cable or other wired assembly.
a, Digital multimeters b, Analog Multi-meter or multi-tester c, Millimeter d, Cable Tester
9. are continuity testers that verify the existence of a conductive path between ends of the cable
a, Digital multimeters b, Analog Multi-meter or multi-tester c, Millimeter d, Cable Tester
10. refers to the routing of electronic signals, digital data streams, or flows of items back to their source without
intentional processing or modification.
a, Digital multimeters b, Analog Multi-meter or multi-tester c, Loopback adapter d, Logic Probe
11. is a hand-held test probe used for analyzing and troubleshooting the logical states (boolean 0 or 1)
a, Digital multimeters b, Analog Multi-meter or multi-tester c, Loopback adapter d, Logic Probe
12. This is primarily a means of testing / measuring the communications infrastructure.
a, Digital multimeters b, Analog Multi-meter or multi-tester c, Loopback adapter d, Logic Probe
13. the primary language for computers that is made up of only two numbers: 0 and 1
a, Bit b, Byte c, Decimal d, binary
14. used to represent the quantity in terms of byte or bit in computing (Search Storage, n.d.)
a, Bit b, Byte c, Decimal d, binary Prefix
15. a base 10 number system (Yadav, 2018)
a, Bit b, Byte c, Decimal d, binary Prefix
16. short for binary digit (Computer Hope, 2020), either 0 or 1.
a, Bit b, Byte c, Decimal d, binary Prefix
17. a unit of computer information consisting of eight (8) bits (Merriam-Webster, n.d.)
a, Bit b, Byte c, Decimal d, binary Prefix
18. also known as clock rate or clock speed of the processor (Computer Hope, 2018).
a, Bit b, Byte c, Giga Hertz d, binary Prefix
19. There are two ways to check if the conversion is accurate.
a, Binary Table & Binary to Decimal Conversion b, Binary Conversion & Cancel method
c, Binary to Decimal Conversion & Table Manner c, there is only one way
20. There are _____________ Bytes in one Kilobyte.
a, 1000 b, 1200 c, 1024 d, 1025
Directions: Match ME (Convert the numbers from Column A into bytes choose the corresponding answers at Column B)
Column A Column B
21, 1KB A. 1,073,741,824
22, 1MB B. 1,048576
23, 1GB C. 1,009,511,627,776
24, 1TB D. 1, 204

25. 2KB A. 3,145,728

26. 3 MB B. 2, 402
27. 2 TB C. 2,147,483,648
28. 2GB D. 2,019,023,255,552

29. You want to copy a file with a size of 1 GB and your flash drive’s free space is 2 GB. How much free space
will be left after you copied that file to your flash drive?
a, 2 GB b, 1,073,741,824 c, 1,073,741,825 d, 1,073,741,827
30. You have 4GB Usb Flasdrive and you want to download 2 GB MOVIEW. How much free space will be left
after you download that file to your flash drive?
a, 2 GB b, 1,073,741,824 c, 1,073,741,825 d, 1,073,741,827

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Prepared by: Reviewed by:
JOEL P. RODRIGUEZ ROBERTO D. MORAN
TLE Coordinator Head Teacher IV
CASAY NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL

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