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COMPUTER SYSTEM SERVICING

QUARTER 1 - MODULE 5
Preparing and Interpreting Technical
Drawing
TLE_IACSS9-12PITD-IIg-h-14, TLE_IACSS9-12PITD-IIh-i-15,
TLE_IACSS9-12PITD-IIj-16

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TLE – Grade 7
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Quarter 1 – Module 5: Preparing and Interpreting Technical Drawing
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COMPUTER SYSTEM SERVICING
QUARTER 1 - MODULE 5
Preparing and Interpreting
Technical Drawing

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Introductory Message

For the facilitator

This module will assist you in facilitating the learners in identifying the different
common task in publisher. Finally, by using this module, you can help learners follow
the things to do with preparing and interpreting technical drawing.

Please supervise the learner during the learning activities. Answers are
written at the back of this module. Inculcate to the learners the virtue of honesty
while answering this module.

For the learner

You acquire knowledge in school. You also learn with the aid of various
learning materials which are provided to you by your teacher.

By using this module, you will engage in various learning activities that will
equip you about the things to do with Computer System Servicing, with preparing
and interpreting technical drawing.
Your teacher will guide you in answering all the activities provided in this
module. Should you have any question, do not hesitate to ask your teacher.

Good luck in answering the activities provided for you. Enjoy learning.

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 What I Need to Know

This module provides you with activities that will help you learn about Preparing
and Interpreting Technical Drawing.

The module is divided into four (4) learning outcomes, namely:

LO1 – identify different kinds of technical drawing;
LO2 – interpret technical drawing; (TLE_IACSS9-12PITD-IIg-h-14)
LO3 – prepare/make changes to electrical/electronic schematics and
drawing (TLE-IACSS9-12PITD-IIh-i-15)
LO4 – store technical drawings and equipment.
(TLE-IACSS9-12PITD-IIj-16

What I Know

Directions: Identify the term as described on the following statements. Choose your
answer inside the box below. Write only the letter of the correct answer on a
separate sheet of paper

A. Decision D. Connector
B. Process E. Sub-process
C. Arrow line

________ 1. It is represented by a rectangle. It refers to an action in a business

process.
________ 2. It is represented by a diamond. A process that can answer a decision of
“yes” or “no” requires a decision box.
________ 3. It is represented by a small circle or a connector box and is labeled
using letters.
________ 4. Drawn in one direction, preferably from top to bottom to keep a
flowchart clear.
________ 5. A process is represented by a rectangle with double lines on each side.

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 Lesson PREPARING AND INTERPRETING TECHNICAL
4 DRAWING

What’s In

Directions: Match Column A with Column B. Write only the letter of the correct
answer on a separate sheet of paper.

COLUMN A COLUMN B

1.Indicates that a particular step is connected to another A.

page or part of the flowchart

2. Shows a decision point, such as yes/no or go/no go. B.

3. Indicates both the starting point and the ending point

of the process steps C.

4. Shows where an in-process measurement occurs D.

5. Represents an individual step or activity in the E.

process

What’s New

JUMBLED WORDS
Direction: Arrange the following jumbled letters to form new words. Write your
answer on a separate sheet of paper.

1. ROTANIMRET- ________________________________
2. EDICNOIS- ___________________________________
3. ROCESSP- ___________________________________
4. RONNECTOC- ________________________________
5. WORRA SINEL- _______________________________

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 What is It
MARKET
Flowchart
A flowchart is a diagram that uses graphic symbols to depict the nature and
flow of the steps in a process. Another name for this tool is "flow diagram."

What Are the Elements of a Flowchart?

A flowchart is commonly used by systems analysts to visualize the series of
processes in a business system. A useful tool to design an efficient business system
and to troubleshoot or improve an existing system. A flowchart consists of elements,
such as the terminator, process, sub process, decision, arrow lines, and connectors.

Elements Function
Terminator - is represented by a small rectangle with curved corners. A
terminator appears at the start and at the end of a flowchart.
The end terminator appears only once on a single flowchart.
Process - is represented by a rectangle. It refers to an action in a
business process. It must be described clearly and concisely. A
process can be described using a single verb noun phrase; for
example, "Order Office Supplies." The same level of detail must
be kept in processes on a single flowchart.
Sub-process - is represented by a rectangle with double lines on each side. A
sub- process is a major process that could be broken up into
simpler processes developed into another flowchart
Decision - is represented by a diamond. A process that can answer a
decision of "yes" or "no" requires a decision box.
Connector - is represented by a small circle or a connector box and is
labelled using letters. A flowchart written on a single page is
clearer than a flowchart on several pages. A connector ensures
that the processes are connected logically and correctly on
several pages.
Arrow lines - drawn in one direction, preferably from top to bottom, keep a
flowchart clear. Avoid arrow lines that loop because this could
indicate redundancy in the business process.

When should teams use flowcharts?

At the beginning of your process improvement efforts, an as-is flowchart helps
your team and others involved in the process to understand how it currently works.
The team may find it helpful to compare this as-is flowchart with a diagram of the
way the process is supposed to work. Later, the team will develop a flowchart of the
modified process again, to record how it actually functions. At some point, your team
may want to create an ideal flowchart to show how you would ultimately like the
process to be performed.

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Benefits of Using Flowcharts

1. Promote understanding of a process.

People may have differing ideas about how a process works. A flowchart can
help you gain agreement about the sequence of steps. Flowcharts promote
understanding in a way that written procedures cannot do. One good flowchart can
replace pages of words.

2. Provide a tool for training employees.

Because of the way they visually lay out the sequence of process steps,
flowcharts can be very helpful in training employees to perform the process
according to standardized procedures.

3. Identify problem areas and opportunities for process improvement.

Once you break down the process steps and diagram them, problem areas
become more visible. It is easy to spot opportunities for simplifying and refining your
process by analyzing decision points, redundant steps, and rework loops.

Basic Flowchart Symbols

The symbols that are commonly used in flowcharts (View graph 3) have
specific meanings and are connected by arrows indicating the flow from one step to

Symbol Name Description

Oval Ovals indicate both the starting
point and the ending point of the
process steps.

Box A box represents an individual step or

activity in the process.

Diamond A diamond shows a decision point, such

as yes/no or go/no-go. Each path
emerging from the diamond must be
labeled with one of the possible
answers.

Circle A circle indicates that a

particular step is connected to another
page or part of the flowchart. A letter
placed in the circle clarifies the
continuation.
Triangle A triangle shows where an in process
measurement occurs.

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Fig 1. Example of a Simple Flowchart

Start

Process

NO
Process Decision

YES

Process

End

Figure 1. Show the flowchart structure, its process on how to create the flowchart.

How do you interpret flowcharts?

A Flowchart will help you understand your process and uncover ways to
improve it only if
you use it to analyze what is happening. Interpreting your Flowchart will help
you to:
 Determine who is involved in the process.
 Form theories about root causes.
 Identify ways to streamline the process.
 Determine how to implement changes to process.
 Locate cost-added-only steps.
 Provide training on how the process works or should work.

Below is a sequence of steps that will help you through an orderly analysis of
your flowchart.

Step 1 - Examine each process step for the following conditions that indicate a
need to improve the process:

Bottlenecks. These points in the process where it slows down may be

caused by redundant or unnecessary steps, rework, lack of capacity, or
other factors.

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 Weak links. These are steps where problems occur because of inadequate
training of process workers, equipment that needs to be repaired or
replaced, or insufficient technical documentation. "Inform the drill
leader and improvise" is one of the weak links.

Poorly defined steps. Steps which are not well-defined may be interpreted
and performed in a different way by each person involved, leading to
process variation. "Improvise" is a poorly defined step in the weak link
cited above.

Step 2 - Examine each decision symbol. You may want to collect data on how
often there is a "yes" or "no" answer at decision points marked by a diamond
shaped symbol. If most decisions go one way rather than the other, you may
be able to remove this decision point.

Step 3 - Examine each rework loop. Processes with numerous checks generate
rework and waste. Examine the activities preceding the rework loop and identify
those that need to be improved. Look for ways to shorten or eliminate the
loop.

Step 4 - Examine each activity symbol. Does the step help build a key quality
characteristic into the end product? If not, consider eliminating it.

Types of flowchart

Besides the three levels of detail used to categorize Flowcharts, there are
three main types of flowcharts namely, linear, deployment, and opportunity. The level
of detail can be depicted as macro, mini, or micro for each of these types.

1. Linear Flowchart. A linear flowchart is a diagram that displays the sequence of

work steps that make up a process. This tool can help identify rework and
redundant or unnecessary steps within a process.

2. Deployment Flowchart. A deployment flowchart shows the actual process flow

and identifies the people or groups involved at each step. Horizontal lines define
customer-supplier relationships. This type of chart shows where the people or
groups fit into the process sequence, and how they relate to one another
throughout the process.

How do we construct a linear flowchart?

Following are the seven steps for developing a linear flowchart

1. Define the process to be flowcharted, and the purpose for flowcharting it.
2. Assemble the right people to develop the flowchart—those operators,
technicians, or office workers who are actually involved in the process.
3. Establish process boundaries—the starting and ending points.
 Identify the major activities or sub processes that are included in the process.

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  Determine what is not included in the scope of the process to remove any
doubt or confusion about the boundaries. This may also help establish the
scope of related processes.
4. List the steps, activities, and decisions to be charted. If your team is not
sure about a step, mark it to be investigated later.
5. Put the steps in chronological sequence. Sometimes it's easier to start with
the last step and work back to the first step.
6. Assign flowchart symbols such as boxes, diamonds, and triangles.
7. Review and title the flowchart.

What’s More

Directions: Arrange the following steps in developing a flowchart. Put the number on
a separate sheet of paper.
____________Define the process to be flowcharted, and the purpose for
flowcharting it.
____________Establish process boundaries - the starting and ending points.
____________Put the steps in chronological sequence. Sometimes it's easier to
start with the last step and work back to the first step.
____________Assign flowchart symbols such as boxes, diamonds, and triangles.
____________Review and title the flowchart.
____________Assemble the right people to develop the flowchart— those operators,
technicians, or office workers who are actually involved in the
process.
____________List the steps, activities, and decisions to be charted. If your team is
not sure about a step, mark it to be investigated later.

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 What I Have Learned

Directions: Identify if the statement is TRUE or FALSE. Write check (/) if the
statement is correct and (x) if otherwise. Write your answer on a separate
sheet of paper.
_________1. A decision is represented by a diamond. A process that can answer a
decision of "yes" or "no" requires a decision box.
_________2. A connector is represented by a big circle or a connector box and is
labeled using letters.
_________3. Arrow lines drawn in one direction, preferably from top to bottom, keep
a flowchart clear.
_________4. One of the Benefits of Using Flowcharts is to promote understanding of
a process.
_________5. Box indicate both the starting point and the ending point of the process
steps.

What I Can Do

Directions: Using the basic symbols used for flowchart, make your own simple flow
chart to illustrate the process of washing your clothes properly.

Use the rubrics in evaluating your flowchart

Scoring Rubrics

Preparation of 4 3 2 1
flowchart
Drawings All assigned Almost all Almost all Fewer than 85
details and assigned assigned % of the
elements have details and details and assigned
been added. elements (at elements (at details and
The details are least 85%) least 85%) elements are
clear and easy have been have been present or
to identify. added. The added. A few most details
details are details are are difficult to
clear and easy difficult to identify.
to identify. identify.

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 Assessment

Directions: Choose and the letter of the correct answer which corresponds to the
following statement. Write your answer on a separate sheet of paper.

1. It indicates both the starting point and the ending point of the process steps.
A. Oval C. Diamond
B. Box D.Circle
2. It represents an individual step or activity in the process.
A. Box C. Circle
B. Diamond D.Triangle
3. It shows a decision point, such as yes/no or go/no-go. Each path emerging from
the diamond must be labeled with one of the possible answers.
A. Oval C. Diamond
B. Box D. Triangle
4. It indicates that a particular step is connected to another page or part of
the flowchart. A letter placed in the circle clarifies the continuation.
A. Oval C. Circle
B. Box D. Triangle
5. It shows where an in-process measurement occurs.
A. Oval C. Circle
B. Box D. Triangle
6. It is represented by a rectangle. It refers to an action in a business process.
A. Decision C. Arrow line
B. Process D. Connector
7. It is represented by a diamond. A process that can answer a decision of "yes" or
"no" requires a decision box.
A. Decision C. Arrow line
B. Process D. Connector
8. It is represented by a small circle or a connector box and is labeled using letters.
A. Decision C. Arrow line
B. Process D. Connector
9. Drawn in one direction, preferably from top to bottom to keep a flowchart clear.
A. Decision C. Arrow line
B. Process D. Connector
10. It is a major process that could be broken up into simpler process that could be
simpler processes developed into another flowchart.
A. Decision C. Arrow line
B. Process D. Sub-process

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 Additional Activities

Word Hunt
Direction: Encircle all the given words inside the grid.

P R O C E S S A L S P D

T E R M I N A T O R G I

P J O Q M O R A T L B A

A A T C E G R W E E T M

D E C I S I O N N K G O

R L E G B L W H B O X N

G G N E B G L N J O O D

A D N F E C I R C L E K

D E O V A L N N T O B L

E S C A A D E O N M K D

S U B P R O C E S S A A

SUB PROCESS TERMINATOR ARROWLINE

DECISION DIAMOND CIRCLE

PROCESS BOX OVAL

CONNECTOR

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WHAT I KNOW WHATS IN WHATS MORE WHAT I HAVE
LEARNED
1. PROCESS 1. B 1  1
2. DECISION 2. A 3 X 2
3. CONNECTOR 3. D 5  3
4. ARROW LINE 4. C 6  4
5. SUB-PROCESS 5. E 7 X 5
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ADDITIONAL
ACTIVITIES
SUB PROCESS
DECISION
PROCESS
WHAT I CAN DO TERMINATOR ASSESSMENT
ARROWLINE
Discretion of the DIAMOND 1. A 6. B
teacher to evaluate CIRCLE 2. A 7. A
the answer BOX 3. C 8. D
Practical answer OVAL 4. C 9. C
CONNECTOR 5. D 10. D
Answer Keys
References
- K to 12 Basic Education Curriculum Technology and Livelihood Education
Learning Module 7/8

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