Title: Demonstrate proper use of electronics tools and equipment.
Course: Telecommunications I (10006-I) > Section: Understanding AC/DC Fundamentals

Demonstration should include:

- describing potential hazards of working with various hand tools, soldering tools, and lab equipment
- explaining the proper use of personal protective equipment when using tools
- using hand tools (e.g., screwdrivers, wire strippers, wire cutters, crimping tools, power drills)
- identifying various types of soldering and desoldering tools and materials
- measuring voltage, current, and resistance with analog and digital multimeters
- explaining how the internal resistance of analog and digital meters can cause a loading effect
- calibrating an oscilloscope
- connecting and operating a function generator
- measuring voltage peak to peak (Vpp), voltage peak (Vp), time period (T) and frequency (f) using a function generator and oscilloscope
- describing various other electronics lab equipment that may be used in specific technology settings.

Process/Skill Questions:

- What are the advantages of digital multimeters over analog multimeters?
- Why are multimeters and oscilloscopes essential tools for technicians?
- What consequences may result if an oscilloscope is not properly calibrated?