Interpretation requires
- knowledge of the meanings of abbreviations and symbols
- comprehension of related mathematics
- understanding of blueprint layout and assembly standards
and includes
- identifying components in a circuit
- reading and calculating measurements
- determining symbols’ relationships to other elements in the diagram or schematic
- following instructions, specifications, and notes
- to explain the operation of, make material lists for, and troubleshoot the depicted system.
Process/Skill Questions:
- What mathematics principles must be understood to interpret diagrams and schematics for electrical systems?
- How are relationships among elements indicated?