ICT 8 EXAM 4TH Q

• Hand tool


  A handheld device used to carry out a particular function. A handheld device that aids in accomplishing a task.
• FOUR CLASSIFICATIONS OF HAND TOOLS USED IN CSS

  • ESD Tool
  • Hand Tool
  • Cleaning Tool
  • Diagnostic Tool
• ESD - Electro Static Discharge Tool


  Are intended to prevent the building of static electricity. Prevents the sudden flow of electricity to avoid damage.
• Hand tools


  Are tools held in the hand and operated without electricity or other power.
• Cleaning Tools


  Used to clean different computer components. Having the appropriate cleaning tools of essentials when maintaining or repairing computers.
• Diagnostic Tools


  Tools and testers that gives you the knowledge you need to be able to potentially repair your own computer.
• Maintenance of Hand Tools

  • All tools be kept in good condition with regular maintenance
  • The right tool be used for the job
  • Each tool be examined before use and damaged or defective tools not to be used
  • Tools be operated according to manufacturer's instructions
  • The right protective equipment for the tool and activity must be used
• Anti – Static Wrist Strap - Used to protect computer equipment against damage caused by Electro static discharges (ESD).
• Anti – Static Mat - Used to prevent static electricity from accumulating on the hardware or on the technician.
• Anti – Static Jacket - Used to avoid contact in our body and other objects.
• Anti – Static Slippers - Used to prevent ESD and protection from electrical shocks.
• Flat Screwdriver - Also known as negative screwdriver and it’s used to tighten or loosen slotted screws.
• Philip Screwdriver - Also known as positive screwdriver and it’s used to tighten or loosen cross headed screws. It is the most common screwdriver.
• Torx Screwdriver - Used to tighten or loosen screw with star like shape (mostly found in laptop).
• Hex Screwdriver - Used to tighten or loosen nuts (sometimes call nut driver).
• Wire Cutter - Used to strip and cut wires.
• Needle Nose Pliers - Used to hold small parts.
• Wire Stripper - Used to remove wire insulation from the wire.
• Tweezers - Used to manipulate small parts.

   

   
• Parts Retriever - Used to retrieve small parts in spaces which do not fit your hands.
• Punch – Down Tool, Used to terminate and secure cables to a jack.
• Flashlight - Used to light up are that is too dark to see.
• Soft Cloth - To clean different computer components without scratching it.
• Compressed Air - Used to blow away dust and debris from different computer parts without touching the components.
• Cable Ties - Used to bundle cables neatly inside and outside of a computer.
• Parts Organizer - Used as a container for small parts like screws, jumper, fasteners.
• Digital Multimeter- Used to test integrity and the quality of electricity in computer components.
• Loop Back Adapter - Used to test the functionality of computer parts.
• Network Cable Tester - Used to check network cable connectivity and verify the correct wiring of connectors on cables.