2nd Semester - Lesson 8

Installing and Configuring Computer

Systems (ICCS)

Topic:

 Burning or testing installed equipment/devices

 Stress test - Processor - Memory - Hard Disk - Video Card

Learning Outcome:

At the end of the lesson, YOU MUST be able to:

1. Learn how to test different devices/peripherals (hardware)

2. Learn how to test Application Software (software)
3. Learn the Purpose and Importance of doing the Stress Test
4. Learn the procedure of stress test
5. Do the Stress Test

Content:
It is important to test your devices/peripherals (hardware) and
application software for performance if it is indeed compatible with your existing
system. Can it run efficiently and smoothly according to your requirement and
for future usage.

Competency
5.1 Test devices/ systems and/or installation to determine whether it conforms
to requirements
5.2 Conduct stress test to ensure reliability of equipment in accordance with
manufacturer’s instructions and system requirements
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Direction: On the space provided, write T if the statement is True and F if the
statement is False.

______1. Testing different hardware devices that are connected to our

system should be done after installing or connecting them.
______2. software testing attempts to execute a program or application
with the intent of finding software bugs.
_______3. System Stability Tester works by simply using the well known and
famous method of telling the computer to calculate the value of Pi
up to 128 thousand digits.

_______4. OCCT is a tool that is known to put serious amounts of stress

on your system components, and is especially good at severely
stressing your power supply.

_______5. Prime95 is a tool used extensively by users who underclock their

systems and is often run for several hours pushing the CPU to its
limits during that time.
 Testing different hardware devices that are connected to
our system should be done after installing or connecting
them. If their I/O interface connection comes with a USB
connector try connecting it to all the USB port in the front
panel and in the back panel, our system should detect it
anywhere we connect it. There are also some devices in our
system that can be connected to different port e.g. the
Monitor. The monitor can be connected through a VGA port,
DVI port, HDMI port etc., try using different cables from
this different port if our Monitor can run properly.

While Testing different Application Software involves the

execution of a software component or system component
to evaluate one or more properties of interest.

meets the requirements that guided its design

and development, responds correctly to all
kinds of inputs,
performs its functions within an
acceptable time, is sufficiently
usable,
can be installed and run in its intended
environments, and achieves the general
result its stakeholders desire.

As the number of possible tests for even simple software

components is
practically infinite, all software testing uses some strategy
to select tests
that are feasible for the available time and resources. As a
result, software
testing typically (but not exclusively) attempts to execute a
program or
application with the intent of finding software bugs (errors or other
defects).

Software testing can provide objective, independent

information about the quality of software and risk of its failure
to users and/or sponsors.

Software testing can be conducted as soon as executable

software (even if partially complete) exists. The overall
approach to software development
often determines when and how testing is conducted. For
example, in a phased process, most testing occurs after
system requirements have been defined and then
implemented in testable programs. In contrast, under an
Agile approach, requirements, programming, and testing
are often done concurrently.
 Testing Expansion Cards

Testing a Video Card installed for performance and stability

If you're a gamer, stress testing your graphics card is a no-brainer,

especially since graphics cards tend to fail under heavier loads—you know, like
the ones generated by top-end games. Another bonus: Graphic torture tests
usually coax underpowered or faulty power supplies into giving up the ghost, so
you're stressing two birds with one stone. Yay efficiency!

Benchmarking tools abound, but FurMark was designed specifically to give

your GPU a stress-inducing workout and punishes graphics cards much
harder than the average game. This bad boy uses real-time renderings of
furry objects undulating in front of groovy backgrounds to push your
graphics card to its limits, complete with antialiasing and resolution options.
Stick to the standard burn-in test, but keep an eye on HWMonitor and/or
SpeedFan—FurMark gets your GPU very hot, very quickly. You won't need to
run FurMark for long. If your graphics card is going to crash or start tossing
out funky visual artifacts, it will do so within 15 to 30 minutes.
Alternatively, Uningine—the makers of the popular Heaven graphics
benchmark—recently released "Valley," a new GPU stress-testing tool that's
a lot prettier and more peaceful-looking than Furmark.

Once your GPU passes its primary stress test, I like to run some
benchmarks derived from actual games to see how the graphics card holds
under real-life usage. My favorite software for doing that is the Alien vs.
Predator and S.T.A.L.K.E.R benchmarking tools, both of which are freely
available.

Testing Audio/Sound Card Installed

Turn off the computer and unplug the power cable.

Use a screwdriver to take out the screws holding the left side panel of
the case, and set the panel aside.
Locate the sound card inside the computer by noting which device
your speakers are plugged into. If your speakers are plugged into the
motherboard, you have an integrated sound card. If they are plugged
into a card in a PCI slot (small, light-colored slots along the back of
the case), it is a dedicated sound card.
Inspect the sound card for more information. An integrated sound
card may not have any identifying information available, but a PCI
sound card may have a sticker citing its manufacturer, the card type
or other information.
Close the case when finished inspecting the card.
Start the PC until it displays our desktop
Click "Start," then click "Control Panel."
Double click on "Device Manager."
Locate "Sound, Video and Game Controllers" in the list of devices, and
click the plus sign to expand the list.
Right-click on the audio device listed and select "Properties." The
various property tabs will have information about the sound card, its
driver and whether it is working properly.
Click on the "Start" menu and then click "Run."
Type "dxdiag" in the run box, then click "Ok."
Click on the "Sound" tab or tabs on the diagnostic pop-up window for
detailed information about your sound devices.
Then connect your speaker and microphone for checking
 Testing other I/O Device

Testing the Printer Installed

After the printer is installed, you can use Windows to print a self-test page to
help verify the printer is working.

Microsoft Windows users

1. Click Start, Settings, and open Control Panel.

2. Double-click the Printers or Printers and Fax icon.
3. Right-click on the Printer you want to test and click Properties. If you
do not see your printer, your printer is not installed.
4. In the Printers Properties window, click the Print Test Page button.
5. If the printer can print a test page, your printer is installed and setup
properly. However, if you are unable to print in other programs the
program you are attempting to print from has issues.
Testing the Scanner Installed

After the Scanner is installed, you can use Windows to check if your scanner is
properly installed and ready for use.

To check to see if your scanner is properly installed, open the Device Stage.
Choose Start→Devices and Printers. If Windows doesn’t automatically find
your scanner, you can manually add it in the Devices and Printers window
by clicking the Add a Device button in the toolbar and following the wizard’s
commands.

1. Choose Start→All Programs→Windows Fax and Scan.

Windows 7 opens the Windows Fax and Scan window.

2. Click the Scan button in the Navigation pane, then click the New Scan
button on the toolbar.

The New Scan dialog box for your scanner opens.

3. Use the settings on the right to describe your scan.

By letting the computer know what you’re scanning, its color profile, and
the type of file you plan to create, you enable Windows Fax and Scan to
create the highest quality scan.
 4. Click the Preview button to see what your document will look like.

Make any last minute changes.

5. If you’re happy with the preview, click the Scan button.

Windows scans the document and presents you with an image of your
document.

6. Click the Save As button and complete the necessary information.

Enter the filename, the type of graphics file you want saved, and then click
the Save button.

Testing the Webcam Installed

After the Webcam is installed, you can use the application that comes to its
driver CD to check if your camera is working and was installed properly. In case
your camera was installed by generic driver by your OS you can check your
camera if installed properly thru the help of third party application from the
internet.

e.g. AMcap webcam software

For a software solution native to Windows, check out AMcap, webcam

software built by Microsoft. The software is quite lightweight and its able to
access your webcam using DirectX functions.

After installing AMcap, a small dialog window will load that will
automatically detect your webcam. This is what the main interface will look like
before detecting your webcam, with five menu options at the top of the window:
“File, Devices, Options, Capture and Help.”

It will only take a few seconds for AMcap to activate your webcam. Once it
does, you can take photos with this software by going to “Capture” and
selecting “Take picture.”
When you click to take a picture, the image will be opened straight away in
Windows Explorer, and from here all you have to do to save the image is
open your favorite graphics program via “Open” in Windows Explorer.

e.g. Yawcam

Yawcam, standing for Yet Another Webcam software, is free webcam

software that’s written in java. This software can take photo snapshots, as well
as do video streaming.

After installing this software, this is what the main interface will look like; two
dialog windows - one to display your webcam, the other to access menu
controls. To get Yawcam to detect your webcam, click the “Settings” and
select “Detect webcam.
 Testing installed Application Software

Testing Anti-virus Software

Open the Start button - All programs - find your antivirus - execute the
program - click scan

Once the scanning has finished either the program will detect if your system is
virus free. Then your program is ok

Testing Application Suite software (Microsoft Office)

Open the Start button - All programs - Microsoft Office - Microsoft Word -
type anything you desire

Save your work. Once saved program is ok

Testing Multimedia software (VLC media player)

Open the Start button - All programs - Video LAN - VLC Player - then
browse any video file in your system - play

Once your video is playing - your media player is ok.

Testing Entertainment Software (Any Game)

Open the Start button - All programs - Choose desired game - execute the
applications -

Once the game has started, the Program is ok.

 Stress Test Procedures

Purpose of Stress Testing

Stress testing (sometimes called torture testing) is a form of deliberately

intense or thorough testing used to determine the stability of a given system or
entity. It involves testing beyond normal operational capacity, often to a breaking
point, in order to observe the results. Reasons can include:

to determine breaking points or safe usage limits

to confirm intended specifications are being met
to determine modes of failure (how exactly a system fails)
to test stable operation of a part or system outside standard usage

Reliability engineers often test items under expected stress or even under
accelerated stress in order to determine the operating life of the item or to
determine modes of failure.

The term "stress" may have a more specific meaning in certain industries, such
as material sciences, and therefore stress testing may sometimes have a technical
meaning - one example is in fatigue testing for materials.

Stress testing, in general, should put computer hardware under exaggerated levels
of stress in order to ensure stability when used in a normal environment.
These can include extremes of workload, type of task, memory use, thermal load
(heat), clock speed, or voltages. Memory and CPU are two components that are
commonly stress tested in this way.

There is considerable overlap between stress testing software and

benchmarking software, since both seek to assess and measure maximum
performance. Of the two, stress testing software aims to test stability by
trying to force a system to fail; benchmarking aims to measure and assess the
maximum performance possible at a given task or function.
When modifying the operating parameters of a CPU, such as temperature,
overclocking, underclocking, overvolting, and undervolting, it may be
necessary to verify if the new parameters (usually CPU core voltage and
frequency) are suitable for heavy CPU loads. This is done by running a CPU-
intensive program for extended periods of time, to test whether the computer
hangs or crashes. CPU stress testing is also referred to as torture testing.
Software that is suitable for torture testing should typically run instructions
that utilise the entire chip rather than only a few of its units. Stress testing
a CPU over the course of 24 hours at 100% load is, in most cases, sufficient
to determine that the CPU will function correctly in normal usage scenarios
such as in a desktop computer, where CPU usage typically fluctuates at low
levels (50% and under).

Hardware stress testing and stability are subjective and may vary according to
how the system will be used. A stress test for a system running 24/7 or that
will perform error sensitive tasks such as distributed computing or "folding"
projects may differ from one that needs to be able to run a single game with
reasonably reliability.

Importance of Stress Testing

The importance of the stress test is to know for sure that your PC isn't going to
blue screen on you when you're in the middle of something important. If you
test the machine at 100% for hours, you can be sure that it's not going to BSOD
on you when you're doing up an important document.

While the computer could be stable enough to run normally, you never know
if it's stable enough to run properly. It could give out on you at the worst
time.

Also, it's to test temperatures, running it at 100% lets you know how much
temperature head room you have, how capable your cooling is. Gotta factor
in running video cards at 100% also to make sure your case can dispense
heat.

To ensure the reliability and stability of your system. Even if a computer

boots up and performs well under normal usage, fickle hardware can cause
woes when you step up to heftier tasks, such as gaming or video editing.
Stress-testing software places your components under an intense workload
to simulate a worse-case scenario; if a component crashes, hangs, or
otherwise fails a dedicated stress test, there's a good chance that it won't be
reliable under a heavy everyday load. It's best to uncover unstable
components sooner rather than later, while they're still under warranty.

Running stress tests can also let you know if you need additional cooling in
your computer. If a graphics card or overclocked CPU consistently overheats
and shuts down during a stress test, it's time to dump the stock cooler, add a
few case fans, and possibly even consider liquid cooling.

Procedures of Stress Testing

Using a third party program like

1. HeavyLoad

HeavyLoad is a utility that aims to stress the main component areas of a PC,
namely processor, memory, hard drive and graphics. It can also run these
tests individually or altogether which is obviously the time maximum stress will
be placed of the system hardware and also the power supply. The Disk space
and Free memory tests are not really there to put undue stress on those
components, but rather continually writes a large file to the drive and allocates
/ deallocates memory to the system simulating heavy load when all major
components are utilized.

There is an option though to add more stress to the hard drive by using Jam
software’s other popular included tool Treesize Free to simulate more heavy
disc access. HeavyLoad is available as portable and installer versions and is a
very useful overall system stability tester to keep in the USB toolkit.

2. FurMark

Furmark is a stability and stress testing tool designed especially for graphics
cards and runs a very intensive “Fur” rendering algorithm which is very good
at pushing the GPU to its absolute limits. There are a few settings that can be
changed such as resolution, full screen mode and anti aliasing, and a few presets
are available such as running in the HD resolutions of 720 / 1080, or running
a burn-in test for 15 minutes. The benchmark’s default run time and an
alarm for the maximum allowable temperature for the graphics card is found
via the Settings window.

Benchmark scores can be compared or viewed online. FurMark is

compatible with Windows XP and above.
3. StressMyPC

This is a simple, tiny and portable utility of around 20KB that can run a
stability test on your single, multi core or multi threaded processor. In
addition it can also perform a couple of other tests such as a simple GPU
graphics test and also one for the hard drive. The “Paint-Stress” GPU test is
enabled by default and the “HD-test” and a more aggressive CPU test which
will push your processor towards 100% (the standard test used about 60%
of a dual core CPU during testing) can be enabled by the buttons at the top
of the window. StressMyPC works on all versions of Windows 2000 and
above, including 64-bit.
4. System Stability Tester

System Stability Tester works by simply using

the well known and famous
method of telling the computer to calculate the
value of Pi up to 128 million
digits. This will completely consume your
processor for as long as the test
runs and can also be used as a basic
benchmarking tool to see how long it
takes your CPU to calculate the specified number
of digits. The range can be
between 128 thousand up to 128 million and can
be run continuously up to
50 times using up to 32 threads. There are 2
methods to choose from,
Borwein and Gauss-Legendre which is also used
by the classic SuperPi tool.

Works on Windows XP and above,

portable and installer versions are
available.
5. IntelBurnTest

Despite the name, IntelBurnTest actually works fine for testing on AMD
processors as well, and is called as such because it makes use of the Intel
Linpack libraries which Intel themselves use to stress test CPU’s. Usage is
easy and all you have to do is set the number of times to run the test, the
number of threads to use and the test stress level. This can be Standard,
High, Very High or Maximum and if your available RAM is less than what
the test requires, choose Custom and set the amount of memory to use
accordingly.
6. SiSoft Sandra Lite

Known as a hardware information and benchmarking tool, Sandra also has

the option to run a Burn-in test from the Tools options. This is achieved by
simply running a number of the benchmark tests continuously placing good
amounts of stress on the system. Several tests are available including a
number of processor, graphics, memory, physical disk, optical drive and
network tests. These tests can then be executed for a set time or for a
specified number of loops. The stability testing component of Sandra is
certainly powerful but also slightly complicated if you just want to run a
quick and simple test. Works on all Windows from 2000 to 8.
7. OCCT

OCCT is a tool that is known to put serious amounts of stress on your

system components, and is especially good at severely stressing your power
supply. There are rumors it can even kill poor quality or cheap PSU’s so is
obviously a utility to be used with great care. CPU tests include an OCCT
test and a LinPack test similar to IntelBurnTest, a GPU test and the
mentioned power supply test. There is also a useful temperature and voltage
monitoring window where you can keep an eye on the values during any of
the tests.

OCCT works in Windows XP up to Windows 8 and also has a portable

version.
8. PassMark BurninTest (Demo)

Comprehensive suite for stress and stability testing a number of different

system components. These include processor, hard disc drives, memory,
optical drives, sound cards, 2D /3D / video graphics, network connection and
printers. The more expensive Pro version uses plugins that can also test
keyboards, ports (parallel, Firewire and USB etc) and modems.

Passmark BurninTest works on all versions of Windows from XP to 8.

9. Prime95

Prime95 is a tool used extensively by users who overclock their systems and
is often run for several hours pushing the CPU to its limits during that time.
This is due to Prime95’s high reliance on the CPU’s Floating Point Unit for
most of its running which keeps the stress levels and temperatures very
high during use. On starting the tool it will ask if you want to run a torture
test and what intensity if so. This ranges from Small FFT which stresses
mainly the CPU, to the Blend test that puts a good deal of stress on most
related hardware components. Prime95 often needs to be used for at least
10 hours to get the best results. It’s portable and works on Windows 95 and
newer.
10. LinX

LinX is another small and portable tool that runs a stress test on your
processor using Intels LinPack libraries. Just set the problem size to the
desired value and the amount of memory to be allocated will be
automatically set. Or for maximum stress simply press the All button to
allocate all available memory to the task. Then set the Run value which can
be either number of runs or minutes. LinX can also grab some
temperatures, voltages and fan speeds from Everest and SpeedFan if they
are installed. LinX is portable and has separate 32-bit and 64-bit versions in
the archive.

Important:

Stress testing your computer components is not something that should be

performed often and is only really meant to help identify hardware faults by
placing excessive stress on them. Or it is used to fully stress a new build or
system to make sure all components are working 100% reliably. This does
mean a computer is more likely to encounter shutdowns, reboots or crashes
during a stress / stability test as any weaknesses are uncovered and
components are pushed to their limits.

It’s also NOT a good idea to test a hard drive if you suspect it has any kind
of problem because a stress test will increase the speed at which the drive
might fail. Backing up is therefore recommended before running tests on
any drives that hold important data. A hardware monitoring utility is
important to use as well so you can monitor system temperatures, fan
speeds and voltages while the stability tests are being performed, and you can
stop the test if you identify a heat or fan problem etc.
 Perform Task Sheet CO1.5-2

Title: Stress Test Procedures

Performance Objective: Given (tools, equipment & materials), you
should be able to do the Stress Testing

Supplies/Materials : Paint brush, Eraser, Contact Cleaner and Thermal

paste
Tools & Equipment : 1 Set of PC with OS, External / Flash drive with
different Application Software

Steps/Procedure:

1. Prepare the necessary tools and equipment

2. Start the computer.

3. Start Stress Test of the PSU

4. Start Stress test of the CPU

5. Start Stress test of the RAM

6. Start the Stress test of the Video Card

7. Start Stress test of the HDD

Assessment Method:

Demonstration
Interview
 Performance Criteria Check-list
CO1.5-2

Important:

Stress testing your computer components is not something that should

be performed often and is only really meant to help identify hardware
f faults by placing excessive stress on them. Or it is used to fully stress
a new system to make sure all components are working 100% reliably.
This does mean a computer is more likely to encounter shutdowns,
reboots or crashes during a stress / stability test as any weaknesses
are uncovered and components are pushed to their limits.

It’s also NOT a good idea to test a hard drive if you suspect
it has any kind
of problem because a stress test will increase the speed at
which the drive
might fail. Backing up is therefore recommended before
running tests on
any drives that hold important data. A hardware
monitoring utility is
important to use as well so you can monitor system
temperatures, fan speeds and voltages while the stability
 2nd Semester - Lesson 8
Installing and Configuring Computer
Systems (ICCS)

Topics:

 5S and 3Rs environmental policies

 Reporting and documentation procedures

Learning Outcome:

After reading this INFORMATION SHEET, YOU MUST be able to:

1. Learn the Importance of Maintaining the Tools & Equipment, Materials, and
Testing device.
2. Do the Maintenance protocol
3. Document any Findings and Recommendation as observe to the
assembled computer system As per PC

Content:
It is part of our responsibility to secure every Tools & Equipment, Materials,
and Testing device well, organized and maintained them in good working
condition. They should be stored in a separate secure place so that they are
safe and easy to find. This is usually best done in a place which is separate
from the office like a tool room.
Competencies:

5.3 Follow 5S and 3Rs according to environmental policies

5.4 Follow procedures in forwarding documentation to appropriate personnel

and/or authority on the test conducted.

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Direction: On the space provided, write T if the statement is True and F if the
statement is False.

_______1. Cutting tools of all types need to be cleaned to remove any

bacteria forming, and remain sharp enough for their
intended use.

________2. The general rule in selecting the correct screwdriver for any
particular screw is to choose one with a blade width equal
to the length of the screw.

________3. Always place your soldering iron in a table whether it is

being used or not.

________4. Regularly check the cord for burns or cracks and have a
professional electrician replace worn cords before using.

________5. Keep cleaning materials away from your Tools, Equipment

and Testing Devices especially if it is made of liquid.
Tools, Materials, Equipments & Testing Devices Maintenance

Importance of Maintaining the Tools & Equipment, Materials and

Testing Devices

It is part of our responsibility to secure every Tools &

Equipment, Materials, and Testing device well, organized
and maintained them in good working condition. They
should be stored in a separate secure place so that they are
safe and easy to find. This is usually best done in a place
which is separate from the office like a tool room.

Lost tools are expensive to replace and much time can be

wasted if they are not available and ready to use when
needed.

It is usual for those who have responsibility for

looking after tools, equipment and materials to keep an
inventory (list) of these things.

It is a good idea to have a tool box equipped with the

necessary partitions for the tools and materials (screws of
different types etc.) ready to be picked up and taken to a
job.
Procedures on how to maintain different Tools & Equipment, Materials,
and Testing devices for long life usage.

 Driving tools

With simple regular maintenance, damage to screw heads can be minimized and
damage to watch plates and cocks will not occur due to screwdrivers slipping
off screw heads. Every week or two of regular use, examine the tips of your
screwdrivers under a strong loupe. Any distortion or chipping will be
immediately evident. Often, only a simple touch-up on the oilstone is all that is
needed to bring them back to good condition. Such regular inspections and
repairs will mean much longer screwdriver life, no damaged screws, and a sense
of pride in working to a high standard.

As a precautionary measures for proper usage

The general rule in selecting the correct screwdriver for any particular screw is
to choose one with a blade width equal to the diameter of the screw. That way,
the torque is distributed across as much slot as possible, minimizing the
possibility of burring up the slot and disfiguring it.
Finally, only use your screwdrivers for the purpose they were intended and they
will serve you well!

 Soldering Tools

Most iron tips today are a copper core surrounded by iron, hence the term ‘iron
clad’ that is then nickel or chrome plated. Because solder won’t stick to nickel or
chrome the plating on the chisel end of the tip, (where you melt the solder) is
removed to expose the iron cladding. Solder does stick to iron. To keep the tip
from rusting you must keep it coated with a layer of tin, hence the term tinning.
This is why solders used in stained glass are a mixture of tin and other metals
(generally lead).

:You will extend the life and improve the performance of your
soldering iron and tips by following a few simple guidelines

 Always place your soldering iron in a stable iron stand whether it is

being used or not.
 Make sure you plug the iron into the correct type of outlet with the
proper voltage.
 Try not to use an extension cord. If you must, use a heavy duty one.
 Regularly check the cord for burns or cracks and have a professional
electrician replace worn cords before using. Make sure that the cord is
not hanging in such a way that it comes under the hot tip or can be
pulled off the work surface and pull the iron with it.
 Don’t drop or bang the iron. Ceramic heaters are especially easy to
crack or break.
 Do not allow the iron to idle at operating temperatures for extended
periods. This could burn out the element or even the iron. If you are
using a rheostat, turn it down to a low “idle” setting. If not, unplug the
iron.
 Occasionally, remove the tip and lightly tap the barrel of wire wound
heater irons to remove debris.
 If you will not be using your iron and tips for an extended period of
time, you may want to store it (after it has fully cooled) in a reseal able
bag to protect it from corrosion and humidity.
 Using a quality solder will go a long way to keeping your tip working
properly. Impurities in the metals used to make the solder will collect
on the iron tip as you work. This causes the tip to work less efficiently,
degrades the surface, and requires more frequent cleaning.
 Keep the tip clean while you work. Have a damp sponge handy to
occasionally wipe your tip on while soldering to remove residues that
collect. A properly cleaned tip is bright and shiny. Keeping the tip
clean is important but constantly wiping it on a wet sponge can cause
early tip failure. Excessive wiping causes the tip temperature to
repeatedly rise and fall (cycle) and the different metal layers in the tip
to repeatedly expand and contract. This leads to metal fatigue and
ultimately tip failure where the copper core bubbles out. There are
brass wool coils that are used like a sponge to wipe the tip off on as
you solder and will not cool the tip.
 If your tip becomes blackened and will not come clean after wiping on
a damp sponge or brass pad, you might try a tinning block or a soft
brass brush or brass wool. A tinning block (sal-ammoniac) is used by
placing a small amount of flux on the block and rubbing the tip of
your hot iron in it then wipe the tip on a damp sponge to remove
debris. You may need to repeat this several times if your tip is very
dirty. Once the tip is clean reflush it with a high tin content solder.
 Care should be taken as the block is abrasive and excessive use can
wear away the iron cladding, exposing the copper core and make the
tip unusable. You can try brass wool or a soft brass brush as an
alternative.
 Avoid the practice of dipping your tip into flux in order to clean it.
Flux is corrosive.
 Never use sandpaper or any abrasive material to clean a tip. The best
way to minimize your tip maintenance is to use a good quality solder,
one that has a high tin content and high metal purity.
 At the end of a soldering session, wipe the tip clean, flood the tip with
solder (63/37 or 60/40 is best), wipe it again and then unplug the
 iron. This will flush and re-tin your tip, protecting it from oxidation and
corrosion.
 Prevent the tip from seizing (becoming stuck) in the barrel by
loosening the nut or screw that secures it. This is an especially good
practice when storing your iron. If you find the tip has become stuck
in the iron barrel it is best to return it to the manufacturer for removal
as you can easily damage the irons heating element trying to remove
it.

 Splicing Tools

It’s just simple and easy to maintain different Splicing and Wire Cutters
pliers. Just make sure that the toothed jaws are clean and sharp. Greasy or worn
down jaws can result in compromised safety. Such tools also require increased
force to hold the work piece which, in turn, increases the risk of muscular
fatigue and repetitive strain injuries.

Oil pliers and wire cutters regularly. A drop of oil on the hinge will make the
tools easier to use. You can also use WD40 for best result.

As a precautionary measures for proper usage

 Do not use pliers to do another tool’s job. We’re all probably guilty of
using pliers as a hammer at some point, but doing so may lead to
damaging your tools and your work, as well as potentially injuring
yourself.
 Never try to use pliers beyond their ability. Trying to bend stiff wire
with light-duty pliers may spring or break them. Stronger, blunt nose
pliers are more suitable for this task. Also, don’t exceed the length of
the pliers’ handles. Larger pliers may be needed if the handles do not
extend as far as the task calls for.

 Do not expose pliers to excessive heat. Because pliers are sensitive to

high heat, your tool may be destroyed if placed under direct flames.
 Always cut at right angles, not side to side. By rocking the pliers from
side to side when cutting wire or bending the wire against the cutting
knives, you may dull or nick the cutting edges. If you have trouble
cutting, try sharpening the knives or using pliers with greater
leverage.
 Be sure the type of pliers match the application. Unless your pliers are
specifically designed to cut hardened wire, do not use ordinary pliers
to do so.
  Always protect your eyes before cutting wire or metal. Wearing
approved eye wear such as goggles, a face mask, or another protective
device is a must when using pliers for cutting wire.
 Do not use pliers on live electrical circuits. Comfort grips or plastic-
dipped handles are not designed to protect the user from electric
shock. If there is a chance that the tool will touch an energized
source, be sure to only use insulated tools.
 Oil pliers to maintain life and value. You can lengthen the life of your
tool by occasionally putting a drop of oil at the joint of the pliers. This
will also allow for easy operation.

 Cutting Tools

Cutting tools of all types need to be cleaned to remove any bacteria forming,
and remain sharp enough for their intended use. They require special
handling and care, depending on the type of cutting tools and their various
uses.

Wipe the knife clean right after each use. Don't let any stain dry on the
blade. Lay the blade on a flat surface. With a cloth dump into hot, carefully
wipe one side, then flip the knife over and wipe the other side until no
traces of stains is seen. Remember to dry the knife off completely to avoid
rusting or you may use oil wipe onto the blade to prevent it from rusting.

As a precautionary measures for proper usage

 Place the item you wish to cut on a flat, stable surface. Be sure the
object will not slip or wobble because that can cause you to lose
control of the knife and cut yourself.
 Press the button down on the knife and slide to expose the blade to
your desired length. Always point the knife away from you when you
are exposing the blade. Do not expose more of the blade than
necessary when you are cutting because the pressure on the blade
can cause it to snap.
 Stabilize the item you are cutting with your non-cutting hand. Do not
put your hand near the area where you will be using the blade to
avoid cutting yourself. Keep the item you are cutting stable so that the
blade does not slip, causing you to accidentally cut yourself.
 Press the button and retract the blade. The blade should not be
exposed when you are not using it.
 Testing Devices

An Analog Multimeter Tester as long as it has not been abused it

should last indefinitely. You need to replace the batteries
periodically, and before they leak. Checking calibration against
a known accurate meter and making some adjustments if
necessary is a good idea. Just always keep it in a proper
place away from any liquid.

As a precautionary measures for proper usage

 DE energize and discharge the circuit completely before

connecting or
disconnecting a multimeter.
 Never apply power to the circuit while measuring
resistance with a multimeter.
 Connect the multimeter in series with the
circuit for current measurements, and in parallel for
voltage measurements.
 Be certain the multimeter is switched to ac before
attempting to measure ac circuits.
 Observe proper dc polarity when measuring dc.
 When you are finished with a multimeter, switch
it to the OFF position, if available. If there is no OFF
position, switch the multimeter to the highest ac voltage
position.
 Always start with the highest voltage or current range.
 Select a final range that allows a reading near the
middle of the scale.  Adjust the "0 ohms" reading after
changing resistance ranges and before making a
resistance measurement.
 Be certain to read ac measurements on the ac scale of a
multimeter.
 Observe the general safety precautions for electrical
and electronic devices.

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 Cleaning Materials

Just always keep them away from your Tools, Equipment and
Testing Devices especially if it is made of liquid. Right after using them
wipe and close the lid and store them in a proper place.

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Findings and Recommendation Documentation

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FINDINGS: All hardware and software of this Computer System are all good and working except for some
drivers and application that needs an update to work more efficiently.

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Perform Task Sheet CO1.5-3

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Performance Criteria Check-list CO1.5-3

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 Perform Task Sheet CO1.5-4

Findings and Recommendation Documentation

HARDWARE SPECS STRESS FINDINGS RECOMMENDING REMARKS

TESTED ON TEST FOR UPGRADE
OR UPDATE

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 SOFTWARE SPECS STRESS FINDINGS RECOMMENDING REMARKS
TESTED ON TEST FOR UPGRADE
OR UPDATE

FINDINGS:
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Important:

We should check off the inventory regularly and if any

items have been loaned out and not returned, he/she
must get them back. Breakages and losses and materials
which have been used up should be reported to
superiors and requests made to replace them.

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