8 LEARNING ACTIVITY SHEET

TLE 8-CSS – QUARTER 3

Name of Learner: __________________________

WEEK 1

Grade & Section: ________________

I.INTRODUCTORY CONCEPT

Good Day!

This Learning Activity Sheet will introduce you to the hand tools and equipment in
computer system servicing. This will enable you to acquire the required knowledge, skills and
attitudes in identifying tasks to be undertaken and identifying hand tools according to the
task’s requirement.
This is also contains training materials and different activities for you to complete. This will
be the source of information to acquire knowledge, skills and attitudes for the given
competency independently and at your own pace with minimum supervision or help of your
instructor.

II.LEARNING SKILLS FROM THE MELCs

LO1. Plan and prepare for tasks to be undertaken

1. Identify tasks to be undertaken properly
2. Identify and select appropriate hand tools according to the task requirements

III. ACTIVITIES

Select Appropriate Hand Tools & Equipment

According to Task Requirement

Computer hardware servicing is a blanket term applied to the act of supporting and
maintaining computer hardware. This includes diagnosing computer hardware issues, upgrading
hardware on a computer and repairing computer hardware.
Read the concept note very well then find out how much you can remember and how much
you learned by doing the learning activity to experience lifelong, practical learning that awaits at
the end of this learning activity sheet.

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 A. Concept Note

Proper Tool Selection

A tool is a handheld device that aids in accomplishing a task. Tools range from a traditional metal
cutting part of a machine to an element of a computer program that activates and controls a particular
function.

Safe Use of Tools

Once selected, use the tool for the purpose for which it was designed. Not all tools come with
detailed instructions, but there are those that do spell out the safety ―”Do’s and Don’ts” for your safety.
If there are set-up/use options, operator judgment must always be based on what is the safest way to
use the tool.

Environmental Safety and Health Program requires the following:

• 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 be used

FOUR CATEGORIES OF HARDWARE SERVICING TOOLS

1. Electro-Static Discharge (ESD) Tools

 Static electricity is easily generated by friction on carpets, tile flooring, clothing, hair, fabric, and
etc. The friction of moving air alone will charge suspended particles and cause the build-up of
static electrical charges on people and objects in the environment. Grounded antistatic work
mats used with antistatic wrist straps provide the most basic means for the controlled.
discharge of electrostatic electricity. Examples of ESD Tools:

Antistatic wrist strap – used to prevent ESD damage

to computer equipment.

Antistatic mat – used to stand on or place hardware

on to prevent static electricity from building up.

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2. Hand Tools
 is a device for performing work on a material or a physical system using hands only?
The hand tools can be manually used by employing force, or electrically powered, using
an electrical current. Examples of Hand Tools:

Flat-head screwdriver – used to loosen or tighten

slotted screws.

Philips-head screwdriver – used to loosen or tighten

crosshead screws.

Torx screwdriver - used to loosen or tighten screws

that have a star-like depression on the top, a
feature that is mainly found on a laptop.

Hex driver – sometimes called a nut driver, is used

to tighten nuts in the same way that a screwdriver
tightens screws.

Needle-nose plier – used to hold small parts.

Wire cutter – used to strip and cut wires.

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 Tweezers – used to manipulate small parts.

Part retriever – used to retrieve parts from a location

that are too small for your hand to fit.

Flashlight – used to light up areas that you cannot

see well.

3. Cleaning Tools
a. Having the appropriate c leaning tools is essential when maintaining or repairing
computers. Using the se tools ensures that computer components are not damaged
during cleaning. Example:

Lint-free cloth – used to clean different computer

components without scratching or leaving debris.

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 to hold screw, jumpers,

fasteners and other small parts and prevents them
from mixing together.

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 4. Diagnostic Tools
a. Computers are easier to use and more dependable with each new generation of
hardware and operating system update, but that doesn't mean they're problem-free.
Here are the most popular tools for diagnosing your computer problems:

Multimeter – used to test the integrity of circuits and

the quality of electricity in computer components.

Loopback Adapter – used to test the functionality of

computer ports.

Let’s find out how much you can remember and how much you learned by
doing the learning activity 1.

Learning Activity 1. Classify Me

Directions: Classify the following tools below according to the four categories of computer hardware
servicing tools. Write the letter of your answer in your answer sheet.

Electro-Static Discharge Tools Cleaning Tools

b. Hand Tools Diagnostic Tools
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1. Hex Driver _6. Flashlight
2. Lint-Free Cloth _7. Multimeter

3. Loopback Adapter _8. Cable ties

4. Anti-Static Mat _9. Anti-static wrist strap

5. Torx Screwdriver _10. Parts Organizer

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 Learning Activity 2: Name Me
Directions: Identify the tools on the boxes. Write your answer in your answer sheet.

1. 6.

2. 7.

3. 8.

4. 9.

5. 10.

Learning Activity 3. Components Maintenance Matrix

Directions: Draw a given table below in your answer sheet. Prepare a matrix on Plan Preparation
in maintaining and cleaning a personal computer. You will choose either daily, weekly,
monthly or yearly the schedule in cleaning and maintaining.

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 COMPUTER MAINTENANCE

TOOLS TO USE FOR

COMPONENTS TO CLEAN SCHEDULE
CLEANING/ORGANIZING

Computer Case and Outside

Monitor

Keyboard and Mouse

Computer Table

Computer Wires

Screen Monitor

Activity 4. Give me Some!

Directions: Draw a given table below in your answer sheet. Using all learning resources/references
available in your home or place, list as many as you can some Computer Hardware Tools
that did not mentioned in this learning activity sheet. Classify them according to their
categories.

Electro-Static Discharge Tools Hand Tools Cleaning Tools Diagnostic Tools

IV- RUBRICS/CRITERIA FOR SCORING

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Scoring Rubrics: for Activity 4
Criteria:
Points
Number of Tools Classified
10 or More 25
8-9 10
6-7 15
4-5 10
1-3 5
V. ANSWER KEY
Learning Activity 1 Learning Activity 2 Learning Activity 3

1. Hand Tools 1. Loopback Adapter Schedule Tools to use

2. Cleaning tools 2. Part Retriever Weekly Lint free cloth
3. Diagnostic Tools 3. Lint-free cloth Lint free cloth
4. ESD Tools 4. Anti-static mat Monthly and
5. Hand Tools 5. Torx Screwdriver compressed air
6. Hand Tools 6. Cable Ties Monthly Lint Free cloth
7. Diagnostic Tools 7. Multimeter Monthly for cleaning
8. Cleaning Tools 8. Compressed Air Wires Lint free cloth
9. ESD Tools 9. Tweezers
10. Cleaning Tools 10. Parts Organizer Yearly for organizing Cable ties
wires
Learning Activity 4 Weekly Lint free cloth
Answers may vary
(To be checked by the Teacher)
VI. REFERENCES
Books and Articles and Printed Materials:
K to 12 Basic Education Curriculum- Technology and Livelihood Education
Learning Module –Computer Hardware Servicing- RONALDO V. RAMILO and
DEOVER M. PASCO
Electronic Resources:
http://danreb.com/sites/default/files/CHS-NC2%20Reviewer%20-%20With%20Oral%20Questioning_0.pdf
Occupational Health and Safety Precautions
http://www.bechtel.com/assets/files/Environmental/ToolboxSafetyTopics/20
10/ProperToolSelection.pdf
Tool Selection
http://youtube.com uploaded by Kansov Vehicle Engineering

Prepared by:
PALOMAR R. CORDERO JR.
T-I, Grade 8 TLE Teacher
Reviewed by:
GREGORIO CELSO B. LAVADIA SALVACION C. CASTILLO JAKE A. NUÑEZ
Member, QA Team Member, QA Team Member, QA Team

Noted:
MICHELLE V. CONAG ANNIE GRACE D. RECAÑA MARIA CYNTHIA. REVIL
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Co-Chairman, QA Team Chairman, QA Team Chairman, QA Team

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