SCIENCE,TECHNOLOGY AND ENGINEERING

COMPUTER SCIENCE 8
LEARNING ACTIVITY SHEET
WEEK 3

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COMPUTER SCIENCE 8

PREPARED BY:

Mark Jason F. Alimurong

 COMPUTER SCIENCE 8

Name of Learner ___________________________________________ Grade Level __________________

Section ____________________________________________________ Date ________________________
LEARNING ACTIVITY SHEET

USING AND MAINTAINING HAND TOOLS

LESSON PROPER

Proper Use of Hand Tools

A technician needs to be able to properly use each tool in the toolkit. This topic covers many of the various
hand tools used when repairing computers.

Screws
Match each screw with the proper screwdriver. Place the tip of the screwdriver on the head of the screw. Turn
the screwdriver clockwise to tighten the screw and counterclockwise to loosen the screw. Screws can become
stripped if you over-tighten them with a screwdriver. A stripped screw, may get stuck in the screw hole, or it
may not tighten firmly. Discard stripped screws.

Flat head screwdriver

Use a flat head screwdriver when you are working with a slotted screw. Do not use a flat head screwdriver to
remove a Phillips head screw. Never use a screwdriver as a pry bar. If you cannot remove a component, check
to see if there is a clip or latch that is securing the component in place.

CAUTION: If excessive force is needed to remove or add a component, something is probably wrong. Take
a second look to make sure that you have not missed a screw or a locking clip that is holding the component
in place. Refer to the device manual or diagram for
additional information.

Phillips head screwdriver

Use a Phillips head screwdriver with crosshead screws. Do not use this type of screwdriver to puncture
anything. This will damage the head of the screwdriver.

Hex driver
Use a hex driver to loosen and tighten bolts that have a hexagonal (six-sided) head. Hex bolts should not be
over-tightened because the threads of the bolts can be stripped. Do not use a hex driver that is too large for the
bolt that you are using.

CAUTION: Some tools are magnetized. When working around electronic devices, be sure that the tools you
are using have not been magnetized. Magnetic fields can be harmful to data stored on magnetic media. Test
your tool by touching the tool with a screw. If the screw is attracted to the tool, do not use the tool.

Part retriever, Needle-nose pliers, or tweezers

The part retriever, needle-nose pliers, and tweezers can be used to place and retrieve parts that may be hard to
reach with your fingers. Do not scratch or hit any components when using these tools.

CAUTION: Pencils should not be used inside the computer to change the setting of switches or to pry off
jumpers. The pencil lead can act as a conductor and may damage the computer components.
All tools and equipment must be properly maintained so that workers are not endangered. Regulations require
inspections of tools, machines and equipment before use. Preventive maintenance is the systematic care and
protection of tools, equipment and machines in order to keep them in a safe, usable condition, limit downtime
and extend productivity. We must always be aware that maintenance tasks themselves are potentially
hazardous and can result in injury. The successful maintenance program is:
• well organized and scheduled,
• controls hazards,
• defines operational procedures, and
• trains key personnel

General requirements for tools and equipment maintenance include:

• Obtaining a copy of the maintenance schedule recommended by the manufacturer
• Ensuring that maintenance is performed as required
• Ensuring that the person(s) performing the maintenance are competent (e.g. licensed mechanic)
• Retaining records of maintenance/service conducted
• Specifying who is responsible for overseeing equipment maintenance and where the records are kept
• Set up a system for removal and tagging of damaged or defective tools and Equipment

Proper Storage of Tools, Parts and Equipment

To ensure that tools and equipment remain in good condition and last for a long time, store them properly.
Properly stored tools and equipment will be easy to find when needed and are less likely to be lost.

Good practices include:

• Parts should be properly stored and labeled (Figure 1).
• Tools should be properly placed on the board, and labeled (Figure 2). Consider drawing the shapes of
the tools on the board so that they always get put back in the same position.
• Use bins for storing small parts (Figure 3).
• Consider making an individual (or individuals) responsible for the good maintenance of tools and parts.

Figure 1
Figure 2
Figure 3

LEARNING COMPETENCIES

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• LO 1. Use and maintain hand tools, measuring instrument

and equipment.
 INSTRUCTION
Answer the following activities below.

Activity I. Write TRUE if the statement is correct and FALSE if otherwise. Write your answer on the space
provided.

____________1. A technician should know how each tool in the toolkit is used to work effectively and
efficiently.
____________2. It is normal to sometimes use excessive force in removing or adding a component.
____________3. Flat head screw driver is used for positive slotted screw.
____________4. A crosshead screw can be used with either flathead screw driver or Phillips head screw driver
as long as it fits
____________5. Hex driver is used to loosen and tighten bolts that have a hexagonal head
____________6. Make sure the tools that you have been using to work on electronic devices were magnetized
____________7. Screwdriver is turned clockwise to loosen the screw and counterclockwise to tighten the
screw.
____________8. Pencil lead is a conductor that may damage the computer components if placed inside the
computer.
____________9. All tools and equipment must be properly maintained so that workers are not endangered
____________10. Properly stored tools and equipment will be easy to find when needed and are less likely to
be lost.

Activity II. Observe and analyze each picture below, put a check mark (✔) on the box before the picture if
the tool in the picture is good to use and put an x (❌) mark if the tools in the picture is unsafe to use or
defective.
Activity III. Below are computer parts and tools, you are task to store them properly. Choose the correct way
of storing each of the part and tool. You are to choose whether the object should be stored to option 1 (plastic
box), option 2 (hook board), or option 3 (part organizer). Write the letter associated to the picture on the correct
storage.

a c
b d

e g h
f
Activity IV. (Hands-on application) Create a video tutorial showing how to properly clean and store hand
tools. Choose a minimum of 5 hand tools that are used in computer hardware servicing. Use the guide
questions below in creating the video tutorial.

Guide Questions
1. What are the proper way of cleaning or maintaining hand tools?
2. How to properly store hand tools?

Rubrics for Scoring

CRITERIA / 4-Excellent 3-Good 2-Fair Needs
RATINGS Improvement

It covers all the It includes basic It includes essential The content

topics in depth knowledge about the information about includes minor
Content with details and topic. The contents the topic but it has details and it has
examples. The seem to be good. 1-2 mistakes in the several mistakes in
knowledge of the facts. the facts.
topic is excellent.

The product shows The product shows The uses ideas from He/She uses ideas
great originality. certain originality. It other people from other people
The ideas are shows the use of (quoting them) but without quoting
Originality creative and witty. new ideas and there is little them.
shrewdness. evidence of original
ideas.

There are not any Three or fewer Four spelling or More than four
Use of mistakes in mistakes in spelling grammar mistakes. spelling or
Language spelling or or punctuation grammar mistakes.
grammar. mistakes.
 A lot of different Several (3-4) and One or two Little effort has
shots, camera different shots, different shots, been made to
angels, sounds camera angels, camera angels, provide variety to
Videography- effect, and an sounds effect, and sounds effect, and the video.
Interest adequate use of an/or adequate use an/or adequate use
zooming of zooming of zooming
providing variety providing variety in providing variety in
in the video. the video. the video.

The overall quality Most of the quality The quality of the The quality of the
Videography- and the focus of and the focus of the video is not very video and the
Clarity the video were video were good but the overall focus are not very
excellent. excellent. focus was excellent. good.

REFLECTION
Answer the question below.

How will your leanings in this lesson help you to be an effective and efficient computer technician in the
future?

REFERENCES
Computer Hardware Servicing Exploratory Learning Module pages 19-28
https://www.ccohs.ca/oshanswers/safety_haz/hand_tools/general.html#:~:text=Replace%20cracked%2C%2
0splintered%2C%20or%20broken,wrenches%2C%20pipe%20tools%20and%20pliers.
http://ndcacop.blogspot.com/2017/01/computer-hardware-servicing-hand-tools.html.