1st GRADING PERIODICAL TEST IN T.L.E.

GRADE 8
(COMPUTER HARDWARE SERVICING)

NAME:__________________________________________ Grade/Sec(Curriculum):_________________

I. Directions: MULTIPLE CHOICE—Choose the letter of the best answer.

1. What does “ES” in ESD tools stand for?

a. Electric-Status c. Electro-Static
b. Ethereal-State d. Electronic-Station
1. Which tool is used to loosen or tighten cross-head screws?
a. Hex driver c. Philips head screwdriver
b. Torx screwdriver d. flathead screwdriver
2. All are examples of workplace hazards except for one, which one is it?
a. frayed electrical cords c. boxes stacked precariously
b. noisy machinery d. books stacked neatly in bookshelves
3. What is another term for Part Retriever?
a. Pearl Catcher c. Part Picker
b. Golden Retriever d. Nose Retriever
4. Which tool is used to blow away dust and debris from different computer parts without touching the components?
a. Hex driver c. Compressed air
b. Anti-static mat d. Wire cutter
5. Listed below are examples of cleaning tools except for one:
a. compressed air c. cleaning cloth
b. needle-nose pliers d. cable ties
7. It is a type of hazard that involves machinery or electronic equipment.
a. mechanical hazard c. chemical hazard
b. physical hazard d. biohazard
8. Which tool is used to strip and cut wires?
a. Pliers c. Needle Nose Pliers
b. Wire cutter d. Part Retriever
9. Identify what kind of hazard is being described: Open CRT monitor.
a. mechanical hazard c. chemical hazard
b. physical hazard d. electric shock hazard
10. It is sometimes called a nut driver, is used to tighten nuts in the same way that a screwdriver tightens screws.
a. Torx screwdriver c. flathead screwdriver
b. Philips head screwdriver d. Hex driver

II. Classification: Classify the following screws according to their type: PHILLIPS HEAD, FLATHEAD, TORX, or HEX.

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III. Fill in the blanks by choosing from the given words: HEX DRIVER, DEBRIS, LEAD, DISTILLED, EQUALIZE,
COUNTERCLOCKWISE, PHILLIPS, STAR, CLOCKWISE, and ISOPROPYL.

1. Clean the contacts on components with _______________ alcohol.

2. Use a ____________ to loosen and tighten bolts that have a hexagonal (six-sided) head.
3. Torx screwdriver is used to loosen or tighten screws that have a ___________-like depression on the top.
4. To clean the screens of CRT monitors, dampen a soft, clean, lint-free cloth with ____________ water and wipe the
screen from top to bottom.
5. Compressed air is used to blow away dust and ________ from different computer parts without touching
components.
6. Turn the screwdriver ________________ to loosen the screw.
7. Use a _______________ head screwdriver with crosshead screws.
8. Pencils should not be used inside the computer to change the setting of switches or to pry off jumpers because the tip
contains _______________ which can act as a conductor and may damage the computer components.
9. Turn the screwdriver _________________ to tighten the screw.
10. The purpose of an antistatic wrist strap is to ______________ the electrical charge between you and the equipment.

IV. Organize the following tools according to their corresponding category by writing: ESD, HAND, CLEANING, or
DIAGNOSTIC.
I. Directions: MULTIPLE CHOICE—Choose the letter of the best answer.
1. Distinguish the tool used to loosen or tighten cross-head screws. C
2. Distinguish the tool is used to strip and cut wires. B
3. Give another term for “Part Retriever”. A
4. Identify the tool used to blow away dust and debris from different computer parts without touching components. C
5. Identify the tool that is sometimes called a nut driver and is used to tighten nuts in the same way that a screwdriver
tightens screws. D
6. Select the material that is not included in the following examples of workplace hazards. D
7. Identify the type of hazard that involves machinery or electronic equipment. A
8. Identify what kind of hazard is being described: Open CRT monitor. A
9. Identify the meaning of the letters “ES” from the acronym “ESD” from computer hardware tools. C
10. Select the item that is not an example of a cleaning tool. B

II. Classification: Classify the following screws according to their type: PHILLIPS HEAD, FLATHEAD, TORX, or HEX.

1. Classify the picture of the screw according to its type. TORX

2. Classify the picture of the screw according to its type. FLATHEAD

3. Classify the picture of the screw according to its type. PHILLIPS HEAD

4. Classify the picture of the screw according to its type. HEX

5. Classify the picture of the screw according to its type. PHILLIPS HEAD

6. Classify the picture of the screw according to its type. TORX

7. Classify the picture of the screw according to its type. HEX

8. Classify the picture of the screw according to its type. FLATHEAD

9. Classify the picture of the screw according to its type. HEX

10. Classify the picture of the screw according to its type. PHILLIPS HEAD

III. Fill in the blanks by choosing from the given words: HEX DRIVER, DEBRIS, LEAD, DISTILLED, EQUALIZE,
COUNTERCLOCKWISE, PHILLIPS, STAR, CLOCKWISE, and ISOPROPYL.

1. The purpose of an antistatic wrist strap is to EQUALIZE the electrical charge between you and the equipment.
2. Turn the screwdriver CLOCKWISE to tighten the screw.
3. Turn the screwdriver COUNTERCLOCKWISE to loosen the screw.
4. Use a PHILLIPS head screwdriver with crosshead screws.
5. Torx screwdriver is used to loosen or tighten screws that have a STAR -like depression on the top.
6. Compressed air is used to blow away dust and DEBRIS from different computer parts without touching components.
7. Pencils should not be used inside the computer to change the setting of switches or to pry off jumpers because the tip
contains LEAD which can act as a conductor and may damage the computer components.
8. To clean the screens of CRT monitors, dampen a soft, clean, lint-free cloth with DISTILLED water and wipe the screen
from top to bottom.
9. Clean the contacts on components with ISOPROPYL alcohol.
10. Use a HEX DRIVER to loosen and tighten bolts that have a hexagonal (six-sided) head.

IV. Organize the following tools according to their corresponding category by writing: ESD, HAND, CLEANING, or
DIAGNOSTIC.

1. needle nose pliers—HAND

2. multimeter—DIAGNOSTIC
3. part retriever—HAND
4. lint-free cloth—CLEANING
5. torx screwdriver—HAND
6. loopback adapter—DIAGNOSTIC
7. compressed air—CLEANING
8. hex driver—HAND
9. antistatic mat—ESD
10. tweezers—HAND
11. phillips head screwdriver—HAND
12. wire cutter—HAND
13. cable ties—CLEANING
14. antistatic wrist strap—ESD
15. flathead screwdriver—HAND
16. flashlight—HAND
17. soldering iron—HAND
18. parts organizer—CLEANING
19. bits—HAND
20. paint brush—CLEANING