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What are the four categories into which hardware tools are grouped?
What are the four categories into which hardware tools are grouped?
- Electro-Static Discharge (ESD) tools, Plumbing tools, Diagnostic tools, Electrical tools
- Electrical testing tools, Gardening tools, Cleaning tools, Diagnostic tools
- Woodworking tools, Hand tools, Cleaning tools, Electrical tools
- Electro-Static Discharge (ESD) tools, Hand tools, Cleaning tools, Diagnostic tools (correct)
What is the purpose of an anti-static wrist strap?
What is the purpose of an anti-static wrist strap?
- To generate static electricity for testing purposes
- To prevent electrostatic discharge (ESD) damage to computer equipment (correct)
- To tighten or loosen slotted screws
- To provide additional support during hardware repairs
Why is it important to use grounded antistatic work mats with antistatic wrist straps?
Why is it important to use grounded antistatic work mats with antistatic wrist straps?
- To provide a comfortable surface for standing during hardware repairs
- To supply electrical current for using hand tools
- To reduce the buildup of static electrical charges on people and objects (correct)
- To generate static electricity for testing purposes
What is the purpose of a flat head screwdriver?
What is the purpose of a flat head screwdriver?
What are some common sources of static electricity mentioned in the text?
What are some common sources of static electricity mentioned in the text?
What is the main purpose of a Torx screwdriver?
What is the main purpose of a Torx screwdriver?
Which tool is best suited for cleaning different computer components without scratching or leaving debris?
Which tool is best suited for cleaning different computer components without scratching or leaving debris?
What is the primary function of cable ties in computer maintenance?
What is the primary function of cable ties in computer maintenance?
What is the primary use of a needle-nose plier in computer maintenance?
What is the primary use of a needle-nose plier in computer maintenance?
Which tool is essential for lighting up areas that are difficult to see well during computer maintenance?
Which tool is essential for lighting up areas that are difficult to see well during computer maintenance?
What is the primary function of a Torx screwdriver?
What is the primary function of a Torx screwdriver?
Why is it important to use cable ties in computer maintenance?
Why is it important to use cable ties in computer maintenance?
What is the main purpose of a needle-nose plier in computer maintenance?
What is the main purpose of a needle-nose plier in computer maintenance?
What is the primary use of an anti-static mat in computer maintenance?
What is the primary use of an anti-static mat in computer maintenance?
What is the primary function of an anti-static wrist strap?
What is the primary function of an anti-static wrist strap?
Which tool is primarily used to retrieve small parts from locations that are too small for your hand to fit?
Which tool is primarily used to retrieve small parts from locations that are too small for your hand to fit?
What is the main function of a wire cutter in computer maintenance?
What is the main function of a wire cutter in computer maintenance?
Which tool is essential for blowing away dust and debris from different computer parts without touching the components?
Which tool is essential for blowing away dust and debris from different computer parts without touching the components?
What is the primary use of a flashlight in computer maintenance?
What is the primary use of a flashlight in computer maintenance?
Which tool is used to bundle cables neatly inside and outside of a computer?
Which tool is used to bundle cables neatly inside and outside of a computer?
Study Notes
Hardware Tools
- Hardware tools are grouped into four categories
- Anti-static wrist strap prevents damage to computer components from static electricity
- Grounded antistatic work mats are used with antistatic wrist straps to prevent static buildup and damage to components
Screwdrivers
- Flat head screwdriver is used for general-purpose screwdriving tasks
- Torx screwdriver is used for screws with a star-shaped hole
Cleaning Tools
- Compressed air is used to blow away dust and debris from computer parts without touching the components
- Soft-bristled brush is used for cleaning different computer components without scratching or leaving debris
Fastening and Gripping Tools
- Cable ties are used to bundle cables neatly inside and outside of a computer
- Needle-nose plier is used to retrieve small parts from locations that are too small for your hand to fit and for gripping small objects
- Wire cutter is used to cut wires and cables
Illumination Tools
- Flashlight is used to light up areas that are difficult to see well during computer maintenance
Electrostatic Protection Tools
- Anti-static mat is used to prevent static electricity from damaging computer components
- Anti-static wrist strap is used to prevent static electricity from damaging computer components when handling them
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Test your knowledge of computer hardware tools and maintenance with this quiz. Learn about the essentials in ESD, hand, cleaning, and diagnostic tools for hardware repairs.
