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English – Grade 8
Quarter 3 – Module 1: Computer System Servicing
First Edition, 2020

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 T.L.E. 8
Quarter 3
Self-Learning Module1
Plan and Prepare for Tasks to
be Undertaken
Introductory Message

For the Facilitator:

Welcome to the T.L.E. Grade 8 Self-Learning Module on Plan and Prepare for
Tasks to be Undertaken!

This Self-Learning Module was collaboratively designed, developed and

reviewed by educators from the Schools Division Office of Pasig City headed by its
Officer-in-Charge Schools Division Superintendent, Ma. Evalou Concepcion A.
Agustin, in partnership with the City Government of Pasig through its mayor,
Honorable Victor Ma. Regis N. Sotto. The writers utilized the standards set by the K
to 12 Curriculum using the Most Essential Learning Competencies (MELC) in
developing this instructional resource.

This learning material hopes to engage the learners in guided and

independent learning activities at their own pace and time. Further, this also aims
to help learners acquire the needed 21st century skills especially the 5 Cs, namely:
Communication, Collaboration, Creativity, Critical Thinking, and Character while
taking into consideration their needs and circumstances.

In addition to the material in the main text, you will also see this box in the
body of the module:

Notes to the Teacher

This contains helpful tips or strategies
that will help you in guiding the learners.

As a facilitator you are expected to orient the learners on how to use this
module. You also need to keep track of the learners' progress while allowing them
to manage their own learning. Moreover, you are expected to encourage and assist
the learners as they do the tasks included in the module.
 For the Learner:

Welcome to the T.L.E Self-Learning Module on Plan and Prepare for Tasks to
be Undertaken!

This module was designed to provide you with fun and meaningful
opportunities for guided and independent learning at your own pace and time. You
will be enabled to process the contents of the learning material while being an
active learner.

This module has the following parts and corresponding icons:

Expectations - Thispoints to the set of knowledge and skills

that you will learn after completing the module.

Pretest - This measures your prior knowledge aboutthe lesson

at hand.

Recap - This part of the module provides a review ofconcepts

and skills that you already knowabout a previous lesson.

Lesson- This section discusses the topic in the module.

Activities - This is a set of activities that you need to perform.

Wrap-Up- This section summarizes the concepts and

application of the lesson.

Valuing- This partintegrates a desirable moral value in the

lesson.

Posttest - This measures how much you have learned from the
entire module.
 EXPECTATIONS

At the end of the lesson, the students should be able to:

A. identify the tasks need to undertake properly.

B. identify and select the right hand tools to be used according to their
functions.
C. check appropriately the hand tools for proper operation and safety.
D. identify hand tools status according to standard company procedures.

PRETEST

A. Directions: Choose the letter of the correct answer. Write your answer on the
space provided for each item.

__________1. What is the type of tool used to tighten and loosen slotted screws?
a. Flat-head screw driver b. Needle Nose Pliers c. Tweezers

__________2. What is the type of tools used in used to prevent ESD damage to
computer equipment?
a. Anti- static Mat b. Anti-static wrist strap c. Lint-free cloth

__________3. What is the type of tool that can lights up areas which you cannot see?
a. Cable ties b. Flashlight c. Multimeter

__________4. Type of tool used to hold screw, jumpers, fasteners and organized
small parts and prevents them from getting mixed.
a. Multimeter b. Parts organizer c. Part retriever

__________5. What is a type of tool that used to loosen or tighten screws that have a
star-like depression on the top, a feature that is mainly found on
laptop?
a. Multimeter b. Philip Head Screwdriver c.Torx screwdriver
 RECAP

What is the difference between hazard and risk?

HAZARD RISK

LESSON

LESSON 1: IDENTIFY TASKS TO BE UNDERTAKEN PROPERLY

INTRODUCTION
Computer System Servicing is a course that provides knowledge and
guides students in enabling them to be equipped and acquire competencies as well
as skills in the use of computer components and services. Such learnings like the
application of equipment, definitions as well as installation, maintenance, and
troubleshooting scenario in computers.

Proper Tool Selection

A tool is an instrument used in the performance of work. It also applied
broadly to a device that facilitates work. Tools can be automatically or manually
operated depending on the work environment. Some are used to remove or adjust
small items and others are used to repair and fixed damaged parts of the
materials/equipment.

Preparing for the task to be undertaken includes proper tool selection.

1. In selecting a certain type of tool for the job, you must identify and analyze what
are the tasks you will undertake or even the detail of the scope of the work to be
done and what is the sequence of the task to avoid confusion.
2. Training is a must in handling tools. The specification of tools varies on its
purpose, some are user-friendly and some are very complex and dangerous to use if
not supervised. To attain the safety and proper application of tools follow the
manufacturer’s guide to knowing the instructions on handling tools.
3. When a certain tool was acquired with many parts as well as consumable parts,
based on the manufacturer’s recommendation, one must understand that tools
must be selected and use according to manual instruction.

Safe Use of Tools

Selecting tools for the designated task must be used with proper understanding.
Safe practices in using, carrying, or storing tools are necessary especially on the
complex type of tools. Not all tools are simple handled some have set-up/use option
that needed full knowledge and training upon use.

Environmental Safety and Health Program requires the following:

 Tools are vulnerable when consumed or used always. Keeping them in a
good place with regular maintenance will retain its condition and good to
use.
 Always use the tools according to its manufacturer's instructions to avoid
damage.
 Before using tools remember to examine it. This can help attain safety and
avoid inconvenience at work.
 Tools are used depending on their function. Tools are breakable and prone
to damage when used against their function and excessive use.

HARDWARE TOOLS
Hardware tools are necessary for repairing and troubleshooting computer
peripherals and/or other types of equipment. This can provide safety and good
quality of work by eliminating hassle in removing or putting up parts that needed
to repair. Improvisation or wrong usage of tools can either damage the equipment
or damage the tools. Training and knowledge are necessary to apply the proper
action for safety and convenience of work in using tools for fixing as well as
maintaining the condition of tools.
Hardware tools are grouped into these four categories:
1. Electro-Static Discharge (ESD) tools
2. Hand tools
3. Cleaning tools
4. Diagnostic tools

1. Electro-Static Discharge (ESD) Tools

Electro-static discharge (ESD) happen when two electrical charged objects
generated by contact. This case usually happens on hair, clothing, carpets, etc.
This friction can create spectacular electrical sparks but less light yet may affect
equipment. ESD must be avoided because of the possible failure of solid-state
electronics components such as integrated circuits. Some of the repair
centers/laboratory established electro-static protected areas with grounded
antistatic mat used with antistatic wrist straps to control the discharge of ESD.

Example of ESD tools:

Anti-static wrist strap – a safety tool that helps to prevent the

accumulation of static electricity close to sensitive electronics
or other equipment and devices.

Anti-static mat – used along with anti-static wrist strap that

safeguards an individual or piece of equipment like a Computer
from an electrostatic discharge. Computer parts like
motherboard, expansion cards, and memory devices are
sensitive to static electricity.

2. Hand Tools
A hand tool is implements used in manual operations and useful for daily
tasks depending on their functions. Some are versatile and some function-specific.
To achieve the good result of work, you need to be aware of their construction,
maintaining them like wiping, cleaning, and properly sharpen or keeping in a
proper box. In using hand tools, proper use and precision are much more
important than speed of work.

Flat head screwdriver – used to tighten or loosen

screws that have a straight, linear notch in their heads.

Philips head screwdriver – known as a cross-head

screwdriver and one the most popular hardware tools
today which are used to tighten and loosen crosshead
screws.

Torx screwdriver – shaped like a six-pointed star that

requires star bits to install them.

Hex driver – used to tighten bolts that have a hexagonal

(six-sided) head. Hex bolts should not be over-tightened
because the thread of the bolts can be stripped.

Needle-nose pliers – used to hold small parts also for

grasping and bending thin wires.

Wire cutter – used to strip and cut wires and look like
nipper with sharp edge or blades for cutting.
 Tweezers – used to manipulate small parts and usually
held between the thumbs and index fingers.

Part retriever – used to get small parts on unreachable

locations or narrow places.

Flashlight – lighten location or areas where you cannot

see.

3. Cleaning Tools
The computer part is different from other equipment. Maintaining and
cleaning components need appropriate cleaning tools to avoid damaging some
parts. These cleaning tools can be applicable depending on the quality of parts.
Examples:

Lint - free cloth – an especial type of cloth used in cleaning

dirt on computer equipment without getting ESD.

Compressed air – used to remove dust and debris on the

equipment without touching the equipment.

Cable ties – is used to organize cables to avoid getting tangled.

It is commonly made of plastic, nylon, or rubber.

Parts organizer – used to hold small parts and prevents them

from getting mixed together and to organize screws or fastener.

4. Diagnostic Tools
Computers and other types of equipment need development and upgrades.
The generations of the computer vary from user friendly to a very complex one.
Although innovation fits the modern world yet not far from error and problem-free.
Diagnostic tools are used to identify the electronic or electrical problems of
computers. Here are the popular tools for checking computer problems:
 Multimeter – indispensable tool used for testing,
diagnosing, and troubleshooting circuits, components,
and devices.

Loopback Adapter – used to test ports like parallel USB

and network ports to identify network and network
interface card issues.

ACTIVITIES

A. Directions: Identify the following function of tools. Write whether it is under

Electro-Static Discharge (ESD) tools, Hand tools, Cleaning tools, or Diagnostic
Tools.

TOOLS CATEGORY

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B. Directions: Solve the crossword puzzle below by answering the given phrases.
Write the words that correspond to each box.

ACROSS
1. It has sharp edge or blades used to strip and cut wires.
4. Used to light dark places to search/look.
8. ___ ties are used to avoid tangled wires.
10. Used to manipulate small parts.

DOWN
2. Used for testing, diagnosing, and troubleshooting circuits.
3. ________ screwdriver a six-pointed star shape tool that requires bits to install
them.
5. An anti-static ____; a tool that safeguards equipment from ESD.
6. Used to tighten bolts that have a six-sided head.
7. An anti-static wrist ____ is safety gear that prevents building up static electricity.
9. ____ free cloth; used in cleaning equipment.

C. In order to understand our lesson, here is the list of open-ended statements

related to the proper handling of tools. Answer it by writing your idea next to
the statement.

1. In maintaining tools you must ________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________________________.
2. It is important to put your tools on proper place because ____________________
___________________________________________________________________________.
3. We must use tools according to function because ___________________________
____________________________________________________________________________.
4. We must use protective equipment because ________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________.
5. We must check the tools before using because_________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________.

WRAP-UP

Directions: Read each statement carefully. Fill in the blanks by writing the correct
words to complete the sentence.

● I have learned that Computer System Servicing is all about _____________________

__________________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________.

● I understand that computer hardware tools are _________________________________

_________________________________________________________________________________.
_________________________________________________________________________________.

● I have learned that selecting and using proper tools in performing tasks are
important because _________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________.

VALUING

Computer hardware tools have particular functions and proper handling, the
same as the other tools. As a student, how will you apply these functions and
proper handling with the other household tools and equipment? Give at least three
(3) examples that you are currently used at home and indicate their function(s).
____________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________.
 POSTTEST

A. Directions: Choose the letter of the correct answer. Write your answer on the
space provided for each item.

________1. What is a type of tool that used to loosen or tighten screws that have a
star-like depression on the top, a feature that is mainly found on a
laptop?
a. Multimeter b. Philip Head Screwdriver c. Torx screwdriver

________2. What is the type of tool used to tighten and loosen slotted screws?
a. Flat-head screw driver b. Needle Nose Pliers c. Tweezers
________3. What is the type of tools used in used to prevent ESD damage to
computer equipment?
a. Anti-static Mat b. Anti-static wrist strap c. Lint-free cloth

________4. Type of tool used to hold screw, jumpers, fasteners and organized small
parts and prevents them from getting mixed.
a. Multimeter b. Part retriever c. Parts organizer

________5. What is the type of tool that can light up areas which you cannot see?
a. Cable ties b. Flashlight c. Multimeter

B. Directions: Read each statement carefully. Write the word TRUE if the
statement is correct and FALSE if it’s wrong. Write your answer
on the blank provided for each item.

____________1. Training in handling tools is necessary especially in proper selecting

tools, field experience, and reading manual for instructions.

____________2. Upon reading manual it is important to consider all the consumable

parts and tools as indicated by the manufacturer.

_____________3. Cleaning tools are essential in ensuring computer components are

not damaged during cleaning.

____________4. Diagnostic tools are used for checking computer condition.

_____________5. Hand tools are used to automatically employing force using electric
current.
KEY TO CORRECTION
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