Tools
Tools
Computer 8
Direction. Fill in the blanks. Write your answers before the number.
1. The purpose of an antistatic wrist strap is to ________ the electrical charge between you and the equipment.
5. On electrical components, an excessive build-up of dust will act like an _________and trap the heat.
6. When compressed air is used to clean inside the computer, the air should be blown around the components
with a minimum distance of ______ inches from the nozzle.
7. 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.
8. To clean the screens of CRT monitors, dampen a soft, clean, lint-free cloth with_______ water and wipe the
screen from top to bottom.
10. Use a __________ to loosen and tighten bolts that have a hexagonal (six-sided) head.
Direction. Identify the appropriate tool to use for each of the following:
_________________1. Equalize the electrical charge between you and the equipment.