Use and Measurement of Hand Tools in Consumer Electronics Servicing

Question 1

Is an implement used in performing a task or in facilitating the mechanical operations of a specific task or job.

Answer 1

Tool

Question 2

Is an instrumentality needed to undertake or perform a service which is designed to serve a specific function.

Answer 2

Equipment

Question 3

Used to drive or fasten Negative slotted screws

Answer 3

Flat/slotted screwdriver

Question 4

Used to drive or fasten Positive slotted screws

Answer 4

Phillips Screwdriver

Question 5

A low-powered iron device used for applying heat to melt solder in attaching two metal parts in printed circuit boards.

Answer 5

Soldering iron

Question 6

A place where the soldering iron is placed during usage to keep the soldering iron away from flammable materials.

Answer 6

Soldering stand

Question 7

Used in removing soldered electronic components on a printed circuit board.

Answer 7

Desoldering pump

Question 8

A fusible metal alloy for joining two metal surfaces by melting the alloy so that it forms a thin layer between the surfaces

Answer 8

Soldering Lead

Question 9

Used for gripping, holding, and cutting electrical wires, cables, and small screws

Answer 9

Combination Pliers

Question 10

Used for cutting and holding fine wires

Answer 10

Long nose pliers

Question 11

Used in cutting excess components terminal lead to cut hook up wires

Answer 11

Side cutting pliers

Question 12

Used for removing insulation of medium-sized wires ranging from gauge #10 to gauge #26

Answer 12

Wire Stripper

Question 13

A spring metal clip with long serrated jaus on an electronic cable to make a temporary connection on things

Answer 13

Alligator Clip

Question 14

A pocket-sized tool used to pull the cartridge fuse and check electrical connections

Answer 14

Fuse fuller

Question 15

Used to bore or drill holes in the PCB

Answer 15

12V mini-drill

Question 16

Used for Boring Hole(s) with a drill

Answer 16

Protable Electric drill

Question 17

Used to produce a manified image of an object

Answer 17

Magnifying Glass

Question 18

Used for dirty parts of a circuit or an object

Answer 18

Cleaning Brush

Question 19

Applied around wire joints to avoid shorting conductive materials

Answer 19

Masking Tape

Question 20

Used for general measurement

Answer 20

Ruler

Question 21

It has

• Analog
• Digital

The equipment has 3 functions

Answer 21

Volt-Ohm-Milliammeter

Question 22

Used to view signal voltages

Answer 22

Oscilloscope

Question 23

Antistatic wrist strap or ground bracelet to prevent electrostatic discharge (ESD) by safely grounding a person working on electronic equipment

Answer 23

ESD wrist strap

Question 24

Why are tools and equipment important?

Answer 24

To ensure
* accuracy
* efficiency
* conformance to quality standard