PC Pro 2.1.8 Practice Questions
Which of the following protects a computer system from electrostatic discharge? A. Static shielding bag B. Power supply tester C. POST card D. Anti-static wrist strap
Anti-static wrist strap
Which of the following should be handled with caution due to high operating temperatures? (Select two.) A. Components within a laser printer B. System RAM modules C. Inkjet printer tractor feed D. Printing head in a dot matrix printer E. External hard disk drive
Components within a laser printer, Printing head in a dot matrix printer
What is the top priority when responding to emergencies and hazardous situations? A. Protect your organization's data B. Prevent the release of hazardous elements into the atmosphere C. Ensure the safety of people in the area D. Reduce risk and exposure to litigation
Ensure the safety of people in the area
What is the purpose of an MSDS? A. It documents how to safely handle and dispose of hazardous materials B. It protects the service technician from large voltages C. It prevents dust from accumulating on electrical equipment D. It monitors the potential for electrostatic discharge
It documents how to safely handle and dispose of hazardous materials
Of the following choices, which action could be most physically harmful to you? A. Using a computer without a surge protector B. Force-ejecting a stuck DVD disc using a straightened paper clip C. Looking into the end of a fiber optic cable D. Wearing a grounding strap while installing a modem
Looking into the end of a fiber optic cable
Which of the following devices are most susceptible to problems associated with ESD? (Select two.) A. Cat 5 cable B. Monitors C. Fiber optic cable D. Memory E. ATX form factor cases F. Processor
Memory, Processor
To prevent ESD when replacing internal computer components, you attach an anti-static wrist strap to your wrist. Where should the other end be fastened? (select two) A. Screw on the wall power outlet B. Ground wire on the power supply C. Metal area on the computer case D. Ground wire on the wall power outlet E. Anti-static mat
Metal area on the computer case, Anti-static mat
Which of the following components requires special disposal procedures to comply with environmental guidelines? A. Motherboard B. Hard disk drive C. Notebook battery D. Video card
Notebook battery
Which of the following are safety benefits associated with encasing cables that run across the floor? (Select two.) A. Prevents wear B. Prevents tampering with cable(s) C. Reduces tripping accidents D. Secures data transmitted on data cables from eavesdropping E. Improves aesthetics
Prevents wear, Reduces tripping accidents