Computer Care and Safety Post Test

Computers need specialized care.

• True
• False

Experts should complete all of the following tasks EXCEPT

• Defragmenting
• Formatting
• Cleaning the exterior
• Scanning

A clean computer is free of (select all correct answers)

• Dust
• Dirt
• Liquid
• Static Electricity

Which of the following are steps to clean your keyboard (select all correct answers)

• Turn off computer
• Tip keyboard upside down and shake it out
• Bang the keyboard on the table to break the dirt loose
• Use compressed air
• Wipe the keys with a soft cloth

Magnets can erase information on floppy disks.

• True
• False

It doesn’t matter if CDs get too hot or too cold.

• True
• False

Which of the following are FALSE about labeling of a CD

• Using a permanent felt tip marker is okay
• Labels designed for CDs work great
• Normal stickers work fine on CDs
• Ball point pens are not a good way to label CDs

Oh no! I spilled soda on my CD! What should I do?

• Throw it away, it’s toast.
• Go to the store and buy a special CD cleaning kit.
• Rinse it off with water and wipe dry with a soft cloth.
• Use toothpaste to buff out any scratches.

Which of the following are true about care of a CD?

• Wipe CDs in a circular motion
• Small scratches are no big deal
• Magnets can erase information on a CD
• Touch only the outside edges and the hub

Oh dear! My CD is scratched! What should I do?

• Throw it away, it’s toast.
• Go to the store and buy a special CD scratch removal kit.
• Rinse it off with water and wipe it dry with a soft cloth.
• Use toothpaste to buff out any scratches