IT Essentials 7.0 1.1

Why is it important to ground both computers and network devices?

• to ensure that the power supply is limited to an output of 110V DC

• to facilitate the flow of current from the power supply to the computer case

• to provide a path of least resistance for stray current

• to ensure that both the power supplied and the power used is in sync with the ground voltage

Which tool can protect computer components from the effects of ESD?

• antistatic wrist strap

• surge suppressor

• UPS

• a charged battery