A+ - 20C - Use Common Safety and Environmental Procedures

What government regulations must be considered when performing PC maintenance?

• Health and safety laws

• Traffic regulations

• Tax laws

• Fashion regulations

What is the purpose of building codes in PC maintenance?

• To ensure fashion compliance

• To prevent environmental hazards

• To ensure fire prevention and electrical safety

• To enforce traffic regulations

What is the role of employees in maintaining workplace safety?

• Ignore hazards

• Report hazards

• Introduce safety systems

• Interfere with safety devices

What is the unit of measurement for current in an electrical circuit?

• V

• Ω

• A

• W

What is the potential difference between two points in an electrical circuit called?

• Resistance

• Current

• Voltage

• Power

Why is equipment grounding important in electrical safety?

• To increase the risk of electric shock

• • To provide a path for electrical current to flow away harmlessly

• To decrease resistance in the circuit

• To prevent the use of electrical devices

What is the purpose of a fuse in an electrical device?

• To increase current flow

• To decrease voltage

• To break the circuit during a problem with the electrical supply

• To prevent electrical grounding

What should technicians do before adding or replacing components within a PC or laptop?

• Leave the power on

• Disconnect the AC plug and remove the battery

• Insert objects into the power supply fan

• Break open safety devices

What type of fire extinguisher is recommended for use with electrical fires?

• Water or foam extinguisher

• Carbon dioxide (CO2) gas extinguisher

• Dry powder extinguisher

• Halon extinguisher

How should trip hazards be managed during equipment installation?

• Leave cables unsecured

• Run cabling across walkways

• Use cable ties or cord protectors

• Place heavy equipment near walkways