Determine the costs and precautions for a given scenario.

While moving his desktop computer, Karl injured his back. He couldn't go to work for a week.

• New Computer Hardware

• Medical Expenses

• Sick Leave

• Insurance

To prevent back injuries when moving heavy equipment, which of the following is recommended?

• Ask for assistance or use a trolley.

• Lift with your back, not your legs.

• Move the equipment by yourself to avoid bothering others.

• Ignore the weight and lift quickly.

Whilst installing a network card, Peter did not use the right tool for the task and the network card was damaged.

• Medical Expenses

• Cost to replace damaged components

• Cost of Data Recovery

• Monetary value of data

To prevent damaging components during installation, which of the following should you do?

• Use any tool available, regardless of its suitability.

• Read the manufacturer's instructions and use the correct tool.

• Apply more force if the component doesn't fit easily.

• Skip using tools altogether.

While working on his laptop, John was drinking a coffee. By accident he spilled the coffee on the keyboard, but luckily, he wasn't hurt.

• Medical Expenses

• Cost of damaged equipment

• Insurance

• Data Recovery

To avoid spilling liquids on electronic devices, what should be done?

• Drink beverages while working on your laptop.

• Keep drinks and food away from electronics.

• Place your drink right next to the keyboard for easy access.

• Use a spill-resistant keyboard without changing any other habits.

Maria is fixing a new CPU on her desktop computer. While carrying out the installation she forgot to use an antistatic mat. When switching on the computer, the latter is not working.

• Cost of damaged equipment.

• Data Recovery

• Cost for delivery of equipment.

• Medical Expenses

To prevent damage from electrostatic discharge (ESD), what should Maria have done?

• Worked on a carpeted floor.

• Worn wool gloves while installing the CPU.

• Used an antistatic mat or wrist strap.

• Ignored the risk of static electricity because it rarely happens.

Jacob works at HighComp Ltd. In the workshop there are a lot of trailing cables. One day he fell on one of the cables and hurt his knee.

• Medical Expenses

• Sick Leave

• Monetary value of data

• Insurance

To reduce the risk of tripping over cables, what should be done?

• Leave cables scattered on the floor for easy access.

• Tuck cables under rugs or carpets.

• Ignore trailing cables as they are unavoidable in a workshop.

• Use cable management solutions to organise and secure cables.