Computer Safety and Maintenance Quiz

While fixing a desktop PC, you see sparks in the power supply. What’s the safest thing to do first?

• Unplug the computer and use a fire extinguisher if safe

• Pour water over the sparks

• Keep working until the repair is complete

• Call your supervisor to decide what to do

Which of these is the correct order for using a fire extinguisher according to PASS?

• Squeeze, Sweep, Aim, Pull

• Sweep, Aim, Pull, Squeeze

• Pull, Aim, Squeeze, Sweep

• Aim, Squeeze, Pull, Sweep

A co-worker is testing a powered-on device. What’s the most important step before touching it?

• Wear gloves

• Remove the power cable

• Use a volt/amp meter to check for dangerous energy levels

• Switch off all lights in the room

You’re storing unused RAM sticks after a repair. Which method prevents static damage?

• In an anti-static bag

• Inside a cardboard box

• On top of the monitor

• Wrapped in tissue paper

Someone in the lab is moving a heavy printer while wearing slippers. What advice should you give?

• It’s fine for short distances

• Wear closed-toe shoes to prevent foot injuries

• Move quickly so you’re less at risk

• Hold the printer above waist level

Fill in the blank: Only ______ amps are required to cause serious injury or death when working with electrical equipment.

• 0.3
• .003

• 0.03

• 3

Which of the following is NOT an anti-static device?

• Anti-static wrist strap

• Anti-static bag

• Compressed air

• Anti-static spray

You are updating employee addresses in a company database. This is an example of:

• Disk maintenance

• Hardware maintenance

• Information system maintenance

• Software maintenance

Before working alone in a computer lab, what’s the safest practice?

• Make sure another person is present

• Lock the lab so no one can enter

• Wear earphones to focus

• Turn off all lights

You are cleaning dust from inside a PC. Which tool is safest to use for this task?

• Metal ruler

• Paintbrush

• Plastic spoon

• Pencil