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Computer Safety Test

Total questions: 36

Worksheet time: 18mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

T or F It should be imperative to keep the power supply in the off position when working on the computer?

a)

True

b)

False

2.

2. T or F Would you wear a jacket when repairing computers ?

a)

True

b)

False

3.

3. Y or N Would you carelessly pull out RAM out of a motherboard?

a)

Yes

b)

No

4.

4. If you are removing a motherboard, where would you move it to?

a)

Non-static bag, or the old case

b)

The floor

c)

On your desk

5.

5. When working with lab equipment what is the proper attire?

a)

non-static wrist strap

b)

gloves

c)

Protective glasses

d)

open toe shoes

6.

6. T or F Should magnets be near a computer?

a)

True

b)

False

7.

7. T or F Should you lift heavy computer components with your back?

a)

True

b)

False

8.

8. T or F It is okay to touch live components when working with computer equipment?

a)

True

b)

False

9.

9. When working with computer components, is it good to check the computer for any outside damage or water damage Y or N?

a)

Yes

b)

No

10.

10. Y or N It is safe to assume you would have your computer connected to a surge protector to protect from a power surge?

a)

Yes

b)

No

11.

11. T or F Extreme hot weather can damage computers ?

a)

True

b)

False

12.

13. Should you begin troubleshooting malware as soon as you are alerted Y or N?

a)

Yes

b)

No

13.

14. Unplug all devices before operating on a computer Y or N?

a)

No

b)

Yes

14.

15. Should you force wrong components into their non-respective places Y or N?

a)

Yes

b)

No

15.

17. Should you wave around a soldering iron T or F?

a)

False

b)

True

16.

18. Should you mess with the bottom pins of a CPU Y or N?

a)

Yes

b)

No

17.

19. Should you toss your friend a tool or needed part Y or N?

a)

Yes

b)

No

18.

20. Your hands should be dry when working with electrical-powered equipment Y or N?

a)

Yes

b)

No

19.

21. When you are plugging something in you should grab it by the wire Y or N?

a)

Yes

b)

No

20.

22. 3 most damaging things to a computer?

a)

Moisture

b)

Static

c)

Dust

d)

Cookies

21.

T or F There are metals in computers that can be hazardous.

a)

True

b)

False

22.

Damage to hands when doing repetitive tasks over time such as typing or using a mouse?

a)

Back pain

b)

Carpal tunnel

c)

Metacarpal tunnel

23.

25. What is it called to have correct posture at the computer and how should you sit?

a)

Sit at a 90 degree angle

b)

slouched over

c)

Ergonomics

d)

Trigonomics

24.

What could happen to you while viewing a CRT monitor over time?

a)

Loss of sleep

b)

Kidney stones

c)

Cataracts

d)

Eye cancer

25.

27. T or F surge protectors protect your computer in all instances.

a)

False

b)

True

26.

28. T or F Touching a circuit board could damage it.

a)

True

b)

False

27.

29. T or F You should have a drink with you at the workstation so you will not get parched.

a)

True

b)

False

28.

30. What is the strongest form of a password?

a)

Numbers

b)

Symbols

c)

Capital letters

d)

Lower-case letters

e)

All of the above

29.

31. What are some ways to prevent ESD?

a)

Ground yourself

b)

Anti-static wrist straps

c)

Non-latex gloves

d)

None of the above

30.

32. T or F if the computer is not working you should not tell the teacher and begin working on it yourself.

a)

False

b)

True

31.

33. T or F you should run in the computer lab/ workplace.

a)

False

b)

True

32.

35. T or F Always use shutdown to turn off your computer

a)

True

b)

False

33.

37. Poorly design and frustrating software can contribute to?

a)

Stress

b)

Happiness

34.

38. T or F When you are working on a computer you should take breaks periodically?

a)

True

b)

False

35.

39. What is a Brownout?

a)

Complete power loss

b)

Power Surge

c)

Momentary lapses in power

36.

40. T or F You can get a virus from an email

a)

True

b)

False