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WorksheetsComputer Lab Safety Review
Total questions: 31
Worksheet time: 16mins
It is okay to unplug electrical equipment by pulling on the electrical cord.
True
False
Stretching electrical cords across an aisle could cause someone to _____.
jump over them
trip over them
pick them up
braid them
Spilling a beverage on or near computer equipment could cause _____.
a sticky mess
the teacher to call a janitor
an electrical short and/or electrical fire
none of the above
Before attempting to remove the cover of equipment, you must _____.
yell for help
go get tools
turn the power off
none of the above
Repairs to equipment must be done while unplugged and by ____.
the teacher
the student
an authorized service technician
Mr. Waters
Overloading extension cords is _____.
a good thing to do
something that sometimes you must do
not to worry about
very dangerous
Follow _______ recommendations for safe use of electrical equipment.
manufacturer
your teacher's
your parents'
none of these
Frayed electrical cords need to be _____.
taped up
replaced
used as they are
used to practice your lasso skills
Inserting pencils in the disk or CD-ROM drive will cause ____.
the computer to become a pencil sharpener
damage to the computer
you to serve detention
your teacher to have a headache
Blocking the air vents on the computer will cause it to ___.
overheat
shut down
blow up
none of these
Position ____ to prevent bumping or dropping them off the work surface.
your water bottles
your books
keyboards
your phone
If you accidentally spill liquid on the computer, you must first ___________ before telling your instructor.
run around the room and yell
turn your computer off and unplug it
log out and hide the spill
none of these
If you have to move your computer, be careful not to _____.
put it in your car
drop it
jolt or jostle it
take it home
If something is wrong with your computer or monitor, go ahead and open it up and try to repair it.
True
False
On monitors, manufacturers recommend repair by ____.
your teacher
you
authorized service technicians
anybody that walks by
Your monitor should be adjusted for ______ and ______.
height and width
swivel capabilities and brightness
brightness and focus
none of these
Re-position the computer monitor to avoid ____ on the screen.
glare
fingerprints
unsightly dust
smears
Only use _______ for cleaning the computer screen.
dusting spray
a scrub brush
a soft cloth
your hand
It is important that you look away from the screen periodically to _______.
keep from being hypnotized
see what your classmates are doing
prevent eye strain
keep your eyes from watering
Be careful when handling printer toner, because ____.
it is black powder
it will get all over your paper
it is considered toxic chemicals
none of these
If you lean over equipment with moving parts when wearing a long necklace or tie or scarf, it can result in ____.
your friends laughing at you
your teacher becoming angry
personal injury
you being banned from using the equipment again
Keep disks away from _____.
your friends
magnets
your little sister
your parents
Do not touch ______ of disks.
exposed surfaces
the outside
the entire part
none of these
Be sure the disk drive is not ______ when you insert or remove a disk.
closed
open
running
full of paper
You would never leave a disk in your ____ during very hot or cold weather.
house
car
locker
backpack
Keep disks away from _________.
smoke
ashes
dust
all of the above
Save your work every few minutes - if your computer freezes or glitches, it could cause ______.
you to lose your work
you to lose your hair
your teacher to be upset
a phone call from your teacher
Keep your work area clean! Avoid clutter that could cause ___.
your teacher to write you up
you to not do your best
puncture wounds by sharp objects underneath
you to get sick
If you eat or drink at your computer, spills and crumbs would _____.
cause your classmate to get hungry.
cause your teacher to get angry.
ruin your work
be okay
If you lean too far in a chair that has casters (wheels), it could ____.
be fun
cause your friend to push you around
tip over
cause the teacher to have a heart attack
It is important to wash your hands after using a keyboard, because ______.
your teacher just bought some great smelling soap
your mother always told you to
they are a magnet for germs
none of these
