WorksheetsComputer Lab Safety
Total questions: 33
Worksheet time: 17mins
Stretching electrical cords across an aisle could cause someone to _____.
Jump over them.
Trip over them.
Pick them up.
Ignore them.
It is okay to unplug electrical equipment by pulling on the electrical cord.
True
False
Spilling a beverage on or near computer equipment could cause _____.
the teacher to become angry
a sticky mess
an electrical short and/or electrical fire
none of the above
Before attempting to remove the cover of equipment, you must _____.
Turn the power off
Ask the teacher for help
Get the proper tools.
None of the above.
Always ask permission before you print.
True
False
It is okay to change computer settings or backgrounds.
True
False
Repairs to equipment must be done while unplugged and by ____.
The principal.
The student.
The teacher
None of the above
Overloading extension cords is _____
something that sometimes you must do
not something to worry about
not a problem
very dangerous
Inserting pencils in the disk or CD-ROM drive will cause ____.
damage to the computer
your teacher to have a headache
the computer to become a pencil sharpener
you to serve detention
Blocking the air vents on the computer will cause it to ___.
shut down
blow up
overheat
none of the above
If you accidentally spill liquid on the computer, you must first ___________ before telling your instructor.
wait for the teacher to clean up the spill
run around the room and yell
turn your computer off and unplug it
log out and hide the spill
Only use _______ for cleaning the computer screen
a scrub brush
your hand
dusting spray
a soft cloth
It is important that you look away from the screen periodically to _______.
see what your classmates are doing
keep from being hypnotized
prevent eye strain
keep your eyes from watering
Save your work every few minutes - if your computer freezes or glitches, it could cause ______.
your teacher to be upset
a phone call from your teacher
you to lose your hair
you to lose your work
If you lean too far in a chair that has casters (wheels), it could ____.
cause your friend to push you around
tip over
be fun
none of the above
It is important to wash your hands after using a keyboard, because ______.
your mother always told you to
just because
they are a magnet for germs
none of these
Aisles should never be obstructed.
True
False
Food and drinks are not allowed in the room.
True
False
If there is an equipment problem you should tell the teacher immediately.
True
False
It's okay to give out personal information online since the people don't see you
True
False
All files should be stored on my OneDrive.
True
False
Good posture is essential in reducing the possibility of injury at the computer station.
True
False
Running or any other horseplay is not allowed in the room.
True
False
To reduce the potential for repetitive stress injury you should use proper
technique
equipment
posture
all of the above
It is important to know the location of fire extinguishers and fire exits in the computer lab.
True
False
Use a surge protector to keep excess electric power from damaging your computer.
True
False
Excessive heat can damage computers.
True
False
Keep dust away from computers.
True
False
Static electricity can destroy the sensitive electronics inside of a computer.
True
False
Request for permission from your teacher before performing any activity.
True
False
When opening file cabinet drawers, always be sure to _________.
Open all drawers at the same time
Open only one drawer at a time.
Look at each drawer before opening
Daily housekeeping at each computer station is the responsibility of
Teacher
Maintenance Worker
Student
It is okay to load software onto the school computers.
True
False
