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Computer Lab Safety

Total questions: 33

Worksheet time: 17mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Stretching electrical cords across an aisle could cause someone to _____.

a)

Jump over them.

b)

Trip over them.

c)

Pick them up.

d)

Ignore them.

2.

It is okay to unplug electrical equipment by pulling on the electrical cord.

a)

True

b)

False

3.

Spilling a beverage on or near computer equipment could cause _____.

a)

the teacher to become angry

b)

a sticky mess

c)

an electrical short and/or electrical fire

d)

none of the above

4.

Before attempting to remove the cover of equipment, you must _____.

a)

Turn the power off

b)

Ask the teacher for help

c)

Get the proper tools.

d)

None of the above.

5.

Always ask permission before you print.

a)

True

b)

False

6.

It is okay to change computer settings or backgrounds.

a)

True

b)

False

7.

Repairs to equipment must be done while unplugged and by ____.

a)

The principal.

b)

The student.

c)

The teacher

d)

None of the above

8.

Overloading extension cords is _____

a)

something that sometimes you must do

b)

not something to worry about

c)

not a problem

d)

very dangerous

9.

Inserting pencils in the disk or CD-ROM drive will cause ____.

a)

damage to the computer

b)

your teacher to have a headache

c)

the computer to become a pencil sharpener

d)

you to serve detention

10.

Blocking the air vents on the computer will cause it to ___.

a)

shut down

b)

blow up

c)

overheat

d)

none of the above

11.

If you accidentally spill liquid on the computer, you must first ___________ before telling your instructor.

a)

wait for the teacher to clean up the spill

b)

run around the room and yell

c)

turn your computer off and unplug it

d)

log out and hide the spill

12.

Only use _______ for cleaning the computer screen

a)

a scrub brush

b)

your hand

c)

dusting spray

d)

a soft cloth

13.

It is important that you look away from the screen periodically to _______.

a)

see what your classmates are doing

b)

keep from being hypnotized

c)

prevent eye strain

d)

keep your eyes from watering

14.

Save your work every few minutes - if your computer freezes or glitches, it could cause ______.

a)

your teacher to be upset

b)

a phone call from your teacher

c)

you to lose your hair

d)

you to lose your work

15.

If you lean too far in a chair that has casters (wheels), it could ____.

a)

cause your friend to push you around

b)

tip over

c)

be fun

d)

none of the above

16.

It is important to wash your hands after using a keyboard, because ______.

a)

your mother always told you to

b)

just because

c)

they are a magnet for germs

d)

none of these

17.

Aisles should never be obstructed.

a)

True

b)

False

18.

Food and drinks are not allowed in the room.

a)

True

b)

False

19.

If there is an equipment problem you should tell the teacher immediately.

a)

True

b)

False

20.

It's okay to give out personal information online since the people don't see you

a)

True

b)

False

21.

All files should be stored on my OneDrive.

a)

True

b)

False

22.

Good posture is essential in reducing the possibility of injury at the computer station.

a)

True

b)

False

23.

Running or any other horseplay is not allowed in the room.

a)

True

b)

False

24.

To reduce the potential for repetitive stress injury you should use proper

a)

technique

b)

equipment

c)

posture

d)

all of the above

25.

It is important to know the location of fire extinguishers and fire exits in the computer lab.

a)

True

b)

False

26.

Use a surge protector to keep excess electric power from damaging your computer.

a)

True

b)

False

27.

Excessive heat can damage computers.

a)

True

b)

False

28.

Keep dust away from computers.

a)

True

b)

False

29.

Static electricity can destroy the sensitive electronics inside of a computer.

a)

True

b)

False

30.

Request for permission from your teacher before performing any activity.

a)

True

b)

False

31.

When opening file cabinet drawers, always be sure to _________.

a)

Open all drawers at the same time

b)

Open only one drawer at a time.

c)

Look at each drawer before opening

32.

Daily housekeeping at each computer station is the responsibility of

a)

Teacher

b)

 

Maintenance Worker

c)

Student

33.

It is okay to load software onto the school computers.

a)

True

b)

False