A user lives in a location that experiences frequent lightning storms. Which of the following would be the LEAST expensive solution to protect the user's computer hardware?

Question

Options

• AA surge protector
• BGrounding
• CA power generator
• DAn uninterruptible power supply

• A
  92% (22)
• B
  4% (1)
• C
  4% (1)

Explanation

A surge protector is the least expensive of the listed options and provides direct protection against the voltage spikes and surges caused by nearby lightning strikes traveling through power lines. It contains components (typically Metal Oxide Varistors) that divert excess voltage away from connected devices. Grounding is important for electrical safety but does not actively protect equipment from transient voltage spikes. An uninterruptible power supply (UPS) includes surge protection but also contains a battery for backup power, making it significantly more expensive. A power generator is the most expensive option and provides power during outages but does not inherently protect against lightning-induced surges.

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