Which of the following should a technician do to ensure static electricity does not damage the internal components of a PC while troubleshooting the motherboard?

The correct answer is A. Use ESD straps. An ESD (Electrostatic Discharge) wrist strap is the most effective protection against static damage to PC components. It continuously grounds the technician, equalizing the electrostatic potential between the technician and the system so that no discharge can occur across…

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AUse ESD straps
BRemove all jewelry.
CDisconnect the power.
DRemove the power supply.

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A
93% (28)
C
3% (1)
D
3% (1)

Explanation

An ESD (Electrostatic Discharge) wrist strap is the most effective protection against static damage to PC components. It continuously grounds the technician, equalizing the electrostatic potential between the technician and the system so that no discharge can occur across sensitive components like CPUs, RAM, and motherboard circuits. Removing jewelry (B) reduces the risk of short circuits but does not prevent static buildup. Disconnecting power (C) is essential for general safety but does not address static electricity. Removing the power supply (D) is unnecessary and does not mitigate ESD risk.

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