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A technician working for a SOHO recently installed a computer tower inside a cabinet. Users report the computer often shuts down due to overheating. Which of the following environmental impacts…
The correct answer is C. Proper ventilation. Installing a computer in an enclosed cabinet without airflow traps heat and causes thermal shutdowns. Proper ventilation must be ensured before placing equipment in confined spaces.
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A technician working for a SOHO recently installed a computer tower inside a cabinet. Users report the computer often shuts down due to overheating. Which of the following environmental impacts should have been considered before determining the location of the computer tower to have avoided the overheating issue?
Options
- AHumidity
- BMSDS chemicals
- CProper ventilation
- DElectromagnetic interference
How the community answered
(50 responses)- A2% (1)
- B8% (4)
- C88% (44)
- D2% (1)
Why each option
Installing a computer in an enclosed cabinet without airflow traps heat and causes thermal shutdowns. Proper ventilation must be ensured before placing equipment in confined spaces.
Humidity affects corrosion and electrostatic discharge risks but does not cause the thermal shutdown described in the scenario.
MSDS (Material Safety Data Sheets) relate to handling hazardous chemicals safely and have no bearing on computer placement or heat dissipation.
Proper ventilation is essential because computers generate significant heat that must be dissipated through airflow. Placing a tower inside a closed cabinet blocks intake and exhaust vents, trapping heat until components reach critical temperatures and the system triggers an automatic thermal shutdown to prevent hardware damage.
Electromagnetic interference degrades signal quality and data transmission but does not cause overheating or trigger thermal shutdowns.
Concept tested: Computer placement and thermal management
Source: https://www.comptia.org/certifications/a
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