220-801 · Question #501
A small computer repair office has carpeted flooring. Which of the following accessories would BEST prevent against random electrical static damage?
The correct answer is B. ESD mats. ESD (Electrostatic Discharge) mats are placed on work surfaces and floors to safely dissipate static electricity generated by walking on carpet, protecting sensitive components from random static discharge. While ESD wristbands protect an individual technician at a specific…
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A small computer repair office has carpeted flooring. Which of the following accessories would BEST prevent against random electrical static damage?
Options
- AGrounded 3 prong AC wall sockets
- BESD mats
- CESD wristbands
- DSurge suppressors
How the community answered
(44 responses)- A2% (1)
- B93% (41)
- C5% (2)
Explanation
ESD (Electrostatic Discharge) mats are placed on work surfaces and floors to safely dissipate static electricity generated by walking on carpet, protecting sensitive components from random static discharge. While ESD wristbands protect an individual technician at a specific workstation, they do not address static buildup from the carpeted floor across the entire office environment. Grounded AC outlets protect against power surges and faults, not ESD, and surge suppressors guard against voltage spikes in the power line, not static from carpet.
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