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220-802 · Question #398
A technician is called to assist a customer. The customer reports when they powered on the system, they heard a loud noise, saw a spark, and smelled a burning smell. Which of the following should…
The correct answer is C. Unplug the system from the power source. When you hear a loud noise and see a spark with a burning smell, unplug the system immediately from power source. This might be the case of high voltage frying the innards of the
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Question
A technician is called to assist a customer. The customer reports when they powered on the system, they heard a loud noise, saw a spark, and smelled a burning smell. Which of the following should the technician advise the customer to do FIRST?
Options
- APower on the system, to see if it happens again.
- BImmediately notify the fire department.
- CUnplug the system from the power source.
- DTurn off the circuit breaker to the building.
How the community answered
(40 responses)- A3% (1)
- C95% (38)
- D3% (1)
Explanation
When you hear a loud noise and see a spark with a burning smell, unplug the system immediately from power source. This might be the case of high voltage frying the innards of the
Topics
#electrical safety#power supply#hardware hazard#safety procedures
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