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FC0-U41 · Question #162

Which of the following options will you use to minimize ESD problems?

The correct answer is B. A wrist strap. To minimize Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) problems, you should wear a wrist strap when you are working on computer components. A wrist strap is a simple wire with a watchband-style strap at one end and a clip on the other end. The clip is connected to a common ground or to the…

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Question

Which of the following options will you use to minimize ESD problems?

Options

  • AWearing synthetic clothes in the computer lab.
  • BA wrist strap.
  • CA plastic CPU cover.
  • DAn antiglare screen.

How the community answered

(21 responses)
  • A
    5% (1)
  • B
    71% (15)
  • C
    10% (2)
  • D
    14% (3)

Explanation

To minimize Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) problems, you should wear a wrist strap when you are working on computer components. A wrist strap is a simple wire with a watchband-style strap at one end and a clip on the other end. The clip is connected to a common ground or to the piece of equipment being worked on. Answer option D is incorrect. An antiglare screen on the monitor is used to protect the eyes from Answer option A is incorrect. Wearing synthetic clothes can make the ESD problem worse. Synthetic clothes can transfer ESD charges from your skin when they rub against your clothes and can damage the computer components. It happens when your body or clothes come in contact with computer components. Answer option C is incorrect. A plastic CPU cover cannot decrease the ESD problem.

Topics

#ESD#electrostatic discharge#wrist strap#preventative maintenance

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