SG0-001 · Question #375
Which of the following is a danger to computer equipment in an environment that has low humidity?
The correct answer is C. Static electricity buildup. An environment with low humidity poses a danger to computer equipment primarily through the increased risk of static electricity buildup and discharge, which can damage sensitive electronic components.
Question
Which of the following is a danger to computer equipment in an environment that has low humidity?
Options
- AWater condensation
- BComponent overheating
- CStatic electricity buildup
- DPerformance degradation
How the community answered
(27 responses)- B7% (2)
- C89% (24)
- D4% (1)
Why each option
An environment with low humidity poses a danger to computer equipment primarily through the increased risk of static electricity buildup and discharge, which can damage sensitive electronic components.
Water condensation is a danger associated with high humidity and rapid temperature changes, not low humidity.
Component overheating is typically caused by inadequate cooling, high ambient temperatures, or excessive power consumption, not directly by low humidity.
Low humidity reduces the air's electrical conductivity, hindering the natural dissipation of static charges and leading to an increased buildup of static electricity on surfaces and personnel, which can then discharge into electronic components causing electrostatic discharge (ESD) damage.
While extreme environmental conditions can indirectly impact performance, low humidity's most direct and significant danger to computer equipment is physical damage from static electricity, not general performance degradation in the absence of other issues.
Concept tested: Low humidity and static electricity risk to IT equipment
Source: https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/topic/prevent-damage-from-static-electricity-when-you-work-on-electronic-components-48b0c80d-8551-5763-7188-d6211283c706
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