A technician needs to dispose of several old CRT monitors from an office. What is the proper disposal method according to environmental safety regulations?
A technician is troubleshooting a server that repeatedly trips the circuit breaker in the data center. The server is plugged into a power strip that is also serving two other high-power devices. What is the most appropriate safety and troubleshooting step?
During a printer toner replacement, a technician accidentally spills toner powder on the carpet. What is the correct procedure for cleaning up the spill?
A technician is tasked with installing a new hard drive in a server rack. The rack is located in a cramped, dusty storage room with poor lighting. Which safety practice should the technician prioritize before beginning the installation?
A technician is installing a new power supply in a desktop computer. After unplugging the system, what should the technician do before touching any internal components?
A technician is replacing a damaged power supply in a desktop PC. After removing the old unit, the technician notices a large capacitor on the motherboard is bulging. What should the technician do to safely handle this situation?
A technician is setting up a new workstation in a cubicle. The cubicle has multiple power strips daisy-chained together to provide enough outlets. What is the correct safety action the technician should take?
A customer reports that their computer shuts down unexpectedly after a few minutes of use. The system feels hot to the touch, and the fan is running loudly. What is the most appropriate first step for a technician to take to ensure safety while diagnosing the issue?
A technician is called to a warehouse where a forklift accidentally struck a rack containing several desktop PCs. The rack is leaning, and one PC has fallen and is sparking. What is the technician's first priority for safety?
During a network upgrade, a technician needs to run new Ethernet cables through a drop ceiling. The technician notices that some existing cables are resting on the ceiling tiles and are not secured. What safety concern should the technician address?
A customer reports that their computer is emitting a loud, continuous beep and the monitor shows no display. The technician suspects a hardware issue. What is the most important safety step to take before opening the case?
A technician is replacing the thermal paste on a CPU. After cleaning the old paste, the technician accidentally touches the CPU contacts with bare fingers. What is the primary concern?
A technician is troubleshooting a laser printer that is producing smudged prints. The technician needs to remove the toner cartridge to inspect the drum. What safety precaution should be taken?
A technician is tasked with decommissioning a server that contains a RAID array of hard drives. The drives are still functional, but the data must be securely erased. What is the most secure method to ensure data cannot be recovered?
A technician is installing a new power supply in a desktop computer. After connecting all cables, the computer will not power on. What is the most likely safety-related oversight?
A technician is installing a new UPS (Uninterruptible Power Supply) in a server rack. The UPS is heavy and must be mounted securely. What is the most important safety consideration during installation?
A technician is tasked with disposing of a server that contains multiple SAS hard drives. The company's data destruction policy mandates that drives must be rendered unreadable by any means. Which combination of methods ensures compliance?
During a software installation, a technician receives an error that the system does not meet the minimum requirements. The technician decides to override the check by modifying the registry. What safety procedure should be followed before making registry changes?
A technician is troubleshooting a PC that repeatedly shuts down. The user mentions the computer is plugged into a power strip that also has a space heater and a laser printer. What is the most likely cause of the shutdowns?
A technician is troubleshooting a network switch that has stopped working. Upon arrival, the technician notices a strong smell of burnt plastic and sees that the power cable is melted near the connector. What is the most appropriate safety action?
A user reports that their laser printer is producing faint, streaky prints and has a strong ozone smell. The printer has been in use for three years. What is the most important safety procedure to follow before attempting to service the printer?
A technician is replacing a power supply in a desktop computer. After unplugging the unit, what additional step should be taken to ensure personal safety before touching internal components?
A small office has a UPS that emits a loud beeping sound and a burning smell. The technician suspects the battery is overheating. What is the correct immediate action?
A company's security policy requires that all laptops returned by employees be sanitized before redeployment. A technician uses a degausser on a laptop's SSD. What is the likely outcome?
A technician needs to install a new hard drive in a computer that is under a strict security policy requiring all drives to be sanitized before disposal. The old drive will be replaced. What is the most secure method to ensure data cannot be recovered from the old drive?
More Safety Procedures and Compliance questions available in the full practice test.