Computer Support/Procedures/Environment

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This lesson covers environment procedures.

Objectives and Skills

Objectives and skills for the environment procedures portion of A+ certification include:[1]

Given a scenario with potential environmental impacts, apply the appropriate controls.
  • MSDS documentation for handling and disposal
  • Temperature, humidity level awareness and proper ventilation
  • Power surges, brownouts, blackouts
    • Battery backup
    • Surge suppressor
  • Protection from airborne particles
    • Enclosures
    • Air filters/Mask
  • Dust and debris
    • Compressed air
    • Vacuums
  • Compliance to local government regulations

Readings

  1. Read Wikipedia: Material safety data sheet.
  2. Read Wikipedia: Uninterruptible power supply.
  3. Read Wikipedia: Surge protector.
  4. Read Wikipedia: Gas duster.
  5. Read Wikipedia: Antistatic bag.

Multimedia

  1. Watch YouTube: Managing Your Computing Environment - CompTIA A+ 220-902 - 5.2.

References

  1. ↑ CompTIA: A+ Certification Exam Objectives - Exam 220-902
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