Chapter 2

Question 1

Anti-Static Wrist Strap

Answer 1

A device that consists of a wire that connects on one end to an alligator clip and on the other end to a small metal plate that secured to your wrist with an elastic band; The purpose of this device is to eliminate the build up of electrons

Question 2

ESD

Answer 2

Electrostatic Discharge

Question 3

Electrostatic Discharge

Answer 3

ESD; Movement of electrons from one body to another. A real menace to PCs as it can cause permanent damage to semiconductors.

Question 4

Anti-static Mat

Answer 4

A mat on which to place computer parts to prevent the build up of a static charge

Question 5

Anti-static Bag

Answer 5

A storage bag for computer components; sheds whatever electrostatic build up you have when you touch it

Question 6

How do you discharge static electricity if no anti-static tools are available?

Answer 6

Touch the power supply or case (or other metal component) regularly

Question 7

EMI

Answer 7

Electromagnetic Interference

Question 8

Electromagnetic Interference

Answer 8

EMI; Electrical interference from one device to another, resulting in poor performance of the device being interfered with. Examples: Static on your tv while running a blow dryer, or placing two monitors too close together and getting a “shaky” screen

Question 9

Which devices are susceptible to damage form a magnet?

Answer 9

Floppy disks
Hard Drives
Flash Drives
CRT monitors

Question 10

RFI

Answer 10

Radio Frequency Interference

Question 11

Radio Frequency Interference

Answer 11

RFI; Interference caused by radio waves

Question 12

What kinds of devices produce RFI?

Answer 12

Cell phones
Wireless network cards
Cordless phones
Baby monitors
Microwave ovens