Chapter 21Safety and Environmental Concerns

THE FOLLOWING COMPTIA A+ 220‐1102 EXAM OBJECTIVES ARE COVERED IN THIS CHAPTER:

  • 4.4 Given a scenario, use common safety procedures.
    • Electrostatic discharge (ESD) straps
    • ESD mats
    • Equipment grounding
    • Proper power handling
    • Proper component handling and storage
    • Antistatic bags
    • Compliance with government regulations
    • Personal safety
      • Disconnect power before repairing PC
      • Lifting techniques
      • Electrical fire safety
      • Safety goggles
      • Air filtration mask
  • 4.5 Summarize environmental impacts and local environmental controls.
    • Material safety data sheet (MSDS)/documentation for handling and disposal
      • Proper battery disposal
      • Proper toner disposal
      • Proper disposal of other devices and assets
    • Temperature, humidity‐level ...

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