Computer Support/Procedures/Environment

This lesson covers environment procedures.

Objectives and Skills

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

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

Multimedia

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