| Learning Unit 1 | US: 114636, NQF Level 6 Worth 6 CreditsDemonstrate an understanding of preventative maintenance, environmental and safety issues in a computer environment |
| Unit Standard Purpose | This unit standard is designed to provide credits towards health and safety in the work environment, specifically applicable to the computer industry. Qualifying learners are able to:Demonstrate an understanding of the use of preventive maintenance measures and procedures of computer hardware;Demonstrate an understanding of the use of safety measures and procedures of a computer working environment;Explain environmental protection measures and procedures of a computer working environment. The performance of all elements is to a standard that allows for further learning in this area. |
| Learning Assumed to be in Place | The credit value is based on the assumption that people starting to learn towards this unit standard are: Competent in Communications Literacy at NQF level 2Able to describe basic concepts of Electrostatic Discharge (ESD)Able to describe basic concepts of electricityAble to identify basic computer components |
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QUESTION 1
Match each maintenance procedure to the correct category.
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Hard Drive Maintenance
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Internet Security
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Case Cleaning
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QUESTION 2
Which TWO of the following are direct causes of computer overheating?
QUESTION 3
Which of the following are recommended preventive measures for protecting computer hardware from power problems?
QUESTION 4
When working inside a computer system, which THREE of the following safety precautions should you always follow?
QUESTION 5
Which of the following are incorrect practices when handling computer components?
QUESTION 6
Match each fire type to the correct safety measure/suppressant used in computer environments.
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Type A – Combustible materials (wood, paper, plastics)
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Type B – Flammable liquids (oils, paints, gases)
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Type C – Electrical equipment fires
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QUESTION 7
Sort the following items into the correct categories: Risk Assessment, Equipment Standards, Workstation/Environment.
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Risk Assessment
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Equipment Standards
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Workstation/Environment
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QUESTION 8
Which ONE of the following is the correct safety measure when handling computer components?
QUESTION 9
Fill in the blanks with the correct examples of computer peripheral devices:
A , is an external object that provides input and output for the computer. Some common input devices include:
