Module 1 - Exercise Part 1

The figure about?

• There are physial safety issues associated with ICT and Computing

• Electrocution is caused by electricity passing through your body

• Split Drinks or Food over electrical equipment

• Overloaded sockets that can cause fires

The picture shown the cause.....

• Using Malfunctioning or faulty equipment

• Electrocution is caused by electricity passing through your body

   

• Overloaded sockets that can cause fires

• Trailing cables trip people and cause injuiry

The figure telling about...

• There are physial safety issues associated with ICT and Computing

   

• Leaving devices plugged in unattended for long periods

• Electrocution is caused by electricity passing through your body

   

• Trailing cables trip people and cause injuiry

   

Some of these safety issues include _____________

ICT devices require power from a mains outlet. If too many devices are plugged into a single mains at the same time it is possible to overload the circuit and start an ______________________________

• trip over if they are not secured or tucked away.

• electrical fire.

• heavy items can cause serious injury if they fall on people.

• you run the risk of the electrocution.

Fires or personal physical damage due to overheating equipment....

• Avoid resting computers on your legs for too long.

• Turn off and unplug devices if you are going to be away for a long time

• Encase the wires in cable covers/trunking

• Use cable ducts or clips to keep wires together safely.

Many items of computer equipment are very heavy such as....

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• devices plugged into a single mains outlet

• example on the act the will affects air circulation on CPU

• long wires or cables trailing across a floor

• position equipment well away from the edge of desks

The cause of long wires or cables trailing across a floor. The prevention strategies are below except.....

• ·         Use cable ducts or clips to keep wires together safely.

• ·         Tuck wires behind desks or other furniture to keep them out of the way.

• Use wireless technology to eliminate the use of wires altogether.

• ·         Use strong desks/tables that can support the weight with ease

Trailing cables trip people and cause .......