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3 Safety in the IT Workplace Online Quiz Questions

Use this free practice quiz with 20 questions to review 3 Safety in the IT Workplace, test your knowledge, and prepare for your next test or exam.

20 questions

True or false

1 point

True or false: For a neutral workstation posture, position the monitor directly in front of you, with its top at or just below eye level.

A
True
B
False

Choose one

1 point

A technician finds a cable stretched across a walkway. Which response best prevents an injury?

A
Stack equipment near an exit to keep it out of the work area.
B
Route cables so they do not cross walkways.
C
Place power strips together to reduce the number of outlets in use.
D
Leave cables under doors so they are less visible.

Written response

1 point

If your feet cannot rest flat on the floor while seated, what item can support them?

Fill in the blank

1 point

To improve an extended-work laptop setup, the display and connect these devices: .

Choose one

1 point

Before using a computer, you notice its power cord has exposed wiring. What should you do?

A
Use it only for short tasks and avoid touching the damaged area.
B
Wrap the cord and continue using the equipment until a replacement arrives.
C
Remove it from service and label or report it according to workplace procedure.
D
Open the plug and repair it if the damage appears minor.

Choose all

1 point

Which actions help prevent common hazards in an IT work area? Select all that apply.

A
Keep walkways and exits clear.
B
Connect power strips together whenever more outlets are needed.
C
Keep liquids away from electrical devices.
D
Store heavy items low and in stable stacks.

Written response

1 point

A printer is awkward to carry along a cleared route. What moving aid could the worker use if one is available?

True or false

1 point

True or false: It is safe to handle an electrical plug with wet hands if the device is switched off.

A
True
B
False

Choose all

1 point

You need to move a bulky monitor through a busy work area. Which practices are appropriate? Select all that apply.

A
Check the load and plan the route and destination.
B
Clear the route and use a suitable cart when available.
C
Lift the device by its power cord if that gives a better grip.
D
Ask for assistance if the load is too awkward to control alone.

Fill in the blank

1 point

When servicing a component, handle it by its rather than its contacts or circuitry, and keep it in when it is not being installed.

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1 point

A worker develops a hunched posture while using a laptop for long periods. Which setup best addresses the cause while supporting a comfortable screen and hand position?

A
Keep the laptop on the desk and move the keyboard farther away.
B
Raise the laptop display and connect an external keyboard and mouse.
C
Lower the chair and lean forward to bring the screen closer.
D
Raise the laptop and continue typing on its built-in keyboard, even if the wrists bend.

Choose one

1 point

A computer tower is blocking a worker’s view when they pick it up. What is the safest response?

A
Carry the device close to your body and walk slowly.
B
Twist carefully to keep the device balanced while walking.
C
Hold the device by its power cord to keep both hands free.
D
Do not carry it in a way that blocks your view; get assistance or use suitable moving equipment.

Open ended

1 point

You notice a hazard during an IT task but cannot correct it safely. A coworker narrowly avoids being injured. What should you do next, and why should the near miss be reported?

True or false

1 point

A small IT device feels light enough to carry. Is it safe to climb a ladder while holding it?

A
True
B
False

Choose one

1 point

A technician notices that extended laptop use makes them hunch over the screen. Which adjustment best addresses the problem?

A
Keep the laptop on the desk and lean toward the screen.
B
Raise the laptop display and connect an external keyboard and mouse.
C
Move the laptop farther away and reach forward to use its keyboard.
D
Lower the chair until the laptop screen is above eye level.

Written response

1 point

When carrying a load, what should you move to turn without twisting your body?

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1 point

Before using a device, you find that its power cord has frayed wiring. What is the safest response?

A
Continue using it if the device still turns on.
B
Wrap the damaged area with tape and finish the task.
C
Remove it from service and label or report it according to workplace procedure.
D
Open the plug and repair the wiring yourself.

Choose one

1 point

You are setting up equipment in a room where people need to walk through regularly. How should you route its cables?

A
Run the cables across the walkway and mark them with tape.
B
Route the cables away from walkways and places where they could be pinched.
C
Hide the cables under a door so they are out of sight.
D
Leave slack in the cables across the floor so equipment can be moved easily.

Written response

1 point

A technician uses grounding equipment to reduce the risk that static electricity will damage an electronic component. What is this phenomenon called?

Choose one

1 point

A worker brings a drink to a desk with powered IT equipment. Which practice best reduces the electrical hazard?

A
Keep the liquid away from the electrical equipment.
B
Place the liquid beside the equipment, but not on top of it.
C
Use the equipment only while the liquid container is covered.
D
Move the liquid closer so it is less likely to be knocked over.