A technician is about to replace a line card in a Cisco router. The technician is wearing a cotton shirt and has just walked across a carpeted office. Which ESD prevention measure is most critical before handling the line card?

Spray the line card with antistatic cleaner.

Hold the line card by its edge connectors.

Place the line card on a metal table.

Use a grounded wrist strap and antistatic mat.

How should a technician mitigate the risk of an electrical hazard when working near power sources?

De-energize the equipment and follow lockout/tagout procedures

Use a wooden tool to touch live circuits

Wear rubber-soled shoes and proceed with the work

Avoid touching any metal parts of the equipment

A field technician is preparing to replace a failed switch in a crowded server room. The area around the rack has loose cables, a spilled drink, and poor lighting. The technician needs to set up a safe work zone before starting. Which action should the technician take first?

Post a warning sign to alert others of the ongoing maintenance.

Put on safety glasses and gloves before touching any equipment.

Ask a coworker to hold a flashlight while the replacement is performed.

Clean up the spilled drink and secure loose cables to eliminate trip hazards.

A technician is replacing a Cisco switch and has set up an antistatic mat on the workbench. The technician is wearing a wrist strap. Where should the wrist strap be connected?

To the metal chassis of the switch being replaced.

To the power supply unit of the switch.

To the grounding point on the antistatic mat.

A technician is removing a Cisco Catalyst switch from a rack for replacement. The technician has just removed the switch and needs to transport it to a workbench. What is the correct way to handle the switch to prevent ESD damage?

Set the switch on a metal cart without any padding.

Wrap the switch in a plastic bubble wrap.

Place the switch in an antistatic bag before moving it.

Carry the switch by holding the front panel and rear ports.

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5.1 Explain Safety and Environmental Protocols 800-150 Practice Questions (Page 3)

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A technician is about to replace a line card in a Cisco router. The technician is wearing a cotton shirt and has just walked across a carpeted office. Which ESD prevention measure is most critical before handling the line card?
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How should a technician mitigate the risk of an electrical hazard when working near power sources?
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A field technician is preparing to replace a failed switch in a crowded server room. The area around the rack has loose cables, a spilled drink, and poor lighting. The technician needs to set up a safe work zone before starting. Which action should the technician take first?
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14application · medium
A technician is replacing a Cisco switch and has set up an antistatic mat on the workbench. The technician is wearing a wrist strap. Where should the wrist strap be connected?
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15application · medium
A technician is removing a Cisco Catalyst switch from a rack for replacement. The technician has just removed the switch and needs to transport it to a workbench. What is the correct way to handle the switch to prevent ESD damage?
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