What is the primary purpose of establishing a safe work zone before replacing Cisco hardware?

To keep the work area clean for aesthetic reasons

To protect both the technician and nearby personnel from injury while hardware is being handled

To prevent unauthorized access to the network configuration

To ensure the hardware replacement is completed as quickly as possible

Which action is a step in establishing a safe work zone before replacing Cisco hardware?

Clearing the area of unnecessary equipment and debris

Disabling all lighting to avoid glare

Removing all safety signage to avoid confusion

Closing all access points to the room

A technician is working in a data center with low humidity. The technician is about to handle a Cisco line card. Why is low humidity a concern for ESD?

Low humidity increases the risk of corrosion on the line card.

Low humidity causes the line card to become more conductive.

Low humidity reduces the effectiveness of the wrist strap.

Low humidity allows static charges to build up more easily on surfaces and people.

Before handling a Cisco hardware component, what should a technician do to prevent ESD?

Spray the component with compressed air

Wipe the component with a dry cloth

Ground themselves by touching a grounded metal surface or wearing a wrist strap

Place the component on a metal table

Which characteristic is typical of a safe work zone during a Cisco hardware replacement?

It is only established when working with high-voltage equipment

It contains all tools and parts needed for the job, regardless of clutter

It is located in the busiest area of the facility for visibility

It is clearly marked and restricted to authorized personnel

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Domain 5Objective 1

5.1 Explain Safety and Environmental Protocols 800-150 Practice Questions (Page 6)

Part of the 5.0 Cisco Hardware Replacement domain, which accounts for 35% of the 800-150 exam. Cisco does not publish an official question count, but from its 120-minute exam (~50–80 total, ~18–28 in this domain), expect 5–7 from this objective — we provide 31 practice questions to prepare you well beyond it. (estimate)

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