Explain How to Handle FRUs Safely - Electric Discharge POWERMAX-MAINTENANCE Practice Questions (Page 3)

Questions 11–15

1. 11application · medium

   A technician is removing a faulty director card from a PowerMax. The technician is wearing a wrist strap connected to the ESD ground point. What is the correct way to handle the card during removal?

   • APlace the card on a non-conductive surface while disconnecting cables.
   • BHold the card by the metal bracket to ensure a solid grip.
   • CTouch the gold connectors to verify they are clean before removal.
   • DGrasp the card by its edges and avoid touching the connectors and components.
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2. 12application · medium

   A technician is replacing a battery backup unit (BBU) in a PowerMax. Which component of the BBU is MOST at risk of ESD damage?

   • AThe battery cells
   • BThe charge controller circuit board
   • CThe connecting cables
   • DThe metal enclosure
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4. 13foundation · easy

   What is electrostatic discharge (ESD) in the context of handling electronic components?

   • AA buildup of static charge that remains permanently on a component's surface
   • BA magnetic field that induces voltage in nearby conductors
   • CA sudden flow of electricity between two objects with different electrical potentials
   • DA continuous low-level current that flows through a component during normal operation
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5. 14foundation · easy

   Which of the following is a proper ESD-safe handling practice?

   • AHold the component by its metal connectors to ensure a good ground
   • BWalk on a carpeted floor to ground yourself before handling
   • CWear a wrist strap connected to a grounded surface
   • DPlace the component on a non-conductive surface like a plastic bag
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6. 15foundation · easy

   Why do PowerMax FRUs like I/O modules and cache cards require special ESD handling?

   • ABecause they contain exposed integrated circuits and connectors that are vulnerable to static discharge
   • BBecause they are made of materials that generate static electricity
   • CBecause they are large and heavy, making them prone to physical damage
   • DBecause they require a specific orientation during installation to avoid ESD
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