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2.2 Environmental Controls

As you study this section, answer the following questions:

What is the best way to dispose of printer cartridges?

Why should you be cautious when handling old CRT monitors?
What is the difference between a brownout and a blackout?
What is the difference between an online UPS and an offline UPS?

In this section, you will learn to:

Configure UPS settings

Install a UPS

The key terms for this section include:

Term Definition

A device that modifies the power signal to remove noise and create a
Line conditioner
smooth alternating current (AC) signal.

An offline device that goes online to provide power when an undervoltage

Standby power supply
event occurs.

Uninterruptible power An online device that is constantly providing battery power to the
supply computer and being recharged by the wall outlet.

This section helps you prepare for the following certification exam objectives:

Exam Objective

4.5 Summarize environmental impacts and local environmental controls

Material safety data sheet (MSDS)/documentation for handling

and disposal
Proper battery disposal
Proper toner disposal
Proper disposal of other devices and assets
CompTIA A+ Certification 220-
Temperature, humidity, level awareness, and proper ventilation
1102
Location/equipment placement
Dust cleanup
Compressed air/vacuums
Power surges, brownouts, and blackouts
Battery backup
Surge suppressor

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