IT Principles Level 1

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SECTION 6 - Identify Health and Safety Requirements


INSTRUCTIONS

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Question 1
Which is the best method of keeping the computer area safe from accidents?

a) Cables must be securely connected to the computer.
b) All cables must be routed through overhead trunking, well above head height.
c) All cables must be tied together.
d) Cables must be kept tidy and secure, and not allowed to trail through any areas where people could walk.

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Question 2
What is meant by the term RSI?

a) Repetitive Stress Injury.
b) Repetitive Strain Injury.
c) Repeated Strain Injury.
d) Repetitive Strain Injustice.
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Question 3
What is the best method of avoiding RSI?

a) The computer equipment should be arranged in rows on separate desks so that users can have a choice of where to sit to avoid drafts.
b) The computer equipment should be placed on a firm surface, with the monitor above eye level and a foot rest made available .
c) The computer equipment should be arranged to provided the easiest and most comfortable access, without the need for too much twisting of the body or neck. 
d) The computer equipment should be placed at the back of the desk so that users have plenty of space to put papers and documents.

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Question 4
What is the best position for the monitor?

a) The display should be directly in front of you, with the top of the display at eye level.
b) The display must be situated on top of the base unit. 
c) The display can be in any positioned so long as the top of the display is at eye level. 
d) The display should be directly in front of you, with the display above eye level .  

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Question 5
To prevent RSI the keyboard should be placed so that your?

a) Thighs and forearms should be level to the floor and the wrists kept straight and level.
b) Thighs and forearms should slope gently down and the wrists held at an angle to the keyboard.   
c) Thighs and forearms should slope gently upwards and the wrists kept straight and level .
d) Thighs and forearms should be level to the floor and the wrists sloping upwards. 

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Question 6
Which of the following items is not an essential item on a computer chair?

a) Adjustable back.
b) Adjustable height.
c) Swivel mechanism.
d) Arm rest.

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Question 7
What is the correct method for cleaning a computer monitor screen? 

a) Clean the screen using hot soapy water and and dry off with a soft lint free cloth.
b) Clean the screen carefully with a specially prepared cleaning wipe and dry off with a soft lint free cloth.
c) Clean the screen using cold soapy water and and dry off with a yellow duster.
d) Clean the screen using any proprietary window cleaning spray and and dry off with a soft tissue.

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Question 8
What is the correct method for cleaning a computer keyboard?

a) Disconnect the keyboard from the computer and wash in warm soapy water.
b) Wipe over the keys off using a fine grade of sandpaper.
c) Use a specially formulated cleaning solution by following the manufacturer's instruction
d) Wipe over the keys using a wet lint free cloth.

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Question 9
What is the correct procedure for reporting a fault or hazard on the computer? 

a) If you think the fault is not serious or likely to cause hazard to health it can be ignored.
b) You should try and fix the fault yourself first before reporting it.
c) Faults can be reported at the end of the working day using the correct reporting procedure.
d) All faults should be reported as soon as possible using the correct reporting procedure.

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Question 10
Which of the following will help to prevent injuries?

a) Ensure the computer room is well ventilated .
b) Always turn the computer off using the correct shutdown procedure.
c) Ensure that coats and bags are not left in walkways.
d) Use a screen saver when the computer is not in use.

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