Cisco Net Academy Chapter 2 Terms

a utility in later Windows OS to manage storage devices installed or connected to a computer.

stands for electrostatic discharge, a sudden discharge of built-up static electricity

a situation where voltage drops below 80 percent of the normal voltage over a period of time

stands for electromagnetic interference, a disturbance affecting transmission media

a detailed list of problems and repairs that is maintained by a tech or by a support desk syste

a supplemental power resource that helps maintain the power required by providing a 2nd source

a mat that is slightly conductive so as to help eliminate static electricity (ESD)

a measuring instrument that can be used to measure AC/DC voltage, electric current, etc.

a fact sheet to provide information about material identification, fire hazards, and first-aid

a device that can be used to check the condition of a data cable

a conductor that connects the wrist of a tech to the device that the tech is working on.

a two-part tool that is typically used to identify an individual wire in a circuit.

a significant increase in voltage above the normal voltage of a power line over a short period

The utility scans the critical files of the OS and replaces files that are corrupt

a device that can be used to check whether the power supply of a device is working properly