MATSEC SEC Information Technology Practice Questions - Malta Secondary Education Certificate (SEC) Information Technology - SEC 39 (2026) Exam - MATSEC SEC Information Technology Practice Questions - Malta Secondary Education Certificate (SEC) Information Technology

Question 1

Which practice best reduces the risk of electrostatic discharge (ESD) damage when handling internal computer components?

Blow dust from boards with a strong household vacuum only Wear an antistatic wrist strap connected to a grounded point Work barefoot on a carpeted floor for insulation Keep components on a metal radiator while installing them

Correct Answer:

Wear an antistatic wrist strap connected to a grounded point

Question 2

Trailing power and network cables across a walkway in a computer workshop mainly create which hazard?

Automatic software licence expiry Permanent loss of CMOS battery charge Tripping and physical injury Optical fibre bandwidth loss only

Correct Answer:

Tripping and physical injury

Question 3

A safety sign showing a high-voltage symbol in an IT lab primarily warns of risk of:

Lossy image compression Subnet mask misconfiguration CSS layout errors Electrocution or electric shock

Correct Answer:

Electrocution or electric shock

Question 4

Before opening a desktop case to replace RAM, which sequence follows good health and safety practice?

Shut down, unplug the power cable, ground yourself, then open the case Leave the PSU plugged in so standby power keeps CMOS settings Open the case while the system is running to watch the fans Spray water on the motherboard to discharge static

Correct Answer:

Shut down, unplug the power cable, ground yourself, then open the case

Question 5

Which cost is most clearly associated with failing to follow ESD precautions during hardware upgrades?

Mandatory upgrade of all CAT6 cables to fibre Cost of replacing damaged electronic components Higher domain registration fees for websites Increased CSS file size on the server

Correct Answer:

Cost of replacing damaged electronic components

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