comptia-a-plus-core2/labs/OPS-5-environmental-controls-lab.md

Lab OPS-5: Environmental Risk Walkthrough

Domain:

• 4.0 Operational Procedures

Goal

Identify environmental risks in a home or office workspace.

Checklist

Record:

• Equipment has ventilation:
• Dust buildup visible:
• Devices near heat source:
• Devices near liquid:
• Surge suppressor present:
• UPS present:
• Battery disposal plan:
• Toner disposal plan:
• Cable airflow blocked:
• Room temperature reasonable:

Scenario Practice

Choose the best control:

1. Frequent brief power outages.
2. Printer toner replacement.
3. Dust inside desktop vents.
4. Equipment near a heater.
5. Low-voltage events during storms.

What You Should Learn

• Environmental controls reduce failures and safety risk.
• Power protection, ventilation, cleanup, and disposal are part of IT operations.