Question

Which of the following voltages from an ESD discharge would be the minimum to short a computer's hardware components?

Answer 1

Answer:

D. 100 volts

Explanation:

Electrostatic discharge (ESD) can be defined as a swift or sudden discharge of static electricity between two (2) objects coming in contact. An electrostatic discharge occurs between the two objects because the objects are having a different amount of electrons and charge. Thus, when they come in contact it results in a huge buildup of electromagnetic field known as an electrostatic discharge (ESD).

Also, voltages from an electrostatic discharge (ESD) are capable of destroying the internal components of a computer. Generally, a 100 volts ESD would be the minimum to short circuit a computer's hardware components.

Additionally, an electrostatic discharge (ESD) can be prevented through the use of an antistatic wrist strap, antistatic bags etc.