CompTia vocabulary 1

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Across
  1. 3. injuries produced by fire, heat, radiation, electricity, or a caustic agent.
  2. 6. Fire caused by the igniting of liquids or gases
  3. 7. acronym that helps to remember the steps in using a fire extinguisher. Pull the pin. Aim low. Squeeze the level slowly and evenly. Sweep the nozzle from side-to-side.
  4. 8. the result of cutting, especially an opening or wound made by sharp edge.
  5. 9. discharge (ESD)
  6. 11. (Restriction of Hazardous Substances) also known as Directive 2002/95/EC, originated in the European Union and restricts the use of six hazardous materials found in electrical and electronic products.
  7. 12. strip an electrical device consisting of a cord on one end and several sockets on the other end used to expand the capacity of a wall outlet.
  8. 13. protector
  9. 16. directive aims to reduce the amount of waste and electrical/electronic equipment that ends up in landfills through improved product design to ease dismantling, recycling, and reuse.
  10. 17. shock the sudden stimulation of the nerves or convulsive contraction of the muscles that is caused by the discharge through the body of electricity from a charged source.
  11. 20. Fire caused by the igniting of combustible metals
Down
  1. 1. Fire caused by exposure to live electrical wires
  2. 2. strap an adjustable conductive rubber wrist strap that protects sensitive components and computer boards from damage caused by static discharge.
  3. 4. mat
  4. 5. Strain Injury (RSI)any of various musculoskeletal disorders, such as carpal tunnel syndrome, characterized by numbness, pain, or weakness of muscles, tendons, nerves, and other soft tissues, caused by the persistent repetition of certain physical movements.
  5. 7. bag a bag, usually silver, black, or pink, used for storing electronic components, which are prone to damage caused by electrostatic discharge.
  6. 9. an applied science concerned with designing and arranging things people use so that the people and things interact most efficiently and safely.
  7. 10. Fire caused by ordinary combustibles
  8. 14. Star a joint program from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Department of Energy (DOE) that establishes standards for energy efficient products originated in the United States. The goal is to help individuals and businesses save money and protect the environment through the use of energy efficient products.
  9. 15. Fire caused by the igniting of cooking oils or fats
  10. 18. transfer of electrical charge between any two objects.
  11. 19. electrical device, often found on power strips, that is used to protect equipment against power surges and voltage spikes while blocking voltage over a safe threshold, usually 120V.