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Review Questions
Section 1 – Introduction
What are some examples of ESD
What is the lowest level of ESD that most
people can feel
What is the rule regarding like charges
and opposite charges
Discuss triboelectric charging.
DVD-55C

Review Questions
Section 1 – Introduction (cont’d)
List examples of positively charged,
negatively charged and neutral materials.
Explain the function of conductors,
insulators and partially conductive
materials.
Why are people the biggest causes of
ESD
DVD-55C

Review Questions
Section 2 – Preventing ESD
Handling
What is the first rule for proper handling of
ESD sensitive components and
assemblies
Why should you pick up a component by
the body rather than the leads
Why is it a problem to slide a component
across a work surface
What is the proper method for handling a
circuit board assembly
DVD-55C

Review Questions
Section 2 – Preventing ESD (cont’d)
Producing Static Electricity
What types of static generating materials
should be eliminated from your work
area
What methods are available to reduce the
effects of static generating materials
Why is housekeeping an important part of
ESD control
What types of activities produce static
electricity
DVD-55C

Review Questions
Section 2 – Preventing ESD (cont’d)
Producing Static Electricity (cont’d)
Discuss the benefits of wearing a
conductive smock.
If you don’t have a smock, what type of
clothing material creates minimal ESD
problems
Why is loose clothing a problem
DVD-55C

Review Questions
Section 2 – Preventing ESD (cont’d)
Personal Grounding
What is the principle of “grounding”
How do wrist straps and heel straps
work
What are the characteristics of an ESD
safe technician’s bench
What is the purpose of an ESD field
service kit
DVD-55C