Question:

A manufacturing facility requested the installation of a computer on the floor so that employees could use it and check production data. They called you down about a week later because the computer was not working. When you got there, the computer had been wrapped in plastic to protect it from the dust, and the plant floor was around a hundred degrees Fahrenheit. What are the TWO reasons why the computer quit working?

A Lack of ventilation/airflow.

explanation

When the CPU has exceeded an acceptable heat level, computers will shut down automatically. If components become too warm, they may also begin to act abnormally. In addition to the too warm ambient temperature, the computer's plastic wrapping prevents it from receiving the necessary airflow to keep the components from overheating. This computer may need to be moved to a cooled, protective enclosure.

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