Before you open a desktop computer, you should always disconnect the power cord. While you are working inside the powered-off system, which piece of personal safety equipment should you wear to prevent static electricity from damaging sensitive components?
An electrostatic discharge (ESD) wrist strap continuously equalizes electrical potential between your body and the computer chassis. By safely channeling any built-up charge to ground, the strap prevents sudden discharges that could destroy chips, memory, or other delicate circuits. Safety goggles, work gloves, and steel-toe boots may protect you from physical hazards, but they do nothing to dissipate static electricity, so they are not the correct choice in this scenario.
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