TestOut LabSim A+ Certification Practice Exam

Which component requires special disposal procedures to comply with environmental guidelines?

1. CRT Monitor

2. Notebook battery

3. Hard drive

4. RAM module

The correct answer is: Notebook battery

The component that requires special disposal procedures to comply with environmental guidelines is the notebook battery. Lithium-ion and other rechargeable batteries used in notebooks can pose environmental hazards if not disposed of correctly. They contain materials that can be toxic and harmful if released into the environment, such as lithium, cobalt, and nickel. Therefore, proper disposal methods are essential, often involving recycling programs specifically designed to handle battery waste and reduce the risk of environmental contamination. In contrast, while CRT monitors also require careful disposal due to the hazardous materials, such as lead in the glass, the focus here is on the specific requirements for notebook batteries. Hard drives and RAM modules do not typically involve the same level of environmental concern regarding their disposal, as they do not contain hazardous materials in a way that impacts the environment directly. However, data security practices must be followed with hard drives.