Plug one end of the power cable into the wall and the other end into the computer while performing maintenance on a newer computer to
A) Reduce the chance of electricity hurting the system
B) Make the computer safe to work on
C) Provide extra power for a technicianʹs electric tools
D) Risk serious danger to the system because current runs through the motherboard, even when the computer is turned off

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Plugging a computer into a power source while performing maintenance can be dangerous because it allows electrical current to flow through the system, including the motherboard, even when the computer is turned off. This can pose a risk of electrical shock to the technician and damage to the computer's components.

Plug One End of the Power Cable into the Wall