CompTIA A+ Core 2 (220-1002) — Question 423

A user lives in a location that experiences frequent lightning storms. Which of the following would be the LEAST expensive solution to protect the user's computer hardware?

Answer options

• A. A surge protector
• B. Grounding
• C. A power generator
• D. An uninterruptible power supply

Correct answer: A

Explanation

A surge protector is designed specifically to guard against voltage spikes caused by lightning, making it the most economical choice for hardware protection. Grounding may help but does not provide direct protection against surges. A power generator and an uninterruptible power supply are more expensive and do not directly address the lightning threat.