Which of the following statements describe surge protectors and the purpose of using them? Check all of the boxes that apply.

Surge protectors help prevent sudden increases in electrical voltage from damaging connected equipment. They can protect hardware during electrical storms and guard computers and peripherals from power surges, so A and B are correct. They can be useful wherever equipment is plugged in, not only at home or school, and they are not built into all computers.

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