Which of the following voltages from an ESD discharge would be the minimum to short a computer's hardware components? A. 5 volts
B. 3.3 volts
C. 12 volts
D. 100 volts

There are different ranges of voltage. 100 volts is known to be the voltages from an ESD discharge that would be the minimum to short a computer's hardware components.

Electrostatic discharge (ESD) is know  to be one of the sources of electricity that can lead to damage to computer equipment.

It is very important follow proper handling guidelines and also environmental issues, and use appropriate equipment so as to make power to be stable and hinder data loss and the damage of equipment.

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D. 100 volts

Explanation:

Electrostatic discharge (ESD) can be defined as a swift or sudden discharge of static electricity between two (2) objects coming in contact. An electrostatic discharge occurs between the two objects because the objects are having a different amount of electrons and charge. Thus, when they come in contact it results in a huge buildup of electromagnetic field known as an electrostatic discharge (ESD).

Also, voltages from an electrostatic discharge (ESD) are capable of destroying the internal components of a computer. Generally, a 100 volts ESD would be the minimum to short circuit a computer's hardware components.

Additionally, an electrostatic discharge (ESD) can be prevented through the use of an antistatic wrist strap, antistatic bags etc.