"Theoretically, yes. Someone attempting to use any of these systems without the proper training could have unexpected outcomes." Also expected outcomes. Like ending up floating in space cut off from the rest of the ship. "Which is why I've cut the power off here." She nodded again at the control panel. Right now, it was only the occasional electrical spike, but for it to actually malfunction while in use could be potentially life threatening. "Don't worry. It will be fixed, and then it will be safe."

The important thing to remember was to not get overly technical. Plenty of people with them now had no idea how any of this even worked. Bogging them down with details would only distress them further. They were a bit like children - not unintelligent, but ignorant. It would have to be corrected slowly, and probably by someone more qualified than Uhura.