What is the purpose of an HVAC system in a data center?

To maintain appropriate temperature and humidity levels for equipment operation

To detect and extinguish fires using chemical agents

To provide physical access control to server racks

To monitor network traffic for anomalies

A company's server room is accessed by 20 employees using a shared PIN pad. The security team wants to enforce individual accountability and prevent tailgating. They also need to maintain a log of who entered and when. Which control should they implement?

Issue each employee a unique smart card and require card-plus-PIN at a mantrap entrance

Add a CCTV camera above the door

Install a biometric fingerprint reader on the door

Replace the PIN pad with a longer shared passcode

A server room contains water-cooled equipment. The facility manager wants to protect the equipment from water damage while still complying with fire safety regulations. Which environmental control is most appropriate?

Install a dehumidifier to remove moisture from the air

Install a water leak detection system with automatic shutoff valves

Remove all fire suppression systems to avoid water activation

Place servers on the floor to avoid vibration

A server room has a fire suppression system that uses a gas agent. The facility manager wants to ensure that the system does not accidentally discharge and harm personnel. Which control should be in place?

Disable the automatic discharge and rely on manual activation only

Install a pre-discharge alarm and time delay to allow evacuation

Remove the fire suppression system entirely

Use a water-based sprinkler system instead

A server room has a history of high humidity, which has caused condensation on equipment. The facility manager wants to control humidity levels to prevent damage. Which environmental control is specifically designed for this?

Add a fan to improve air circulation.

Install a water leak detector under the floor.

Install a fire suppression system.

Install a dehumidifier in the server room.

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What is the purpose of an HVAC system in a data center?
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A company's server room is accessed by 20 employees using a shared PIN pad. The security team wants to enforce individual accountability and prevent tailgating. They also need to maintain a log of who entered and when. Which control should they implement?
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13application · medium
A server room contains water-cooled equipment. The facility manager wants to protect the equipment from water damage while still complying with fire safety regulations. Which environmental control is most appropriate?
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14application · medium
A server room has a fire suppression system that uses a gas agent. The facility manager wants to ensure that the system does not accidentally discharge and harm personnel. Which control should be in place?
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15application · medium
A server room has a history of high humidity, which has caused condensation on equipment. The facility manager wants to control humidity levels to prevent damage. Which environmental control is specifically designed for this?
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