A home server rack is being installed in the computer room and is outfitted with a power distribution block. Which of the following safety precautions is required?

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• ACable management
• BElectrostatic discharge mat
• CEquipment grounding
• DUninterruptible power supply

• A
  8% (3)
• B
  6% (2)
• C
  86% (31)

Explanation

When working with a power distribution block (PDU) in a server rack, proper equipment grounding is a mandatory electrical safety requirement. Grounding provides a low-resistance path for fault current to safely dissipate into the earth, protecting both personnel from electric shock and equipment from damage due to electrical faults or surges. Cable management improves organization and airflow but is not a safety requirement in the same critical sense. An ESD mat protects components from static discharge during handling, not during rack power installation. A UPS provides backup power and surge protection but is not a safety precaution required specifically for installing a power distribution block.

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