220-1002 · Question #381
An office location regularly experiences brownouts. Which of the following would be the MOST appropriate solution to protect the office computers?
The correct answer is A. Uninterruptible power supply. A brownout is a partial reduction in voltage that can damage sensitive electronics or cause data loss. A UPS is the most appropriate solution because it combines battery backup with built-in voltage regulation, protecting computers from both brownouts (under-voltage) and…
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An office location regularly experiences brownouts. Which of the following would be the MOST appropriate solution to protect the office computers?
Options
- AUninterruptible power supply
- BVoltage regulator
- CSurge suppressor
- DGenerator
How the community answered
(24 responses)- A88% (21)
- B8% (2)
- D4% (1)
Explanation
A brownout is a partial reduction in voltage that can damage sensitive electronics or cause data loss. A UPS is the most appropriate solution because it combines battery backup with built-in voltage regulation, protecting computers from both brownouts (under-voltage) and complete power outages. A voltage regulator alone handles voltage fluctuations but offers no battery backup. A surge suppressor only protects against over-voltage spikes, not under-voltage events. A generator takes time to start and does not provide immediate, seamless protection.
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