220-1002 · Question #472
Which of the following Is the MOST cost-effective option to protect computers and peripherals from damage caused by power fluctuations?
The correct answer is C. Surge suppressor. A surge suppressor (or surge protector) is the most cost-effective device for protecting equipment from power fluctuations such as voltage spikes and surges. It absorbs excess voltage before it reaches connected devices. Generators are expensive and only supply power during…
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Which of the following Is the MOST cost-effective option to protect computers and peripherals from damage caused by power fluctuations?
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- AGenerator
- BBattery backup
- CSurge suppressor
- DLine conditioner
How the community answered
(47 responses)- A6% (3)
- B2% (1)
- C89% (42)
- D2% (1)
Explanation
A surge suppressor (or surge protector) is the most cost-effective device for protecting equipment from power fluctuations such as voltage spikes and surges. It absorbs excess voltage before it reaches connected devices. Generators are expensive and only supply power during outages - they don't protect against fluctuations. Battery backups (UPS) provide surge protection AND battery power during outages but cost significantly more. Line conditioners offer the most comprehensive power filtering and voltage regulation but are the most expensive option. When cost-effectiveness is the priority and the concern is fluctuations (not outages), a surge suppressor is the right choice.
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