220-801 · Question #536
Which of the following would BEST protect equipment from power spikes?
The correct answer is C. Surge suppressor. A surge suppressor is specifically designed to absorb and redirect excess voltage from power spikes, protecting connected equipment from damage.
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Which of the following would BEST protect equipment from power spikes?
Options
- AAnti-static mat
- BHVAC system
- CSurge suppressor
- DPower strip
How the community answered
(37 responses)- A5% (2)
- C92% (34)
- D3% (1)
Why each option
A surge suppressor is specifically designed to absorb and redirect excess voltage from power spikes, protecting connected equipment from damage.
An anti-static mat dissipates electrostatic discharge (ESD) from a person touching equipment, not voltage spikes from the power line.
An HVAC system regulates temperature and humidity in a space and has no role in electrical power protection.
A surge suppressor contains metal oxide varistors (MOVs) that clamp excess voltage during a power spike and divert it to ground before it can reach connected devices. This is the purpose-built solution for spike protection, unlike a basic power strip which simply extends outlets without any protection circuitry.
A basic power strip only provides additional outlets and a circuit breaker for overloads, but contains no components to suppress voltage spikes.
Concept tested: Power protection devices and surge suppression
Source: https://www.comptia.org/training/resources/exam-objectives
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