CCSP · Question #117
The physical layout of a cloud data center campus should include redundancies of all the following except ____________.
The correct answer is B. The administration/support staff building. The administration/support staff building for a cloud data center campus typically does not require the same level of operational redundancy as critical infrastructure components.
Question
The physical layout of a cloud data center campus should include redundancies of all the following except ____________.
Options
- APhysical perimeter security controls (fences, lights, walls, etc.)
- BThe administration/support staff building
- CElectrical utility lines
- DCommunications connectivity lines
How the community answered
(46 responses)- A4% (2)
- B93% (43)
- C2% (1)
Why each option
The administration/support staff building for a cloud data center campus typically does not require the same level of operational redundancy as critical infrastructure components.
Redundancy of physical perimeter security controls is essential to ensure continuous protection against unauthorized access even if one system fails.
While important for operations, the administration/support staff building typically houses personnel and offices, not the critical IT equipment that requires continuous uptime. Redundancy efforts in a data center campus prioritize systems whose failure would directly impact data center availability and operations, such as power, cooling, network connectivity, and physical security measures.
Redundant electrical utility lines are critical to provide uninterrupted power to the data center equipment, preventing outages.
Redundant communications connectivity lines ensure continuous network access and data transfer, which is vital for cloud services.
Concept tested: Data center physical security and redundancy
Source: https://uptimeinstitute.com/uptime-institute-tier-standard-topology/
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