CGEIT · Question #607
An enterprise is concerned about the community impact of its data center noise levels. Which of the following is the enterprise's BEST course of action?
The correct answer is D. Seek input from appropriate stakeholders. When an enterprise is concerned about the community impact of its data center noise, the most effective first step is to engage with relevant stakeholders to understand their perspectives and potential solutions.
Question
An enterprise is concerned about the community impact of its data center noise levels. Which of the following is the enterprise's BEST course of action?
Options
- AProactively reduce after-hours operations
- BPursue acquisition of surrounding properties
- CWait for a formal complaint to be filed
- DSeek input from appropriate stakeholders
How the community answered
(28 responses)- A14% (4)
- B7% (2)
- C4% (1)
- D75% (21)
Why each option
When an enterprise is concerned about the community impact of its data center noise, the most effective first step is to engage with relevant stakeholders to understand their perspectives and potential solutions.
Proactively reducing after-hours operations might be a potential solution but is a premature action before understanding the actual impact or community's specific concerns.
Pursuing acquisition of surrounding properties is an extreme and often impractical measure that addresses the symptom (proximity) rather than the root cause or community concern directly.
Waiting for a formal complaint to be filed is a reactive approach that can damage community relations and may lead to more stringent, less flexible, or mandated solutions rather than collaborative ones.
Seeking input from appropriate stakeholders (e.g., local residents, community groups, local government) is the best course of action because it allows the enterprise to understand the nature and extent of the concern directly, gather diverse perspectives, and collaboratively identify potential solutions that address community needs while balancing business operations. This fosters positive community relations and ensures a well-informed response.
Concept tested: Stakeholder engagement and community relations
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