What are three functions of a data center fire protection system? (Choose three.)

Question

Options

• ADetect the presence of a fire
• BAutomatically opens all fire doors
• CSuppress the fire and limit any damage
• DCommunicate the threat of fire to occupants and authorities
• EAutomatically activate the emergency power off (EPO) button

• A
  78% (14)
• B
  11% (2)
• C
  6% (1)
• D
  6% (1)

Explanation

Note: The question asks to "Choose three," so the full correct answer is A, C, and D -- the listing of only "A" appears to be incomplete.

Option A is correct because detecting the presence of fire is a foundational function of any fire protection system; without detection, no other protective action can be triggered. Options C and D are also correct: suppressing the fire and limiting damage is the system's primary intervention goal, while communicating the threat to occupants and authorities is essential for evacuation and emergency response. Option B is wrong because fire doors automatically close during a fire event to contain smoke and flames and slow spread -- opening them would do the opposite. Option E is wrong because the emergency power off button is typically a manual, human-initiated action, and automatically triggering it could introduce additional hazards or data loss without proper human judgment.

Memory tip: Think of fire protection in three stages -- Find it (detect), Fight it (suppress), and Flag it (communicate). That covers A, C, and D, and helps you rule out anything that does not fit cleanly into one of those three roles.

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