Which two practices help prevent data center fires? (Choose two.)

Question

Options

• AUsing an FM-200 clean agent
• BMandating a no-smoking policy
• CAvoiding the use of acoustic foam
• DUsing trash receptacles without covers

• A
  11% (5)
• B
  81% (38)
• C
  6% (3)
• D
  2% (1)

Explanation

Note: This question asks you to "Choose two," but only one correct answer (B) is listed - the second correct answer appears to be C (Avoiding the use of acoustic foam). The explanation below covers both.

Mandating a no-smoking policy (B) directly eliminates a major ignition source in the data center, making it one of the most fundamental fire prevention controls. Similarly, avoiding acoustic foam (C) prevents fires because standard acoustic foam is highly flammable and can accelerate fire spread - data centers should use only fire-rated materials.

FM-200 (A) is a clean agent fire suppression system - it extinguishes a fire after it starts rather than preventing one. It's a valuable tool, but it's a reactive measure, not a preventive one.

Uncovered trash receptacles (D) are actually more dangerous: open bins allow a small smoldering ember to access oxygen and spread quickly. Covered receptacles help contain and smother small fires.

Memory tip: Think prevent vs. suppress. Prevention means removing fuel (no foam) and ignition sources (no smoking). Suppression (FM-200) kicks in after the fire has already started - useful, but not prevention. On the exam, watch for that distinction.

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