What are three data center attributes that impact the selection of a fire protection system? (Choose three.)

Question

Options

• AThe presence of a raised floor
• BNumber of air changes per hour
• CThe rated capacity of the UPS system
• DThe number of double insulated windows
• EProximity of the data center to other buildings

• A
  74% (42)
• B
  14% (8)
• C
  2% (1)
• D
  4% (2)
• E
  7% (4)

Explanation

Note: This is a "choose three" question, but only Answer A is listed as correct - the complete answer set is most likely A, B, and E. Here's why:

A (raised floor) is correct because a raised floor creates a sub-floor plenum that must be protected by the fire suppression system independently - the type and placement of suppression agents (gaseous, sprinkler, etc.) must account for this hidden combustible space.

B (air changes per hour) is correct because high HVAC airflow rates rapidly dilute and exhaust gaseous suppression agents (like FM-200 or CO₂), making them ineffective - system design must account for how quickly the agent will be purged from the space.

E (proximity to other buildings) is correct because nearby structures create external fire exposure risk, influencing whether passive suppression, sprinkler systems, or additional detection redundancy is needed.

C (UPS rated capacity) is a distractor - UPS sizing relates to power continuity, not fire suppression design.

D (double insulated windows) is a distractor - window insulation is a thermal/energy efficiency attribute with no bearing on fire protection systems.

Memory tip: Think "what does fire suppression physically interact with?" - the floor (A), the air (B), and the surrounding environment (E). Electrical capacity (C) and glass type (D) are thermal/power concerns, not fire suppression concerns.

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