What are three characteristics that a data center manager should look for when selecting a clean agent suppression system? (Choose three.)

Question

Options

• APre-action valve
• BNon-conductive agent
• CMinimal storage footprint
• DZero ozone depletion potential
• EManual operation requirement

• A
  18% (9)
• B
  69% (34)
• C
  2% (1)
• D
  6% (3)
• E
  4% (2)

Explanation

Non-conductive agent (B) is the clearest correct choice because data centers house live electrical equipment - a conductive suppression agent could cause short circuits, equipment damage, or electrocution hazards, making electrical neutrality non-negotiable. Note that this is a "choose three" question, and D (Zero ozone depletion potential) and C (Minimal storage footprint) are also strong characteristics: modern clean agents replaced halon specifically due to ODP concerns, and data center real estate is expensive, so compact agent storage matters. A (Pre-action valve) is a distractor because it describes a component of water-based pre-action sprinkler systems - clean agent systems discharge gas directly and don't use this mechanism. E (Manual operation requirement) is wrong because suppression systems must be automatic, especially in unmanned server rooms where a fire could spread before anyone responds.

Memory tip: Think "NEC" - Non-conductive, Environment-safe (zero ODP), Compact storage. These three protect the equipment, the planet, and the floor plan - the three things a data center manager cares about most.

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