SK0-003 · Question #156
The server room that an administrator manages has just caught fire. Which of the following is the FIRST thing that the administrator should do?
The correct answer is A. Evacuate all personnel.. In the event of a server room fire, the immediate and most critical action is to evacuate all personnel to ensure human safety above all other concerns.
Question
The server room that an administrator manages has just caught fire. Which of the following is the FIRST thing that the administrator should do?
Options
- AEvacuate all personnel.
- BNotify staff of the potential service outage.
- CUse fire suppression techniques until the fire department arrives.
- DGrab the backup tapes and exit the server room.
How the community answered
(45 responses)- A82% (37)
- B2% (1)
- C4% (2)
- D11% (5)
Why each option
In the event of a server room fire, the immediate and most critical action is to evacuate all personnel to ensure human safety above all other concerns.
The primary concern in any emergency, especially a fire, is always the safety of human life. Evacuating all personnel from the immediate danger zone takes precedence over all other actions, including asset recovery or communication, to prevent injuries or fatalities.
While important, notifying staff of a service outage is secondary to ensuring personnel safety in an active fire situation.
Attempting to use fire suppression techniques may put personnel at risk, especially if the fire is substantial or materials involved are unknown; immediate evacuation is safer and allows trained professionals to handle the fire.
Attempting to retrieve backup tapes or other assets from a burning room is extremely dangerous and compromises personnel safety, which is always the highest priority.
Concept tested: Emergency response-life safety priority
Source: https://www.osha.gov/fire-protection/emergency-action-plans
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