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SK0-003 · Question #308

Which of the following is an environmental server maintenance task that should be performed every three months?

The correct answer is B. Clean the servers to limit dust buildup. Regular environmental maintenance of servers is essential to prevent common issues and ensure optimal performance.

Server hardware installation and management

Question

Which of the following is an environmental server maintenance task that should be performed every three months?

Options

  • AReplace the rubber mats in the server room
  • BClean the servers to limit dust buildup
  • CWash the outside of the servers
  • DReplace the server fans

How the community answered

(35 responses)
  • A
    3% (1)
  • B
    89% (31)
  • C
    6% (2)
  • D
    3% (1)

Why each option

Regular environmental maintenance of servers is essential to prevent common issues and ensure optimal performance.

AReplace the rubber mats in the server room

Replacing rubber mats is not a standard quarterly server maintenance task and is not directly related to the server's operational environment.

BClean the servers to limit dust buildupCorrect

Cleaning servers to limit dust buildup is a critical environmental maintenance task that should be performed regularly, typically every three months (quarterly), to prevent overheating and maintain component longevity.

CWash the outside of the servers

Washing the outside of servers is generally not recommended as it could introduce moisture or chemicals to sensitive electronics; dusting is preferred.

DReplace the server fans

Replacing server fans is typically done only when they fail or show signs of failure, not as a routine quarterly maintenance task.

Concept tested: Server maintenance schedule - dust cleaning

Source: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-server/administration/server-core/server-core-manage

Topics

#Preventative maintenance#Server cleaning#Dust management

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