SK0-003 · Question #348
While working in the server room a technician notices that water is forming on the walls of the server room. Which of the following is the BEST course of action to correct the problem?
The correct answer is A. Contact facilities staff to adjust the humidity levels.. Water forming on server room walls indicates condensation due to high humidity, requiring immediate action to adjust environmental controls to prevent equipment damage.
Question
While working in the server room a technician notices that water is forming on the walls of the server room. Which of the following is the BEST course of action to correct the problem?
Options
- AContact facilities staff to adjust the humidity levels.
- BLeave the temperature the same, after time it will evaporate on its own.
- CLower the temperature, the cold air will help the water evaporate.
- DContact facilities staff to raise the temperature of the room.
How the community answered
(37 responses)- A57% (21)
- B24% (9)
- C5% (2)
- D14% (5)
Why each option
Water forming on server room walls indicates condensation due to high humidity, requiring immediate action to adjust environmental controls to prevent equipment damage.
Water forming on walls is typically a sign of condensation, which occurs when warm, humid air contacts cooler surfaces. Contacting facilities staff to adjust humidity levels is the best course of action as it directly addresses the excessive moisture in the air, preventing potential damage to sensitive electronic equipment and ensuring environmental stability.
Leaving the problem unaddressed by expecting evaporation risks severe water damage to critical server equipment and potential electrical hazards in the server room.
Lowering the temperature without addressing humidity might exacerbate condensation, as cooler air has a lower capacity to hold moisture, leading to more condensation on surfaces.
Raising the temperature of the room without addressing humidity may not remove the excess moisture and could still result in condensation on internal components of servers or other chilled surfaces within the room.
Concept tested: Server room environmental control - humidity
Source: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/architecture/framework/resiliency/monitor-maintain#environment-and-physical-security
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