SK0-004 · 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. Quarterly cleaning of servers to remove dust buildup is a standard preventive maintenance practice that protects hardware from thermal damage and premature failure.
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
(43 responses)- A2% (1)
- B91% (39)
- C5% (2)
- D2% (1)
Why each option
Quarterly cleaning of servers to remove dust buildup is a standard preventive maintenance practice that protects hardware from thermal damage and premature failure.
Replacing rubber mats is a safety and flooring maintenance task, not a server hardware environmental maintenance procedure.
Cleaning servers every three months is a widely recommended preventive maintenance interval because dust accumulates steadily and can block airflow within 60-90 days in typical environments. This task involves using compressed air or an ESD-safe vacuum to clear fans, heatsinks, and air vents. Regular cleaning directly reduces thermal stress on CPUs, memory, and storage devices, extending hardware lifespan.
Washing the outside of servers introduces moisture risk and is not an accepted maintenance practice - dry cleaning methods are always used.
Server fans are replaced on a failure-driven or lifecycle basis, not on a fixed quarterly preventive schedule.
Concept tested: Preventive environmental maintenance schedule for servers
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