SSCP Question #985: Real Exam Question with Answer & Explanation

The correct answer is D: fault. A momentary power outage is a fault. Spike --> Too much voltage for a short period of time. Surge --> Too much voltage for a long period of time. Fault --> A momentary power outage. Blackout --> A long power interruption. Power Degradation Sag or Dip --> A momentary low voltage.

Submitted by brentm· Apr 18, 2026Security Operations and Administration

Question

A momentary power outage is a:

Options

Aspike
Bblackout
Csurge
Dfault

Explanation

A momentary power outage is a fault. Spike --> Too much voltage for a short period of time. Surge --> Too much voltage for a long period of time. Fault --> A momentary power outage. Blackout --> A long power interruption. Power Degradation Sag or Dip --> A momentary low voltage. Brownout --> A prolonged power supply that is below normal voltage.

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#Power quality#Electrical faults#Physical security#System availability

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