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SY0-701 · Question #517

Which of the following would enable a data center to remain operational through a multiday power outage?

The correct answer is A. Generator. A generator can provide continuous power for extended periods during a power outage, as long as it has sufficient fuel. Unlike an Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS), which is typically used to bridge short power interruptions, a generator is designed to sustain operations over…

Submitted by rania.sa· Mar 6, 2026Threats, vulnerabilities, and mitigations

Question

Which of the following would enable a data center to remain operational through a multiday power outage?

Options

  • AGenerator
  • BUninterruptible power supply
  • CReplication
  • DParallel processing

How the community answered

(36 responses)
  • A
    94% (34)
  • B
    3% (1)
  • D
    3% (1)

Explanation

A generator can provide continuous power for extended periods during a power outage, as long as it has sufficient fuel. Unlike an Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS), which is typically used to bridge short power interruptions, a generator is designed to sustain operations over longer durations, making it ideal for keeping a data center functional during a multiday outage.

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