Fire protection
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QUIZ
There isn’t a single fire protection solution for the entire data center. There are different fire hazards in different areas, and each fire protection technology has its advantages. While a fire protection system may save a data center from fire, it could still be a risk to the data it stores. It’s important to understand what is being protected in each area to make the most effective decisions about data center fire protection.
1. There are many ways data centers invest in security, but _____ is among the most critical.
A. cybersecurity
B. fire protection
C. AI
D. none of these
2. What impacts the type of fire protection a facility requires?
A. Type of data center
B. Data sensitivity
C. Business purpose and goals
D. All of the above
3. What is the primary focus of fire protection in off-site cloud data centers?
A. Data racks
B. People and the building
C. External threats
D. Cooling systems
4. How much water does a typical sprinkler system discharge per minute per activated sprinkler head?
A. 20 gallons
B. 50 gallons
C. 10 gallons
D. 30 gallons
5. What additional layer of protection does a double-interlock, pre-action sprinkler system have compared to a single-interlock system?
A. Automatic shutoff
B. Water is stored in a reservoir
C. Heat sensors
D. Smoke detectors
6. What triggers the release of water in a double-interlock, pre-action sprinkler system?
A. The detection system is activated
B. One or more sprinklers is operating
C. Manual activation
D. A and B
7. Why is fire protection critical in data centers?
A. To protect the data
B. To ensure cooling systems are not damaged
C. For the safety of the people, property, and data continuity
D. To comply with aesthetic standards
8. A fire risk assessment should be completed any time there’s a change to ___
A. the staff.
B. the data center structure.
C. the weather.
D. the IT equipment.
9. What is the role of data continuity in data center fire protection?
A. It is not a consideration for fire protection.
B. It is the only factor considered in fire protection.
C. It plays a major role alongside the safety of people and property.
D. It is less important than aesthetic considerations.
10. Which standard provides guidance on sprinkler system selection?
A. ISO/IEC 22237
B. NFPA 855
C. SOC 2 Type II
D. SSAE 18
