Exin CDCP Exam - Topic 1 Question 3 Discussion

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A fire extinguisher in the data centre is found which is classed as ABC.

Is this suitable?

AYes

BDepends on the brand

COnly for fires not related to electrical power

DNo

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Suggested Answer: D

A fire extinguisher in the data centre that is classed as ABC is not suitable, because it contains dry chemical powder that can damage the ICT equipment and the data. ABC fire extinguishers are designed to fight Class A, B, and C fires, which are fueled by combustible materials, flammable liquids or gases, and electrical equipment, respectively. However, the dry chemical powder can leave a corrosive residue on the ICT equipment, which can cause short circuits, data loss, or malfunction. Moreover, the dry chemical powder can be difficult to clean, especially from the small spaces and crevices of the ICT equipment. Therefore, ABC fire extinguishers are not recommended for data centres, and should be replaced with more suitable fire extinguishers, such as clean agent fire extinguishers, which use gas or liquid that does not leave any residue or harm the ICT equipment.

1: CDCP Preparation Guide, page 24, section 2.4.3 2: Data Center Fire Suppression: Overview & Protection Guide3, page 1, section 1 4: Fire Extinguisher Classes and Suitability5, page 1, section 1 6: SAFETY DATA SHEET Commercial ABC Dry Chemical (Fire Extinguishing Agent ...7, page 1,

by Chantell at Feb 07, 2024, 06:46 PM

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Ira

3 months ago

I thought you needed a special extinguisher for data centers?

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Benton

3 months ago

Depends on the situation, but generally okay.

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Matthew

3 months ago

Wait, aren't ABC extinguishers not safe for electrical fires?

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Maurine

4 months ago

Totally suitable for general use!

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Carylon

4 months ago

ABC extinguishers are good for most fires!

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Crista

4 months ago

I'm pretty confident that ABC extinguishers are not recommended for electrical fires, so I would lean towards option C.

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Donte

4 months ago

I feel like I read somewhere that ABC extinguishers can be used for electrical fires, but I can't recall the details.

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Frankie

4 months ago

I remember practicing a question about fire extinguishers, and I think ABC is okay, but it might depend on the specific situation.

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Hoa

5 months ago

I think an ABC extinguisher is generally suitable for most fires, but I'm not sure about electrical fires.

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Leslee

5 months ago

Wait, I'm a little confused. Doesn't an ABC extinguisher use a powder that could potentially damage sensitive electronic equipment? I better double-check the requirements for fire safety in data centres before answering this.

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Salina

5 months ago

Okay, I've got this. ABC fire extinguishers are suitable for a wide range of fires, including those involving electrical equipment. Since a data centre has a lot of electrical components, an ABC extinguisher should be appropriate. I'll mark that as my answer.

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Catarina

5 months ago

Hmm, I'm a bit unsure about this one. I know ABC fire extinguishers can handle different types of fires, but I'm not sure if that's the best option for a data centre. I'll need to review my notes on fire safety in IT environments.

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Lindsey

5 months ago

This seems like a straightforward question about fire extinguisher suitability. I'll need to think carefully about the different classes of fire extinguishers and how they apply to a data centre environment.

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Alecia

5 months ago

The image shows some kind of connection between WebLogic Server and an Oracle Database with two RAC nodes. I'm not sure which answer choice best describes it, so I'll need to think this through.

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Alton

5 months ago

The key here is to focus on the differences between private and public cloud. Hardware maintenance has to be a big one - that's definitely less of a concern in the public cloud.

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Antonio

5 months ago

Okay, I think I've got this. The key is to identify which contracts are using the cost method to calculate the stage of completion. Those will use cost of sales as the balancing figure.

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Sheron

5 months ago

I vaguely remember a practice question about Cisco DNA Center and its components. "Command Runner" sounds familiar, but it seems too specific for this question.

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Donette

5 months ago

This seems straightforward enough. We have three main conditions: salary, marital status, and number of children. I'll just need to consider the possible values for each to determine the total number of input classes.

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