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Exin CDCP Exam - Topic 9 Question 43 Discussion

Actual exam question for Exin's CDCP exam

Question #: 43
Topic #: 9

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What is the effect of a high relative humidity in the data centre?

AThere is a risk of electrostatic discharge.

BIn a data centre environment relative humidity is not important, only temperature matters.

CThere is a risk of not properly functioning of the smoke detectors.

DThere is a risk of corrosion.

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Suggested Answer: D

High relative humidity in a data center can lead to corrosion of metal parts and electronic contacts, potentially causing failures. Electrostatic discharge is a risk with low humidity, not high.

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Loren

2 months ago

I feel A and D are both valid. We need to protect our gear!

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Johanna

2 months ago

B seems wrong. Humidity matters just as much as temperature.

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Ernest

3 months ago

I agree with D. Corrosion can ruin hardware over time.

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Merri

3 months ago

I lean towards C. Smoke detectors might fail in high humidity.

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Rebbecca

3 months ago

Definitely A! High humidity can lead to static issues.

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Elizabeth

3 months ago

D) is a real concern in high humidity.

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Tawanna

4 months ago

C) sounds plausible, but I'm not sure.

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Merilyn

4 months ago

I think B) is wrong, humidity matters too.

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Nickolas

4 months ago

A) is definitely a risk!

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Stefany

4 months ago

B) In a data centre environment relative humidity is not important, only temperature matters. Wait, what? That can't be right.

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Melvin

4 months ago

I thought the answer was "All of the above, plus the risk of my coffee getting too humid."

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Louvenia

5 months ago

C) There is a risk of not properly functioning of the smoke detectors.

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Sherman

5 months ago

D) There is a risk of corrosion.

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Lea

5 months ago

I definitely remember something about electrostatic discharge being a risk, but I can't remember if that was related to high humidity or low humidity.

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Chery

5 months ago

I feel like we discussed how humidity is important in data centres, but I can’t recall if it was just about temperature or not.

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Anthony

5 months ago

I’m not sure, but I think I read somewhere that humidity affects smoke detectors too. Could it be C?

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Lili

5 months ago

I remember studying that high humidity can lead to corrosion, so I think D might be the right answer.

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Nickole

6 months ago

Okay, I'm leaning towards C on this one. If the humidity is too high, it could interfere with the proper functioning of the smoke detectors, which would be a major issue in a data centre. I'll double-check the other options, but that's my initial thought.

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Jennie

6 months ago

A) There is a risk of electrostatic discharge.

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Aleisha

6 months ago

I think the answer is D. High humidity can lead to corrosion of the metal components in the data centre, which could cause all sorts of problems. I remember learning about that in one of my IT courses.

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Marget

6 months ago

I think A is a big concern. Electrostatic discharge can damage equipment.

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Beatriz

6 months ago

B seems like the wrong answer to me. Even if temperature is the primary concern, relative humidity can't be ignored in a data centre environment. I'm pretty confident that A or D is the correct response here.

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An

7 months ago

Wait, are we really saying humidity doesn't matter? That's surprising!

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Judy

7 months ago

Hmm, I'm not sure about this one. I know that temperature is really important in a data centre, but I thought humidity was also a factor. I'll have to think this through a bit more.

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Mertie

7 months ago

I'm pretty confident that the answer is A. High relative humidity can definitely increase the risk of electrostatic discharge, which can damage sensitive electronic equipment in a data centre.

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Sommer

1 month ago

D is also a risk. Corrosion can ruin hardware over time.

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Elly

2 months ago

True, but A is more critical for sensitive electronics.

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Brandon

2 months ago

But what about C? Smoke detectors might not work properly too.

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Elsa

2 months ago

Definitely! High humidity can lead to serious equipment damage.

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Ressie

2 months ago

I agree, A seems right. Electrostatic discharge is a big concern.

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