GIAC GISP Exam - Topic 5 Question 77 Discussion

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Question #: 77
Topic #: 5

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Which of the following statements is true about transient noise?

AIt is a momentary low voltage condition.

BIt is a short duration of power line disruption.

CIt is a prolonged power supply that is below the normal voltage.

DIt is an electrical current that does not fluctuate.

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Suggested Answer: B

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Marci

1 month ago

I feel confident about B. It’s clear and concise!

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Renay

2 months ago

D doesn’t apply either. Transient noise fluctuates.

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Meghann

2 months ago

C is definitely wrong. Prolonged isn’t transient.

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Lauran

2 months ago

A is tempting, but it’s too vague.

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Brittni

2 months ago

Agreed! B fits the definition of transient noise.

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Stephane

2 months ago

I’m surprised this is even a question, seems pretty straightforward!

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Sonia

2 months ago

No way, D is definitely not correct.

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Linn

3 months ago

Wait, isn't A also kinda true?

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Onita

3 months ago

Totally agree, transient noise is all about short disruptions!

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Shaun

3 months ago

I think B is the right answer.

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Nettie

4 months ago

B seems like the most logical choice. Transient noise is a short-lived power line disruption.

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Shawnda

4 months ago

Haha, C is definitely not the right answer. Prolonged power supply below normal voltage? That's just called a brownout!

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Alesia

4 months ago

D is the correct answer. Transient noise is an electrical current that does not fluctuate.

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Nilsa

4 months ago

A is the right answer. Transient noise is a momentary low voltage condition.

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Nickolas

4 months ago

I think the correct answer is B. It's a short duration of power line disruption.

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Frederick

4 months ago

I vaguely recall that transient noise is about brief disturbances, so B seems like the most plausible answer to me.

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Dawne

5 months ago

I feel like we had a practice question that mentioned fluctuations, which makes me think D is definitely not correct.

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Latia

5 months ago

I remember studying about voltage conditions, but I'm not sure if A is really what transient noise refers to.

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Darci

5 months ago

I think transient noise is related to short disruptions, so maybe B is the right choice?

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Christiane

5 months ago

I'm pretty confident the answer is B. Transient noise is a brief power disruption, not a long-term voltage issue.

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Samira

5 months ago

Wait, is transient noise the same as a power surge? I'm a bit confused on the difference between those terms.

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Santos

5 months ago

Okay, I've got this. Transient noise is a short-term voltage drop, so the answer is B. Short duration power line disruption.

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Moon

6 months ago

I think B is the right answer. Short disruptions make sense.

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Dick

6 months ago

I'm not totally sure about this one. I'll have to think it through carefully and eliminate the options that don't seem right.

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Cyndy

6 months ago

Hmm, I think it's either A or B. Transient noise sounds like a temporary power issue, not a prolonged one.

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Elmira

25 days ago

A could work, but B is more accurate for transient noise.

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Wava

30 days ago

A seems too vague. B is clearer.

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Jaleesa

1 month ago

Definitely B! Short disruptions fit the definition.

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Diego

6 months ago

I lean towards B too. It’s about short duration.

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Karl

6 months ago

I agree, A and B make the most sense.

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