ISC2 ISSAP Exam - Topic 4 Question 47 Discussion

Actual exam question for ISC2's ISSAP exam

Question #: 47
Topic #: 4

Sonya, a user, reports that she works in an electrically unstable environment where brownouts are a regular occurrence. Which of the following will you tell her to use to protect her computer?

AUPS

BMultimeter

CSMPS

DCMOS battery

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Suggested Answer: A

failure occurs, the UPS is switched to the battery provided inside the device. It is used with computers, as power failure can cause loss of

data, which has not been saved by a user.

Answer option C is incorrect. Switch Mode Power Supply (SMPS) is a device that converts raw input power to controlled voltage and current for

the operation of electronic equipment. SMPS uses switches for high efficiency.

Answer option D is incorrect. Complimentary Metal Oxide Semiconductor (CMOS) is a chip installed on the motherboard, which stores the

hardware configuration of a computer.

by Viola at May 09, 2022, 03:32 AM

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Cassi

4 months ago

SMPS is for power supply, not for protection against brownouts.

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Virgie

4 months ago

A multimeter won't help with that, just a UPS!

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Arthur

4 months ago

Are you sure a UPS is enough? What if the power goes out completely?

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Tarra

4 months ago

I agree, a UPS is the way to go!

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Valda

5 months ago

Definitely a UPS! It keeps your computer safe during brownouts.

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Johnetta

5 months ago

I’m a bit confused; I thought an SMPS was for power supply regulation, but I don’t think it protects against brownouts like a UPS would.

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Rebecka

5 months ago

I remember studying about power protection devices, and I feel like a multimeter is more for measuring voltage, not protecting the computer.

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Adelina

5 months ago

I think a UPS is the right choice here since it provides backup power during brownouts, but I'm not completely sure.

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Larae

5 months ago

I practiced a similar question, and I believe the UPS is definitely the best option for Sonya's situation.

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Rochell

5 months ago

This is a good one. I'm going to carefully review the options and make sure I understand the implications of each before selecting my answer.

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Latrice

5 months ago

This question seems a bit technical, but I'll give it my best shot. I'll need to carefully read through each option and try to understand the differences between the import parameters.

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Sonia

5 months ago

The `kill -9` command is usually used to forcibly terminate a process, so I'm guessing that's the answer here. But I'll double-check the man page just to be sure.

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Davida

5 months ago

Alright, time to put my accounting knowledge to the test. I think the key here is determining the level of control KL has over MN. That should guide me to the right accounting treatment.

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