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ISC2 ISSAP Exam - Topic 4 Question 47 Discussion

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

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?

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.


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Cassi 11 months ago
SMPS is for power supply, not for protection against brownouts.
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Virgie 12 months ago
A multimeter won't help with that, just a UPS!
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Arthur 12 months ago
Are you sure a UPS is enough? What if the power goes out completely?
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Tarra 12 months ago
I agree, a UPS is the way to go!
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Valda 1 year ago
Definitely a UPS! It keeps your computer safe during brownouts.
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Johnetta 1 year 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 1 year 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 1 year 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 1 year 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 1 year 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 1 year 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 1 year 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 1 year 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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