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Ken Patmonk 0c3868ea71 quizzes: expand all 35 quizzes to 15 questions each 
OPS-1 through OPS-10, OS-2, OS-3 went from 5 → 15.
OS-1, OS-4 through OS-11, SEC-1 through SEC-11, TRB-1 through TRB-4 went from 7 → 15.
Questions cover exam-weight scenarios not duplicated from original content.

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OPS-5 Quiz: Environmental Controls

Take this after studying notes/OPS-5-environmental-controls.md.

Reply with answers like: 1B 2A 3D 4C 5B

Questions

  1. What device provides short-term battery power during an outage?

A. Surge suppressor
B. UPS
C. Toner cartridge
D. Patch panel

  1. What document gives safety guidance for chemicals or materials?

A. SDS or MSDS
B. SLA
C. SSID
D. RDP

  1. What is a brownout?

A. Complete loss of power
B. A malware alert
C. A low-voltage power condition
D. A browser redirect

  1. How should used toner be handled?

A. Thrown anywhere
B. Washed down a sink
C. Stored in RAM slots
D. Recycled or disposed of according to policy

  1. Why does equipment need ventilation?

A. To reduce overheating risk
B. To improve password length
C. To disable updates
D. To remove asset tags

  1. What is the primary function of a surge protector?

A. Provide battery backup during outages
B. Protect equipment from voltage spikes
C. Regulate air temperature
D. Reduce toner waste

  1. Which environmental condition most commonly causes hard drive failure due to physical damage?

A. Low humidity
B. High humidity
C. Excessive shock or vibration
D. Insufficient ventilation

  1. A server room temperature is consistently above recommended range. Which action best mitigates the risk?

A. Add more servers to generate more heat
B. Ensure proper airflow with cold aisle/hot aisle arrangement and additional cooling
C. Reduce the number of UPS units
D. Disable ventilation

  1. What is the purpose of a UPS beyond just providing power during an outage?

A. It speeds up the internet connection
B. It also conditions power to filter noise and spikes before they reach equipment
C. It replaces the need for surge protectors on other devices
D. It eliminates the need for a generator

  1. How should old ink cartridges be disposed of?

A. Thrown in regular trash
B. Poured down a drain
C. Returned to manufacturer programs or recycled per local regulations
D. Incinerated

  1. Which device protects against both power outages AND voltage fluctuations, unlike a surge protector alone?

A. Power strip
B. UPS
C. Smart plug
D. Ethernet switch

  1. A company is in a flood-prone area. Which data protection measure is most relevant?

A. Lower the server room temperature
B. Store backups offsite in a higher elevation location
C. Add a UPS
D. Replace surge protectors

  1. A server room has poor airflow and hot air is recirculating into server intakes. Which layout improvement addresses this?

A. Remove server rack doors
B. Implement hot aisle/cold aisle containment
C. Add more toner cartridges
D. Reduce lighting

  1. Which gas-based fire suppression system is preferred in server rooms because it does not damage equipment?

A. Water sprinkler
B. Foam suppression
C. Clean agent (e.g., FM-200 or Halon replacement)
D. Dry powder

  1. Why should equipment not be placed in direct sunlight?

A. It reduces browser performance
B. Heat and UV light can degrade components and shorten equipment life
C. It interferes with wireless signals
D. It increases humidity

Answer Key For Instructor

  1. B
  2. A
  3. C
  4. D
  5. A
  6. B
  7. C
  8. B
  9. B
  10. C
  11. B
  12. B
  13. B
  14. C
  15. B