Server Room Fire Risks and Protection Quiz
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What is a common cause of fires in server rooms?

  • Inadequate lighting
  • Lack of fire protection systems
  • Overloading of circuits (correct)
  • Insufficient ventilation

    • What is the purpose of fire sleeves in server rooms?

  • To enhance ventilation in the server room
  • To provide insulation for servers
  • To fill or seal an aperture created by pipes or cables passing through a fire-rated wall or ceiling (correct)
  • To prevent overheating of servers

    • How do fire collars contribute to fire resistance in server rooms?

  • Creating a cooling effect in the event of a fire
  • Surrounding pipes and other penetrations with intumescent compounds that expand throughout the fire (correct)
  • Redirecting fire to other compartments
  • Absorbing excess heat from servers

    • What is the function of fire covers in server rooms?

    <p>Stopping fires of luminaires in fire rated suspended ceilings</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of fire sealants and gap fillers?

    <p>To prevent the spread of fire and smoke by expanding when heated</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of intumescent sealants and void fillers?

    <p>To secure gaps and ensure maximum safety</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of latex-based firestop caulk designed for residential wood frame construction?

    <p>To prevent the spread of fire in residential wood frame construction</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main difference between active and passive fire protection?

    <p>Active protection involves detecting, stopping, and escaping fire, while passive protection contains the fire and prevents its spread</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why are traditional foam fire extinguishers not recommended for use in a server room?

    <p>They can cause irreparable damage to servers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary advantage of clean agent fire suppression systems in server rooms?

    <p>They leave no residue behind and are ideal for protecting valuable electronics</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of inert gas fire suppression systems?

    <p>To reduce oxygen levels below 15% and displace oxygen with Argon/Nitrogen</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why are CO2 suppression systems considered to pose significant health risks?

    <p>They reduce oxygen levels to dangerous levels</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary disadvantage of synthetic gas suppression systems?

    <p>They are more costly than inert gas suppression systems</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why are powder and foam extinguishing systems to be avoided in a server room?

    <p>They can cause irreparable damage to electronic equipment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of aerosol extinguishing systems?

    <p>To extinguish fires by releasing a mist of fine particles</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main advantage of water mist extinguishing systems?

    <p>They are highly effective in extinguishing electrical fires</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of fire sleeves in server rooms?

    <p>To fill or seal an aperture created by pipes or cables passing through a fire-rated wall or ceiling</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of fire collars in server rooms?

    <p>To maintain fire resistance levels by surrounding pipes and other penetrations with intumescent compounds</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main function of fire covers in server rooms?

    <p>To stop fires of luminaires in fire-rated suspended ceilings</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of a good fire protection system in server rooms?

    <p>To seal openings and joints in fire-resistance rated wall and/or floor assemblies</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary cause of fires in server rooms according to the text?

    <p>Short-circuiting</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main purpose of fire stopping products in server rooms?

    <p>To seal openings and joints in fire-resistance rated wall and/or floor assemblies</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of fire collars in server rooms?

    <p>To maintain fire resistance levels by surrounding pipes and other penetrations with intumescent compounds</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of fire covers in server rooms?

    <p>To stop fires of luminaires in fire-rated suspended ceilings</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main purpose of fire stopping products in server rooms?

    <p>To prevent the spread of fire and smoke by sealing gaps and openings</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of fire sleeves in server rooms?

    <p>To protect cables and pipes from fire damage</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do fire collars contribute to fire resistance in server rooms?

    <p>By preventing the spread of fire and smoke through openings in walls and floors</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why are traditional foam fire extinguishers not recommended for use in a server room?

    <p>They can cause irreparable damage to servers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of fire covers in server rooms?

    <p>To seal openings in floors and ceilings to prevent the spread of fire and smoke</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary cause of fires in server rooms according to the text?

    <p>Electrical faults</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary disadvantage of synthetic gas suppression systems?

    <p>Environmental impact</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of inert gas fire suppression systems?

    <p>To displace oxygen with argon/nitrogen to extinguish fires</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why are powder and foam extinguishing systems to be avoided in a server room?

    <p>They can cause irreparable damage to servers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why are CO2 suppression systems considered to pose significant health risks?

    <p>They displace oxygen and can cause suffocation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of aerosol extinguishing systems?

    <p>To suppress fires by releasing fine solid particles</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main advantage of water mist extinguishing systems?

    <p>They are effective in suppressing fires without causing damage to electronics</p> Signup and view all the answers

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