EXIN Foundation in IT Service Management based on ISO/IEC 20000 — Question 18

Why is air-conditioning placed in the server room?

Answer options

• A. In the server room the air has to be cooled and the heat produced by the equipment has to be extracted. The air in the room is also dehumidified and filtered.
• B. When a company wishes to cool its offices, the server room is the best place. This way, no office space needs to be sacrificed for such a large piece of equipment.
• C. It is not pleasant for the maintenance staff to have to work in a server room that is too warm.
• D. Backup tapes are made from thin plastic which cannot withstand high temperatures. Therefore, if it gets too hot in a server room, they may get damaged.

Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer A is accurate because it highlights the necessity of cooling, heat extraction, dehumidification, and air filtration in the server room for optimal equipment performance. Options B, C, and D do not address the primary functional need for air-conditioning, which is to manage the temperature and air quality crucial for server operation.