Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP) — Question 136

Which of the following publishes the most commonly used standard for data center design in regard to tiers and topologies?

Answer options

• A. IDCA
• B. Uptime Institute
• C. NFPA
• D. BICSI

Correct answer: B

Explanation

The Uptime Institute is recognized for its development of the tier classification system for data centers, which is widely adopted in the industry. While IDCA, NFPA, and BICSI provide valuable contributions to data center standards, they do not specifically publish the tier standards that are most commonly referenced.