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FC0-U71 Practice Question: A company's server room is experiencing…
A company's server room is experiencing intermittent overheating. The administrator notices that the perforated floor tiles are blocked by equipment. What is the most likely consequence of this obstruction?
⚠ Common exam trap
Candidates often confuse airflow obstruction with electrical or power-related issues, but the direct consequence is always thermal—reduced cooling and hot spots—not changes to the UPS or battery system.
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Why each option matters
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Reduced cooling efficiency and hot spots
Blocking perforated floor tiles restricts the flow of cold air from the raised-floor plenum into the server room. This reduces the overall cooling efficiency of the HVAC system and creates localized hot spots around the obstructed tiles, which can lead to equipment overheating and failure.
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Reduced cooling efficiency and hot spots
Why this is correct
Perforated tiles deliver cold air; blocking them creates hot spots and reduces cooling.
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Increased electrical load on the UPS
Why it's wrong here
Blocked tiles do not affect electrical load.
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Increased humidity levels
Why it's wrong here
Airflow obstruction primarily affects temperature, not humidity.
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Reduced battery backup time
Why it's wrong here
Battery backup is independent of airflow.
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