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FC0-U71 Practice Question: A technician is recommending a device to protect…
A technician is recommending a device to protect a server from data loss during a power outage. Which device should the technician recommend?
⚠ Common exam trap
Many candidates confuse a surge protector's ability to protect against spikes with the UPS's ability to provide continuous power during an outage, or they may think a generator is suitable despite its startup delay and lack of instantaneous failover.
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Why each option matters
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Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS)
An Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) provides battery backup power to the server during a power outage, allowing for a safe shutdown or continued operation until power is restored. This directly prevents data loss by ensuring the server does not abruptly lose power while writing data to disk. Unlike other devices, a UPS combines surge protection with battery backup, making it the correct choice for this scenario.
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Option-by-option breakdown
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Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS)
Why this is correct
A UPS provides battery backup, allowing safe shutdown during an outage.
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Generator
Why it's wrong here
Generators are for extended outages but not typically a standard recommendation for basic data loss prevention.
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Power strip
Why it's wrong here
Power strips provide no protection or backup.
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Surge protector
Why it's wrong here
Surge protectors guard against voltage spikes, not power loss.
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