Implementing Operational Procedures (Chapter 10)

Question 1

Power issues

Answer 1

Surge
- Abrupt but brief change in value of voltage
Spike
- Powerful surge
Sag
- Power to components brief dips below required levels
Brownout
- power is insufficient to allow device to function
Blackout
- complete loss of power

Question 2

Power conditioner control

Answer 2

Surge protector
- device that protect other devices from unexpected power spikes
Line Conditioner
- device that adjusted voltages to maintain 120V
Power Distribution Unit (PDU)
- devices that distributes power to required devices
Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS)
- a back up battery power supply designed to give a limited amount of power during a blackout