Power Protection Devices Flashcards
1
Q
What are power protection devices used for?
A
Protect data computer equipment from power fluctuations
2
Q
What is a surge protector?
A
Protects against power surges and spike damage
3
Q
What does UPS stand for ?
A
Uninterruptable Power Supply
4
Q
What does a Uninterruptable Power Supply do?
A
Protects against power problems and provides a consistent quality power for blackout and brownouts
5
Q
What does SPS stand for?
A
Standby Power Supply
6
Q
What does a Standby Power Supply do?
A
Protects against power problems. Will provide a backup battery on standby during normal operation. Not as reliable as UPS as it takes time to switch to the battery