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Question #: 129
Topic #: 1
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Which of the following would BEST provide detective and corrective controls for thermal regulation?

  • A. A smoke detector
  • B. A fire alarm
  • C. An HVAC system
  • D. A fire suppression system
  • E. Guards
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Suggested Answer: C 🗳️

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stoneface
Highly Voted 2 years, 10 months ago
Selected Answer: C
What are the functions of an HVAC system? An HVAC system is designed to control the environment in which it works. It achieves this by controlling the temperature (THERMAL) of a room through heating and cooling. It also controls the humidity level in that environment by controlling the movement and distribution of air inside the room. So it provides detective and corrective controls for THERMAL regulation.
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GigaChungus
Most Recent 1 year, 3 months ago
Selected Answer: C
I thought it was D at first, but reading the question carefully, this is about "thermal regulation" not fires. HVAC is the right answer in this case.
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cyberPunk28
1 year, 6 months ago
Selected Answer: C
C. An HVAC system
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sujon_london
1 year, 10 months ago
Selected Answer: D
The optimal way to achieve detective and corrective thermal regulation is through a fire suppression system, which actively curbs fires and halts their escalation. While smoke detectors, fire alarms, and HVAC systems are significant, they lack the direct fire control capability of a suppression system.
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DittoBrando
1 year, 3 months ago
You don't wanna water cool your servers like that. You should just use an HVAC system instead. This is about thermal regulation... not fires.
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RevolutionaryAct
1 year, 10 months ago
Wrong. It never mentions fire and fire suppression can only put out fires, it cannot raise temperatures nor slowly (or rapidly) cool unlike an HVAC system "corrective controls for thermal regulation" =/= fire
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RevolutionaryAct
1 year, 9 months ago
OK now I retract that comment because elsewhere I see that a fire suppression system is considered a corrective and compensating control.
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ApplebeesWaiter1122
1 year, 11 months ago
Selected Answer: C
An HVAC (Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning) system can provide both detective and corrective controls for thermal regulation. The HVAC system helps detect abnormal temperature changes in the environment, which can indicate potential issues with thermal regulation. For example, if a server room becomes too hot, the HVAC system can trigger alarms or notifications to alert the relevant personnel about the issue. Additionally, the HVAC system can be programmed to take corrective actions automatically in response to temperature fluctuations. It can adjust heating, cooling, and ventilation settings to bring the environment back to the desired temperature range.
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sujon_london
1 year, 10 months ago
I do appreciate your contribution in this platform which is very helpful: just to check what aspect HVAC will detect and would be corrective ? This may helps to change answer c >d; The optimal way to achieve detective and corrective thermal regulation is through a fire suppression system, which actively curbs fires and halts their escalation. While smoke detectors, fire alarms, and HVAC systems are significant, they lack the direct fire control capability of a suppression system.
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Frogalicious
1 year, 7 months ago
Think about your personal HVAC system at home; it's likely that you set the desired temperature on the control panel (aka thermo(temperature)stat(stasis)), which detects the temperature level and corrects it upon noticing a change.
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Protract8593
1 year, 11 months ago
Selected Answer: C
An HVAC (Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning) system can provide both detective and corrective controls for thermal regulation. It is capable of detecting abnormal temperatures and adjusting the environment to maintain the desired temperature range. By doing so, it helps to prevent overheating or freezing of equipment, which can lead to system failures or damage. This makes the HVAC system an important component in maintaining the overall security and reliability of the infrastructure.
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EUGgrep
2 years, 1 month ago
Selected Answer: C
D can't be the correct answer because a fire suppressor does not have detection capabilities. whereas the HVAC has detective and corrective powers, it detects the temperature and adjusts it accordingly depending on the settings. so the correct answer is C.
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Yawannawanka
2 years, 2 months ago
C. An HVAC system. An HVAC (heating, ventilation, and air conditioning) system can provide both detective and corrective controls for thermal regulation. The system is designed to detect changes in temperature and adjust the airflow and temperature accordingly. If the temperature goes beyond a certain threshold, the system can trigger an alarm or alert to notify the appropriate personnel. The HVAC system can also take corrective action to regulate the temperature by adjusting the airflow or turning on a cooling system, for example. A smoke detector and a fire alarm are designed to detect smoke and fire, respectively, and are not directly related to thermal regulation. A fire suppression system is designed to extinguish fires, but it does not provide detective or corrective controls for thermal regulation. Guards can provide physical security but are not directly related to thermal regulation.
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Mkoenig69
2 years, 2 months ago
Selected Answer: C
Fire suppression systems are designed to extinguish fires and prevent them from spreading, but they do not provide any thermal regulation.
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MasterControlProgram
2 years, 3 months ago
Selected Answer: C
C. An HVAC system would provide the best detective and corrective controls for thermal regulation. HVAC stands for Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning, and it helps to maintain a comfortable temperature and humidity level inside a building. It can detect and correct issues related to temperature, such as too hot or too cold, and provide a way to regulate it through heating or cooling systems. Smoke detectors, fire alarms, fire suppression systems, and guards are designed to detect and prevent fire-related incidents and may not be effective in regulating temperature.
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hoottfii
2 years, 4 months ago
fire suppression is detective and corrective?
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assfedassfinished
2 years, 3 months ago
HVAC is a better answer. The odds of a fire are less than the odds of the temperature being 1+ degree hotter/colder than spec. HVAC can detect and correct that.
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DALLASCOWBOYS
2 years, 4 months ago
C. HVAC system. It measures temperature and humidity, and corrects both if the measurements get out of the acceptable ranges.
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Blake89
2 years, 5 months ago
Selected Answer: C
CompTia Study Guide book: 'HVAC systems ensures that the processes or systems are at the proper temperature and humidity."
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Boubou480
2 years, 5 months ago
Selected Answer: C
C. An HVAC system would provide the best detective and corrective controls for thermal regulation. An HVAC (heating, ventilation, and air conditioning) system can detect deviations in temperature and adjust accordingly to maintain a comfortable and safe range. It can also alert maintenance staff if there is a problem that needs to be corrected.
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jhfdkjshfkjdsho
2 years, 6 months ago
Selected Answer: D
A fire suppression system, like a fire sprinkler system, is used to extinguish or control fires, and is activated by heat, smoke, or a combination of the two. However, a fire suppression system uses gaseous, chemical, or foam fire suppression agents to suppress the fire, rather than water. So, it is a detective and corrective system
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PraygeForPass
2 years, 5 months ago
Thermal regulation isn't just fires/smoke. It can be extremely cold or humid in a building for example. A fire suppression system won't help with that.
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Blake89
2 years, 5 months ago
Lol just stop it. The answer is C
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nul8212
2 years, 6 months ago
Selected Answer: D
This answer covers both parts of the question.
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FMMIR
2 years, 6 months ago
Selected Answer: C
An HVAC system would provide the best detective and corrective controls for thermal regulation. An HVAC (heating, ventilation, and air conditioning) system is a type of building management system that is used to control the temperature, humidity, and air quality within a building. HVAC systems typically include sensors that can detect changes in temperature, and control mechanisms that can adjust the heating or cooling output to maintain a comfortable and safe environment. This provides both detective and corrective controls for thermal regulation, as the sensors can detect deviations from the desired temperature range, and the control mechanisms can automatically adjust the heating or cooling output to correct the problem. Options A, B, D, and E do not provide the same level of control for thermal regulation as an HVAC system. A smoke detector and fire alarm can detect fires, but they do not provide the same level of control over the temperature within a building. A fire suppression system can extinguish fires, but it does not provide any control over the temperature. Guards do not provide any control over the temperature
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