Which of the following is a security benefit of providing additional HVAC capacity or increased tonnage in
a datacenter?

A.
Increased availability of network services due to higher throughput

B.
Longer MTBF of hardware due to lower operating temperatures

C.
Higher data integrity due to more efficient SSD cooling

D.
Longer UPS run time due to increased airflow

Explanation:
The mean time between failures (MTBF) is the measure of the anticipated incidence of failure for a
system or component. This measurement determines the component’s anticipated lifetime. If the MTBFof a cooling system is one year, you can anticipate that the system will last for a one-year period; this
means that you should be prepared to replace or rebuild the system once a year. If the system lasts
longer than the MTBF, your organization receives a bonus. MTBF is helpful in evaluating a system’s
reliability and life expectancy. Thus longer MTBF due to lower operating temperatures is a definite
advantage
Incorrect Answers:
A: Availability means simply to make sure that the data and systems are available for authorized users.
Data backups, redundant systems, and disaster recovery plans all support availability.
C: Data integrity refers to keeping data unaltered.
D: Longer UPS will allow you to continue to function in the absence of power and provide time to shut
down gracefully in the event of power failures. It is thus a business continuity benefit.

Dulaney, Emmett and Chuck Eastton, CompTIA Security+ Study Guide, 6th Edition, Sybex, Indianapolis,
2014, pp. 378, 456