Which of the following would be BEST prevented by a raised floor in the computer machine room?

A.
Damage of wires around computers and servers

B.
A power failure from static electricity

C.
Shocks from earthquakes

D.
Water flood damage.

Explanation:
The primary reason for having a raised floor is to enable power cables and data cables to be installed
underneath the floor. This eliminates the safety and damage risks posed when cables are placed in a
spaghetti-like fashion on an open floor. Staticelectricity should be avoided in the machine room;
therefore, measures such as specially manufactured carpet or shoes would be more appropriate for

static prevention than a raised floor. Raised floors do not address shocks from earthquakes. To
address earthquakes, anti-seismic architecture would be required to establish a quake-resistant
structural framework. Computer equipment needs to be protected against water. However, a raised
floor would not prevent damage to the machines in the event of overhead water pipe leakage.