Which of the following floors would be MOST appropriate to locate information processing facilities in a 6-
stories building?

A.
Basement

B.
Ground floor

C.
Third floor

D.
Sixth floor

Explanation:
Because data centers usually hold expensive equipment and the company’s critical data, their protection should
be thoroughly thought out before implementation. Data centers should not be located on the top floors because
it would be more difficult for an emergency crew to access it in a timely fashion in case of a fire. By the same
token, data centers should not be located in basements where flooding can affect the systems. And if a facility
is in a hilly area, the data center should be located well above ground level. Data centers should be located at
the core of a building so if there is some type of attack on the building, the exterior walls and structures will
absorb the hit and hopefully the data center will not be damaged.
Incorrect Answers:
A: The information processing facilities should not be in the basement because of the risk of flooding.
Therefore, this answer is incorrect.
B: The information processing facilities should not be on the ground floor because of the risk of flooding.
Therefore, this answer is incorrect.
D: The information processing facilities should not be on the top floor because it would be more difficult for an
emergency crew to access it in a timely fashion in case of a fire. Therefore, this answer is incorrect.References:
Harris, Shon, All In One CISSP Exam Guide, 6th Edition, McGraw-Hill, 2013, p. 454