Which of the following should be connected to the fire alarm system in order to help prevent the spread
of a fire in a server room without data loss to assist in an FM-200 deployment?

A.
Water base sprinkler system

B.
Electrical

C.
HVAC

D.
Video surveillance

Explanation:
HVAC refers to heating, ventilation and air-conditioning to allow for a zone-based environmental control
measure. The fire-alarm system should ideally also be hooked up to the HVAC so that the HVAC can
monitor the changes in heating and ventilation.
Incorrect Answers:
A: A water based sprinkler system is designed to extinguish a fire and not to prevent data loss. It can also
cause extreme damage to computers and electrical equipment.
B: Electrical systems are not designed to prevent the spread of fire.
D: Video surveillance is used mainly as a deterrent and will not help to prevent the spread of fire.

Dulaney, Emmett and Chuck Eastton, CompTIA Security+ Study Guide, 6th Edition, Sybex, Indianapolis,
2014, pp. 378-380