CDCP Exam Dumps - Certified Data Centre Professional (CDCP)

A service corridor is a dedicated space within or adjacent to a data centre that allows access to the supporting facilities, such as power, cooling, fire suppression, security, and cabling systems, without interfering with the computer room operations. A service corridor helps to isolate the noise, vibration, heat, and dust generated by the supporting facilities from the sensitive equipment in the computer room. A service corridor also enhances the safety and efficiency of the maintenance and monitoring activities, as well as the flexibility and scalability of the data centre design.

References: EPI Data Centre Training Framework, CDCP Preparation Guide, Service Corridors Definition | Law Insider

The last stage in stages of combustion is flaming fire, which occurs when the fuel vapors and oxygen are mixed in the right proportion and ignited by a flame or a spark. Flaming fire is characterized by visible flames, intense heat, and rapid oxidation. Flaming fire can cause severe damage to the data center equipment, personnel, and business continuity. Therefore, it is important to prevent or suppress flaming fire as soon as possible using appropriate fire detection and suppression systems.

References:

•EPI Data Centre Professional (CDCP®) Preparation Guide, page 31

•[Fire Detection and Suppression Systems for Data Centers]

The main difference between an Environmental Monitoring System (EMS) and a Building Management System (BMS) is that an EMS monitors only, while a BMS monitors and controls. An EMS is a system that collects and records data from various sensors and devices that measure environmental parameters, such as temperature, humidity, air quality, power, and water. An EMS provides alerts and reports based on the data, but it does not control or adjust the environmental conditions. A BMS is a system that integrates and manages various building systems, such as HVAC, lighting, security, fire, and access. A BMS not only monitors the data from these systems, but also controls and optimizes them to achieve the desired performance and efficiency. A BMS can also communicate with an EMS to receive data and provide feedback.

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1: Environmental Monitoring Systems vs Building Management Systems2, page 1, section 1 3: Building Monitoring System vs Environmental Monitoring System4, page 1, section 1 5: BUILDING AND ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS AND HOW THEY MEET GMP …6, page 1, section 1 7: Environmental Monitoring System vs. Building Management System8, page 1, section 1

A physical infrastructure in a Data Center consists of racks, which are metal frames used to store and organize server and other IT equipment. The racks are usually arranged in rows and columns, and they can be used to hold servers, storage devices, and other pieces of IT equipment. The racks can also be used to organize cables and other components to ensure that the Data Center is kept organized and efficient.

Fiber-optic cables use light as the source to transmit data. Light pulses are modulated to carry information through an optical fiber. The light is confined in the core of the fiber by total internal reflection at the core-cladding interface. The light travels along the fiber with minimal loss or interference, making it suitable for long-distance and high-bandwidth applications.

References: EPI Data Centre Training Framework, Principle of Data transmission through fiber optic cables, Fiber-optic communication

The most damaging type of floor load for raised floor tiles in a data centre is the rolling load (RL), according to the CDCP Preparation Guide1 and various web sources234. A rolling load is the load that is applied by a moving object, such as a pallet jack, a forklift, or a rack on wheels. A rolling load can cause more stress and fatigue on the raised floor tiles than a static load, such as a concentrated load (CP) or a uniformly distributed load (UDL), because it creates dynamic forces and impacts that can crack, dent, or deform the tiles. Moreover, a rolling load can also damage the pedestals and stringers that support the tiles, and cause the tiles to become loose or misaligned. Therefore, when designing and installing a raised floor system, it is important to consider the maximum rolling load that the tiles can withstand, and to use appropriate materials and methods to enhance the strength and durability of the tiles. For example, some possible solutions include using steel or concrete-filled tiles, reinforcing the edges and corners of the tiles, and using locking or gravity-held systems to secure the tiles.

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1: CDCP Preparation Guide, page 23, section 2.4.2 2: Top 5 Considerations - Selecting a Data Center Raised Floor Tile5, page 1, section 1 3: Raised Floor Systems: Explained, Improved and Reinvented6, page 1, section 1 4: Raised Floor Systems: Common Problems and Solutions7, page 1, section 1

Class D fires involve combustible metals or combustible metal alloys such as magnesium, sodium and potassium. These metals can react violently with water, air, or other chemicals, and require special extinguishing agents1

References: 1: EPI Data Centre Professional (CDCP®) Reference Materials, page 16.

The fire triangle is a simple model that illustrates the three elements a fire needs to ignite: heat, fuel, and an oxidizing agent (usually oxygen). A fire naturally occurs when the elementsare present and combined in the right mixture. A fire can be prevented or extinguished by removing any one of the elements in the fire triangle.

References: EPI Data Centre Professional (CDCP®) Preparation Guide, page 9; Fire triangle - Wikipedia; The Fire Triangle Explained - Fire Action