Case 3-1 Britton lives in a rural area that sometimes experiences electrical power failure or fluctuations. He wants to safeguard his computer system against power outages. To protect against power spikes, Britton would use a(n) ____.
A) standby power system (SPS)
B) driver
C) surge suppressor
D) separate thermostat

Question

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A surge suppressor helps protect electronic devices from power spikes by regulating the voltage and diverting excess energy away from the device. It is a common and cost-effective solution for safeguarding computers against power fluctuations. Standby power systems (SPS) provide backup power in case of outages but are more expensive and typically used for critical systems like servers. Drivers are software that allow devices to communicate with the computer, and a separate thermostat is unrelated to protecting against power outages.

Case 3-1 Britton Lives in a Rural Area That Sometimes