(a) Explain the importance of having fire safety... | Information and Communication Technology 0417 | Paper 1 Mock 01 | Theory

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(a) Explain the importance of having fire safety equipment in a computer room. [2]

(b) State two types of fire safety equipment that should be available and describe why each is important. [2]

(c) Explain why a water-based fire extinguisher should not be used in a room containing electrical equipment. [2]

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(a) The importance of fire safety equipment in a computer room:

Computer equipment can overheat or develop electrical faults that could start a fire, making the risk of fire higher than in a room without electronics. [1]
Fire safety equipment is essential to detect fires early and allow them to be extinguished quickly before they cause serious damage to equipment or injury to people. [1]

(b) Two types of fire safety equipment and their importance:

A smoke detector alerts occupants to a fire by sounding an alarm as soon as smoke is detected, giving people time to evacuate the room safely. [1]
A CO2 or dry powder fire extinguisher can be used to put out electrical fires safely without causing further damage to the equipment, unlike water which would be dangerous. [1]

(c) Why a water-based fire extinguisher should not be used with electrical equipment:

Water conducts electricity, so using a water extinguisher on an electrical fire could electrocute the person using the extinguisher. [1]
The water could also cause a short circuit in other connected equipment, potentially spreading the damage or starting additional fires elsewhere in the room. [1]

(a) Explain the importance of having fire safety equipment in a computer room. [2] (b) State two types of fire safety equipment that should be available and...