Chapter 9, Problem 18RQ

Explanation of Solution

Water:

In any organization water plays a major role to defend against resources and data loss. Water is used in case of fire. Fire suppressions systems contain a liquid, mostly water which can be applied when fire has been detected.

Critical factors that are affected when water is not available:

The two critical factors that are affected during the absence of water are:

• Fire safety
• Air conditioning

Factors that are importance to the operation of organization’s information assets:

Fire safety:

• One of the most serious threats to physical security is fire...