CompTIA Cloud+ Practice Test

Which method can be used to prevent false alarms during server maintenance?

1. Enabling system alerts

2. Disabling automation scripts

3. Putting the system into maintenance mode

4. Increasing monitoring frequency

The correct answer is: Putting the system into maintenance mode

Putting the system into maintenance mode is an effective method for preventing false alarms during server maintenance. When a system is placed into maintenance mode, it usually suppresses alerts and notifications that might be triggered by the scheduled tasks being performed. This is particularly important because maintenance activities—such as software updates, hardware checks, or configuration changes—can generate activity that may be misinterpreted as an issue or failure by monitoring systems. By explicitly putting the system into maintenance mode, administrators can ensure that any alerts generated during this time are either suppressed or handled differently, thereby avoiding unnecessary concern or responses from the operations team. The other methods mentioned may not effectively prevent false alarms. For instance, enabling system alerts might actually increase the number of notifications received, particularly if the system detects changes during maintenance. Disabling automation scripts, while it could reduce potential issues during maintenance, does not directly address the prevention of false alarms, as it doesn't alter how alerts are generated or handled in the system. Increasing monitoring frequency could lead to more alerts being created, especially during periods of increased activity typical of maintenance tasks, resulting in even more false alarms. Thus, placing the system in maintenance mode is the most relevant and effective approach to manage alerts appropriately during this critical time.