Comp Chap 5

A device that provides emergency power to your computer, conditions the voltage and protects against powers surges is called a ...................

Verified Answer
A. PSU = Power supply unit
B. USP = Universal Surge Protector
C. UPPS = Universal Power Protection and Supply
D. UPS = Uninterruptible Power Supply
E. None of these

Explanation:

The device described, which provides emergency power during outages, conditions voltage, and protects against power surges, is an Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS). Option (a) 'PSU = Power supply unit' converts AC power to DC for the computer but does not provide battery backup or comprehensive surge protection. Option (b) 'USP = Universal Surge Protector' is not a standard acronym for a device with emergency power capabilities; a surge protector primarily handles voltage spikes. Option (c) 'UPPS = Universal Power Protection and Supply' is not a recognized standard acronym. Option (d) 'UPS = Uninterruptible Power Supply' perfectly matches all the functions mentioned: emergency power, voltage conditioning, and surge protection. Option (e) 'None of these' is incorrect as (d) is the correct and complete description.