BICSI Data Center Design Consultant - DCDC - DCDC-003.1 Exam Questions [2026]

QUESTION NO: 1
what are 2 typical printer manufacturer environmental criteria?

A. radioactivity measurement and electromagnetic interference B. electrical conductivity and soil contamination C. humidity and temperature D. lighting and sound level

Correct Answer: C

QUESTION NO: 2
What is a possible downside to customer-owned maintenance holes?

A. fire risk near data center property B. poor aesthetic appearance around facility exterior C. leaks leading to water infiltration into data center D. susceptibility to theft or damage by unauthorized personnel

Correct Answer: C

QUESTION NO: 3
What is the minimum sized conductor from the rebar mat foundation to the mesh bonding network?

A. 4 AWG B. 2 AWG C. 8 AWG D. 6 AWG

Correct Answer: A

QUESTION NO: 4
what is the ANSI/TIA-942 typical range of pressure differential regarding positive pressure for data center.

A. Less Than -4,+4 inches water column(-1000 opa ,+100 <pa>) B. Less than or equal to -0,1 in water column (-25 Pa) C. More than -0,005 in wc (< -1,24 Pa), but less than or equal to +0,05in wc (+12,4 Pa) D. More than +3in wc (>746Pa),but less than or equaltto+6,in wc(1492 pa))

Correct Answer: B

QUESTION NO: 5
What is the recommended range for the low temperature in a data center according to ASHRAE?

A. 70 degrees B. 60 degrees C. 75 degrees D. 64.4 degrees E. 55 degrees

Correct Answer: D

QUESTION NO: 6
What is typically considered the demarcation point for electrical utility at a data center?

A. The switchboard B. The generator C. The transformer D. The UPS

Correct Answer: C

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QUESTION NO: 7
What is the smoke development rating required for all materials hosted in a containment system?

A. 150 B. 600 C. 300 D. 450

Correct Answer: D

QUESTION NO: 8
Where should all Storage and Unpacking activities occur?

A. Near the Main Entrance of Data Center B. Outside the Building, at a secure location. C. Outside Computer room, either in Storage Rooms or Staging Areas located adjacent to Computer Room with Dedicated air Handling D. None of these E. Inside Computer Room

Correct Answer: C

QUESTION NO: 9
What is the recommended amount of fuel supply to be available to a class F4 data center?

A. 24 hours B. 96 hours C. 72 hours D. 48 hours

Correct Answer: B

QUESTION NO: 10
What is the function of an emergency generator?

A. back up office lighting B. supply power to the restrooms during a utility outage C. provide backup power to IT equipment only D. all of the above

Correct Answer: D

QUESTION NO: 11
What is the minimum raised floor height?

A. 6" B. 18" C. 24" D. 12"

Correct Answer: B

QUESTION NO: 12
what are the dead loads of a structure?

A. Temperature fluctuations leading to expansion and contraction B. Loads due to snow, wash C. Dynamic loads due to external forces like suction winds and rain D. Static loads due to force of gravity on fixed building elements (correct)

Correct Answer: D

QUESTION NO: 13
What is the recommended range for the high temperature in a data center according to ASHRAE?

A. 70 degrees B. 80.6 degrees C. 85 degrees D. 75 degrees E. 90 degrees

Correct Answer: B

QUESTION NO: 14
where should the secured storage area be located?

A. adjacent to security offices B. None of above C. adjacent to the secured loading dock D. adjacent to the non-secured loading dock E. far away as possible from secure data

Correct Answer: C

QUESTION NO: 15
What is the minimum aisle width?

A. The width shouldn't exceed more than half room length B. Twice server cabinet depth C. 3 feet D. Arm span distance between technicians

Correct Answer: C