EC-Council Network Defense Essentials (NDE) Practice Test

Sprinkler systems are designed to suppress fires to protect people and property, buying time for occupants to evacuate and reducing heat and smoke damage. That purpose directly addresses avoiding human and asset loss, which is why this statement fits best. Intrusion detection, monitoring access control, and lighting serve different safety needs—detecting unauthorized entry, managing who can access areas, and improving visibility—whereas sprinklers focus on fire suppression to prevent loss.