Which option best describes the LACE color coding for status?

Which option best describes the LACE color coding for status?

• A. Red-safe, Yellow-caution, Green-high
• B. Red-critical, Yellow-can sustain, Green-80-100% of original load
• C. Red-high, Yellow-medium, Green-low
• D. Red-critical, Yellow-can sustain, Green-80-100% of original load

Answer: (D)

LACE color coding uses three levels to quickly convey how much load capacity remains and how urgent the situation is. Red means a critical state where the system is in danger and immediate action is needed. Yellow signals a warning: the system can still sustain the load, but performance is stressed and requires monitoring. Green indicates normal operation with adequate capacity, up to the full original load. The best description matches red with critical, yellow with can sustain, and green with 80-100% of the original load. This pairing reflects the intended progression from urgent risk (red) to caution (yellow) to healthy operation (green). Other mappings would misrepresent the meaning of green or yellow, making them less consistent with the established color semantics.

LACE color coding uses three levels to quickly convey how much load capacity remains and how urgent the situation is. Red means a critical state where the system is in danger and immediate action is needed. Yellow signals a warning: the system can still sustain the load, but performance is stressed and requires monitoring. Green indicates normal operation with adequate capacity, up to the full original load.

The best description matches red with critical, yellow with can sustain, and green with 80-100% of the original load. This pairing reflects the intended progression from urgent risk (red) to caution (yellow) to healthy operation (green). Other mappings would misrepresent the meaning of green or yellow, making them less consistent with the established color semantics.