Which component makes an online UPS different from offline UPS?

Which component makes an online UPS different from offline UPS? Correct Answer Static switch

Static transfer switch makes an online UPS different from offline UPS. The block diagrams of both the UPS are shown in the figure.

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Static transfer switches (STS) are such electrical devices which are used for very fast switching between electrical power sources. It is used in UPS to immediately switch main power supply, to its stored backup power. They perform instantaneous switching operations and thus supply immediate power to the load.

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A manager in your office received a new Windows 2000 Professional laptop computer. You have been asked to configure offline files for the manager to work on documents at home. You enable offline files, and have the manager log off of the network. During the logoff process, the expected synchronization of offline files does not occur. You have the manager log back on to the network. What can you do to correct the problem?
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