Which of the following describes a 'Cold Site' for disaster recovery?

Answer options:

A facility with power and cooling, but no IT equipment.

A fully mirrored data center.

A facility with equipment but no data.

A cloud-based backup.

How to approach this question

Cold = Empty room. Warm = Computers. Hot = Data.

Full Answer

A.A facility with power and cooling, but no IT equipment.✓ Correct

A Cold Site provides the physical space, power, and cooling, but requires the organization to bring in and install all hardware and software, resulting in a long recovery time.

Common mistakes

Confusing Cold and Warm sites.

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