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CPA · Question 65 · Area I: Information Systems
Which of the following describes a 'Cold Site' for disaster recovery?
Which of the following describes a 'Cold Site' for disaster recovery?
Answer options:
A.
A facility with power and cooling, but no IT equipment.
B.
A fully mirrored data center.
C.
A facility with equipment but no data.
D.
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 facility with power and cooling, but no IT equipment.
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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