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CPA · Question 74 · Area I: Information Systems
A company uses a 'Cold Site' for disaster recovery. What is the primary disadvantage of this approach?
A company uses a 'Cold Site' for disaster recovery. What is the primary disadvantage of this approach?
Answer options:
A.
High cost.
B.
Long Recovery Time Objective (RTO).
C.
Lack of physical security.
D.
Cannot support paper records.
How to approach this question
Cold = Slow. Hot = Fast. Warm = Medium.
Full Answer
B.Long Recovery Time Objective (RTO).✓ Correct
B
A cold site provides space and power but no hardware. The organization must procure and install equipment before restoring data, leading to a very long recovery time (RTO).
Common mistakes
Thinking cold sites are expensive.
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