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    PracticeCPA®CPA ISC Practice ExamQuestion 74
    Easy1 markMultiple Choice
    Area I: Information SystemsAvailabilityDisaster RecoveryRTO

    CPA · Question 74 · Area I: Information Systems

    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
    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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