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CGRC · Question #334

An environmentally conditioned workspace that is partially equipped with information systems and telecommunications equipment to support relocated operations in the event of a significant disruption.

The correct answer is A. Warm Site. A warm site is a disaster recovery location that provides a partially equipped workspace with some information systems and telecommunications gear, allowing for operations to resume after a disruption with moderate lead time.

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Question

An environmentally conditioned workspace that is partially equipped with information systems and telecommunications equipment to support relocated operations in the event of a significant disruption. Response:

Options

  • AWarm Site
  • BHot Site
  • CCold Site
  • DData Site

How the community answered

(48 responses)
  • A
    92% (44)
  • B
    4% (2)
  • C
    2% (1)
  • D
    2% (1)

Why each option

A warm site is a disaster recovery location that provides a partially equipped workspace with some information systems and telecommunications gear, allowing for operations to resume after a disruption with moderate lead time.

AWarm SiteCorrect

A warm site is a type of disaster recovery site that includes the necessary infrastructure such as power, cooling, and network connectivity, along with some pre-installed hardware like servers and workstations, but it is not fully configured or immediately operational. This setup allows for a quicker recovery than a cold site but still requires additional equipment and data restoration before full functionality is achieved.

BHot Site

A hot site is fully equipped with hardware, software, and data, allowing an organization to resume operations almost immediately after a disruption.

CCold Site

A cold site is a basic space with only power and connectivity, requiring the organization to bring in all necessary equipment and data, resulting in the longest recovery time.

DData Site

"Data Site" is a generic term and not a recognized category for disaster recovery sites that describe their level of equipment and readiness.

Concept tested: Disaster recovery site types (Warm Site)

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#Warm Site#Disaster Recovery#Business Continuity#Recovery Sites

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