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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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:
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- AWarm Site
- BHot Site
- CCold Site
- DData Site
How the community answered
(48 responses)- A92% (44)
- B4% (2)
- C2% (1)
- D2% (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.
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.
A hot site is fully equipped with hardware, software, and data, allowing an organization to resume operations almost immediately after a disruption.
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.
"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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