CISM · Question #484
Which of the following would be the PRIMARY reason to use a hot site?
The correct answer is C. Recovery time. The primary reason to use a hot site is to ensure minimal recovery time in the event of a disaster or system failure. A hot site is a fully equipped and operational backup facility that allows for immediate resumption of business operations with little to no downtime. This…
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Which of the following would be the PRIMARY reason to use a hot site?
Options
- ARisk acceptance
- BRecovery point
- CRecovery time
- DService delivery
How the community answered
(38 responses)- A3% (1)
- C95% (36)
- D3% (1)
Explanation
The primary reason to use a hot site is to ensure minimal recovery time in the event of a disaster or system failure. A hot site is a fully equipped and operational backup facility that allows for immediate resumption of business operations with little to no downtime. This addresses the Recovery Time Objective (RTO) by providing rapid failover capabilities. While recovery point, service delivery, and risk acceptance are important, recovery time is the key factor driving the use
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