nerdexam
Isaca

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…

Submitted by hans_de· Apr 18, 2026Information Security Program Development and Management

Question

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)
  • A
    3% (1)
  • C
    95% (36)
  • D
    3% (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

Topics

#Hot site#Disaster Recovery#Business Continuity Planning#Recovery Time Objective (RTO)

Community Discussion

No community discussion yet for this question.

Full CISM Practice