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CISM · Question #793

For an e-business that requires high availability, which of the following design principles is BEST?

The correct answer is C. Intelligent middleware to direct transactions from a downed system to an alternative. Intelligent middleware enables dynamic rerouting and automated load balancing, which is crucial for high availability. This minimizes downtime and ensures continuity without manual intervention. "Middleware solutions can provide automated failover capabilities, improving system r

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

Question

For an e-business that requires high availability, which of the following design principles is BEST?

Options

  • AManual failover to the website of another e-business that meets the user's needs
  • BA single point of entry allowing transactions to be received and processed quickly
  • CIntelligent middleware to direct transactions from a downed system to an alternative
  • DAvailability of an adjacent cold site and a standby server with mirrored copies of critical data

How the community answered

(28 responses)
  • A
    4% (1)
  • B
    11% (3)
  • C
    82% (23)
  • D
    4% (1)

Explanation

Intelligent middleware enables dynamic rerouting and automated load balancing, which is crucial for high availability. This minimizes downtime and ensures continuity without manual intervention. "Middleware solutions can provide automated failover capabilities, improving system resilience and availability." Manual failover and cold sites introduce delays, which are not suitable for e-business environments requiring near-zero downtime.

Topics

#High Availability#Business Continuity#System Resilience#Failover

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