Which of the following refers to a location away from the computer center where document copies and backup media are kept?

Question

Options

• AStorage Area network
• BOff-site storage
• COn-site storage
• DNetwork attached storage

• A
  3% (1)
• B
  88% (29)
• C
  3% (1)
• D
  6% (2)

Explanation

Off-site storage (B) is correct because it specifically refers to keeping backup copies of documents and media at a physical location separate from the main computer center - a critical disaster recovery practice in case the primary site is damaged or destroyed.

Why the distractors are wrong:

• A (Storage Area Network) is a high-speed network that connects servers to shared storage devices - it's a networking architecture, not a physical backup location.
• C (On-site storage) is the opposite of what's described; it refers to storage kept at the computer center, which defeats the purpose of off-site protection.
• D (Network Attached Storage) is a file-level storage device connected to a network, allowing multiple users to access data - again, an architecture, not a backup location strategy.

Memory tip: Think of the prefix - "off" means away/outside, "on" means at/inside. If a disaster hits the building, you want your backups off the site.

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