CISSP-ISSMP Question #194: Real Exam Question with Answer & Explanation

Question

Which of the following sites are similar to the hot site facilities, with the exception that they are completely dedicated, self-developed recovery facilities?

Options

• ACold sites
• BOrange sites
• CWarm sites
• DDuplicate processing facilities

Explanation

The duplicate processing facilities work in the same manner as the hot site facilities, with the exception that they are completely dedicated, self-developed recovery facilities. The duplicate facility holds same equipment, operating systems, and applications and might have regularly synchronized data. The examples of the duplicate processing facilities can be the large organizations that have multiple geographic locations. Answer option A is incorrect. A cold site is a backup site in case disaster has taken place in a data center. This is the least expensive disaster recovery solution, usually having only a single room with no equipment. All equipment is brought to the site after the disaster. It can be on site or off site. Answer option C is incorrect. A warm site is, quite logically, a compromise between hot and cold sites. Warm sites will have hardware and connectivity already established, though on a smaller scale than the original production site or even a hot site. These sites will have backups on hand, but they may not be complete and may be between several days and a week old. An example would be backup tapes sent to the warm site by courier. Answer option B is incorrect. This is not a valid recovery site.

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