US CMA Part 2 · Chapter 7 · Question 11 of 15
As part of its business continuity plan, a bank maintains a fully equipped backup data center with current copies of all systems and data, ready to take over operations within minutes. This backup facility is a:
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Reveal answer & explanation
Correct answer: C) Hot site
Explanation
A hot site is fully configured with hardware, software and up-to-date data, enabling near-immediate recovery. A cold site provides space and utilities but no equipment, and a warm site has some equipment but needs time and data restoration. A reciprocal agreement relies on another organization's facilities.
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