DR Quiz: Hot, Warm or Cold Site?

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1. Cold sites are preferred by organizations with mission-critical applications requiring immediate failover. True or false?

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Dr Quiz: Hot, Warm Or Cold Site? - Quiz

This quiz evaluates your understanding of Disaster Recovery Concepts (Network+), focusing on the three primary site types used in business continuity planning. Learn to distinguish between hot, warm, and cold sites based on recovery time, cost, and operational readiness. Essential knowledge for network professionals preparing for CompTIA Network+ certification o... see moremanaging enterprise disaster recovery strategies. see less

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2. The choice between hot, warm, and cold sites depends primarily on RTO, RPO, and budget constraints. True or false?

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3. Which site type would be most cost-effective for an organization with a one-week acceptable recovery window?

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4. Warm sites typically have systems that are updated _____ rather than in real-time like hot sites.

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5. Which disaster recovery site type is most suitable for critical database systems with near-zero acceptable downtime?

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6. A cold site's activation typically requires significant _____ and manual configuration before it becomes operational.

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7. Hot sites require continuous synchronization of data and systems to maintain operational readiness. True or false?

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8. Which site type provides a balance between recovery speed and cost for most mid-tier organizations?

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9. A cold site is essentially a _____ location with minimal or no pre-configured systems.

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10. What is the primary cost factor that distinguishes hot sites from warm and cold sites?

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11. Which disaster recovery site type maintains fully operational systems and real-time data synchronization?

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12. Which of the following best describes a hot site's Recovery Time Objective (RTO)?

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13. A warm site typically includes basic infrastructure and _____ systems for faster recovery than cold sites.

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14. Which disaster recovery strategy requires the least preparation but has the longest activation time?

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15. Recovery Point Objective (RPO) measures the maximum acceptable amount of data loss. True or false?

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16. A hot site maintains _____ data synchronization with the primary site.

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17. Which site type is most appropriate for non-critical business functions with flexible recovery windows?

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18. A warm site has partially replicated systems and periodic data backups. What is its typical RTO range?

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19. What is the primary disadvantage of a hot site for disaster recovery?

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20. A cold site requires the longest recovery time but offers the lowest cost. Is this statement true?

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Cold sites are preferred by organizations with mission-critical...
The choice between hot, warm, and cold sites depends primarily on RTO,...
Which site type would be most cost-effective for an organization with...
Warm sites typically have systems that are updated _____ rather than...
Which disaster recovery site type is most suitable for critical...
A cold site's activation typically requires significant _____ and...
Hot sites require continuous synchronization of data and systems to...
Which site type provides a balance between recovery speed and cost for...
A cold site is essentially a _____ location with minimal or no...
What is the primary cost factor that distinguishes hot sites from warm...
Which disaster recovery site type maintains fully operational systems...
Which of the following best describes a hot site's Recovery Time...
A warm site typically includes basic infrastructure and _____ systems...
Which disaster recovery strategy requires the least preparation but...
Recovery Point Objective (RPO) measures the maximum acceptable amount...
A hot site maintains _____ data synchronization with the primary site.
Which site type is most appropriate for non-critical business...
A warm site has partially replicated systems and periodic data...
What is the primary disadvantage of a hot site for disaster recovery?
A cold site requires the longest recovery time but offers the lowest...
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