Which of the following statements do apply to a hot site?
A.
It is expensive.
B.
There are cases of common overselling of processing capabilities by the service provider.
C.
It provides a false sense of security.
D.
It is accessible on a first come first serve basis. In case of large disaster it might Be accessible.
Explanation:
A hot site is Accessible on first come first server basis. With a hot site arrangement, a backup facility is
maintained in constant working order, with a full complement of servers, workstations, and communications
links ready to assume primary operations responsibilities. The servers and workstations are all preconfigured
and loaded with appropriate operating system and application software.
Incorrect Answers:
A: One disadvantage of a hot site is that it is very expensive.
B: The hot site service provider might oversell the processing capabilities.
C: The level of disaster recovery protection provided by a hot site is unsurpassed. A hot site does not give a
false sense of security.Harris, Shon, All In One CISSP Exam Guide, 6th Edition, McGraw-Hill, 2013, p. 921