Which of the following computer recovery sites is only partially equipped with processing equipment?
A.
hot site.
B.
rolling hot site.
C.
warm site.
D.
cold site.
Explanation:
A warm site is a leased or rented facility that is usually partially configured with some equipment, such as
HVAC, and foundational infrastructure components, but not the actual computers. In other words, a warm site is
usually a hot site without the expensive equipment such as communication equipment and servers.
Incorrect Answers:
A: A hot site is a facility that is leased or rented and is fully configured and ready to operate within a few hours.
The only missing resources from a hot site are usually the data.
B: A rolling hot site is a mobile facility, typically the back of an 18-wheel truck. It has all of the capabilities of a
hot site and is very versatile, but expensive. Hot sites are fully equipped.
D: A cold site is a leased or rented facility that supplies the basic environment, electrical wiring, air conditioning,
plumbing, and flooring, but none of the equipment or additional services.
Harris, Shon, All In One CISSP Exam Guide, 6th Edition, McGraw-Hill, 2013, p. 921