The answer is continuous asynchronous replication, as it is the only strategy that can satisfy both a recovery time objective under 15 minutes and a recovery point objective under 5 minutes for a critical application. This works by continuously sending data changes to the public cloud DR site with a slight delay, ensuring that the replicated data is never more than a few minutes behind the primary site, while avoiding the performance impact and latency that synchronous replication would impose on the private cloud. On the CompTIA Cloud+ CV0-004 exam, this question tests your ability to match replication methods to specific RTO and RPO thresholds, a common scenario in disaster recovery planning. A frequent trap is confusing synchronous replication with low RPO—while it offers zero data loss, it can actually increase RTO if VM startup is slow and degrades primary performance, making it unsuitable for this requirement. Remember the memory tip: “Async for speed, sync for zero loss” to quickly differentiate when low RTO and RPO are both critical.
CV0-004 Operations and Support Practice Question
This CV0-004 practice question tests your understanding of operations and support. The scenario asks you to isolate a root cause — eliminate options that address a different problem before choosing. After answering, compare your reasoning against the explanation and wrong-answer breakdown below. Once you have made your selection, read the full explanation to reinforce the concept and understand why each distractor is designed to mislead on exam day.
A cloud engineer is tasked with setting up a disaster recovery (DR) plan for a critical application that runs on virtual machines in a private cloud. The DR site is a public cloud. The application requires low recovery time objective (RTO) of less than 15 minutes and recovery point objective (RPO) of less than 5 minutes. Which of the following replication strategies BEST meets these requirements?
Clue words in this question
Noticing these words before you look at the options changes how you read each choice.
Clue: "best"
Why it matters: Signals that multiple options may be partially correct. Choose the option that most directly solves the exact problem described, not the one that sounds most complete.
Answer the question above first, then reveal the full breakdown to understand why each option is right or wrong.
Correct answer & explanation
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Use continuous asynchronous replication to the DR site.
Option B is correct because continuous asynchronous replication can achieve low RPO (under 5 minutes) and low RTO (under 15 minutes) if VMs can be quickly started from the replicated data. Option A is wrong because daily replication cannot achieve RPO < 5 minutes. Option C is wrong because synchronous replication may introduce latency and is typically used for high consistency, but RTO may be higher if recovery involves starting VMs; also, it can affect primary performance. Option D is wrong because backup every 5 minutes may meet RPO but RTO would be higher due to restoration time from backup.
Key principle: Answer the scenario, not the keyword: identify the specific constraint before choosing the most familiar-sounding option.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
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Replicate virtual machine images to the DR site daily.
Why it's wrong here
Daily replication results in RPO up to 24 hours, far exceeding the 5-minute requirement.
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Use synchronous replication to keep data identical.
Why it's wrong here
Synchronous replication can impact application performance due to write latency, and RTO may be higher if VM startup is not automated.
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Configure agent-based backup to the DR site every 5 minutes.
Why it's wrong here
Though RPO is met, RTO is typically longer due to the time needed to restore from backup and start VMs.
✓
Use continuous asynchronous replication to the DR site.
Why this is correct
Continuous replication provides near-real-time RPO (seconds to minutes) and if VMs are pre-configured, can achieve RTO under 15 minutes.
Clue confirmation
The clue word "best" in the question point toward this answer.
Related concept
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
Common exam traps
Common exam trap: answer the scenario, not the keyword
Many certification questions include familiar terms but test a specific constraint. Read the exact wording before choosing an answer that is generally true but wrong for this case.
Detailed technical explanation
How to think about this question
This question should be treated as a scenario, not a definition check. Identify the problem, the constraint and the best action. Then compare each option against those facts.
KKey Concepts to Remember
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
Find the constraint that changes the correct option.
Eliminate answers that are true in general but not in this case.
Use explanations to understand the rule behind the answer.
TExam Day Tips
→Underline the problem statement mentally.
→Watch for words such as best, first, most likely and least administrative effort.
→Review why wrong options are wrong, not only why the correct option is correct.
Key takeaway
Answer the scenario, not the keyword: identify the specific constraint before choosing the most familiar-sounding option.
Real-world example
How this comes up in practice
A practitioner preparing for the CV0-004 exam encounters this exact type of scenario on the job. The correct answer here is not the most general option — it is the best answer for the specific constraint described. Answer the scenario, not the keyword: identify the specific constraint before choosing the most familiar-sounding option. Real exam questions reward reading the full scenario before eliminating options, because the constraint defines which answer fits.
What to study next
Got this wrong? Here's your next step.
Identify which CV0-004 exam domain this question belongs to, then review the specific concept being tested. Practise related questions in that domain and focus on understanding why each wrong answer is tempting — not just why the correct answer is right.
Operations and Support — This question tests Operations and Support — Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer..
What is the correct answer to this question?
The correct answer is: Use continuous asynchronous replication to the DR site. — Option B is correct because continuous asynchronous replication can achieve low RPO (under 5 minutes) and low RTO (under 15 minutes) if VMs can be quickly started from the replicated data. Option A is wrong because daily replication cannot achieve RPO < 5 minutes. Option C is wrong because synchronous replication may introduce latency and is typically used for high consistency, but RTO may be higher if recovery involves starting VMs; also, it can affect primary performance. Option D is wrong because backup every 5 minutes may meet RPO but RTO would be higher due to restoration time from backup.
What should I do if I get this CV0-004 question wrong?
Identify which CV0-004 exam domain this question belongs to, then review the specific concept being tested. Practise related questions in that domain and focus on understanding why each wrong answer is tempting — not just why the correct answer is right.
Are there clue words in this question I should notice?
Yes — watch for: "best". Signals that multiple options may be partially correct. Choose the option that most directly solves the exact problem described, not the one that sounds most complete.
What is the key concept behind this question?
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
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