DS0-001 Database Planning And Deployment Practice Question
Which THREE factors are critical to consider when configuring a database for disaster recovery (DR)?
Answer choices
Why each option matters
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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Geographic distance between primary and DR sites
RPO, RTO, and geographic location are the three pillars of a comprehensive disaster recovery strategy.
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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The brand of the server hardware
Why it's wrong here
The hardware brand is irrelevant as long as it meets the performance requirements.
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Geographic distance between primary and DR sites
Why this is correct
Geographic separation ensures that a local disaster doesn't destroy both sites.
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Recovery Time Objective (RTO)
Why this is correct
RTO defines the maximum acceptable downtime.
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Recovery Point Objective (RPO)
Why this is correct
RPO defines the maximum acceptable data loss in the event of a failure.
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The database developer's IDE preference
Why it's wrong here
Development tools have no impact on disaster recovery strategy.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official CompTIA exam blueprint
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