Match each disaster recovery site type to its description.
Drag a concept onto its matching description — or click a concept then click the description.
Fully equipped and ready within hours
Partially configured, ready in days
Basic infrastructure, no equipment
Portable unit deployed as needed
Answer choices
Answer the question above first, then reveal the full breakdown to understand why each option is right or wrong.
Correct answer & explanation
Hot Site: Fully operational facility with all hardware, software, and data replicated in real-time.
Recovery site types are categorized by readiness: hot sites have full replication, warm sites have partial, cold sites have only infrastructure. Common confusions include equating warm with hot or cold.
Answer analysis
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
Hot Site: Fully operational facility with all hardware, software, and data replicated in real-time.
Why this is correct
Hot sites are fully equipped and ready for immediate operation, with real-time data replication.
Warm Site: Partially equipped with some hardware and software; data not fully synchronized.
Why this is correct
Warm sites have some equipment ready but require additional setup and data restoration.
Cold Site: Basic facility with power and HVAC; no equipment or data.
Why this is correct
Cold sites provide only infrastructure; all equipment and data must be installed after a disaster.
Hot Site: Basic shell with no equipment, requiring long setup time.
Why it's wrong here
Incorrect — this describes a cold site, not a hot site.
Warm Site: Fully replicated real-time data and equipment.
Why it's wrong here
Incorrect — this describes a hot site, not a warm site.
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