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CISA Practice Question: Refer to the exhibit
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Refer to the exhibit. ``` Configuration: Log Shipping Primary Server: SQLPROD Secondary Server: SQLDR Status: Normal Last backup created: 2020-03-15 06:00:00 Last restore completed: 2020-03-15 06:05:00 Log shipping interval: 15 minutes Current latency: 18 minutes Alert threshold: 30 minutes ```
Refer to the exhibit. An auditor reviews the log shipping configuration for a critical database. Based on the information provided, what is the MOST significant finding?
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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The current latency of 18 minutes exceeds the 15-minute log shipping interval
The current latency of 18 minutes exceeds the 15-minute log shipping interval, indicating that the secondary server is falling behind the primary. This violates the defined recovery point objective (RPO) and could lead to data loss if a failover occurs. Option B is about the alert threshold, which is a secondary concern; the immediate issue is the latency exceeding the interval. Option C is unrelated to the finding. Option D confuses backup time with log shipping latency.
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 current latency of 18 minutes exceeds the 15-minute log shipping interval
Why this is correct
This indicates a potential data loss if a failover occurs, as the secondary may not have the latest data.
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The alert threshold of 30 minutes is too high
Why it's wrong here
It may be acceptable, but the immediate finding is the latency gap.
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The secondary server is not being used for reporting
Why it's wrong here
No information about usage is provided.
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The last backup was created at 06:00, but it is now later in the day
Why it's wrong here
The exhibit does not show current time; backups are ongoing every 15 minutes.
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