ISC2 CC Business Continuity, DR & Incident Response Practice Question
Which is a key benefit of a cold site as a recovery location?
⚠ Common exam trap
ISC2 often tests the misconception that 'cold site' implies lower testing requirements, but in reality, cold sites demand more rigorous and frequent testing because the manual recovery process is error-prone and must be validated to avoid failure during an actual disaster.
Answer choices
Why each option matters
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Correct answer & explanation
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Low cost
A cold site is a backup facility that provides only the physical infrastructure (power, cooling, and space) but no pre-installed hardware or live data. Because it lacks equipment and requires manual setup before recovery can begin, it has the lowest capital and operational costs among recovery site options, making low cost its key benefit.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
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Real-time data synchronization
Why it's wrong here
Real-time sync is typical of hot sites, not cold.
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Low cost
Why this is correct
Cold sites require no equipment or data replication, making them the least expensive.
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Reduced need for testing
Why it's wrong here
Testing is still required to ensure plan works; cold sites may need more testing.
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Fast recovery time
Why it's wrong here
Cold sites require time to procure and install equipment, so recovery is slow.
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