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CCSP Practice Question: A cloud operations team is implementing a…
A cloud operations team is implementing a disaster recovery plan. Which of the following are valid strategies for data replication in a cloud environment? (Choose three.)
⚠ Common exam trap
ISC2 often tests the distinction between replication (continuous data copying) and backup (point-in-time snapshots), so candidates mistakenly select periodic snapshots as a replication strategy when it is actually a backup method.
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Why each option matters
Answer the question above first, then reveal the full breakdown to understand why each option is right or wrong.
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Asynchronous replication across regions
Asynchronous replication across regions is a valid DR strategy because it allows data to be copied to a geographically distant region without requiring an immediate acknowledgment from the target, which minimizes latency impact on the primary site. This approach is suitable for cloud environments where recovery point objectives (RPOs) of minutes to hours are acceptable, and it leverages the cloud provider's high-latency inter-region network links without stalling write operations.
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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Asynchronous replication across regions
Why this is correct
Asynchronous replication handles geographic distance with eventual consistency.
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Synchronous replication within the same region
Why this is correct
Synchronous replication ensures data consistency within low-latency regions.
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Periodic snapshots to object storage
Why it's wrong here
Snapshots are backups, not continuous replication.
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Replication via cloud provider's managed replication service
Why this is correct
Managed services like AWS S3 Replication automate data copying.
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Active-active replication with load balancing
Why it's wrong here
Active-active describes application architecture, not a replication method.
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