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SSCP Practice Question: Match each disaster recovery site type to its…
Match each disaster recovery site type to its description.
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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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Hot site: A fully equipped and operational facility ready to take over immediately after a disaster.
Disaster recovery site types vary in readiness and equipment. Hot sites are fully operational, warm sites are partially equipped, cold sites provide only infrastructure, and mobile sites are portable units. Common confusions include mixing the definitions of hot and cold sites, or mistaking mobile sites for cold sites.
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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Hot site: A fully equipped and operational facility ready to take over immediately after a disaster.
Why this is correct
Correct: A hot site is pre-configured with all necessary equipment and data, allowing immediate resumption of operations.
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Warm site: A partially equipped facility with some hardware and data, but requires additional setup before full operation.
Why this is correct
Correct: A warm site has some hardware and connectivity but may need software installation or data restoration before use.
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Cold site: A basic facility with power, cooling, and connectivity but no equipment; requires full setup after a disaster.
Why this is correct
Correct: A cold site provides only infrastructure; all hardware, software, and data must be installed after a disaster.
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Mobile site: A portable, self-contained unit that can be transported to a location and quickly set up for operations.
Why this is correct
Correct: A mobile site is a trailer or container that can be moved to any location, providing a temporary recovery facility.
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Hot site: A basic facility with power and cooling but no equipment, requiring full setup after a disaster.
Why it's wrong here
Incorrect: This describes a cold site, not a hot site. A hot site is fully equipped and ready for immediate use.
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Cold site: A portable, self-contained unit that can be transported and quickly deployed.
Why it's wrong here
Incorrect: This describes a mobile site, not a cold site. A cold site is a fixed facility with no equipment.
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