An IT disaster recovery plan (DRP) ensures business continuity by defining backup and recovery sites. These sites differ based on their level of readiness.
Let’s analyze the answer choices:
Option A: Frozen site
Incorrect. "Frozen site" is not a recognized term in IT disaster recovery planning. The three common categories are cold, warm, and hot sites.
Option B: Cold site
Correct.
A cold site is a designated recovery location that provides only basic facilities such as power, space, internet, and telecommunications.
It does not include servers, infrastructure, or pre-installed systems, meaning that it requires significant setup time before becoming operational.
IIA Reference: Business continuity and IT risk management frameworks classify cold sites as a cost-effective but slower disaster recovery option. (IIA GTAG: Business Continuity Management)
Option C: Warm site
Incorrect. A warm site includes some pre-installed hardware and software, allowing faster recovery compared to a cold site.
Option D: Hot site
Incorrect. A hot site is fully operational with real-time data replication, enabling an immediate switchover in case of disaster.
