CompTIA Cloud+ Practice Test

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In disaster recovery planning, which option is least desirable for quick recovery due to significant downtime?

Hot site
Warm site
Active/passive
Cold site

The correct answer is: Cold site

The least desirable option for quick recovery in disaster recovery planning is a cold site. A cold site is essentially a backup facility that is not equipped with hardware or data, meaning that when a disaster occurs, significant time is required to set up systems and restore operations. This setup often involves procuring equipment, installing software, and recovering data from backups, all of which can lead to extended downtime. In the context of disaster recovery, minimizing downtime is crucial for maintaining business continuity. A hot site, for example, is fully operational and ready to take over immediately, which makes it ideal for quick recovery. A warm site has some equipment and a backup of data but may require some additional setup to become operational, leading to less downtime compared to a cold site. Active/passive configurations also allow for rapid failover to a backup system, further reducing downtime. Therefore, a cold site's inherent lack of preparedness makes it the least desirable option when rapid recovery is paramount.