CompTIA Security+ (SY0-501) — Question 710

A small retail business has a local store and a newly established and growing online storefront. A recent storm caused a power outage to the business and the local ISP, resulting in several hours of lost sales and delayed order processing. The business owner now needs to ensure two things:
✑ Protection from power outages
✑ Always-available connectivity in case of an outage
The owner has decided to implement battery backups for the computer equipment. Which of the following would BEST fulfill the owner's second need?

Answer options

• A. Lease a telecommunications line to provide POTS for dial-up access.
• B. Connect the business router to its own dedicated UPS.
• C. Purchase services from a cloud provider for high availability.
• D. Replace the business's wired network with a wireless network.

Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer is C because purchasing services from a cloud provider for high availability ensures that the business can maintain connectivity and access to its online storefront even during local outages. Options A and B do not address the need for consistent online connectivity, while option D could introduce more instability rather than enhance reliability.