Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) Part 3: Business Knowledge for Internal Auditing — Question 117

In response to a question posed by an internal auditor, management indicated that there is an agreement in place to quickly rent servers and desktop workstations to restore operations from tapes stored at an off-site location. Which of the following plans would the auditor most likely conclude is currently in place for the organization?

Answer options

• A. A hot recovery plan.
• B. No recovery plan.
• C. A cold recovery plan.
• D. A warm recovery plan.

Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is A, as a hot recovery plan allows for immediate restoration of operations using rented equipment. Options B and C are incorrect because they imply no recovery measures or slower, less efficient recovery processes. Option D suggests a warm recovery plan, which typically involves a longer recovery time than what management indicated.