Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) — Question 1102

A business application’s database is copied to a replication server within minutes. Which of the following processes taking place during business hours will MOST benefit from this architecture?

Answer options

• A. Rolling forward of transactions when a production server fails
• B. Ad hoc batch reporting jobs from the replication server
• C. Analysis of application performance degradation
• D. Hardware replacement work involving databases

Correct answer: B

Explanation

Option B is correct because ad hoc batch reporting jobs can leverage the replicated database without impacting the production server's performance. The other options, while relevant to server operations, do not directly take advantage of the benefits provided by a quick replication architecture during active business hours.