CISSP – Information Systems Security Management Professional (ISSMP) — Question 36

Which of the following is the process performed between organizations that have unique hardware or software that cannot be maintained at a hot or warm site?

Answer options

• A. Cold sites arrangement
• B. Business impact analysis
• C. Duplicate processing facilities
• D. Reciprocal agreements

Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct answer is D, as reciprocal agreements involve organizations partnering to support each other's unique hardware or software needs. Option A, cold sites arrangement, refers to a backup facility that does not have equipment ready for immediate use, which is not suitable for unique systems. Option B, business impact analysis, is a process to determine the effects of disruptions, while option C, duplicate processing facilities, implies having identical systems in place, which doesn't apply to unique hardware or software.