Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) — Question 384

A subscription service which provides power, climate control, raised flooring, and telephone wiring but NOT the computer and peripheral equipment is BEST described as a:

Answer options

• A. cold site.
• B. warm site.
• C. hot site.
• D. reciprocal site.

Correct answer: A

Explanation

A cold site provides essential infrastructure like power and climate control but lacks computer equipment, aligning with the description. In contrast, warm and hot sites include additional computing resources, while a reciprocal site refers to an agreement between organizations for backup services.