Which of the following IT disaster recovery plans includes a remote site dessgnated for recovery with available space for basic services, such as…

An IT disaster recovery plan (DRP) ensures business continuity by defining backup and recovery sites.

These sites differ based on their level of readiness.

Let’s analyze the answer choices:

Option A: Frozen site

Incorrect. "Frozen site" is not a recognized term in IT disaster recovery planning. The three common

categories are cold, warm, and hot sites.

Option B: Cold site

Correct.

A cold site is a designated recovery location that provides only basic facilities such as power, space,

internet, and telecommunications.

It does not include servers, infrastructure, or pre-installed systems, meaning that it requires

significant setup time before becoming operational.

IIA Reference: Business continuity and IT risk management frameworks classify cold sites as a cost-

effective but slower disaster recovery option. (IIA GTAG: Business Continuity Management)

Option C: Warm site

Incorrect. A warm site includes some pre-installed hardware and software, allowing faster recovery

compared to a cold site.

Option D: Hot site

Incorrect. A hot site is fully operational with real-time data replication, enabling an immediate

switchover in case of disaster.