Exam SY0-701 topic 1 question 428 discussion

A warm site is a cost-effective solution that provides a partially configured IT environment. It includes hardware, software, and network connections, but it may require some additional setup and configuration to become fully operational. This makes it ideal for organizations that need a quick recovery time but don't require immediate failover capabilities.

The answer is D, warm site. Cold site doesn't include hardware and rarley even has internet acess

Correct answer is D

Because it's the lowest-cost option that still includes both hardware and internet access.

A cold site does not typically include hardware or internet access. Here’s what a cold site usually includes: Physical space (like a building or room), Basic infrastructure (power, cooling, etc.) What it does NOT include by default: Hardware (servers, workstations, etc.), Network equipment, Internet connectivity, Real-time data replication. So while it is the most cost effective it does not contain the hardware needed included in the question like a warm site would.

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B. Cold Site Cost-effective solution AND hardware/internet access. Cold site consists of power source, cooling, and internet access.

Ans D. Cold sites have space, power, and often network connectivity. Warm sites are expensive to maintain because of the hardware costs. hardware costs. From Comptia Sec+ Study guide

GPT: The correct answer is: B. Cold site Explanation: A cold site is a low-cost standby site that includes basic infrastructure, such as: Physical space Power Networking/Internet access Possibly racks or basic hardware setup, but no active systems or data It does not include pre-configured servers or live data, making it the cheapest option for disaster recovery — but also the slowest to bring online. Comparison with other options: A. Recovery site – A general term; could refer to any of the site types (hot, warm, cold). C. Hot site – Fully operational with real-time data replication, ready for immediate failover — high cost. D. Warm site – A compromise: some systems and data in place, but not real-time — moderate cost and readiness. ✅ Correct: B. Cold site – best fit for a low-cost standby solution with basic infrastructure like hardware and internet access.

COLD - A backup facility that provides the necessary infrastructure, like space, power, and network connectivity, but does not include preinstalled hardware or active internet connections.

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The key word is standby. The backup site must be fully equipped and operational within a few hours or a day. It's cost is lower than a hot site.

B. Cold site A cold site is a low-cost standby site that includes basic infrastructure such as power, cooling, physical space, and internet access, but does not include pre-installed hardware or actively running systems. It is the most cost-effective option for disaster recovery, though it requires more time to become operational compared to hot or warm sites.

Its a warm site - cold site is just a room with lights if they need hardware and internet access as well then a cold site would not meet the criteria

If "low cost" is emphasized it should be cold site.

The correct answer is: B. Cold site Explanation: A cold site is a low-cost standby site that provides the basic infrastructure required to restore operations, such as hardware and internet access, but does not have any pre-installed systems or real-time data backups. It is essentially a blank space that can be made operational in the event of a disaster. Since it does not require ongoing maintenance or the costs associated with keeping systems running, it is the most cost-effective option for a standby site.

I think the correct answer is B. The Cold site is the best option if we consider the low-cost requirement. Warm site is more expensive than Cold site. Also, Cold site have a internet connection, like warm site