What can be defined as a batch process dumping backup data through communications lines to a server at an
alternate location?

A.
Remote journaling

B.
Electronic vaulting

C.
Data clustering

D.
Database shadowing

Explanation:
In an electronic vaulting scenario, database backups are transferred to a remote site using bulk transfers. The
transfers occur in infrequent batches.
Incorrect Answers:
A: With remote journaling, data transfers are performed in a expeditious manner. Data transfers occur in a bulk
transfer mode, but they occur on a frequent basis, usually once every hour if not more frequently.
C: Data clustering does not include batch processing dumping data at an alternate location.
D: Database shadowing is remote journaling to more than one destination duplicate server. Remote journaling
is Batch processing dumping backup data to an alternate location.

Stewart, James M., Ed Tittel, and Mike Chapple, CISSP: Certified Information Systems Security Professional
Study Guide, 5th Edition, Sybex, Indianapolis, 2011, p. 660