Which of the following statements are true about a hot site?
Each correct answer represents a complete solution. Choose all that apply.

A.
It can be used within an hour for data recovery.

B.
It is cheaper than a cold site but more expensive than a worm site.

C.
It is the most inexpensive backup site.

D.
It is a duplicate of the original site of the organization, with full computer systems as well as
near-complete backups of user data.

Explanation:
A hot site is a duplicate of the original site of the organization, with full computer systems as well as
near-complete backups of user data. A hot site can be used within an hour for data recovery. The
capacity of the hot site may or may not match the capacity of the original site depending on the
organization’s requirements. This type of backup site is the most expensive to operate. Hot sites are

popular with organizations that operate real time processes such as financial institutions,
government agencies, and ecommerce providers.
Answer options C and B are incorrect. A hot site is the most expensive site to operate since it
contains all hardware as well as resources of the original site. A cold site is the most inexpensive
type of backup site for an organization to operate since it does not include backed up copies of data
and information from the original location of the organization, nor does it include hardware already
set up. A warm site is, quite logically, a compromise between hot and cold in terms of resources and
cost.