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An advantage of the use of hot sites as a backup alternative
is that:
A. the costs associated with hot sites are low.
B. hot sites can be used for an extended amount of time.
C. hot sites can be made ready for operation within a short
period of time.
D. they do not require that equipment and systems software
be compatible with the primary site.
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Answer: C
Hot sites can be made ready for operation normally within
hours. However, the use of hot sites is expensive, should
not be considered as a long-term solution and does require
that equipment and systems software be compatible with the
primary installation being backed up.
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