Which of the following is the most important consideration in locating an alternate computing facility during the development of a disaster recovery plan?
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A. B. C. D.A.
You do not want the alternate or recovery site located in close proximity to the original site because the same event that create the situation in the first place might very well impact that site also.
From NIST: "The fixed site should be in a geographic area that is unlikely to be negatively affected by the same disaster event (e.g., weather-related impacts or power grid failure) as the organizations primary site.
The following answers are incorrect: It is close enough to become operational quickly.
Is incorrect because it is not the best answer.
You'd want the alternate site to be close but if it is too close the same event could impact that site as well.
It is close enough to serve its users.
Is incorrect because it is not the best answer.
You'd want the alternate site to be close to users if applicable, but if it is too close the same event could impact that site as well It is convenient to airports and hotels.
Is incorrect because it is not the best answer, it is more important that the same event does not impact the alternate site then convenience.
References: OIG CBK Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery Planning (pages 368 - 369) NIST document 800-34 pg 21
When locating an alternate computing facility during the development of a disaster recovery plan, the most important consideration is typically ensuring that the facility is unlikely to be affected by the same disaster that caused the primary computing facility to become unavailable. This is because the goal of a disaster recovery plan is to ensure business continuity and minimize the impact of a disaster on the organization's operations.
For example, if the primary computing facility is located in an area that is prone to flooding, an alternate computing facility should be located in an area that is not prone to flooding. Similarly, if the primary facility is located in an area that is prone to earthquakes, the alternate facility should be located in an area that is not prone to earthquakes.
While it is important for the alternate facility to be close enough to become operational quickly and to serve its users, these factors are generally secondary to ensuring that the facility is located in a safe and secure location. However, in some cases, it may be possible to find an alternate facility that meets all of these criteria.
Convenience to airports and hotels may be a consideration in some cases, particularly if staff will need to travel to the alternate facility to continue operations. However, it should not be the most important consideration when selecting an alternate computing facility.