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Certified Internal Auditor - Part 3, Business Analysis and Information Technology Questions 706–710 (page: 143)

Updated On: 10-Feb-2026

A client is concerned that a power outage or disaster could impair the computer hardware's ability to function as designed. The client desires off-site backup hardware facilities that are fully configured and ready to operate within several hours. The client most likely should consider a:

  1. Cold site.
  2. Cool site.
  3. Warm site.
  4. Hot site.

Answer(s): D

Explanation:

A hot site is a service bureau that is a fully operational processing facility and is promptly available in the case of a power outage or disaster.



If a corporation's disaster recovery plan requires fast recovery with little or no downtime, which of the following backup sites should it choose?

  1. Hot site.
  2. Warm site.
  3. Cold site.
  4. Quick site.

Answer(s): A

Explanation:

A company uses a hot site backup when fast recovery is critical. The hot site includes all software, hardware, and other equipment necessary for a company to carry out operations. Hot sites are expensive to maintain and may be shared with other organizations with similar needs.



The system requiring the most extensive backup and recovery procedures is a(n):

  1. Batch system for payroll processing.
  2. Database system for online order entry.
  3. File-oriented system for billing clients.
  4. Indexed sequential access method file system for fixed asset accounting.

Answer(s): B

Explanation:

Database systems require a more elaborate backup procedure than other systems. A database system for online entry would require almost continuous backup if data loss is to be minimized as transactions are processed on a continuous basis, and without tangible source documentation. Backup procedures that could be employed for online order entry include dual logging and rollback and recovery.



The best evidence that contingency planning is effective is to have:

  1. No processing interruptions during the past year.
  2. Comprehensive documentation of the plan.
  3. Sign off on the plan by the internal audit activity.
  4. Successful testing of the plan.

Answer(s): D

Explanation:

The only way to know whether contingency planning has been effective is to test the plan, by simulating an interruption or by conducting a paper test with a walk-through of recovery procedures, alternative communication systems and site facilities, information systems backup disaster recovery, business impact assessments and resumption plans, procedures for restoring utility services, and maintenance procedures for ensuring the readiness of the organization in the event of emergency of disaster.



The best evidence that contingency planning is effective is to have:

  1. Comprehensive documentation of the plan.
  2. Signoff on the plan by the internal audit activity.
  3. Successful testing of the plan.

Answer(s): C



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