CompTIA Network+ Practice Test

In a warm site scenario, which aspect varies?

1. Availability of power sources

2. Number of personnel present

3. Hardware availability and setup

4. Backup systems integrity

The correct answer is: Hardware availability and setup

In a warm site scenario, the aspect that varies is hardware availability and setup. A warm site is a disaster recovery location that is partially equipped, meaning it contains some hardware and resources but may not have everything needed for full operational capacity immediately. Typically, warm sites have hardware assets in place, but they may not be fully configured or entirely up-to-date compared to the primary site. This means that while the infrastructure exists, it might require some preparation and setup before it can be used in the event of a failure at the primary site. This contrasts with hot sites, which have all the necessary hardware and are fully operational, and cold sites, which may not have any hardware but are prepared for a future setup. On the other hand, aspects such as the availability of power sources, the number of personnel present, and backup systems integrity may be more consistent across sites and are often not the defining characteristics of a warm site scenario. The focus in this question is specifically on the hardware aspect, highlighting the transitional state of a warm site in comparison to hot and cold sites in disaster recovery planning.