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Isaca CISA Exam - Topic 4 Question 102 Discussion

Which of the following is the PRIMARY reason an IS auditor would recommend offsite backups although critical data is already on a redundant array of inexpensive disks (RAID)?
B) The array cannot recover from a natural disaster.
A) The array cannot offer protection against disk corruption.
C) The array relies on proper maintenance.
D) Disks of the array cannot be hot-swapped for quick recovery.

Isaca CISA Exam - Topic 4 Question 102 Discussion

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Question #: 102
Topic #: 4
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Which of the following is the PRIMARY reason an IS auditor would recommend offsite backups although critical data is already on a redundant array of inexpensive disks (RAID)?

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by Chauncey at Jul 08, 2025, 10:04 PM

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Fidelia
7 months ago
Wait, can’t RAID handle most issues? Sounds fishy.
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Belen
7 months ago
I thought RAID was enough, but I guess not?
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Dominque
7 months ago
Offsite backups are crucial for disaster recovery!
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Mariann
7 months ago
Natural disasters can wipe out everything, so offsite is a must!
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Raylene
7 months ago
Totally agree, RAID isn't foolproof.
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Bernadine
8 months ago
I recall that RAID needs proper maintenance to function correctly, but I’m not sure if that’s the main reason for offsite backups. Could it be option C?
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Jolanda
8 months ago
I practiced a similar question about backup strategies, and I think offsite backups are crucial for disaster recovery, which points to option B.
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Venita
8 months ago
I’m a bit unsure, but I think RAID arrays can still fail due to corruption, right? Maybe option A is the primary reason?
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Juan
8 months ago
I remember discussing how RAID protects against hardware failure, but it doesn't help with disasters like fires or floods. So, I think option B makes sense.
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Audra
8 months ago
This is a tricky one. I know RAID is used for redundancy, but I'm not sure if that's the primary reason for offsite backups. I'll need to really think through the differences between the options.
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Paulina
9 months ago
I've seen questions like this before. The key is to understand that RAID is great for protecting against individual disk failures, but it doesn't address other risks like natural disasters or software/hardware issues. I'll carefully consider each option.
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Alfred
9 months ago
Okay, let me think this through. RAID provides redundancy, but it doesn't protect against larger-scale disasters or data corruption. I think the key is to focus on the "primary reason" for offsite backups.
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Ethan
9 months ago
Hmm, I'm a bit unsure about this one. The options seem similar, and I'm not sure which one is the primary reason for offsite backups with RAID.
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Jenelle
9 months ago
This seems like a straightforward question about the limitations of RAID systems. I'm pretty confident I can figure this out.
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Barbra
11 months ago
I think both options D and A are important reasons for recommending offsite backups.
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Bulah
11 months ago
That's a valid point too, quick recovery is important in case of disk failure.
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Izetta
11 months ago
Offsite backups are like an insurance policy for your data. You hope you never need to use them, but when disaster strikes, you'll be glad you have them. D all the way!
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Malcom
10 months ago
Offsite backups can protect against physical damage or theft of the primary data storage.
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Arthur
10 months ago
Offsite backups provide an extra layer of protection in case of a disaster.
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Tyra
11 months ago
Ha, the array 'relies on proper maintenance'? That's an understatement! C is way too vague. I'm going with D, natural disasters are the biggest threat a RAID system can't handle.
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Coletta
11 months ago
I think B is the right answer. RAID can't protect against disk corruption, and that's a serious risk that offsite backups would help mitigate.
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Tegan
10 months ago
B: Yeah, I think B is the right choice. It's important to have a backup plan in case of disk corruption.
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Wilda
11 months ago
A: I agree, B seems like the best option. Offsite backups provide an extra layer of protection.
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Magda
11 months ago
But what about option A) Disks of the array cannot be hot-swapped for quick recovery?
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Barbra
11 months ago
I agree with Bulah, having offsite backups is crucial in case of a natural disaster.
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Bulah
12 months ago
I think the primary reason is D) The array cannot recover from a natural disaster.
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Salome
12 months ago
Definitely D. A RAID system can't protect against a natural disaster like a flood or earthquake. Offsite backups are a must for that kind of scenario.
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Shawnda
11 months ago
B: Absolutely, it's important to have a backup plan in case of emergencies.
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Sue
11 months ago
A: I agree, offsite backups are essential for protecting against natural disasters.
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