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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)?
Suggested Answer: B
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29 comments · newest first
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Fidelia
10 months ago
Wait, can’t RAID handle most issues? Sounds fishy.
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Belen
10 months ago
I thought RAID was enough, but I guess not?
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Dominque
10 months ago
Offsite backups are crucial for disaster recovery!
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Mariann
10 months ago
Natural disasters can wipe out everything, so offsite is a must!
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Raylene
10 months ago
Totally agree, RAID isn't foolproof.
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Bernadine
11 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
11 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
11 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
11 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
11 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
12 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
12 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
12 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
1 year 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
1 year ago
I think both options D and A are important reasons for recommending offsite backups.
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Bulah
1 year ago
That's a valid point too, quick recovery is important in case of disk failure.
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Izetta
1 year 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
1 year ago
Offsite backups can protect against physical damage or theft of the primary data storage.
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Arthur
1 year ago
Offsite backups provide an extra layer of protection in case of a disaster.
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Tyra
1 year 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
1 year 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
1 year 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
1 year ago
A: I agree, B seems like the best option. Offsite backups provide an extra layer of protection.
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Magda
1 year ago
But what about option A) Disks of the array cannot be hot-swapped for quick recovery?
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Barbra
1 year ago
I agree with Bulah, having offsite backups is crucial in case of a natural disaster.
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Bulah
1 year ago
I think the primary reason is D) The array cannot recover from a natural disaster.
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Salome
1 year 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
1 year ago
B: Absolutely, it's important to have a backup plan in case of emergencies.
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Sue
1 year ago
A: I agree, offsite backups are essential for protecting against natural disasters.