A CNAME (Canonical Name) record is used in DNS to alias one domain name to another. This means that newapplication.comptia.org can be made to resolve to the same IP address as www.comptia.org by creating a CNAME record pointing newapplication.comptia.org to www.comptia.org. SOA (Start of Authority) is used for DNS zone information, MX (Mail Exchange) is for mail server records, and NS (Name Server) is for specifying authoritative DNS servers.

A cold site is a backup facility that provides infrastructure (such as power, cooling, and space) but does not have active IT resources installed. When a disaster occurs, IT teams must bring in and configure all necessary hardware and software before services can resume. This process can take weeks or longer-which matches the scenario described.
*Why not the other options?
*Hot site (A) - A hot site is a fully operational backup facility with up-to-date data and pre-configured hardware, allowing almost instant failover (minutes to hours).
*Warm site (B) - A warm site has pre-installed hardware and some software/configurations, but it requires some setup before becoming fully operational (hours to a few days).
*Active-active approach (D) - This means that multiple sites run simultaneously with load balancing, ensuring no downtime in case of a failure.

Content filtering can be used to block or restrict access to websites and services that facilitate torrenting and other prohibited activities. By implementing content filtering, the company can comply with the ISP's cease- and-desist order and prevent users from accessing torrent sites and engaging in prohibited activities.
References: CompTIA Network+ study materials.

* Definition of RPO:
* Recovery Point Objective (RPO) is a disaster recovery metric that describes the maximum acceptable amount of data loss measured in time. It indicates the point in time to which data must be recovered to resume normal operations after a disaster.
* For example, if the RPO is set to 24 hours, then the business could tolerate losing up to 24 hours' worth of data in the event of a disruption.
* Why RPO is Important:
* RPO is critical for determining backup frequency and helps businesses decide how often they need to back up their data. A lower RPO means more frequent backups and less potential data loss.
* Comparison with Other Metrics:
* MTTR (Mean Time to Repair): Refers to the average time required to repair a system or component and return it to normal operation.
* RTO (Recovery Time Objective): The maximum acceptable length of time that a computer, system, network, or application can be down after a failure or disaster occurs.
* MTBF (Mean Time Between Failures): The predicted elapsed time between inherent failures of a system during operation.
* How RPO is Used in Disaster Recovery:
* Organizations establish RPOs to ensure that they can recover data within a timeframe that is acceptable to business operations. This involves creating a backup plan that meets the RPO requirements.
References:
* CompTIA Network+ study materials and certification guides.

A Change Advisory Board (CAB) reviews and approves network changes. Before approval, they need a detailed action plan outlining the change, potential impacts, and mitigation strategies.
* A Plan of Action includes risk assessments, rollback procedures, and deployment steps, which are critical for decision-making.
? Reference: CompTIA Network+ (N10-009) Official Study Guide - Section: Network Troubleshooting Methodologies