Question 1

How often should the disaster recovery team have scheduled meetings?&#10;A)weekly&#10;B)monthly&#10;C)semiannually&#10;D)annually

Accepted Answer

Monthly meetings are generally recommended to ensure that the disaster recovery plan is up to date and that all team members are familiar with their responsibilities. This frequency strikes a balance between being overly burdensome and ensuring preparedness.

Question 2

The smaller the company the __________ likely it will be that change control will be applied to the disaster recovery document when new software or hardware is acquired or retired.

Accepted Answer

less

Question 3

Which of the following is a reason for testing the disaster recovery plan?&#10;A)determine the feasibility and compatibility of backup facilities and procedures&#10;B)identify areas of the plan that need modification&#10;C)provide training to the team managers and team members on how to recover the organization from a disaster&#10;D)all of the above

Accepted Answer

Testing the disaster recovery plan serves multiple purposes, such as determining the feasibility and compatibility of backup facilities and procedures, identifying areas of the plan that need modification, and providing training to the team managers and team members on how to recover the organization from a disaster. Therefore, all of the above are valid reasons for testing the disaster recovery plan.

Question 4

Realistic __________ should be assigned to each step of the plan.&#10;A)backups&#10;B)software&#10;C)stakeholders&#10;D)time limits

Accepted Answer

Assigning realistic time limits to each step of the plan will ensure that progress is tracked effectively and deadlines are met. Backups, software, and stakeholders may also be important considerations, but they are not as essential as having a clear understanding of the time frame for completing each step.

Question 5

It is vital to the organization and the success of the disaster recovery plan that the plan be thoroughly tested on a(n)__________ basis.&#10;A)weekly&#10;B)monthly&#10;C)annual&#10;D)bi-annual

Accepted Answer

It is important to test the disaster recovery plan on a regular basis to ensure that it is effective and will work when needed, but testing too frequently can be disruptive and time-consuming. Annual testing allows for enough time to pass for the plan to be updated and revised while still providing a regular review of the plan's effectiveness.

Question 6

By testing the recovery plan you can determine the feasibility and compatibility of _________ facilities and procedures.&#10;A)primary&#10;B)backup&#10;C)intermediate&#10;D)corporate

Accepted Answer

By testing the recovery plan, the feasibility and compatibility of backup facilities and procedures can be determined. Primary facilities and procedures are the primary resources that are already in use, and intermediate facilities and procedures are temporary resources that may be used in a crisis but are not typically part of the regular plan. Corporate facilities and procedures are not relevant to the testing of a recovery plan, as they refer to the overall structure and policies of the organization.

Question 7

The __________will provide the organization with the assurance that all necessary steps are included in the disaster recovery plan&#10;A)planning stage&#10;B)test&#10;C)actual disaster recovery&#10;D)backups

Accepted Answer

A test of the disaster recovery plan will ensure that all necessary steps are included and that the plan will work effectively in the event of an actual disaster. The planning stage and backups are important components of the overall disaster recovery plan, but a test is essential to verify that the plan will be successful. Actual disaster recovery refers to the implementation of the plan in response to a real disaster.

Question 8

The least intrusive sections of the plan can be tested _________ hours.&#10;A)after business&#10;B)during normal business&#10;C)during peak business&#10;D)during offline

Accepted Answer

Testing the least intrusive sections during normal business hours would not disrupt the flow of operations and would provide an accurate assessment of how the plan would work during regular business hours. Testing after business hours or during offline hours may not provide an accurate representation of how the plan would function during peak business times. Testing during peak business hours could be disruptive and cause delays or inconvenience customers, which is not ideal. Therefore, the best option is to test during normal business hours.

Question 9

With change control in place,changes usually have to pass through __________.&#10;A)the disaster recovery team&#10;B)upper management&#10;C)the change control board&#10;D)IT

Accepted Answer

Change control boards typically review and approve changes to ensure they align with organizational goals, mitigate risks, and minimize disruptions. The other options (A, B, and D) may have some involvement in the change control process, but the primary responsibility lies with the change control board.

Question 10

After recovery procedures and criteria have been completed a structured _________ test should be performed.&#10;A)full interruption&#10;B)simulation&#10;C)walk-through&#10;D)parallel

Accepted Answer

The answer of After recovery procedures and criteria have been...

Question 11

How often,at a minimum,should the disaster recovery plan be reviewed?&#10;A)weekly&#10;B)monthly&#10;C)semiannually&#10;D)annually

Accepted Answer

The answer of How often,at a minimum,should the disaster recovery...

Question 12

What is a benefit of written testing scenarios?&#10;A)remembering to test the special processing situations&#10;B)the need to rely on people's memory&#10;C)functional units will be thrilled with the prospect of creating the scenarios&#10;D)All of the above

Accepted Answer

The answer of What is a benefit of written testing...

Question 13

The disaster recovery test needs to have a set of __________so everyone knows whether the plan and the team have passed.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The disaster recovery test needs to have...

Question 14

Change control typically implies that there is a document or a section of a document through which changes to the document can be tracked and __________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Change control typically implies that there is...

Question 15

Through testing,it is possible to provide proof that the organization can recover from a disaster in a(n)_________ manner.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Through testing,it is possible to provide proof...

Question 16

A well-tuned and repeatable test plan needs to be __________.&#10;A)written&#10;B)organized&#10;C)acquired&#10;D)memorized

Accepted Answer

The answer of A well-tuned and repeatable test plan needs...

Question 17

Whether the recovery in question is a recovery test or a declared disaster,it is critical that _________ be involved at every step.&#10;A)all stakeholders&#10;B)management&#10;C)customers&#10;D)vendors

Accepted Answer

The answer of Whether the recovery in question is a...

Question 18

Accurate changes reflecting changes in __________ or changes in assets and processes need to be made to the disaster recovery plan.&#10;A)needs&#10;B)personnel&#10;C)customers&#10;D)vendors

Accepted Answer

The answer of Accurate changes reflecting changes in __________ or...

Question 19

What is the main reason organizations give for not testing the recovery plan?&#10;A)it is a drain on time and resources&#10;B)they have confidence in the plan&#10;C)it provides motivation for maintaining and updating the recovery plan&#10;D)it may reveal gaps in the plan

Accepted Answer

The answer of What is the main reason organizations give...

Question 20

Which of the following is defined as a &#34;formal process used to ensure a product,service,or process is only modified in line with the identified necessary change?&#34;&#10;A)change control&#10;B)change document&#10;C)risk control&#10;D)risk document

Accepted Answer

The answer of Which of the following is defined as...

Question 21

One of the considerations in disaster recovery testing is the __________ that the exercise will have on the organization.

Accepted Answer

The answer of One of the considerations in disaster recovery...

Question 22

To work effectively as a team,recovery drills need to occur and __________ need to be taken so everyone can learn from what has been done.

Accepted Answer

The answer of To work effectively as a team,recovery drills...

Question 23

Typically,there are times when pieces of the recovery plan are __________ from the change control process.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Typically,there are times when pieces of the...

Question 24

__________ the plan is as important to the recovery success as the planning itself.

Accepted Answer

The answer of __________ the plan is as important to...

Question 25

Of particular importance in disaster recovery testing is performing a(n)__________ of the success and failure of the disaster recovery test.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Of particular importance in disaster recovery testing...

Deck 8: Testing the Disaster Recovery Plan