Question 1

How are gaps in a recovery plan typically found?
A)During a declared disaster
B)Observing how other businesses react to a disaster
C)In the cycle of planning,backing up,testing recovery,and restarting the cycle
D)All of the above

Accepted Answer

Gaps in a recovery plan are typically found in all the mentioned scenarios: during a declared disaster, by observing how other businesses react to a disaster, and throughout the cycle of planning, backing up, testing recovery, and restarting the cycle. Each of these situations provides valuable insights into potential weaknesses or areas for improvement in a recovery plan.

Question 2

Who should be put in charge of maintaining backups?
A)Someone in IT
B)Someone in Auditing
C)Someone in Quality Control
D)Any of the above

Accepted Answer

Maintaining backups is a critical task that requires technical knowledge and experience, which is typically found in IT professionals. Therefore, someone in the IT department would be the best choice for this responsibility. While individuals from other departments may have some expertise in this area, they would not have the specialized knowledge needed to ensure that backups are properly managed and maintained.

Question 3

What is the first area where gaps in the recovery plan are identified?
A)Testing
B)Backups
C)Planning
D)Recovery

Accepted Answer

B

Question 4

Which of the following is the best test scenario?
A)The recovery team is notified one week in advance of a disaster drill.
B)The recovery team is not sure if the situation is a drill or an actual disaster.
C)The recovery team is awakened in the middle of the night to initiate a disaster drill.
D)The recovery team knows the dates of disaster drills which are scheduled twice a year.

Accepted Answer

The most effective test scenario for a disaster recovery plan is one where the recovery team is not sure if the situation is a drill or an actual disaster. This uncertainty ensures that the team's response is as realistic and genuine as it would be in an actual emergency, providing a true test of the disaster recovery plan and procedures.

Question 5

It is important that the organization have support contracts with the ___________ should it become necessary to relocate the disaster recovery effort to another location.

Accepted Answer

The answer of It is important that the organization have...

Question 6

It is common to assume that because there are __________ in place,the recovery will go smoothly because the hardware is compatible.

Accepted Answer

The answer of It is common to assume that because...

Question 7

There are occasions when,even though contracts are in place and hardware has been provided as compatible,it is difficult,if not impossible,to __________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of There are occasions when,even though contracts are...

Question 8

It is possible to word __________ in such a way as to make sure that the organization is covered in the eventuality that an emergency within an emergency should present itself.

Accepted Answer

The answer of It is possible to word __________ in...

Question 9

Which of the following can put an organization at risk?
A)Backups are put in place and are taken routinely.
B)Security measures are put in place and followed.
C)SLAs are in place.
D)Shortcuts are taken.

Accepted Answer

Taking shortcuts can compromise security measures and increase the risk of data breaches or other security incidents. Backups and SLAs may help mitigate risk but are not enough on their own if shortcuts are taken.

Question 10

One risk associated with disaster recovery is ________.
A)employees are likely to be more mindful of security precautions if they are different than those at the primary work location
B)employees will realize that longer than usual work hours,and altered work schedules,will likely be the case
C)employees can become less cautious than they may be in other situations,more aggressive,and pay less attention to detail than might be prudent
D)all of the above

Accepted Answer

The risk associated with disaster recovery is that employees can become less cautious than they may be in other situations, more aggressive, and pay less attention to detail than might be prudent. This can lead to mistakes that can further complicate recovery efforts. The other options are not risks associated with disaster recovery.

Question 11

Which of the following is a disaster recovery risk?
A)Everyone is in an unfamiliar location.
B)People are likely to be less mindful of security precautions if they are different than those at the primary work location.
C)The recovery will be performed on different systems than everyone is used to dealing with.
D)All of the above .

Accepted Answer

All of the given options are disaster recovery risks.

A) Everyone being in an unfamiliar location can make it difficult to coordinate and communicate effectively during the recovery process, which can lead to delays and miscommunication.

B) People being less mindful of security precautions in an unfamiliar location can increase the risk of security breaches and data loss.

C) Recovery on different systems can be challenging as people may not have experience with the new systems, which can lead to errors and further delays.

Question 12

What is often left out of support contracts related to the recovery site?
A)The SLAs
B)The eventuality of a second disaster occurring at the recovery site
C)The cost of using the recovery site
D)The frequency of disaster drills

Accepted Answer

Many support contracts do not address the possibility of a second disaster occurring at the recovery site, which can create additional complications and delays in the recovery process. It is important to consider and plan for this scenario in order to minimize the impact on the organization. The other options (A, C, D) are commonly included in support contracts related to the recovery site.

Question 13

In the ideal situation,who should be able to work on the recovery team?
A)Employees well trained in disaster recovery
B)The employees most familiar with the system being restored
C)Anyone that is available to be drafted into the position
D)Outside personnel contracted for this purpose

Accepted Answer

The answer of In the ideal situation,who should be able...

Question 14

In later testing efforts,it is often beneficial to have __________ individuals placed into roles for which they may not be well suited.

Accepted Answer

The answer of In later testing efforts,it is often beneficial...

Question 15

__________ can happen at any time,even when you're already in the midst of one.

Accepted Answer

The answer of __________ can happen at any time,even when...

Question 16

If the primary plan cannot be followed,having a(n)__________ will assist with alleviating the stress that will occur.

Accepted Answer

The answer of If the primary plan cannot be followed,having...

Question 17

What is the best way to handle SLAs if a secondary emergency occurs during an emergency situation?
A)The SLAs are made null and void.
B)SLAs should be written such that this secondary situation causes the clock to be reset.
C)It is unavoidable that the SLAs will be violated.
D)Try to renegotiate the SLA when the second disaster is declareD.

Accepted Answer

SLAs should be written in such a way that factors in the possibility of other emergencies or unforeseen events, and allows for the clock to be reset if necessary. This approach provides flexibility while still maintaining accountability. It is important for both parties to be aware of these provisions and to agree on them ahead of time to avoid disputes later on.

Question 18

It is important to have a(n)_________ for just about any contingency that might arise in an organization.

Accepted Answer

The answer of It is important to have a(n)_________ for...

Question 19

Where should you keep disaster recovery documents?
A)In a safety deposit box in another city
B)With every set of backups that the organization maintains for the eventuality of a disaster recovery
C)With the organization under contract
D)All of the above

Accepted Answer

The answer of Where should you keep disaster recovery documents?
A)In...

Question 20

Your SLAs should limit the number of nested disasters to __________.
A)2
B)5
C)10
D)No limit

Accepted Answer

SLAs (Service Level Agreements) typically do not specify limits on the number of nested disasters. Instead, they focus on the quality of service, availability, and response times. Limiting the number of nested disasters is not practical or typical in SLA documentation, as disasters and their complexities can vary widely.

Quiz 7: Developing Procedures for Special Circumstances

How are gaps in a recovery plan typically found?

Who should be put in charge of maintaining backups?

What is the first area where gaps in the recovery plan are identified?

Which of the following is the best test scenario?

It is important that the organization have support contracts with the ___________ should it become necessary to relocate the disaster recovery effort to another location.

It is common to assume that because there are __________ in place,the recovery will go smoothly because the hardware is compatible.

There are occasions when,even though contracts are in place and hardware has been provided as compatible,it is difficult,if not impossible,to __________.

It is possible to word __________ in such a way as to make sure that the organization is covered in the eventuality that an emergency within an emergency should present itself.

Which of the following can put an organization at risk?

One risk associated with disaster recovery is ________.

Which of the following is a disaster recovery risk?

What is often left out of support contracts related to the recovery site?

In the ideal situation,who should be able to work on the recovery team?

In later testing efforts,it is often beneficial to have __________ individuals placed into roles for which they may not be well suited.

__________ can happen at any time,even when you're already in the midst of one.

If the primary plan cannot be followed,having a(n)__________ will assist with alleviating the stress that will occur.

What is the best way to handle SLAs if a secondary emergency occurs during an emergency situation?

It is important to have a(n)_________ for just about any contingency that might arise in an organization.

Where should you keep disaster recovery documents?

Your SLAs should limit the number of nested disasters to __________.