CASP+: BCDR Plan Testing Quiz

What are some common issues identified during a DR test?

• Security breach, compliance violation, financial loss

• Software bugs, employee turnover, lack of training

• Data loss, missing dependencies, recovery times exceeding expectations

• Hardware failure, network outage, power loss

Why is it important to identify issues during a DR test?

• To blame the IT department for failures

• To ignore the problems and hope they go away

• To modify plans and address the issues

• To create more chaos in the organization

Which act contains explicit BCDR requirements?

• GLBA

• HIPAA

• FISMA

• SOX

What is the purpose of a tabletop exercise (TTX)?

• To test the durability of office furniture

• To evaluate the procedures in place for responding to an incident

• To practice table tennis skills

• To organize a team lunch on a table

What is the advantage of performing a parallel test for BCDR?

• It disrupts normal operations within the organization

• It requires real data to be directly impacted

• It reduces the risks associated with DR site testing

• It impacts live production systems

What is the purpose of a full interruption test?

• To interrupt all communication channels permanently

• To perform a true fail-over/fail-back exercise on live systems

• To shut down the organization permanently

• To test the emergency alarm system

Why is senior leadership's participation in BCDR activities essential?

• To micromanage the employees

• To ensure that no plans are ever tested

• To provide support for BCDR planning and testing activities

• To avoid any involvement in disaster recovery

What is the purpose of a walk-through in BCDR planning?

• To review the plans and analyze their effectiveness

• To identify representatives for a meeting

• To take a leisurely stroll in the office

• To run away from disaster scenarios

What is the main reason for inadequate preparedness in organizations?

• Quick and easy testing procedures

• Lack of resources

• Over-preparedness

• Long, complicated documents without testing

What is the purpose of a checklist test in BCDR planning?

• To check off items on a shopping list

• To distribute copies of the BCDR plan for review and feedback

• To create a list of emergency contacts

• To test the emergency broadcast system