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What is the main purpose of a disaster recovery plan as compared to a business continuity plan?

The correct answer is C. Restoring data access and an IT infrastructure as quickly as possible. A disaster recovery plan outlines procedures for restoring data and critical IT infrastructure to operational status following a disruptive incident. The goal is to resume normal IT operations as quickly as possible.

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Question

What is the main purpose of a disaster recovery plan as compared to a business continuity plan?

Options

  • ALimiting operational downtime.
  • BKeeping the business open in some capacity during a disaster.
  • CRestoring data access and an IT infrastructure as quickly as possible.
  • DAllowing staff to continue to serve customers throughout a disaster.

How the community answered

(47 responses)
  • A
    2% (1)
  • B
    4% (2)
  • C
    91% (43)
  • D
    2% (1)

Explanation

A disaster recovery plan outlines procedures for restoring data and critical IT infrastructure to operational status following a disruptive incident. The goal is to resume normal IT operations as quickly as possible.

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#disaster recovery plan#business continuity#IT infrastructure recovery#incident response

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