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An organization is developing testing schedules to ensure its disaster recovery plans will be effective in case of a disaster. In addition to the generators and UPS systems, which of the following…
The correct answer is A. Server backups. The primary goal of a disaster recovery (DR) plan is to restore IT systems and data after a disaster. Generators and UPS systems provide power continuity, but without verified, restorable backups, the organization cannot recover its data or systems. Testing server backups…
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An organization is developing testing schedules to ensure its disaster recovery plans will be effective in case of a disaster. In addition to the generators and UPS systems, which of the following should the technician recommend testing?
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- AServer backups
- BFire suppression systems
- CEmergency lighting
- DAlarm systems
How the community answered
(53 responses)- A74% (39)
- B9% (5)
- C13% (7)
- D4% (2)
Explanation
The primary goal of a disaster recovery (DR) plan is to restore IT systems and data after a disaster. Generators and UPS systems provide power continuity, but without verified, restorable backups, the organization cannot recover its data or systems. Testing server backups - including backup integrity and the ability to successfully restore from them - is the most critical additional DR component to validate. Fire suppression systems (B), emergency lighting (C), and alarm systems (D) are important facility safety systems but fall under business continuity/life safety planning rather than IT disaster recovery. The question is specifically about ensuring the DR plan is effective for restoring IT operations.
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