220-1202 · Question #74
After a local company office was destroyed by a hurricane, the company files an insurance claim for equipment replacement. The company maintained current, off-site backups. Which of the following is…
The correct answer is A. Inventory list. To file an insurance claim for equipment destroyed in a disaster, an inventory list is the most critical document to substantiate the loss.
Question
After a local company office was destroyed by a hurricane, the company files an insurance claim for equipment replacement. The company maintained current, off-site backups. Which of the following is the most important information to provide to the insurance company?
Options
- AInventory list
- BSoftware licensing
- CWarranty information
- DTopology diagram
How the community answered
(20 responses)- A85% (17)
- B5% (1)
- D10% (2)
Why each option
To file an insurance claim for equipment destroyed in a disaster, an inventory list is the most critical document to substantiate the loss.
An inventory list provides a detailed record of all physical assets, including model numbers, serial numbers, and potentially purchase dates and values. This information is essential for an insurance company to accurately verify the existence and value of the lost equipment, enabling them to process the claim and determine appropriate compensation.
Software licensing is important for compliance but does not prove the existence or value of physical hardware for an insurance claim.
Warranty information is useful for repairs or manufacturer replacements but does not serve as a comprehensive record of all destroyed assets for an insurance claim.
A topology diagram illustrates network layout but does not provide specific details about individual hardware components or their financial value.
Concept tested: Disaster recovery; asset management for insurance
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