An organization is developing a disaster recovery plan that requires data to be backed up and available at a moment's notice. Which of the following should the organization consider first to address…

The correct answer is D. Identify critical business processes and determine associated software and hardware. For a disaster recovery (DR) plan requiring immediate data availability, the first step is understanding what needs to be protected and recovered. Identifying critical business processes and their associated software and hardware requirements establishes the foundation for the…

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Question

An organization is developing a disaster recovery plan that requires data to be backed up and available at a moment's notice. Which of the following should the organization consider first to address this requirement?

Options

AImplement a change management plan to ensure systems are using the appropriate versions.
BHire additional on-call staff to be deployed if an event occurs.
CDesign an appropriate warm site for business continuity.
DIdentify critical business processes and determine associated software and hardware

How the community answered

(60 responses)

A
17% (10)
B
7% (4)
C
5% (3)
D
72% (43)

Explanation

For a disaster recovery (DR) plan requiring immediate data availability, the first step is understanding what needs to be protected and recovered. Identifying critical business processes and their associated software and hardware requirements establishes the foundation for the DR plan. This ensures that backups and recovery mechanisms align with business priorities, meeting the "moment's notice" requirement.

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