CERTIFIED-IN-CYBERSECURITY · Question #255
In disaster recovery planning, which of the following would typically be considered examples of natural disasters? (I) Hacking incident, (II) Tsunami, (III) Forest fire, (IV) Terrorism
The correct answer is A. II and III only. Natural disasters are events caused by natural forces or environmental processes, independent of human intent. Tsunamis (II) and forest fires (III) qualify as natural disasters. Hacking incidents (I) are man-made, technically-driven threats. Terrorism (IV) is a human-caused…
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In disaster recovery planning, which of the following would typically be considered examples of natural disasters? (I) Hacking incident, (II) Tsunami, (III) Forest fire, (IV) Terrorism
Options
- AII and III only
- BI, II, III, and IV
- CI and IV only
- DII, III, and IV only
How the community answered
(26 responses)- A96% (25)
- B4% (1)
Explanation
Natural disasters are events caused by natural forces or environmental processes, independent of human intent. Tsunamis (II) and forest fires (III) qualify as natural disasters. Hacking incidents (I) are man-made, technically-driven threats. Terrorism (IV) is a human-caused, intentional act. In DR planning, it is important to distinguish between natural disasters and man-made or human-caused disasters, as mitigation and response strategies often differ.
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