CGRC · Question #19
A written plan for recovering one or more information systems at an alternate facility in response to a major hardware or software failure or destruction of facilities. Response:
The correct answer is A. Disaster Recovery Plan (DRP). A Disaster Recovery Plan (DRP) is specifically designed to restore an organization's critical IT infrastructure and systems following a major disruption, often involving relocation to an alternate facility, focusing on technical recovery.
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A written plan for recovering one or more information systems at an alternate facility in response to a major hardware or software failure or destruction of facilities. Response:
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- ADisaster Recovery Plan (DRP)
- BCommon Vulnerability Scoring System (CVSS)
- CContinuity of Operations Plan (COOP)
- DCommon Vulnerability and Exposures (CVE)
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(31 responses)- A90% (28)
- C6% (2)
- D3% (1)
Why each option
A Disaster Recovery Plan (DRP) is specifically designed to restore an organization's critical IT infrastructure and systems following a major disruption, often involving relocation to an alternate facility, focusing on technical recovery.
A Disaster Recovery Plan (DRP) is a comprehensive document outlining the procedures and resources needed to restore information systems, applications, and data to operational status after a catastrophic event. Its primary focus is on the technical recovery of IT systems, often at an alternate processing site.
Common Vulnerability Scoring System (CVSS) is a standardized method for rating the severity of software vulnerabilities, not a plan for system recovery.
A Continuity of Operations Plan (COOP) focuses on maintaining mission-essential functions of an organization during and after a disruption, which is broader than just IT system recovery, though IT plays a part.
Common Vulnerability and Exposures (CVE) is a list of publicly known cybersecurity vulnerabilities, not a detailed plan for recovering information systems.
Concept tested: Disaster Recovery Plan (DRP)
Source: https://csrc.nist.gov/glossary/term/disaster_recovery_plan
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