Which of the following has the GREATEST impact on the ability to successfully execute a disaster recovery plan (DRP)?

The correct answer is B. Communicating the plan to all stakeholders. A DRP is only effective if the people responsible for executing it know what to do, when to do it, and what their role is. Without communication and awareness, even a well-written plan fails during an actual disaster. Periodic updates (A), tabletop exercises (C), and reviewing…

Submitted by parkjh· Apr 18, 2026Information Security Incident Management

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AUpdating the plan periodically
BCommunicating the plan to all stakeholders
CConducting tabletop exercises of the plan
DReviewing escalation procedures

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A
6% (2)
B
56% (20)
C
14% (5)
D
25% (9)

Explanation

A DRP is only effective if the people responsible for executing it know what to do, when to do it, and what their role is. Without communication and awareness, even a well-written plan fails during an actual disaster. Periodic updates (A), tabletop exercises (C), and reviewing escalation procedures (D) all improve plan quality and readiness, but none matters if stakeholders are unaware of the plan or their responsibilities. Broad communication ensures the plan can actually be activated and followed under stress.

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#Disaster Recovery Plan#Plan Communication#Stakeholder Management#Execution Effectiveness

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