CISSP-ISSMP · Question #156
John works as a security manager for Soft Tech Inc. He is working with his team on the disaster recovery management plan. One of his team members has a doubt related to the most cost effective DRP…
The correct answer is D. Structured walk-through test. The Structured Walk-Through Test (also called a tabletop exercise) is the most cost-effective DRP testing method. Team members from each department review the disaster recovery plan together around a table, discussing their roles and identifying gaps or overlaps without…
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John works as a security manager for Soft Tech Inc. He is working with his team on the disaster recovery management plan. One of his team members has a doubt related to the most cost effective DRP testing plan. According to you, which of the following disaster recovery testing plans is the most cost-effective and efficient way to identify areas of overlap in the plan before conducting more demanding training exercises?
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- AFull-scale exercise
- BWalk-through drill
- CEvacuation drill
- DStructured walk-through test
How the community answered
(32 responses)- A16% (5)
- B3% (1)
- C6% (2)
- D75% (24)
Explanation
The Structured Walk-Through Test (also called a tabletop exercise) is the most cost-effective DRP testing method. Team members from each department review the disaster recovery plan together around a table, discussing their roles and identifying gaps or overlaps without actually simulating a disaster. It requires minimal resources and no system downtime. A Full-scale exercise (A) is the most expensive and disruptive, involving actual activation of the DRP. A Walk-through drill (B) is similar but less formal. An Evacuation drill (C) tests physical evacuation procedures only. The structured walk-through is the right balance of thoroughness and cost before escalating to more demanding tests.
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