CISSP · Question #1250
Which of the following are all elements of a disaster recovery plan (DRP)?
The correct answer is B. Document the actual location of the ORP, developing an incident notification procedure,. A Disaster Recovery Plan (DRP) must include specific core elements such as documenting the ORP location, incident notification procedures, and recovery team contacts. This question tests knowledge of what constitutes valid DRP components.
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- ADocument the actual location of the ORP, developing an incident notification procedure,
- BDocument the actual location of the ORP, developing an incident notification procedure,
- CMaintain proper documentation of all server logs, developing an incident notification procedure,
- DDocument the actual location of the ORP, recording minutes at all ORP planning sessions,
How the community answered
(47 responses)- A2% (1)
- B87% (41)
- C9% (4)
- D2% (1)
Why each option
A Disaster Recovery Plan (DRP) must include specific core elements such as documenting the ORP location, incident notification procedures, and recovery team contacts. This question tests knowledge of what constitutes valid DRP components.
Although Choice A appears similar to B, the specific combination or additional elements listed do not fully represent all required DRP components as defined in standard frameworks, making it an incomplete or inaccurate representation.
Choice B includes documenting the actual location of the ORP (Operational Recovery Plan) and developing an incident notification procedure, both of which are recognized core elements of a DRP. A complete DRP must define where recovery documentation is stored and establish clear notification chains so the right personnel are contacted immediately when a disaster occurs, enabling a coordinated response.
Maintaining server logs is an operational security and auditing practice, not a core element of a Disaster Recovery Plan; DRPs focus on recovery procedures and coordination, not routine log management.
Recording minutes at ORP planning sessions is an administrative activity related to plan development meetings, not an actual element contained within the DRP itself, making this choice technically incorrect.
Concept tested: Core elements of a Disaster Recovery Plan (DRP)
Source: https://www.ready.gov/business/emergency-plans/recovery-plan
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