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CRISC · Question #491

Which of the following should be the PRIMARY focus of a disaster recovery management (DRM) framework and related processes?

The correct answer is C. Ensuring timely recovery of critical business operations. The primary focus of a disaster recovery management (DRM) framework is to ensure the timely and effective restoration of essential business operations after a disruptive event.

Submitted by amina.ke· Apr 18, 2026Risk Response and Reporting

Question

Which of the following should be the PRIMARY focus of a disaster recovery management (DRM) framework and related processes?

Options

  • ARestoring IT and cybersecurity operations
  • BAssessing the impact and probability of disaster scenarios
  • CEnsuring timely recovery of critical business operations
  • DDetermining capacity for alternate sites

How the community answered

(41 responses)
  • B
    2% (1)
  • C
    95% (39)
  • D
    2% (1)

Why each option

The primary focus of a disaster recovery management (DRM) framework is to ensure the timely and effective restoration of essential business operations after a disruptive event.

ARestoring IT and cybersecurity operations

Restoring IT and cybersecurity operations is a critical objective within DRM but serves the larger goal of business recovery, not the primary focus itself.

BAssessing the impact and probability of disaster scenarios

Assessing impact and probability of disaster scenarios is a prerequisite for developing a DRM framework, but not its primary focus during execution.

CEnsuring timely recovery of critical business operationsCorrect

DRM aims to minimize the impact of disasters by facilitating the rapid resumption of critical business functions. While IT and cybersecurity restoration are vital components, they are ultimately means to the end of ensuring business continuity and operational resilience.

DDetermining capacity for alternate sites

Determining capacity for alternate sites is a specific planning activity within DRM, essential for recovery but not the overarching primary focus of the entire framework.

Concept tested: Disaster Recovery Management (DRM) objectives

Source: https://nvlpubs.nist.gov/nistpubs/Legacy/SP/nistspecialpublication800-34r1.pdf

Topics

#Disaster Recovery Management#Business Continuity#Critical Business Operations#Risk Response

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