CRISC · Question #634
Which of the following BEST helps to ensure disaster recovery staff members are able to complete their assigned tasks effectively during a disaster?
The correct answer is D. Conducting regular tabletop exercises and scenario analysis. To ensure disaster recovery staff can effectively perform their tasks during an actual disaster, regular tabletop exercises and scenario analysis are most beneficial.
Question
Which of the following BEST helps to ensure disaster recovery staff members are able to complete their assigned tasks effectively during a disaster?
Options
- APerforming parallel disaster recovery testing
- BDocumenting the order of system and application restoration
- CInvolving disaster recovery staff members in risk assessments
- DConducting regular tabletop exercises and scenario analysis
How the community answered
(28 responses)- A14% (4)
- B4% (1)
- C4% (1)
- D79% (22)
Why each option
To ensure disaster recovery staff can effectively perform their tasks during an actual disaster, regular tabletop exercises and scenario analysis are most beneficial.
Performing parallel disaster recovery testing validates the systems and processes, but does not focus as directly on staff training and decision-making skills as tabletop exercises.
Documenting the order of system and application restoration provides a critical reference, but it doesn't ensure staff comprehension or ability to execute the steps effectively without practice.
Involving disaster recovery staff members in risk assessments contributes to their understanding of risks but is not the primary mechanism for hands-on preparation for DRP execution.
Tabletop exercises and scenario analysis provide a controlled environment for staff to walk through the DRP, understand their roles, practice decision-making, and identify potential gaps without the pressure of a real event. This practice significantly enhances their preparedness, coordination, and ability to respond effectively when a disaster strikes.
Concept tested: Disaster recovery staff preparedness
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