CSSLP Question #332: Real Exam Question with Answer & Explanation

Question

Which of the following plans is a comprehensive statement of consistent actions to be taken before, during, and after a disruptive event that causes a significant loss of information systems resources?

Options

• AContingency plan
• BContinuity of Operations plan
• CDisaster recovery plan
• DBusiness Continuity plan

Explanation

A disaster recovery plan (DRP) is a detailed strategy outlining the steps an organization will take to recover its information systems resources after a significant disruptive event.

Common mistakes.

• A. A contingency plan is a broader term for preparing for unexpected events and may not exclusively focus on the recovery of information systems.
• B. A Continuity of Operations plan (COOP) focuses on maintaining an organization's essential functions during a wide range of emergencies, which is broader than just IT system recovery.
• D. A Business Continuity plan (BCP) is a high-level plan that ensures the continuation of critical business functions, which encompasses DRP but is not as specific to the 'loss of information systems resources'.

Concept tested. Disaster Recovery Plan definition

Reference. https://csrc.nist.gov/publications/detail/sp/800-34/rev-1/final

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