How often should tests and disaster recovery drills be performed?

The correct answer is C. At least once a year. Industry best practice and most frameworks (e.g., NIST, ISO 22301) recommend that DR tests and drills be conducted at least once per year (annually). Annual testing ensures that plans remain viable, personnel are familiar with their roles, and any changes to the environment are…

Submitted by kavita_s· Apr 18, 2026Incident Response and Recovery

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AAt least once a quarter
BAt least once every 6 months
CAt least once a year
DAt least once every 2 years

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(40 responses)

A
3% (1)
C
93% (37)
D
5% (2)

Explanation

Industry best practice and most frameworks (e.g., NIST, ISO 22301) recommend that DR tests and drills be conducted at least once per year (annually). Annual testing ensures that plans remain viable, personnel are familiar with their roles, and any changes to the environment are reflected in updated procedures. More frequent testing is encouraged when significant changes occur, but the minimum accepted standard is at least once a year.

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