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SY0-301 · Question #660
SY0-301 Question #660: Real Exam Question with Answer & Explanation
The correct answer is A: Succession planning. Succession planning ensures that a qualified individual is identified and prepared to assume a key executive role if the current holder is unexpectedly unavailable.
Question
Pete, the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of a company, has increased his travel plans for the next two years to improve business relations. Which of the following would need to be in place in case something happens to Pete?
Options
- ASuccession planning
- BDisaster recovery
- CSeparation of duty
- DRemoving single loss expectancy
Explanation
Succession planning ensures that a qualified individual is identified and prepared to assume a key executive role if the current holder is unexpectedly unavailable.
Common mistakes.
- B. Disaster recovery focuses on restoring IT systems and infrastructure after a disruption and does not address the loss or unavailability of key personnel.
- C. Separation of duty is a fraud-prevention control that divides critical tasks among multiple people and is not a continuity plan for an absent executive.
- D. Single loss expectancy is a quantitative risk metric used in calculations and is not a control or plan that can be implemented to address personnel continuity.
Concept tested. Succession planning for key personnel business continuity
Reference. https://csrc.nist.gov/publications/detail/sp/800-34/rev-1/final
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