Which of the following statements correctly compares the scopes of a disaster recovery plan (DRP) and a business continuity plan (BCP)?

The BCP is broader in scope and includes the DRP

The DRP and BCP have identical scopes and objectives

The DRP covers all business processes, while the BCP covers only IT systems

The BCP is only for natural disasters, while the DRP is for all disasters

Which of the following is a key component typically found in a disaster recovery plan (DRP)?

Procedures for restoring systems from backups

Employee training on customer service

Marketing strategies to retain customers

Financial budgeting for the next fiscal year

A company's data center is in a region that experiences frequent lightning storms. The IT manager wants to implement controls to prevent damage to servers from power surges. Which combination of controls is most effective as preventive measures?

Use redundant network connections and failover routers.

Install surge protectors on all critical equipment and use an uninterruptible power supply (UPS) with surge protection.

Perform daily backups to an off-site location.

Install a fire suppression system in the data center.

A retail chain's business continuity plan includes a call tree to notify store managers, a backup supplier for cash registers, and a procedure for accepting cash-only payments during a POS system outage. Which aspect of business continuity does this plan emphasize?

Preventing the POS outage from occurring

Detecting the cause of the POS outage

Restoring IT infrastructure after a disaster

Maintaining critical business functions during a disruption

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Explain the Importance of Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity Planning 100-160 Practice Questions (Page 2)

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6foundation · easy
Which of the following statements correctly compares the scopes of a disaster recovery plan (DRP) and a business continuity plan (BCP)?
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7foundation · easy
Which of the following is a key component typically found in a disaster recovery plan (DRP)?
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8expert · hard
A company's data center is in a region that experiences frequent lightning storms. The IT manager wants to implement controls to prevent damage to servers from power surges. Which combination of controls is most effective as preventive measures?
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A retail chain's business continuity plan includes a call tree to notify store managers, a backup supplier for cash registers, and a procedure for accepting cash-only payments during a POS system outage. Which aspect of business continuity does this plan emphasize?
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An employee accidentally deletes a critical database while performing routine maintenance. How is this event best categorized?
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