BCP Testing, Maintenance, and Training EDRP Practice Questions (Page 1)

Questions 1–5

1. 1application · medium · select all that apply

   A company is planning its first BCP test. The BCP manager wants to start with a low-risk test that familiarizes participants with the plan and identifies obvious gaps. Which two test types are most appropriate for this initial phase? Select all that apply.

   • ATabletop exercise
   • BSimulation test
   • CFull interruption test
   • DWalk-through drill
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2. 2application · medium

   A full interruption test revealed that the recovery time objective (RTO) was missed by 45 minutes because the backup tapes were not delivered to the alternate site on time. The test report documents the issue. What is the most appropriate follow-up action?

   • AConduct another full interruption test immediately to see if the issue repeats
   • BUpdate the BCP to include a backup tape delivery service with a guaranteed SLA
   • CIncrease the RTO to accommodate the delivery delay
   • DIgnore the issue because the test was successful overall
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4. 3application · medium

   A logistics company has a BCP that has never been tested. The BC manager wants to run the first test but is concerned about disrupting operations. Which testing approach provides the least operational risk while still validating the plan's key elements?

   • ATabletop exercise with key stakeholders
   • BFull interruption test of the main distribution center
   • CWalk-through drill of the evacuation procedures
   • DSimulation test using a live backup site
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5. 4application · medium

   After a tabletop exercise, the BCP coordinator collects observer notes and participant feedback. The exercise revealed that the crisis communication team did not know the current phone tree, and the alternate site contact list was outdated. What should the coordinator do first?

   • ADiscard the observer notes because the exercise was only a tabletop
   • BSend an email to all employees asking them to confirm their contact details
   • CSchedule a full interruption test to validate the contact lists
   • DDocument the gaps in the exercise report and update the BCP contact lists
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6. 5foundation · easy

   What is the primary purpose of testing a Business Continuity Plan (BCP)?

   • ATo satisfy annual audit requirements without needing to update the plan
   • BTo replace the need for ongoing training and awareness programs
   • CTo document that all IT systems are fully redundant at all times
   • DTo validate that the plan works as intended and that personnel can execute it effectively
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