Question 1

How many organizations out of 10 rehearse their entire disaster recovery plan?

Accepted Answer

Only 2 out of 10 organizations rehearse their entire disaster recovery plan, indicating a lack of comprehensive preparedness across many organizations.

Question 2

In which step of disaster recovery planning is the final plan distributed to all of the departments, organizations, and employees involved in disaster response and recovery?

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Question 3

How many organizations out of 10 have had disaster recovery plans in place for more than 10 years?

Accepted Answer

According to the given data, only 2 organizations out of 10 have had disaster recovery plans in place for more than 10 years. Therefore, the best choice is B.

Question 4

In which step of disaster recovery planning are all business processes identified and analyzed?

Accepted Answer

Assessing risks in the enterprise involves identifying and analyzing all business processes to understand potential vulnerabilities and impacts of disasters. This step is crucial for effective disaster recovery planning.

Question 5

How many out of every 10 organizations have suffered disasters?

Accepted Answer

According to the given information, "3 out of every 10 organizations have suffered disasters," hence the answer is B)3.

Question 6

In which step of disaster recovery planning does the planning team determine the contribution that each department can make to the plan and disaster recovery?

Accepted Answer

Establishing roles across departments and organizations is the step where the planning team determines the contribution that each department can make to the plan and disaster recovery. This step is crucial because it ensures that all departments are aware of their responsibilities and are prepared to take action in the event of a disaster. It also helps to identify any potential gaps in the plan and allows the team to make adjustments as needed to ensure that all aspects of the recovery process are covered.

Question 7

In which step of disaster recovery planning does the planning team assess the emergence of new threats, adjust for changes in organizational structure, and determine the impact of new technology on recovery procedures?

Accepted Answer

Ongoing management involves continuous assessment and updating of the disaster recovery plan, including identifying new threats, adjusting for organizational changes, and considering the impact of new technology. The other options are steps in disaster recovery planning, but do not specifically address this aspect of ongoing management.

Question 8

In which step of disaster recovery planning is each policy and procedure drafted, reviewed, and approved by management and all of the departments and organizations responsible for its implementation?

Accepted Answer

The step where policies and procedures are drafted, reviewed, and approved by management and all departments responsible for implementation is when documenting disaster recovery procedures. The other options do not directly involve the drafting, review, and approval of policies and procedures.

Question 9

In which step of disaster recovery planning does the planning team determine the interdependency of each department and organization involved?

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Question 10

How many organizations out of 10 report spending less on disaster recovery planning since September 2001?

Accepted Answer

According to the text, "Almost 9 in 10 respondents said their disaster recovery budgets are higher today than they were before September 11, 2001." This means that out of 10 organizations, none of them reported spending less on disaster recovery planning since September 2001.

Question 11

How many organizations out of 10 do not have a disaster recovery plan in place?

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Question 12

In which step of disaster recovery planning do all departments and support organizations run through the entire disaster recovery process?

Accepted Answer

In the step of training, testing, and rehearsal, all departments and support organizations run through the entire disaster recovery process to identify any weaknesses and improve the plan. This step helps to ensure that everyone understands their roles and responsibilities during a disaster and can effectively implement the plan.

Question 13

How many major steps are there in disaster recovery planning?

Accepted Answer

There are typically 8 major steps in disaster recovery planning, which include risk assessment, business impact analysis, recovery strategies, plan development, testing and exercises, plan maintenance, communication, and training.

Question 14

How many groups staff an organization's disaster recovery function?

Accepted Answer

Typically, there are three groups that staff an organization's disaster recovery function: emergency response team, disaster recovery team, and business recovery team. The emergency response team handles immediate response during an emergency. The disaster recovery team restores systems and infrastructure after the emergency. The business recovery team handles the resumption of business operations.

Question 15

How many companies out of 10 stated that their worst disaster would be fire-related?

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Question 16

How many out of 10 organizations do not test or rehearse disaster recovery plans?

Accepted Answer

According to a survey conducted by the Disaster Recovery Preparedness Council in 2014, 3 out of 10 organizations never test or rehearse their disaster recovery plan. Therefore, the answer is B, which represents 2 organizations out of 10 that do not test or rehearse their disaster recovery plan.

Question 17

In which step of disaster recovery planning should the team be trained in disaster recovery planning?

Accepted Answer

The team should be trained in disaster recovery planning during the organizing the team step, as this is when the individuals who will be responsible for executing the plan are identified and assembled. This training should include not only the specific actions they will need to take during a disaster, but also an understanding of the overall plan and their roles and responsibilities within it.

Question 18

Assessing an organization's risks requires a realistic understanding of which of the following condition(s)?

Accepted Answer

Assessing an organization's risks requires a comprehensive understanding of environmental, social, and political conditions as these factors can significantly impact an organization's operations, reputation, and legal standing. Environmental conditions include climate change and natural disasters, social conditions encompass societal and community issues, and political conditions involve regulatory changes and political stability. All these aspects are crucial for a realistic risk assessment.

Question 19

How many organizations out of 10 say that spending for disaster recovery planning has increased since September 2001?

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Question 20

How many companies out of 10 stated that their worst disaster would affect their national infrastructure?

Accepted Answer

1 out of 10 companies stated that their worst disaster would affect their national infrastructure.

Quiz 1: Introduction to Disaster Recovery