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Business Continuity Flashcards

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  1. Which technique provides the HIGHEST data availability by writing data simultaneously to two separate storage systems?

    Answer: Synchronous mirroring

    Synchronous mirroring writes data to both primary and secondary storage in real time, ensuring zero data loss if one system fails.

  2. A BCP team discovers that a critical vendor has no continuity plan. What is the BEST immediate action?

    Answer: Assess the risk and develop a contingency plan for vendor failure

    The organization should assess the criticality of the vendor and develop an internal contingency plan or require the vendor to establish BCPs contractually.

  3. What is the purpose of a continuity of operations plan (COOP)?

    Answer: To ensure essential government or organizational functions continue during a disruption

    A COOP is designed to ensure that essential functions of an organization (especially government agencies) continue during and after a disaster.

  4. During a full interruption test, what significant risk does the organization accept?

    Answer: Primary systems are taken offline, risking real business disruption if recovery fails

    A full interruption test shuts down actual production systems, meaning a failed recovery directly impacts real business operations.

  5. Which factor is MOST important when selecting a geographic location for an alternate processing site?

    Answer: Location outside the same natural disaster risk zone as the primary site

    The alternate site must be far enough from the primary site that a regional disaster such as a hurricane or earthquake cannot affect both simultaneously.

  6. A company defines its crisis communication plan. Which group should be addressed FIRST in an external communication sequence?

    Answer: Regulators and key stakeholders as required by law or contract

    Legal and contractual obligations typically require notifying regulators and key stakeholders before broader public communications.

  7. Which BCP concept ensures that no single employee's absence can halt a critical business process?

    Answer: Cross-training and succession planning

    Cross-training ensures multiple employees can perform critical functions, and succession planning designates backups for key roles, eliminating single points of human failure.