Chapter 2 mod 3 Flashcards
What is the goal of disaster recovery planning (DRP)?
The goal of disaster recovery planning is to guide the actions of emergency response personnel until the business is restored to full last-known reliable operations.
How does disaster recovery differ from business continuity planning?
Business continuity planning is about maintaining critical business functions, while disaster recovery planning is about restoring IT and communications back to full operations after a disruption.
What does the disaster recovery plan (DRP) specifically focus on restoring?
The disaster recovery plan (DRP) specifically focuses on restoring the information technology and communications services and systems needed by an organization during a disruption and during the restoration of normal services.
In the context of disaster recovery, what is the role of emergency response personnel?
Emergency response personnel play a crucial role in following the disaster recovery plan (DRP) to guide their actions until the business is restored to full last-known reliable operations.
Is the recovery of business functions always dependent on the recovery of IT and communications services?
The recovery of business functions may be done independently of the recovery of IT and communications services, but the recovery of IT is often crucial to the recovery and sustainment of business operations.
What is the specific focus of disaster recovery planning?
Disaster recovery planning specifically focuses on restoring IT and communications services and systems needed by an organization during a disruption and during the restoration of normal services.
What is the purpose of the executive summary in a disaster recovery plan (DRP)?
The executive summary provides a high-level overview of the plan, offering a concise understanding for key stakeholders.
What types of plan documents might an organization maintain for different audiences in a disaster recovery effort? (5)
Depending on the size of the organization and the number of people involved, various types of plan documents might include:
Executive summary
Department-specific plans
Technical guides for IT personnel
Full copies of the plan for critical disaster recovery team members
Checklists for various individuals.
Why might critical disaster recovery team members have checklists in a disaster recovery plan?
Critical disaster recovery team members have checklists to help guide their actions amid the chaotic atmosphere of a disaster.
What is the purpose of technical guides in a disaster recovery plan for IT personnel?
Technical guides in a disaster recovery plan for IT personnel help them implement and maintain critical backup systems and get alternate sites up and running.
Why might managers and public relations personnel have simple-to-follow, high-level documents in a disaster recovery plan?
Managers and public relations personnel have simple-to-follow, high-level documents in a disaster recovery plan to help them communicate the issue accurately without requiring input from team members who are busy working on the recovery.
