Chapter 21 Flashcards
AHJ
Authority Having Jurisdiction
The building official, electrical
inspector, fire marshal, or other
individuals or entities
responsible for interpretation
and enforcement of local
building and electrical codes.
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As-Built
The documentation of
measurements, location, and
quantities of material work
performed. May be in the form
of marked up documents or
other work order forms.
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Bidders’ Conference
A meeting conducted by the
issuer of a request for quote or
request for proposal to review
and address any questions from
respondents (bidders) with
regard to the bid documents.
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BIM
Building Information Modeling
The process of generating and
managing buildina data during a
facility’s life cycle using three-
dimensional models of a building
and incorporating detailed product
information, quantities, and
properties into those models.
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BOM
Bill of Materials
A list of the quantity and specific
types of materials to be used on
a project. This list also should
consider miscellaneous
hardware (e.g., screws, bolts).
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Change Order
Formal document that defines
the required changes in project
scope and identifies associated
changes to the time frame, the
dollar amounts, or both.
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Code
A rule or set of rules intended to
ensure safety during the
installation and use of materials,
components, fixtures, systems,
premises, and related subjects.
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Commissioning
The start-up of a system that
includes testing and adjusting
the systems to ensure proper
functioning and adherence to
design criteria.
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Design-Build
Construction
A delivery method whereby the
owner contracts with a single
entity known as the
DB team.
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OBS
Organization Breakdown
Structure
A hierarchal chart that visually
represents people and
organizations who are
stakeholders in a project
regardless of their company or
organizations. An OBS should
include contact information for
each team member.
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Project Management
A discipline that encompasses
planning, organizing, and
managing resources to achieve
successful completion of
specific project goals
and objectives.
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RFI
Request for Information
A type of document or process,
generated by either an owner,
owner’s agent, or contractor, to
obtain information or to clarify
the capabilities of various
products, services, processes or
requirements.
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RFP
Request for Proposal
An invitation for the design
professionals (e.g., architect,
engineer, consultant) or
contractors to submit a
proposal for services.
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RFQ
Request for Quotation
A type of procurement
document or process used to
solicit prices from prospective
providers of products or
services.
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Risk
A vulnerability to or potential for
loss from a threat or event.
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Risk Management
The process of identifying risks
and developing the strategy and
tactics needed to eliminate,
mitigate, or manage them.
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Schematic Design
A structural or procedural
diagram used in association
with telecommunications and
electrical systems.
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SoW
Scope of Work
A contractual vehicle for
expressing the specific
agreement between contractor
and the owner of the project.
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Shall
A term frequently used in codes
and standards publications that
indicates a mandatory
requirement.
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Should
Frequently used in codes and
standards publications, the term
indicates the statement is
advised but not required.
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WBS
Work Breakdown Structure
A breakdown of all of a project’s
main work elements into
smaller, more manageable,
activity groupings.
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What is Six Sigma?
A project-driven method aimed
at sustainable business
performance improvement
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Name 8 traits of a good
Project Manager (PM).
1 .Conflict management skills
2.Organizational skills
3.Ability to assume authority
4.Ability to focus on key issues
5.Good communication skills
6.Flexibility
7.Personal accountability
8.Ability to coordinate with diverse groups
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Name the 3 basic steps
for managing a
telecommunications
project.
1 .Build a project plan
2. Track and manage the project
3.CIose the project
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What is the role of a PM?
To develop a team from among
the individuals involved in the
project, which requires both
leadership and planning
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Which TPM knowledge
area includes project safety
and personnel issues?
Human resource management
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Which TPM knowledge
area includes a list of
assumptions about the
project?
Scope management
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Which TPM knowledge
area covers running
multiple small projects as
one large project?
Integration management
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Which TPM knowledge
area includes the
project’s schedule?
Time management
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Which TPM knowledge
area includes the
project’s budget?
Cost management
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Which TPM knowledge
area includes client value
items such as punctuality?
Quality management
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Which TPM knowledge
area would cover the use
of a “war room”?
Communications management
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What should be completed
prior to submitting a
project proposal as part of
risk management?
Risk assessment
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Which TPM knowledge
area covers the storage
costs of bulk purchases?
Procurement management
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Which TPM knowledge
area includes the
identification of all internal
and external parties holding
an interest in the project?
Stakeholder management
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What is the purpose of a
lessons learned meeting?
To discuss what went well and
what could be improved
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What does the scope of
work establish?
The requirements for the
performance of work to achieve
the project objectives
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What do the words “should”
and “may” indicate when
they are included
in the SOW?
That the requested action is
purely optional
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What does the word
“shall” indicate when it is
included in the SOW?
That the requested action
is mandatory
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What are risks associated
with having a poorly
defined SOW?
Capable contractors may
decline to bid on the project, or
they may dispute their
responsibilities during the
construction phase.
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What step can be taken to
manage a client’s expectations
for a project?
Develop detailed documents on
the front end of the project
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Name 3 types of Sows.
1 .Performance
2.Design
3.Combination of both
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What type of SOW tells the
contractor the objectives
and parameters to be
accomplished and the
end goal or desired
achievement?
Performance type
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What type of SOW directs
the contractor to use
specific products
and materials?
Design type
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Name the 4 steps that are
involved in preparing
the SOW.
1 .Perform basic planning
2.Outline the SOW
3.Organize the project team
4.Write and review
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Name 4 benefits of creating an outline for the SOW.
- Allows full attention to be directed to the technical content
- Helps to guard against significant admissions
- Aids in achieving continuity throughout the project
- Helps eliminate redundant material and work
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True or False
Progress reports are
considered deliverables.
False. Progress reports are not
considered deliverables because
they are not the final result
of a task.
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Who is responsible for
holding a safety meeting at
the start of the project?
Safety coordinator
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What is the recommended
method for identifying the
people and organizations
needed to complete the
project as detailed in
the SOW?
Organization breakdown
structure (OBS)
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Name 4 elements that must be included in a WBS.
1 .Planning and design activities
2. Project approval and start
3. ImpIementation of work elements
4. Completing the project
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How many hours are
usually included in a
work package?
40
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How are PERT diagrams used?
To calculate the start and finish date for each activity on the project
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What does a Gantt chart
use to show the duration
of an activity?
Bar chart from start
to finish date
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How does a Gantt chart
differ from a PERT chart?
Unlike a PERT chart,
the Gantt chart does not show
predecessor or successor
relationships.
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Name 5 methods for
developing an estimate.
1 .AnaIogous
2.Parametric
3.Engineering
4.Subcontractor bids
5.PERT
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What is the basis of an
analogous estimate?
The time or cost it took to
perform similar work in the past
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Name 3 parameters that
could be used as a basis
for PERT estimates.
1 .Dollar/foot
2.DolIar/drop time
3.Cost
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Who develops the
engineering estimate?
The client
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What type of price
is provided in a
subcontractor bid?
A price that will not be exceeded
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Name the 3 estimates used
by the PERT program to
develop a weighted
average estimate.
1 .Optimistic estimate
2.Most likely estimate
3.Pessimistic estimate
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What information is
provided in the
optimistic estimate?
The lowest projected cost
or fastest time
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What is the PERT formula?
(Optimistic + (4 x Most Likely) + Pessimistic)/6
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What is the relationship
between the pessimistic
and most likely estimates
and project risk?
The greater the difference
between the estimates, the
greater the risk.
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When is an activity labeled
“high risk” based on PERT
estimates?
When the difference between
the most likely and pessimistic
estimates is greater than
10 percent
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What does the SPI
represent?
The amount a project is ahead
or behind schedule
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What does an SPI value
of 1 indicate?
The project is on schedule.
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What does an SPI value
that is less than 1 indicate?
The project is behind schedule.
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What does an SPI value
that is greater than
1 indicate?
The project is ahead
of schedule.
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What does a CPI value of
less than 1 indicate?
The project is over budget.
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What does a CPI value that
is greater than 1 indicate?
The project is under budget.
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What is the focus of
conformance quality?
Physical quality
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What principle does
conformance quality
follow?
Plan, do, check, and act
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How are the results of
client satisfaction
surveys used?
They are used to improve
performance, provide feedback
to management, and, in some
cases, provide bonuses
to employees.
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How is client value
quality measured?
On a relative basis as compared
with the competition
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Who is responsible for
formally approving
change orders?
The client
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What is the purpose
of a code?
*Ensure the practical
safeguarding of persons and
property from hazards
*Ensure the quality of
construction
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Who is responsible for
enforcing codes once they
are adopted or ratified by
the local government?
Authority Having Jurisdiction
(AHJ)
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What is a standard?
An accepted collection of requirements and recommendations for the defining, construction, evaluation, application, or comparison materials, equipment, products, and services
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What is one purpose
of a standard?
To ensure a minimal level of
acceptable performance
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Name the 5 key members
of a design team.
1 .Designated stakeholders
2.Owner/client
3.Architect
4.Engineer
5.Consultant
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Name the 3 key members
of a construction team.
1 .Construction manager (CM)
2.General contractor (GC)
3.Contractor and subcontractors
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Name 5 elements of
the design phase.
1 .Programming
2.Schematic design (SD)
3.Design development (DD)
4.Construction document (CD)
5.Bidding and negotiating
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Name 5 types of
bid structures.
1.RFP and RFQ
2.Design-bid-build (DBB)
3.Design-build (DB)
4.Construction manager (CM) at risk
5.Integrated project delivery (IPD)
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What is dictated
in the RFP?
The scope of the project
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How does an RFQ
differ from an RFP?
An RFQ usually provides more
detail related to selecting the
material, equipment, and
components than an RFP does.
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Name 2 types of bids
that are awarded.
1 .Low bid
2.Negotiated bid
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Who is the prime
contractor?
A contractor who submits a bid
to the owner and who is
awarded a contract for payment
from the owner
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What is a punch list?
A document that summarizes corrections a contractor must make prior to accepting work as complete
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What is the GC’s primary
role during construction?
To complete the work
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Name 3 types of contracts.
1 .Stipulated sum
2.Cost plus fee
3.Unit price
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When is a unit price
contract used?
When the actual SOW cannot be
determined at the time of the bid
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Which form tells the
contractor the date to
begin work?
Notice to proceed
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What is the purpose of
meeting minutes?
To keep track of issues
raised in meetings and form the
agenda for subsequent
meetings
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What is the purpose
of the RFI?
To obtain a formal response to
contract documents
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What is the purpose
of a field order?
To facilitate minor changes to
the requirements that do not
require a change order
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What form is used to solicit
a quotation from the
contractor for a proposed
change to the project
scope?
Proposal request
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What is summarized
in a punch list?
Corrections that a contractor
must make prior to accepting
the work as complete
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What is a submittal?
Any information that a
contractor must submit to the
design team for review
and approval
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When do cutover and first-
use activities begin?
As soon as construction is
substantially completed
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Name 3 elements included
in a telecommunications
design.
1 .Specifications
2.Drawings
3.Cost estimates
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Name the 4 main types of
specifications that can
be used to define
requirements.
1 .Performance
2.Proprietary
3.Descriptive
4. Reference
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What is the focus of a
performance specification?
Results
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What type of specification
calls out brand names?
Proprietary
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What is the focus of a
descriptive specification?
Exact properties and
installation methods
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What type of specification
lists requirements based
on an established
standard?
Reference
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What is the
MasterFormat@?
A list of numbers and titles
compiled to organize the
activities and requirements of a
construction project
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How are drawings
generally grouped?
By discipline
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What is the purpose of
the U.S. National CAD
Standard?
To allow consistent and
streamlined communication
among owners and
design/construction teams
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How are
telecommunications
elements organized in the
BIM process?
As families, which consist
of objects
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Why does the use of BIM
reduce the number of
change orders issued
for a project?
Because the BIM is able to alert
users to conflicts during the
design phase of the project
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Name the 4 data fields
used to create a U.S.
National CAD standard
layer format.
1 .Discipline designator
2.Major group
3. Two minor groups
4.Status
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Which data fields are
mandatory portions of
the U.S. National CAD
standard layer name
format?
*Discipline designator
Major group
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Name the 6 types
of NCS symbols.
1 . Reference
2.Line
3.Identity
4.Template
5.Material
6.Text
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Name 6 existing conditions
that must be considered in
the cost of a project.
1 .Soil conditions
2.Asbestos
3.Displacement and relocation
4.Hazardous materials
5.Environmental impact stories
6.Abandoned cable
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What information is
included in a disaster
recovery plan?
Processes and procedures for
recovering and protecting a
business or IT infrastructure
in case of disaster or
major incident
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True or False
All employees should have
access to the company’s
disaster recovery plan.
False. While every employee
should be trained on the steps
and procedures contained in the
plan, access to the plan itself
should be limited to department
managers and those with a
“need to know.”
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What risks are associated
with unauthorized persons
gaining access to the
disaster recovery plan?
Risks include unwanted
identification of weaknesses in
the organization’s ICT
infrastructure, sabotage,
unauthorized network access,
or other activities that put the
ICT infrastructure at risk.
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What is the first step in
developing a disaster
recovery plan?
Identifying the potential risks
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Where are identified risks
documented?
In a risk registry
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How should risks in the risk
registry be categorized?
By their effect on critical
systems or services
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True or False
Every item on the risk
registry, including non-
critical items, should have a
plan documented.
True. Each item (critical and
non-critical) should have a
documented plan, even if only to
accept the risk as-is with future
plans for mitigation.
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When are disaster recovery
plans typically reviewed?
Annually, bi-annually, or
after an incident occurs
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What is the goal of a
disaster recovery plan?
To recover as quickly as
possible in the event
of a disaster
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What is a tabletop
exercise?
A practice incident that
is performed with prior
communication to the
response team(s)
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