CISSP Business Continuity 5

Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

Synchronous mirroring

Answer

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

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

Assess the risk and develop a contingency plan for vendor failure

Answer

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

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

To ensure essential government or organizational functions continue during a disruption

Answer

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

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

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

Answer

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

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

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

Answer

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.

CISSP - Certified Information Systems Security Professional Practice Test

CISSP - Certified Information Systems Security Professional Practice Test

CISSP Business Continuity 5