CRM CRM Disaster Recovery & Business Continuity

Question 1

Which category of records is given the HIGHEST priority in a vital records protection program?

Accepted Answer

Records essential to protect the rights and interests of individuals and resume critical operations after a disaster

Answer

Records essential to protect individual rights and resume critical operations are given the highest priority because losing them would most severely impact the organization and stakeholders.

Question 2

What is the primary goal of a Business Continuity Plan (BCP) as it relates to records management?

Accepted Answer

To ensure critical records remain accessible so essential functions can continue during and after a disruption

Answer

The primary goal of a BCP in records management is to ensure critical records remain accessible so essential business functions can continue during and after a disruption.

Question 3

In records management, what does 'RPO' (Recovery Point Objective) define?

Accepted Answer

The maximum acceptable amount of data loss measured in time, indicating how far back backups must go

Answer

RPO defines the maximum acceptable amount of data loss measured in time, determining how frequently backups must be performed to meet that threshold.

Question 4

What is 'offsite storage' of vital records PRIMARILY intended to protect against?

Accepted Answer

Destruction of records due to a localized disaster such as fire or flood at the primary facility

Answer

Offsite storage protects vital records from destruction due to a localized disaster at the primary facility, ensuring copies survive even if the main site is lost.

Question 5

Which of the following BEST describes a 'records continuity' strategy?

Accepted Answer

Implementing measures to ensure records remain accessible and usable during and after disruptive events

Answer

A records continuity strategy implements measures to ensure records remain accessible and usable during and after disruptive events, supporting ongoing operations.

(CRM) Certified Records Management Practice Test

(CRM) Certified Records Management Practice Test

CRM CRM Disaster Recovery & Business Continuity