CHAPTER 2

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What is a mutual aid pact in the context of disaster recovery planning?

A backup plan that involves relocating operations to a remote site
A legal document that binds organizations to provide financial aid after a disaster
A software tool used for data replication and synchronization
An agreement between organizations to share IT resources in case of a disaster (correct)

What is a potential drawback of relying on a mutual aid pact?

The partner organization may demand excessive compensation for providing aid
The partner organization may not have compatible computer facilities
The partner organization may not have adequate backup facilities
The partner organization may not fulfill its promise of assistance during a disaster (correct)

What is an advantage of mutual aid pacts mentioned in the text?

They eliminate the need for testing the disaster recovery plan
They ensure that all critical data is replicated off-site
They are relatively cost-free to implement (correct)
They provide a guaranteed backup site for disaster recovery

Which of the following is NOT mentioned as an option for providing second-site backup in the text?

Cloud-based backup services (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is a potential issue that may arise when a disaster-stricken company utilizes a mutual aid pact?

The host company may need to disrupt its processing schedule (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is a necessary ingredient in a disaster recovery plan (DRP)?

Providing for duplicate data processing facilities (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary objective of the Second-Site Facilities Group in the Disaster Recovery Team?

To prepare the backup site for operation and acquire hardware from vendors (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a key characteristic of an 'empty shell' or 'cold site' plan for disaster recovery?

The company buys or leases a building that will serve as a data center in the event of a disaster (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which group within the Disaster Recovery Team is responsible for reestablishing the data conversion and data control functions necessary to process critical applications?

The Data Conversion and Data Control Group (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary objective of the Program and Data Backup Group within the Disaster Recovery Team?

To provide current versions of all critical applications, data files, and documentation (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a key characteristic of a sophisticated management approach to disaster recovery planning?

Regularly operating the backup site to ensure its readiness (C) Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary reason Pershing built its own remote mirrored data center?

The recovery time offered by ROC vendors did not meet their requirements (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of Pershing's mirrored data center?

To serve as a backup for their main data center in case of a disaster (B) Signup and view all the answers

How often are transactions transmitted from Pershing's main system to the remote backup facility?

In real-time (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary benefit of the mirrored data center for Pershing?

Reduced data recovery time (D) Signup and view all the answers

What should be included in the backup and off-site storage procedures?

Data files, applications, documentation, and supplies needed to perform critical functions (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of routinely performing backup and storage procedures, according to the text?

To obtain and secure critical resources (B) Signup and view all the answers