CompTIA CASP+ (CAS-004) — Question 369

Company A is merging with Company B. Company A is a small, local company. Company B has a large, global presence. The two companies have a lot of duplication in their IT systems, processes, and procedures. On the new Chief Information Officer's (CIO's) first day, a fire breaks out at Company B's main data center. Which of the following actions should the CIO take first?

Answer options

• A. Determine whether the incident response plan has been tested at both companies, and use it to respond.
• B. Review the incident response plans, and engage the disaster recovery plan while relying on the IT leaders from both companies.
• C. Ensure hot, warm, and mobile disaster recovery sites are available, and give an update to the companies' leadership teams.
• D. Initiate Company A's IT systems processes and procedures, assess the damage, and perform a BIA.

Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is B because reviewing the incident response plans and engaging the disaster recovery plan is essential to ensure a coordinated and effective response to the incident, leveraging expertise from both companies. Option A is less effective as it focuses solely on the testing of plans, while option C addresses recovery site availability, which is secondary to immediate response. Option D prioritizes Company A's systems, which may not be suitable given the circumstances at Company B.