CompTIA CASP+ (CAS-004) — Question 87

An organization is developing a disaster recovery plan that requires data to be backed up and available at a moment's notice.
Which of the following should the organization consider FIRST to address this requirement?

Answer options

• A. Implement a change management plan to ensure systems are using the appropriate versions.
• B. Hire additional on-call staff to be deployed if an event occurs.
• C. Design an appropriate warm site for business continuity.
• D. Identify critical business processes and determine associated software and hardware requirements.

Correct answer: D

Explanation

Identifying critical business processes and determining their software and hardware requirements is essential as it lays the foundation for effective disaster recovery planning. Without understanding what is crucial for the business, other measures like hiring staff or setting up a warm site may not address the most urgent needs. The other options are supportive actions but do not directly address the primary requirement of having a data backup strategy in place.