CompTIA CySA+ (CS0-003) — Question 291

An organization wants to establish a disaster recovery plan for critical applications that are hosted on premises. Which of the following is the first step to prepare for supporting this new requirement?

Answer options

• A. Choose a vendor to utilize for the disaster recovery location.
• B. Establish prioritization of continuity from data and business owners.
• C. Negotiate vendor agreements to support disaster recovery capabilities.
• D. Advise the leadership team that a geographical area for recovery must be defined.

Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is B because understanding the prioritization of continuity from data and business owners is crucial for determining which applications are most critical to recover first. The other options involve steps that can only be taken after the priorities have been established, such as choosing vendors or negotiating agreements.