CompTIA CySA+ (CS0-003) — Question 502

Which of the following is the first step that should be performed when establishing a disaster recovery plan?

Answer options

• A. Agree on the goals and objectives of the plan
• B. Determine the site to be used during a disaster
• C. Demonstrate adherence to a standard disaster recovery process
• D. Identify applications to be run during a disaster

Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is A because establishing clear goals and objectives is crucial for guiding the entire disaster recovery planning process. Without this foundational step, the subsequent actions like site determination or application identification may lack alignment and purpose.