Certified in Risk and Information Systems Control (CRISC) — Question 1083

Which of the following has the GREATEST impact on backup policies for a system supporting a critical process?

Answer options

• A. Impact of threats to the process
• B. Recovery time objective (RTO)
• C. Resource requirements of the process
• D. Recovery point objective (RPO)

Correct answer: B

Explanation

The Recovery Time Objective (RTO) is crucial because it defines the maximum acceptable time to restore a system after a failure, directly influencing how backup policies are designed. While the other options are important, they do not have the same immediate effect on the urgency and planning of backup strategies as RTO does.