Certified in Risk and Information Systems Control (CRISC) — Question 30

Calculation of the recovery time objective (RTO) is necessary to determine the:

Answer options

• A. annual loss expectancy (ALE).
• B. priority of restoration.
• C. point of synchronization.
• D. time required to restore files.

Correct answer: B

Explanation

The recovery time objective (RTO) specifically helps organizations prioritize which services or systems need to be restored first after a disruption. The other options, while related to risk and recovery, do not directly represent the purpose of calculating RTO.