Certified in Risk and Information Systems Control (CRISC) — Question 445

An organization’ s recovery team is attempting to recover critical data backups following a major flood in its data center. However, key team members do not know exactly what steps should be taken to address this crisis. Which of the following is the MOST likely cause of this situation?

Answer options

• A. Failure to test the disaster recovery plan (DRP)
• B. Lack of well-documented business impact analysis (BIA)
• C. Significant changes in management personnel
• D. Lack of annual updates to the disaster recovery plan (DRP)

Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is A because if the disaster recovery plan (DRP) is not tested, team members may be unfamiliar with the procedures to follow during a crisis. Options B, C, and D could contribute to the confusion but testing the DRP is crucial to ensure everyone knows their roles and responsibilities in an emergency.