Certified in Risk and Information Systems Control (CRISC) — Question 544

Which of the following is the BEST key performance indicator (KPI) to measure the effectiveness of a disaster recovery test of critical business processes?

Answer options

• A. Number of issues and action items resolved during the recovery test
• B. Percentage of processes recovered within the recovery time and point objectives
• C. Percentage of job failures identified and resolved during the recovery process
• D. Number of current test plans and procedures

Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer, B, focuses on the percentage of processes that are recovered within the predefined recovery time and point objectives, which directly measures the success of the disaster recovery efforts. Options A and C, while relevant, do not directly assess the overall effectiveness of recovering critical business processes, and option D is not a KPI but rather a count of documentation, making it less relevant to measuring effectiveness.