Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) — Question 148

With regards to physical security, what is the MOST critical element of an organization’s recovery plan?

Answer options

• A. Restore monitoring.
• B. Restore communications.
• C. Restore the network.
• D. Restore power.

Correct answer: D

Explanation

Restoring power is essential because without it, all other recovery efforts would be ineffective. Monitoring, communications, and the network rely on power to function, making power restoration the highest priority in the recovery plan.