ASQ CSQE Exam - Topic 3 Question 11 Discussion

Actual exam question for ASQ's CSQE exam

Question #: 11
Topic #: 3

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Which of the following aspects of information systems is disaster recovery primarily concerned with protecting?

AIntegrity

BAvailability

CAuthorization

DConfidentiality

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Suggested Answer: B

Disaster recovery is primarily concerned with ensuring that information systems can continue to operate or be quickly restored to operation after a disaster.

Objective: The main objective of disaster recovery is to ensure that the system remains available, or can be quickly made available, after an interruption or disaster.

Key Elements: This involves having backups, redundant systems, and recovery plans that can be quickly executed to restore system functionality.

Focus on Availability: While integrity and confidentiality are also important, the immediate concern of disaster recovery is to ensure that systems are available to users to maintain business continuity.

by Willodean at Aug 25, 2024, 09:08 AM

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Yolande

6 months ago

I’m surprised this is even a question, isn’t it obvious?

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Gayla

6 months ago

100% agree with B! Availability is key in disaster recovery.

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Micah

6 months ago

Wait, are we sure it's not A? Seems like integrity should be a priority too.

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Georgene

7 months ago

I thought it was more about integrity, but I see the point.

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Tricia

7 months ago

Definitely B, it's all about keeping systems available after a disaster.

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Ceola

7 months ago

I’m confused; I thought disaster recovery was more about confidentiality. But now that I think about it, availability seems more relevant.

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Galen

7 months ago

I practiced a question like this before, and I think it was about availability as well. It makes sense since we need access to systems quickly after a disaster.

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Alberta

7 months ago

I'm not entirely sure, but I remember something about integrity being important too. Maybe it’s about keeping data accurate after a disaster?

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Nickole

8 months ago

I think disaster recovery is mostly about availability, right? Like making sure systems are back up and running after an incident.

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Gearldine

8 months ago

I'm pretty confident that the answer is B, availability. Disaster recovery is specifically focused on maintaining the accessibility and usability of information systems during and after a disaster.

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Royce

8 months ago

Hmm, I'm a bit unsure about this one. Disaster recovery could be related to a few different security principles. I'll need to think it through carefully.

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Denny

8 months ago

This seems like a straightforward question about disaster recovery. I'll focus on the key aspects of information systems that disaster recovery aims to protect.

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Cassi

8 months ago

Availability seems like the most logical answer here. Disaster recovery is all about ensuring that systems and data can be accessed and used even in the event of an emergency or disruption.

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Cristy

8 months ago

Hmm, I'm a bit unsure about this one. The wording in the options is quite nuanced, so I'll need to carefully read through each one to make sure I understand the differences.

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Corrinne

2 years ago

I'd say B. Availability is the right answer. Although, I heard that some companies use disaster recovery as an excuse to install a secret arcade cabinet in the server room. Just in case, you know?

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Verlene

2 years ago

B. Availability, for sure. Although I wish the question was about what to do in the event of a zombie apocalypse. That's the real disaster we should be preparing for!

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