CIPS L5M2 Exam - Topic 5 Question 43 Discussion

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Question #: 43
Topic #: 5

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What is the purpose of a Disaster Recovery Plan?

Ato get critical systems operational

Bto detect and react to an emergency situation, focusing on people's safety

Cto return to business as usual

Dto increase output to normal levels following a disaster

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Suggested Answer: A

A Disaster Recovery Plan is to get critical systems operational following an emergency. This is implemented hours after the event. Option 2 describes Incident Response and Option 3 describes a Business Continuity Plan. Option 4 is made up. These definitions and the timeline of when they're activated is on p.108 of the study guide

by Rasheeda at Sep 19, 2024, 04:04 PM

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Minna

6 months ago

A solid plan covers all aspects, not just one!

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Micaela

6 months ago

Wait, is it really just about increasing output? That seems off.

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Jeannine

6 months ago

I think it's more about returning to business as usual.

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Kyoko

7 months ago

Totally agree, people's safety should always come first!

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Lisha

7 months ago

It's mainly about getting critical systems back online.

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Ryan

7 months ago

I feel like increasing output to normal levels is part of the recovery process, but it seems more like a result than the main purpose of the plan.

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Charolette

7 months ago

I might be mixing things up, but I recall that a Disaster Recovery Plan is supposed to help return to business as usual, which sounds like option C.

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Hershel

7 months ago

I remember practicing a question about emergency responses, and I feel like the focus should also be on people's safety, so maybe option B is relevant too?

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Laquanda

8 months ago

I think the main goal of a Disaster Recovery Plan is to get critical systems operational again, but I'm not entirely sure if that's the only purpose.

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Jovita

8 months ago

The key here is that a Disaster Recovery Plan is about more than just technical systems - it's also about the overall business continuity and getting back to normal operations. I'd say the best answer is C, to return to business as usual.

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Clarence

8 months ago

Hmm, I'm not totally sure about this one. I know a Disaster Recovery Plan is supposed to help a business recover, but I'm not sure if it's just about getting systems back up or if it's also about people's safety and returning to normal operations. I'll have to think this through carefully.

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Amos

8 months ago

This question seems pretty straightforward. I think the purpose of a Disaster Recovery Plan is to get critical systems operational again after an emergency or disaster.

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Theodora

8 months ago

I feel pretty confident that the main purpose of a Disaster Recovery Plan is to get critical systems back up and running after an emergency or disaster. That's the core of what these plans are designed to do, even if they also address other aspects of recovery.

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Jennie

2 years ago

Wait, wait, wait... did someone say 'disaster'? I thought we were talking about a party plan! Where's the disco ball and the karaoke machine? This is going to be one wild recovery plan!

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Denae

2 years ago

D) to increase output to normal levels following a disaster

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Ty

2 years ago

C) to return to business as usual

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Novella

2 years ago

A) to get critical systems operational

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Marci

2 years ago

Hey, what about option D? Increasing output to normal levels? That's what I'm talking about! Disaster? What disaster? Let's just turn it up to 11 and get back to business!

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Jesusita

2 years ago

User 3: I agree, focusing on increasing output after a disaster is important for getting back on track.

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Rutha

2 years ago

User 2: Yeah, let's turn it up to 11 and get back to business as usual!

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Beatriz

2 years ago

Option D sounds like a great idea! Let's increase output to normal levels!

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Aleisha

2 years ago

Hmm, I think option C is the way to go. It's all about getting back to normal operations as quickly as possible. Who cares about the systems, I just want my coffee and bagel back!

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Edna

2 years ago

Yeah, but at the end of the day, all I care about is getting my coffee and bagel back!

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Jonelle

2 years ago

I agree, we need to prioritize getting the systems up and running first before anything else.

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Lennie

2 years ago

But don't you think getting critical systems operational is important too? That's option A.

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Donte

2 years ago

I think option C is the best choice. We need to get back to business as usual.

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Steffanie

2 years ago

But isn't returning to business as usual also important for long-term success?

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France

2 years ago

I agree with Salome, having critical systems up and running is crucial for business continuity.

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Paola

2 years ago

I don't know, option B seems pretty important to me. You can't just focus on the systems, you've got to make sure people are safe first, right? Safety first, that's my motto!

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Salome

2 years ago

The purpose of a Disaster Recovery Plan is to get critical systems operational.

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Jeanice

2 years ago

The purpose of a Disaster Recovery Plan is definitely to get critical systems up and running again. That's the whole point, isn't it? Option A all the way!

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