ISC2 CSSLP Exam - Topic 7 Question 7 Discussion

A full-interruption test includes the operations that shut down at the primary site and are shifted to the recovery site according to the disaster

recovery plan. It operates just like a parallel test. The full-interruption test is very expensive and difficult to arrange. Sometimes, it causes a

major disruption of operations if the test fails.

Answer A is incorrect. The structured walk-through test is also known as the table-top exercise. In structured walk-through test, the

team members walkthrough the plan to identify and correct weaknesses and how they will respond to the emergency scenarios by stepping

in the course of the plan. It is the most effective and competent way to identify the areas of overlap in the plan before conducting more

challenging training exercises.

Answer C is incorrect. A parallel test includes the next level in the testing procedure, and relocates the employees to an alternate

recovery site and implements site activation procedures. These employees present with their disaster recovery responsibilities as they would

for an actual disaster. The disaster recovery sites have full responsibilities to conduct the day-to-day organization's business.

Answer D is incorrect. A simulation test is a method used to test the disaster recovery plans. It operates just like a structured walk-

through test. In the simulation test, the members of a disaster recovery team present with a disaster scenario and then, discuss on

appropriate responses. These suggested responses are measured and some of them are taken by the team. The range of the simulation test

should be defined carefully for avoiding excessive disruption of normal business activities.