ISC2 SSCP Exam - Topic 3 Question 106 Discussion

A live disaster test or Full interruption test is an actual simulation of the Disaster Recovery Plan. All operations are shut down and brought back online at the alternate site. This test poses the biggest threat to an organization and should not be performed until a successful Parallell Test has been conducted.

1. A Checklist test would be conducted where each of the key players will get a copy of the plan and they read it to make sure it has been properly developed for the specific needs of their departments.

2. A Structure Walk Through would be conducted next. This is when all key players meet together in a room and they walk through the test together to identify shortcoming and dependencies between department.

3. A simulation test would be next. In this case you go through a disaster scenario up to the point where you would move to the alternate site. You do not move to the alternate site and you learn from your mistakes and you improve the plan. It is the right time to find shortcomings.

4. A Parallell Test would be done. You go through a disaster scenario. You move to the alternate site and you process from both sites simultaneously.

5. A full interruption test would be conducted. You move to the alternate site and you resume processing at the alternate site.

The following answers are incorrect:

Restore all files in preparation for the test. Is incorrect because you would restore the files at the alternate site as part of the test not in preparation for the test.

Document expected findings. Is incorrect because it is not the best answer. Documenting the expected findings won't help if you have not performed tests prior to a Full interruption test or live disaster test.

Arrange physical security for the test site. Is incorrect because it is not the best answer. why physical security for the test site is important if you have not performed a successful structured walk-through prior to performing a Full interruption test or live disaster test you might have some unexpected and disasterous results.