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200-201 Practice Question: A business impact analysis (BIA) for a critical…
A business impact analysis (BIA) for a critical enterprise application reveals a maximum tolerable downtime (MTD) of 4 hours and a recovery time objective (RTO) of 2 hours. The current backup solution can restore the application in 3 hours under optimal conditions. Which of the following is the most appropriate action from a policy perspective?
⚠ Common exam trap
Cisco often tests the distinction between RTO and MTD, and the trap here is that candidates mistakenly believe meeting the MTD is sufficient, ignoring that the RTO is the binding policy target that must be achieved for critical applications.
Answer choices
Why each option matters
Answer the question above first, then reveal the full breakdown to understand why each option is right or wrong.
Correct answer & explanation
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Upgrade the backup solution to achieve a restore time of 2 hours or less
The RTO of 2 hours is the target recovery time defined in the business continuity plan, and the current backup solution's 3-hour restore time exceeds this target. Since the MTD of 4 hours is the absolute maximum the business can tolerate, the solution must meet the stricter RTO, not just the MTD. Upgrading the backup solution to achieve a restore time of 2 hours or less aligns the technical capability with the policy requirement.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
- ✓
Upgrade the backup solution to achieve a restore time of 2 hours or less
Why this is correct
This aligns the recovery capability with the defined RTO, meeting policy requirements.
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Accept the current restore time because it is within the MTD of 4 hours
Why it's wrong here
The RTO is a stricter target; exceeding RTO can cause business impact even if within MTD.
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Reduce the RTO to 1 hour to make the backup solution acceptable
Why it's wrong here
Reducing RTO makes the gap worse; the requirement should drive the solution, not vice versa.
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Increase the MTD to 5 hours to match the backup restore time
Why it's wrong here
Changing the MTD to fit the solution is not a proper policy decision; the solution should meet requirements.
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