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200-201 Practice Question: Drag and drop the steps to implement a disaster…
Drag and drop the steps to implement a disaster recovery plan for a critical server into the correct order.
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Why each option matters
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Correct answer & explanation
Step 1: Identify critical assets and risks, Step 2: Backup data and configurations, Step 3: Test recovery procedures, Step 4: Document the plan, Step 5: Execute recovery when needed
The correct sequence for implementing a disaster recovery plan is Identify, Backup, Test, Document, Execute. This ensures you know what to protect, create usable backups, validate recovery procedures, maintain a clear plan, and act effectively during a disaster.
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Step 1: Identify critical assets and risks, Step 2: Backup data and configurations, Step 3: Test recovery procedures, Step 4: Document the plan, Step 5: Execute recovery when needed
Why this is correct
This is the correct order because you must first identify what needs protection, then create backups, test that recovery works, document the process for consistency, and finally execute the plan during a disaster.
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Step 1: Backup data and configurations, Step 2: Identify critical assets and risks, Step 3: Test recovery procedures, Step 4: Document the plan, Step 5: Execute recovery when needed
Why it's wrong here
This is incorrect because you cannot properly backup without first identifying which assets are critical. Backing up everything unnecessarily wastes resources and may miss key items.
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Step 1: Identify critical assets and risks, Step 2: Backup data and configurations, Step 3: Document the plan, Step 4: Test recovery procedures, Step 5: Execute recovery when needed
Why it's wrong here
This is incorrect because documenting after testing ensures the plan reflects validated procedures. Documenting before testing may lead to inaccurate steps that fail during actual recovery.
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Step 1: Identify critical assets and risks, Step 2: Test recovery procedures, Step 3: Backup data and configurations, Step 4: Document the plan, Step 5: Execute recovery when needed
Why it's wrong here
This is incorrect because testing recovery without having a backup first is impossible. Backups must exist before any testing can verify their reliability.
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