SK0-005 security-disaster-recovery Practice Question
Which THREE of the following are typically essential elements of a disaster recovery plan (DRP)? (Choose three.)
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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Emergency contact and communication plan
Options A, C, and E are correct. A business impact analysis (A) identifies critical functions and recovery priorities. An emergency contact and communication plan (C) ensures key personnel are reachable. A test and exercise schedule (E) validates the plan's effectiveness. Server hardware specifications (B) are operational details, not a core DRP element. A network topology diagram (D) supports recovery but is not always considered an essential DRP component; it is supplementary.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
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Emergency contact and communication plan
Why this is correct
This plan ensures that all stakeholders can be notified and coordinated during a disaster, a core element of DRP.
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Server hardware specifications
Why it's wrong here
While useful for procurement, hardware specs are not a fundamental component of a DRP; they are operational documentation.
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Test and exercise schedule
Why this is correct
Regular testing is essential to verify that the DRP works and to maintain organizational readiness, making it a key component.
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Network topology diagram
Why it's wrong here
Network diagrams assist in recovery but are considered supporting documentation, not a mandatory core element of the plan itself.
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Business impact analysis (BIA)
Why this is correct
BIA underpins the entire DRP by determining the criticality of systems and maximum tolerable downtime.
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Key term
Azure Site Recovery
Azure Site Recovery is a Microsoft Azure service that keeps your business applications and data running by automatically replicating them to a secondary location and failing over if the primary site goes down.
Key term
Business impact analysis
A systematic process used to identify and evaluate the potential effects of an interruption to critical business operations as a result of a disaster, accident, or emergency.
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