Question 174 of 144
SK0-005 security-disaster-recovery Practice Question
An organization wants to test its disaster recovery plan with minimal disruption to business operations and minimal cost. The test should verify the plan's effectiveness by discussing scenarios. Which type of test should they perform?
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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Tabletop exercise
Option C is correct because a tabletop exercise is a discussion-based review of the plan steps with key stakeholders, requiring no system downtime and very low cost. A full interruption test (Option A) actually shuts down primary systems and fails over, causing disruption. A parallel test (Option B) runs systems at the DR site without cutting over but still involves significant resource allocation. A simulation test (Option D) may involve live drills or emulate components, often costing more than a tabletop.
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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Tabletop exercise
Why this is correct
A tabletop exercise is a walk-through discussion that incurs almost no direct cost and zero disruption, making it ideal for initial plan verification.
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Parallel test
Why it's wrong here
A parallel test requires resources and coordination to run systems at a secondary site, resulting in moderate cost and some operational overhead.
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Full interruption test
Why it's wrong here
A full interruption test causes actual downtime and disrupts business operations, violating the requirement for minimal disruption.
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Simulation test
Why it's wrong here
A simulation test often involves realistic drills or limited system activation, which can be more expensive and disruptive than a tabletop exercise.
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Last reviewed: Jul 26, 2026
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