Quick Answer
The answer is to conduct a DRP test immediately and document the results. This is correct because a disaster recovery plan is only reliable if it has been validated through testing; skipping pre-go-live testing leaves critical recovery gaps that could cause extended downtime or data loss during an actual disaster. On the CISA exam, this scenario tests your understanding that DRP testing is a mandatory implementation step, not a post-implementation afterthought—a common trap is choosing a temporary workaround like manual recovery procedures or deferring testing to a later audit cycle. The key distinction is that the auditor must recommend a proactive, verifiable action (immediate testing) rather than a passive or partial fix. Memory tip: think “Test First, Trust Later”—if the DRP wasn’t tested before go-live, the only safe recommendation is to test it now and record the outcome.
This CISA practice question tests your understanding of information systems acquisition, development and implementation. Read the scenario carefully and evaluate each option against the stated constraints before committing to an answer. After answering, compare your reasoning against the explanation and wrong-answer breakdown below. Once you have made your selection, read the full explanation to reinforce the concept and understand why each distractor is designed to mislead on exam day.
During a post-implementation review of a new HR system, the auditor finds that the system's disaster recovery plan (DRP) was not tested before go-live. Which of the following is the BEST recommendation?
Clue words in this question
Noticing these words before you look at the options changes how you read each choice.
Clue: "best"
Why it matters: Signals that multiple options may be partially correct. Choose the option that most directly solves the exact problem described, not the one that sounds most complete.
Accept the risk because the system is new
Why wrong: Unacceptable risk.
Implement a backup procedure for the system
Why wrong: Backup is part of DR, but testing is needed.
Conduct a DRP test immediately and document results
Addresses the gap promptly.
Schedule a DRP test within the next six months
Why wrong: Delays risk verification.
Answer choices
Answer the question above first, then reveal the full breakdown to understand why each option is right or wrong.
Correct answer & explanation
Conduct a DRP test immediately and document results
The DRP should be tested as part of the implementation. Option B is a temporary fix; Option C is not proactive; Option D is not sufficient.
Key principle: Answer the scenario, not the keyword: identify the specific constraint before choosing the most familiar-sounding option.
Answer analysis
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
Accept the risk because the system is new
Why it's wrong here
Unacceptable risk.
Implement a backup procedure for the system
Why it's wrong here
Backup is part of DR, but testing is needed.
Conduct a DRP test immediately and document results
Why this is correct
Addresses the gap promptly.
Clue confirmation
The clue word "best" in the question point toward this answer.
Related concept
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
Schedule a DRP test within the next six months
Why it's wrong here
Delays risk verification.
Common exam traps
Many certification questions include familiar terms but test a specific constraint. Read the exact wording before choosing an answer that is generally true but wrong for this case.
Detailed technical explanation
This question should be treated as a scenario, not a definition check. Identify the problem, the constraint and the best action. Then compare each option against those facts.
Key takeaway
Answer the scenario, not the keyword: identify the specific constraint before choosing the most familiar-sounding option.
Real-world example
A practitioner preparing for the CISA exam encounters this exact type of scenario on the job. The correct answer here is not the most general option — it is the best answer for the specific constraint described. Answer the scenario, not the keyword: identify the specific constraint before choosing the most familiar-sounding option. Real exam questions reward reading the full scenario before eliminating options, because the constraint defines which answer fits.
What to study next
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Information Systems Acquisition, Development and Implementation — This question tests Information Systems Acquisition, Development and Implementation — Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer..
The correct answer is: Conduct a DRP test immediately and document results — The DRP should be tested as part of the implementation. Option B is a temporary fix; Option C is not proactive; Option D is not sufficient.
Identify which CISA exam domain this question belongs to, then review the specific concept being tested. Practise related questions in that domain and focus on understanding why each wrong answer is tempting — not just why the correct answer is right.
Yes — watch for: "best". Signals that multiple options may be partially correct. Choose the option that most directly solves the exact problem described, not the one that sounds most complete.
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
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