CISA Practice Question: Information Systems Operations and Business Resilience
During a disaster recovery planning audit, the IS auditor notes that the organization's plan includes a hot standby site. However, the plan has not been updated in two years, and the last test was a tabletop exercise 18 months ago. The organization has recently implemented a new ERP system. Which THREE findings should the auditor report as most significant?
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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The DR plan has not been tested in over a year.
The plan is outdated (two years), the last test was only tabletop (not sufficient for a hot site), and the new ERP system is not reflected in the plan. These three issues directly impact the ability to recover effectively.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
- ✓
The DR plan has not been tested in over a year.
Why this is correct
Regular testing is critical; a tabletop test is insufficient for a hot site.
- ✓
The DR plan is outdated; it was last updated two years ago.
Why this is correct
An outdated plan may not reflect current infrastructure and processes.
- ✗
The hot standby site is located too far from the primary site.
Why it's wrong here
Distance is not necessarily a problem; it can be a good thing.
- ✗
The DR plan has not been reviewed and approved by senior management in the last year.
Why it's wrong here
While important, the lack of update and testing are more critical.
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The DR plan has not been updated to reflect the new ERP system.
Why this is correct
Without inclusion, the ERP system may not be recoverable.
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