Drag steps to the numbered slots on the right, or tap a step then tap a slot.
Steps
Order
1Step 1
2Step 2
3Step 3
4Step 4
5Step 5
mediumDrag & DropObjective-mapped
CISA Practice Question: Order the steps for performing a disaster…
Order the steps for performing a disaster recovery test in the correct sequence.
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
✓
1. Define objectives, 2. Prepare, 3. Execute, 4. Evaluate, 5. Update plan
The correct sequence for a disaster recovery test is to first define the objectives, then prepare the test environment and resources, execute the test, evaluate the results against the objectives, and finally update the disaster recovery plan based on findings. This order ensures a structured and effective testing process.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
- ✓
1. Define objectives, 2. Prepare, 3. Execute, 4. Evaluate, 5. Update plan
Why this is correct
This is the correct order because disaster recovery testing must start with defining clear objectives, then prepare the environment, execute the test, evaluate results, and finally update the plan based on lessons learned.
- ✗
1. Prepare, 2. Define objectives, 3. Execute, 4. Evaluate, 5. Update plan
Why it's wrong here
This is incorrect because preparation without defined objectives can lead to unfocused testing; objectives must be set first to guide preparations.
- ✗
1. Define objectives, 2. Execute, 3. Prepare, 4. Evaluate, 5. Update plan
Why it's wrong here
This is incorrect because execution cannot happen before the environment is prepared; preparation is a prerequisite for a valid test.
- ✗
1. Define objectives, 2. Prepare, 3. Evaluate, 4. Execute, 5. Update plan
Why it's wrong here
This is incorrect because evaluation must occur after execution to assess actual performance; evaluating before executing is illogical.
Go deeper
Related to this question
About these practice questions
One of 995 original CISA practice questions on Courseiva, each with a full explanation and wrong-answer analysis — not exam dumps or protected exam content. Learn why practice questions differ from exam dumps →
JA
Written by Johnson Ajibi, MSc IT Security
Senior Network & Security Engineer · founder of Courseiva
This CISA practice question is part of Courseiva's free ISACA certification practice question bank. Courseiva provides original exam-style practice questions with explanations, topic-based practice, mock exams, readiness tracking, and study analytics to help learners prepare for the CISA exam.