ISC Leadership And Organizational Management Practice Question
An ISSMP is implementing a Disaster Recovery (DR) plan. Which objective is most important to define with business leaders?
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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Recovery Time Objective (RTO)
Recovery Time Objective (RTO) defines the maximum acceptable downtime for a business service, which drives the design of the recovery infrastructure.
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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The total cost of the recovery site
Why it's wrong here
Cost is a constraint, but RTO is the business priority.
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The physical address of the secondary site
Why it's wrong here
This is a technical detail, not a business objective.
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The names of the IT staff members
Why it's wrong here
This is an administrative detail.
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Recovery Time Objective (RTO)
Why this is correct
RTO aligns the recovery plan with business continuity expectations.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official (ISC)² exam blueprint
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