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ISC2 CC Practice Question: Which THREE of the following are common…
Which THREE of the following are common components of a disaster recovery plan?
⚠ Common exam trap
ISC2 often tests the distinction between disaster recovery components (backup, BIA, alternate sites) and general security controls (password policies, background checks), so candidates mistakenly include the latter because they are also part of overall security operations.
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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Backup procedures
Backup procedures are a core component of a disaster recovery plan (DRP) because they ensure that critical data can be restored after a disruptive event. This includes defining backup frequency, storage locations (e.g., off-site or cloud), and the specific data to be backed up. Without documented backup procedures, recovery of systems and data would be uncoordinated and unreliable.
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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Backup procedures
Why this is correct
Backups are essential for restoring data after a disaster.
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Restoration of operations in a secondary site
Why this is correct
DR plans include procedures to resume operations at an alternate site.
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Password policy
Why it's wrong here
Password policy is an access control measure, not specific to disaster recovery.
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Employee background checks
Why it's wrong here
Background checks are part of personnel security, not disaster recovery.
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Business impact analysis
Why this is correct
BIA identifies critical functions and recovery priorities.
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Network Security Components and Controls
Key term
Disaster recovery
Disaster recovery is a set of policies, procedures, and tools that help an organization restore critical IT systems and data after a disruptive event.
Key term
Event
An event is any identifiable occurrence or action in a computer system, network, or application that can be logged, monitored, or analyzed for security or operational purposes.
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