ISC Contingency Management Practice Question
What is the primary objective of a 'lessons learned' meeting conducted after a disaster recovery exercise?
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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Identify gaps in the plan and define remediation actions.
The objective is to identify gaps in the plan based on the exercise results and assign ownership for remediation.
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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Identify gaps in the plan and define remediation actions.
Why this is correct
The primary goal is the continuous improvement of the plan based on identified weaknesses.
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Update the organizational chart.
Why it's wrong here
While sometimes needed, this is not the primary objective of a DRP exercise review.
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Verify the status of the offsite backup tapes.
Why it's wrong here
This should have been verified during the exercise itself.
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Evaluate the performance of the IT staff for disciplinary purposes.
Why it's wrong here
Exercises are for learning; punishing staff destroys the culture of reporting issues.
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Written and reviewed by Johnson Ajibi, MSc IT Security
Senior Network & Security Engineer · founder of Courseiva
Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official (ISC)² exam blueprint
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