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SSCP Practice Question: Which TWO of the following are essential…
Which TWO of the following are essential components of a disaster recovery plan (DRP)?
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)
Options A and B are correct. Recovery Time Objective (RTO) defines the maximum acceptable downtime, and Recovery Point Objective (RPO) defines the maximum acceptable data loss. Option C (Business Continuity Plan) is related but broader and not specifically a DRP component. Option D (RACI matrix) is for responsibility assignment, not a core DRP component. Option E (penetration test results) is a security assessment, not a DRP component.
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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Recovery Time Objective (RTO)
Why this is correct
RTO is a key metric in DRP.
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Recovery Point Objective (RPO)
Why this is correct
RPO is a key metric in DRP.
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Business Continuity Plan (BCP)
Why it's wrong here
BCP is separate from DRP, though related.
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A RACI matrix for incident response
Why it's wrong here
Not a mandatory part of a DRP.
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Results of a penetration test
Why it's wrong here
Penetration tests are not part of the DRP itself.
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