The MOST common threat that impacts a business’s ability to function normally is:
A.
Power Outage
B.
Water Damage
C.
Severe Weather
D.
Labor Strike
Explanation:
As power outages are more common than other threats, even the most basic disaster recovery plan contains
provisions to deal with the threat of a short power outage.
Incorrect Answers:
B: Water damage is much less frequent compared to a power outage.
C: Severe weather causing a threat is much less frequent compared to a power outage.
D: A labor strike causing a threat is much less frequent compared to a power outage.References:
Stewart, James M., Ed Tittel, and Mike Chapple, CISSP: Certified Information Systems Security Professional
Study Guide, 5th Edition, Sybex, Indianapolis, 2011, p. 649