During a test of a disaster recovery plan the IT systems are concurrently set up at the alternate site. The results
are compared to the results of regular processing at the original site. What kind of testing has taken place?
A.
Simulation
B.
Parallel
C.
Checklist
D.
Full interruption
Explanation:
In a parallel test the employees are relocated to the site perform their disaster recovery responsibilities just as
they would for an actual disaster. The only difference is that operations at the main facility are not interrupted.
That site retains full responsibility for conducting the day – to – day business of the organization.
Incorrect Answers:
A: A simulation test does not use an alternate site. In simulation tests, disaster recovery team members are
presented with a scenario and asked to develop an appropriate response.
C: In a checklist test you simply distribute copies of disaster recovery checklists to the members of the disaster
recovery team for review. You do not set up an alternate site.
D: Full – interruption tests actually shut down operations at the primary site and shifting them to the recovery
site.Stewart, James M., Ed Tittel, and Mike Chapple, CISSP: Certified Information Systems Security Professional
Study Guide, 5th Edition, Sybex, Indianapolis, 2011, p. 671