What is maximum tolerable downtime (MTD)?
A.
Maximum elapsed time required to complete recovery of application data
B.
Minimum elapsed time required to complete recovery of application data
C.
The number of minutes allowed within the SLA
D.
Maximum delay businesses can tolerate and still remain viable
Explanation:
The BIA requires obtaining a firm and formal agreement from the
management group as to precise maximum tolerable downtimes (MTDs). The formalized
MTDs must be communicated to each business unit so that realistic recovery
alternatives can be acquired and recovery measures developed.