var quiz = { questions : [ { text : 'A critical first step in disaster recovery and contingency planning is which of the following?', img : 'http://media.techtarget.com/WhatIs/images/spacer.gif', responses : [ 'A. Complete a business impact analysis', 'B. Determine offsite backup facility alternatives', 'C. Organize and create relevant documentation', 'D. Plan testing and drills' ], answer : 0, score : 1, expandedAnswer : '
\nThe first step in disaster recovery and contingency planning is implementing a business impact analysis (BIA). The step involves identifying all possible threats and measuring the effect each can have on the company. This also includes identifying critical company functions and resources and calculating outage times.', moreInfo : '' }, { text : 'There are different types of offsite facilities, either subscription-based or company-owned. Which type of subscription-based backup facility is used most often?', img : 'http://media.techtarget.com/WhatIs/images/spacer.gif', responses : [ 'A. Cold', 'B. Warm', 'C. Hot', 'D. Redundant' ], answer : 1, score : 1, expandedAnswer : '
\nWarm sites offer an even mix of advantages and disadvantages. These backup locations have power and network available, but only a portion of the hardware and software installed. A positive attribute of a warm site is that they are less expensive than a hot site. A downside is that testing capabilities are not available as they are with hot sites. A redundant site is not subscription-based, but owned by the company.', moreInfo : '' }, { text : 'In disaster recovery, each level of employee should have clearly defined responsibilities. Which of the following is a responsibility of senior executives?', img : 'http://media.techtarget.com/WhatIs/images/spacer.gif', responses : [ 'A. Develop testing plans', 'B. Establish project goals and develop plans', 'C. Identify critical business systems', 'D. Oversee budgets and the overall project' ], answer : 3, score : 1, expandedAnswer : '
\nSenior executives have several key responsibilities within disaster recovery, which include: support and approve plans; sponsor all aspects of plans; verify testing phases are being carried out; and oversee budgets. Having the dedicated and consistent support of senior management is critical in the success of disaster recovery and contingency planning.', moreInfo : '' }, { text : 'When is the emergency actually over for a company?', img : 'http://media.techtarget.com/WhatIs/images/spacer.gif', responses : [ 'A. When all people are safe and accounted for', 'B. When all operations and people are moved back into the primary site', 'C. When operations are safely moved to the off-site facility', 'D. When a civil official declares that all is safe' ], answer : 1, score : 1, expandedAnswer : '
\nThe emergency is not actually over until the company moves back into its primary site. The company is still vulnerable and at risk while it is operating in an altered or crippled state. This state of vulnerability is not over until the company is operating in the way it was prior to the disaster. Of course, this may mean that the primary site has to be totally rebuilt if it was destroyed.', moreInfo : '' }, { text : 'A company that has to guarantee zero downtime and 100 percent functionality would choose which type of backup facility?', img : 'http://media.techtarget.com/WhatIs/images/spacer.gif', responses : [ 'A. Redundant', 'B. Rolling site', 'C. Cold', 'D. Warm' ], answer : 0, score : 1, expandedAnswer : '
\nAlthough a hot site would be a good option, a redundant site is the best choice in this scenario. Redundant sites are configured exactly like the original site. The site has power, network wiring is established, and all hardware and software is configured. A redundant site is the most expensive option out of all the answers, including hot sites. It is a mirrored environment of the production environment.', moreInfo : '' }, { text : 'There are several reasons for a company to develop and implement a disaster recovery plan. What is the most important goal of disaster recovery?', img : 'http://media.techtarget.com/WhatIs/images/spacer.gif', responses : [ 'A. Protect the integrity of the business', 'B. Protect critical operating systems', 'C. Protect human life', 'D. Protect customer relationships' ], answer : 2, score : 1, expandedAnswer : '
\nEven though the thought of losing systems, hardware, software, and ultimately profits seems devastating to a company, these things pale in comparison to the thought of losing human life. The protection of people will always be the most important goal in disaster recovery planning.', moreInfo : '' }, { text : 'What is the maximum tolerable downtime (MTD) for urgent systems and functions?', img : 'http://media.techtarget.com/WhatIs/images/spacer.gif', responses : [ 'A. Minutes to hours', 'B. 24 hours', 'C. 4 to 6 hours', 'D. 72 hours' ], answer : 1, score : 1, expandedAnswer : '
\nMaximum tolerable downtime (MTD) is a measurement to indicate how long the company can be without a specific resource. General MTD estimates are:\n', moreInfo : '' }, { text : 'Which of the following threats cripples a business, destroys the original facility, and requires short and long-term recovery planning?', img : 'http://media.techtarget.com/WhatIs/images/spacer.gif', responses : [ 'A. Non-disaster', 'B. Disaster', 'C. Man-made disaster', 'D. Catastrophe' ], answer : 3, score : 1, expandedAnswer : '
\nCatastrophes have the most significant physical impact on businesses. They can come in the form of earthquakes, tornados, fires, or floods. The distinguishing difference between catastrophes and disasters is that catastrophes destroy a facility altogether. To resume operations, short- and long-term solutions must be developed. Disasters typically involve the facility only being partially destroyed and the business being impacted temporarily.', moreInfo : '' }, { text : 'Disaster recovery and contingency plans become outdated for all of the following reasons except _________.', img : 'http://media.techtarget.com/WhatIs/images/spacer.gif', responses : [ 'A. A company\'s infrastructure changes', 'B. Too many drills cause the plan to become inaccurate', 'C. Personnel turnover', 'D. Company and departmental reorganizations' ], answer : 1, score : 1, expandedAnswer : '
\nThere are many reasons plans can become outdated, however, performing drills is not one of them. Testing helps to keep disaster recovery and contingency plans alive even if it identifies inaccuracies in the plan. Personnel turnover, reorganizations, and infrastructure changes are classic examples of why these plans can become outdated.', moreInfo : '' }, { text : 'What percent of businesses would go out of business if they had to close for only one week due to a disaster or disruption?', img : 'http://media.techtarget.com/WhatIs/images/spacer.gif', responses : [ 'A. 10', 'B. 100', 'C. 65', 'D. 25' ], answer : 2, score : 1, expandedAnswer : '
\nAccording to many studies, 65 percent of businesses would fail if they were forced to shut down operations for a one-week time period. This fact alone enforces the need for disaster recovery and contingency planning. The loss of revenue, combined with a loss in reputation, can be devastating to companies when a disaster hits.', moreInfo : '' }, { text : 'Which of the following facility backup options involves one company allowing another to use its facility in the event of a disaster?', img : 'http://media.techtarget.com/WhatIs/images/spacer.gif', responses : [ 'A. Rolling hot site', 'B. Good neighbor agreement', 'C. Reciprocal agreement', 'D. Redundant site' ], answer : 2, score : 1, expandedAnswer : '
\nReciprocal agreements can be effective in certain situations, but generally have too many problems to be the primary backup plan for a company. Even though they offer a cheap alternative to a company, they are not enforceable. Reciprocal agreements can be a safe second option in case your warm or hot site is not functioning properly or available.', moreInfo : '' }, { text : 'Which step is not part of the business impact analysis (BIA)?', img : 'http://media.techtarget.com/WhatIs/images/spacer.gif', responses : [ 'A. Determine MTD values', 'B. Interview key personnel', 'C. Identify critical business functions', 'D. Report findings to the staff' ], answer : 3, score : 1, expandedAnswer : '
\nMuch of the work that goes into BIA involves gathering and analyzing data to see how it will affect the company. Interviewing employees is an important part of the data gathering process. It is critical to have management\'s support when developing a disaster recovery and contingency plan. Once the plans are developed, then the entire company should be made aware of them.', moreInfo : '' }, { text : 'An IT administrator is charged with the task of ensuring that data files are backed up at a remote location in case there is ever a disaster that would destroy the main facility. Which of the following would be the best option?', img : 'http://media.techtarget.com/WhatIs/images/spacer.gif', responses : [ 'A. Disk shadowing', 'B. Manual file copying and manual transport to the remote facility', 'C. Electronic vaulting', 'D. Disk duplexing' ], answer : 2, score : 1, expandedAnswer : '
\nElectronic vaulting is an automated way of sending files that have been modified to a remote location. Although manually backing up each file and physically taking it to the remote location would work, it is far more time consuming and more likely to have errors than electronic vaulting. Disk shadowing and disk duplexing are methods of backing up systems and files onsite, but would not help in this example.', moreInfo : '' }, { text : 'In the moments following a disaster, who should be called first?', img : 'http://media.techtarget.com/WhatIs/images/spacer.gif', responses : [ 'A. CEO', 'B. The person designated in the continuity plan', 'C. Board of directors', 'D. Family of the injured' ], answer : 1, score : 1, expandedAnswer : '
\nThe business continuity plan should have clear instructions on who is in charge during a disaster. This person could be an executive, a public relations representative, or a task force representative. It is up to this person to decide how to communicate and inform the appropriate parties.', moreInfo : '' }, { text : 'Which of the following issues is least important when quantifying risks associated with a potential disaster?', img : 'http://media.techtarget.com/WhatIs/images/spacer.gif', responses : [ 'A. Information gathered from agencies that report the probability of certain natural disasters taking place in that area', 'B. Identifying the company\'s key functions and business requirements', 'C. Identifying critical systems that support the company\'s operations', 'D. Estimation of the potential loss and impact the company would face based on how long the outage lasted' ], answer : 0, score : 1, expandedAnswer : '
\nThese steps outline the processes that should take place from beginning to end pertaining to these types of plans.', moreInfo : '' } ] };