IPA IP 2021 Question 52
A question IPA Japan published in 令和3年度 ITパスポート試験 公開問題 問52, translated into English. ITPEC is based on the same exams.
Same question on ITPEC: Oct 2022 Q65
Among the activities A through D concerning the information system of a company, which of the following is the list that contains all and only the appropriate activities that are performed from the viewpoint of the business continuity plan (BCP)?
Explanation
A, B, C, D — all four keep the information system running or get it back quickly after a disaster, which is what a BCP is for.
A business continuity plan aims to continue critical business, or restart it within an acceptable time, when a disaster or failure strikes. For the information system that needs the data, the power, the communication lines and people who can carry out recovery:
- •A — periodic backups of important data make it possible to restore the data that was lost
- •B — a generator and fuel keep the system powered during a long power cut
- •C — multiple communication networks keep the system reachable if one line is cut
- •D — training in the recovery procedures makes sure staff can carry them out quickly when it happens
Answer (b)
Why not others:
- •(a) A, B, C — leaves out D: a plan that nobody has practised is unlikely to work in a real emergency
- •(c) A, D — leaves out B and C: without power and communications the restored system cannot be used
- •(d) B, C, D — leaves out A: without backups the lost data cannot be recovered at all
Key rule: A BCP covers more than equipment: data backups, redundant power and lines, documented procedures and trained people all serve continuity.
Service Management · AI-written, may contain errors
This question comes from the past questions IPA Japan publishes, translated into English by ITPEC Practice. ITPEC Practice is an independent study tool and is not affiliated with IPA or ITPEC. See the original paper (PDF) or Report an issue.