(ISC)2 Certified in Cybersecurity Practice Exam

What type of disaster recovery test uses a practice scenario to test the plan?

1. Simulation

2. Walk-through

3. Read-through

4. Parallel Test

The correct answer is: Simulation

A simulation test is designed to validate a disaster recovery plan by immersing participants in a practice scenario that closely mirrors a real-life disaster situation. During this type of test, the team responsible for disaster recovery is put through their paces as they must respond to a hypothetical crisis. This allows them to practice their roles and decisions within the confines of the plan without the stakes of a real disaster. The scenario-driven nature of a simulation test provides valuable insights into the effectiveness of the plan and the preparedness of the team. While other types of tests exist, they differ significantly in approach. A walk-through typically involves personnel reviewing the plan of action step-by-step but does not put them in a simulated pressure situation. A read-through focuses even more on reviewing documentation without active participation or scenario engagement. A parallel test involves running systems in parallel to the primary ones, which tests the processes and systems instead of the personnel’s response to an emergency scenario. Each of these methods serves distinct purposes but lacks the immersive simulation element crucial to the scenario-based testing approach.