Which of the following is the MOST specific plan for various problems that can arise within a system?
A.
Business Continuity Plan
B.
Continuity of Operation Plan
C.
Disaster Recovery Plan
D.
IT Contingency Plan
Explanation:
An IT contingency plan would focus on the IT aspect in particular to ensure business continuity.
Incorrect Answers:
A: Business continuity planning (BCP) is the process of implementing policies, controls, and procedures to
counteract the effects of losses, outages, or failures of critical business processes. BCP is primarily a
management tool that ensures that critical business functions can be performed when normal business
operations are disrupted.
B: Continuity of operations plan is the effort to ensure the continued performance of critical business
functions during a wide range of potential emergencies
C: A disaster-recovery plan, or scheme, helps an organization respond effectively when a disaster occurs.
Disasters may include system failure, network failure, infrastructure failure, and natural disaster. The
primary emphasis of such a plan is reestablishing services and minimizing losses.
Dulaney, Emmett and Chuck Eastton, CompTIA Security+ Study Guide, 6th Edition, Sybex, Indianapolis,
2014, pp. 29, 433-434