CompTIA DataSys+ (DS0-001)Business ContinuityMedium
A database administrator needs to test the disaster recovery plan for a critical database. The test involves simulating a complete data center outage and verifying that the standby database can take over operations within the defined RTO. What type of backup and restore testing does this scenario represent?
- APartial recovery test
- BSpot check
- CFull recovery test
- DApplication-level recovery test
Show answer & explanationAnswer & explanation
Correct answer: C. Full recovery test
A full recovery test involves simulating a complete disaster and attempting to restore the entire system (including the database and associated applications) to a fully operational state within the specified RTO and RPO. This scenario, simulating a complete data center outage and verifying standby takeover, aligns with a full recovery test.
Why the other options are wrong
- A. A partial recovery test typically focuses on restoring specific components or data sets, not the entire data center outage scenario.
- B. A spot check involves verifying the integrity of a few randomly selected files or transactions, not a full system recovery.
- D. While it involves application operations, the primary focus described is on the database and data center outage, making 'full recovery test' more encompassing.
Full Recovery Test
A comprehensive test of a disaster recovery plan that simulates a complete outage and attempts to restore all critical systems and data to full operation.
- Simulates a major disaster (e.g., data center outage).
- Verifies RTO and RPO objectives.
- Involves restoring all critical applications and data.
Memory trick: Full test means full disaster simulation.