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CISSP Exam - Question 201


Why is it important that senior management clearly communicates the formal Maximum Tolerable Downtime (MTD) decision?

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Correct Answer: A

It is important that senior management clearly communicates the formal Maximum Tolerable Downtime (MTD) decision to provide each manager with precise direction on selecting an appropriate recovery alternative. MTD specifies the maximum amount of time that business processes can be disrupted without causing significant harm to the organization. By clearly conveying this information, senior management ensures that all managers understand the critical time constraints and can plan and implement recovery strategies that align with the organization’s tolerable downtime limits, ensuring business continuity and resilience.

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krasskoOption: A
Sep 22, 2022

A for me as well. Knowing MTD (time you have in case of failure) you can consider what tech, systems, procedures etc you can introduce to the company

jackdryan
May 13, 2023

A is correct

Cww1Option: A
Sep 20, 2022

im going A

oudmaster
Dec 27, 2022

BTW, option D will lead to increase business reputation if the organization get complied with regulation (e.g. ISO standards). But I am not sure if D is the answer.

HughJassoleOption: D
Jun 3, 2023

It seems that D is the best match, as it is the only one referencing business continuity: https://www.agilityrecovery.com/business-continuity-management-glossary

homeyslOption: A
Oct 19, 2023

It will determine whether to go with a hot or warm or cold recovery site.

byolarOption: A
Oct 2, 2022

A looks more appropriate as that is the essence of disaster recovery metrics in the first place.

pingundasOption: D
Oct 26, 2022

I do not think the managers will have independent DR toolsets. D should right (PS: amazed at how many answers default answers do not make sense)

sphenixfire
Dec 3, 2022

For ecery system, a recovery dr plan is needed that fits into corp bcm. There, yes, they need to have.

DJOEKOption: A
Jan 8, 2023

The correct answer is A. It is important that senior management clearly communicates the formal Maximum Tolerable Downtime (MTD) decision to provide each manager with precise direction on selecting an appropriate recovery alternative. This ensures that everyone in the organization is aware of the expected downtime and can plan accordingly to minimize the impact on the business. It is also important to demonstrate to regulatory bodies that the company takes business continuity seriously, but that is not the primary reason for communicating the MTD decision.

Dee83Option: A
Jan 28, 2023

A. To provide each manager with precise direction on selecting an appropriate recovery alternative.

KCLungOption: A
Jun 28, 2023

Why it select the answer A?? It does not make sense. The manager has the right to determine the selection of the recovery alternative???? Please tell me which company manager has such this right. Is it the manager = senior management??

MShaabanOption: A
Aug 6, 2023

It is A. MTD is the threshold when the business after it is doomed. There is no point to show anyone that senior management take business seriously, the most important is that there are sufficient alternatives to make business going in case of a disaster so the business is not lost.

74gjd_37Option: A
Sep 24, 2023

While demonstrating commitment to continuity recovery efforts, sound business practices, and compliance with regulatory bodies are also important, they are not directly related to the communication of MTD decisions.

CCNPWILLOption: A
May 29, 2024

A is the best answer compared to the other. Its actually taking actions and its the best answer to this question.