Exam CAS-004 topic 1 question 171 discussion

Actual exam question from CompTIA's CAS-004

Question #: 171
Topic #: 1

A BIA of a popular online retailer identified several mission-essential functions that would take more than seven days to recover in the event of an outage. Which of the following should be considered when setting priorities for the restoration of these functions?

A. Supply chain issues
B. Revenue generation
C. Warm-site operations
D. Scheduled impacts to future projects

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Suggested Answer: B 🗳️

by Mr_BuCk3th34D at Dec. 27, 2022, 4:15 p.m.

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Mr_BuCk3th34D

Highly Voted 2 years, 6 months ago

Selected Answer: B

Revenue generation: Restoring functions that are critical to generating revenue should be a high priority, as the longer these functions are down, the greater the financial impact on the company. Supply chain issues: If the outage affects the company's ability to receive or ship goods, it could impact the company's ability to meet customer demand. Restoring functions that are critical to the supply chain should be a high priority. Scheduled impacts to future projects: If the outage will have a significant impact on upcoming projects or initiatives, it is important to prioritize the restoration of these functions to minimize disruption. Warm-site operations: While warm-site operations can be used as a temporary solution to maintain some business operations, they should not be the primary focus for restoration efforts.

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awskkw

Most Recent 7 months, 1 week ago

Selected Answer: B

B. Revenue generation Explanation: When determining the priorities for restoring mission-essential functions, the impact on revenue generation is a critical consideration. If a retailer's key systems are down, the ability to generate revenue (e.g., through sales, processing transactions, or maintaining customer interactions) should be restored as quickly as possible. The financial impact of prolonged outages can be significant, so prioritizing functions that directly impact revenue is vital for the business’s survival and long-term viability.

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p1s3c

2 years, 1 month ago

Selected Answer: B

When setting priorities for the restoration of mission-essential functions that would take more than seven days to recover in the event of an outage, revenue generation should be considered. The priority should be given to restoring those functions first, which are generating revenue for the organization. This will help minimize the financial impact of the outage. The other options may also be considered, but they are not directly related to the prioritization of mission-essential functions during an outage.

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last_resort

2 years, 2 months ago

Can't we rule out C, warm site operations, since it can take around a week to become operational at a warm site? A hot site would be more suitable if a 7 day recovery time for critical business functions is too long.

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SangSang

1 year ago

I'm tired with the people who answered by cheap AI like "Mr_BuCk3th34D" and "p1s3c" did. From my perspective, the question is asking about the priorities and C is a part of the overall recovery strategy rather than a factor for setting immediate restoration priorities. Supply chain issues affect the availability of products and the ability to fulfill orders, usually part of a broader consideration related to operational capabilities so it is not priority here. Future project schedules are important for long-term planning but are secondary to the immediate need, not the first priority. Revenue generation is the lifeblood of any business, especially an online retailer, directly impact the ability to process transactions, manage orders, and maintain the online storefront should be prioritized to ensure that the company continues to generate income. This is critical for both short-term recovery and long-term sustainability

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