Which of the following is NOT a consideration when implementing a disaster plan?

• A. Assign clear responsibilities
• B. Test the disaster plan only once
• C. Develop backup procedures
• D. Ensure recovery time objectives are defined

Answer: (B)

Regular testing and updating of a disaster plan are essential. Testing isn’t a one-off event; it verifies that procedures work, that the right people know their roles, and that changes in systems, data, or vendors don’t break the plan. If you test only once, you’ll likely miss gaps that show up after deployments, staff turnover, or new risks, so that approach isn’t a valid consideration for implementing the plan. In contrast, assigning clear responsibilities ensures accountability during an incident, developing backup procedures guarantees you can restore critical data and services, and defining recovery time objectives provides a concrete target for how quickly you must recover to limit impact. Regular drills and reviews help keep the plan accurate and ready.