# BCP/DR Testing Methods One-sentence definition: Exercises validating continuity and recovery plans—checklist/walkthrough, tabletop, simulation, parallel, and full interruption. ## Key Facts - Checklist/Walkthrough: document review; low risk. - Tabletop: discussion-based scenario; roles and decisions. - Simulation: practice without affecting production. - Parallel: run in alternate environment; compare outputs. - Full Interruption: production failover; highest assurance/risk. - Capture metrics, gaps, and lessons learned; update plans. - **Verify:** check official (ISC)² CBK and current exam outline. ## Exam Relevance - Choose appropriate test based on risk and assurance needed. **Mnemonic:** “**C T S P F**” → Checklist, Tabletop, Simulation, Parallel, Full. ## Mini Scenario Q: Regulator demands proof systems can run at DR site—test type? A: Parallel or full interruption. ## Revision Checklist - List five methods. - Rank by assurance vs risk. - State two outputs from a test. ## Related [[Business Continuity Management (BCP)]] · [[Disaster Recovery Planning (DRP)]] · [[Disaster Recovery Sites (Hot, Warm, Cold)]] · [[RTO, RPO, WRT]] · [[Security Metrics, KPIs, KRIs]] · [[Domain 1 - Index]]