Free ECCouncil 312-76 Practice Exam with Questions & Answers | Set: 4

A Simulation Test mimics a specific disaster scenario to evaluate the BCP’s effectiveness, as Roger did.

Option B (Orientation):Introduces the plan, not scenario-based.

Option C (Checklist):Reviews steps, not a simulation.

Option D (Tabletop):Discussion-based, not a live simulation.

“Simulation Tests replicate disaster scenarios to assess BCP response, testing procedures in a controlled environment” (Module: Testing Disaster Recovery Plans, Section: Test Types).

Business Impact Analysis (BIA) determines the potential impact of disruptions on business processes, identifying critical functions and consequences.

Option A (Risk Management):Mitigates risks, not impact-focused.

Option C (Risk Assessment):Identifies risks, not their impact.

Option D (Vulnerability Assessment):Finds weaknesses, not process impact.

“Business Impact Analysis (BIA) quantifies the effects of disruptions on business processes, a cornerstone of continuity planning” (Module: Business Impact Analysis, Section: BIA Purpose).

Server Clustering connects multiple servers into a unified resource, improving scalability and protecting against failures, as Jack implemented.

Option A (Mirroring):Data duplication, not scalability-focused.

Option B (Deduplication):Storage optimization, not clustering.

Option C (Failover):Backup switching, not unified resource.

“Server Clustering unifies computing resources, enhancing scalability and resilience against application and site failures” (Module: Clustering Technologies, Section: Clustering Benefits).

A vulnerability assessment follows a logical sequence:

d) List the threats that may occur– Identify potential threats first.

b) Estimate the probability of occurrence of each threat– Assess likelihood next.

a) Assess the potential impact of the threat on the organization– Evaluate impact after probability.

c) Assess the internal and external resources available to mitigate the identified threats– Finally, review mitigation resources.This order (d, b, a, c) ensures threats are identified before analyzing their likelihood, impact, and mitigation, aligning with standard risk assessment practices.

Option A (c, a, d, b):Starts with resources, illogical without threats.

Option C (b, d, c, a):Probability before listing threats is premature.

Option D (b, c, d, a):Probability and resources before threats is out of sequence.

“Vulnerability assessment begins with listing threats, followed by estimating probability, assessing impact, and evaluating mitigation resources in that order (d, b, a, c)” (Module: Risk Management, Section: Vulnerability Assessment Steps).

A Team-wide BIA (Business Impact Analysis) evaluates interruptions specific to a department or team due to internal system failures, as described.

Option B (Organization-wide):Covers the entire organization, not department-specific.

Option C (Country-wide):Too broad, not system-focused.

Option D (Branch-wide):Branch-level, not necessarily team/department.

“Team-wide BIA assesses the impact of internal system failures on a specific department, tailoring continuity plans to team needs” (Module: Business Impact Analysis, Section: BIA Scope).

Snapshot Replication copies the entire dataset (or changes) at a specific point in time to a replica, ideal for infrequent updates like ABC Inc.’s annual database refresh. It’s simple and suits low-frequency synchronization.

Option A (Merge Replication):Combines changes from multiple sources, complex for this case.

Option B (Transactional Replication):Tracks incremental changes in real time, overkill here.

Option C (SQL Server Replication):A general category, not a specific method.

“Snapshot Replication provides a point-in-time copy of data, efficient for infrequent updates where full synchronization is needed annually” (Module: Data Replication, Section: Replication Types).

Virtualization creates multiple logical servers on one physical server, as Matt did to maximize resources.

Option A (Mirroring):Data duplication, not server creation.

Option C (Deduplication):Reduces redundancy, not server-related.

Option D (Snapshot):Point-in-time copies, not logical servers.

“Virtualization enables multiple logical servers on a single physical host, optimizing resource use for cost-effective operations” (Module: Virtualization and Recovery, Section: Virtualization Basics).

In PASIS architecture, increasing confidentiality (e.g., via encryption) increases storage requirements due to added overhead (e.g., metadata, keys).

Option A (Reaction):Not a PASIS feature.

Option B (Latency):May increase, but not direct as storage.

Option D (Durability):Unaffected by confidentiality.

“Higher confidentiality in PASIS, through encryption, directly increases storage needs due to additional data overhead” (Module: Survivable Storage Systems, Section: PASIS Trade-offs).

A Storage Cluster uses mounted file systems to enable multiple servers to read and write data simultaneously to a shared storage pool, as described.

Option B (High-Performance):Focuses on computation, not file systems.

Option C (Failover):Switches to backups, not shared file access.

Option D (High-Availability):Ensures uptime, not necessarily mounted file systems.

“Storage Clusters utilize mounted file systems for concurrent read/write access, ensuring data consistency across nodes” (Module: Clustering Technologies, Section: Cluster Types).

Qualitative Impact assesses non-measurable effects, such as morale, productivity, and reputation, which align with the scenario’s focus on slowed progress and team morale.

Option A (Semi-Qualitative):A hybrid term, less precise here.

Option C (Quantitative):Measurable losses (e.g., financial), not the primary focus.

Option D (Industrial):Too broad, not specific to impact type.

“Qualitative Impact evaluates intangible consequences like morale and operational delays following a breach, critical for BIA” (Module: Business Impact Analysis, Section: Impact Types).