Complete the real world exercises at the end of the chapter. Write your answers in complete sentences and use APA formatting rules. Each answer should be a minimum of 1 paragraph (3 or more sentences)

Complete the real world exercises at the end of the chapter. Write your answers in complete sentences and use APA formatting rules. Each answer should be a minimum of 1 paragraph (3 or more sentences)

9.1

Using a Web browser, search for the following terms: “business continuity planning,” “disaster recovery planning, ““business resumption planning, “and “continuity planning. “Review the examples and definitions you find. What do you notice about the semantic concepts behind the searches for these compound terms?

9.2

Using a Web browser, access online version of Disaster Recovery Journal(www.drj.com). Review the articles in the latest issue (this may require some form of user registration). Identify articles that the individuals in the Opening Case Scenario would benefit from at this point in their process. Bring them class to discuss.

9.3

Using a Web browser, search for the term “disaster recovery plan. “Identify three or four examples of what appear to be comprehensive plans, different from the samples presented in this chapter. What do these have in common? Create an outline for a DR plan using these examples. Bring them to class to discuss.

9.4

Using a Web browser, search for the terms “data backup.” “data recovery,” and “data storage strategies.” What are the available options for performing these tasks? How do they relate to DR?

9.5

Review the Opening Case Scenario. What DR activities must be done at this point in order to prevent this disaster from becoming catastrophic, prohibiting the organization from ever conducting business again? Now look around our home. What DR tasks should you perform to prevent a similar disaster from becoming catastrophic? Make a list of these tasks and bring it to class to discuss.

10.1

Imagine that a disaster, such as fire, has befallen your home, damaging your belongings and some of the interior walls. What would your priorities be in assessing the damage and working to reoccupy your home? Create a prioritized list and timetable to accomplish this task.

10.2

This chapter listed several natural disasters that routinely occur in various parts of the United States. Using a Web browser or library research tool, identify the disasters that occur regularly in your area. Prioritize this list based on probability of occurrence and potential damage. What should organizations in your area do to prepare for these disasters?

10.3

Using a Web browser, search for the organizations in your area (and nearby areas) that offer DR training. What topics do they cover in their training? Create a list of topics covered by each organization and look for the topics covered across the offerings.

10.4

Using a presentation tool search such as power point, create a short DR training presentation that gives an overview of the key points found in exercise. Bring it to the class to share with your peers.

10.5

Using a Web browser or local directory, search for the organizations that provides DR services. Make a list, then scratch out those that only provide data backup services or provide only alternate site services (BC services). How many are left? Why is this list so much shorter than the first? What services do the remaining organizations offer?