Of the following, the MAIN purpose for periodically testing
offsite backup facilities is to:
A. ensure the integrity of the data in the database.
B. eliminate the need to develop detailed contingency plans.
C. ensure the continued compatibility of the contingency
facilities.
D. ensure that program and system documentation remains current.
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Answer: C
The main purpose of offsite hardware testing is to ensure
the continued compatibility of the contingency facilities.
Specific software tools are available to ensure the ongoing
integrity of the database. Contingency plans should not be
eliminated and program and system documentation should be
reviewed continuously for currency.
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