DRP Test Worksheet

Introduction: How to Use This Worksheet

Use the DRP Test Worksheet to test the effectiveness of the Disaster Recovery Plan (DRP) in an organization. First
determine the scenario that will be tested and decide what type of test will be performed. For more information on
how to test the DRP, refer to the note How to Test Your DRP.

Complete the section I. Outlining the Disaster Recovery Plan Test Scenario first. This section outlines the
particular scenario that will be tested, what type of test will be performed and addresses goals and personnel
requirements.

In section II. Testing the Disaster Recovery Plan, complete the test type form that the organization will be
performing. In this template, the example presented is a walkthrough test.

Once the first two sections are complete, fill in section III. Making Changes to the Disaster Recovery Plan. This
section addresses next steps and the remedial actions that need to be taken to address any gaps in the current
Disaster Recovery Plan.

Be sure to delete all information where text is colored GREY (such as this paragraph and the examples provided
below) and fill in the information relating to the disaster recovery plan as necessary.
Be sure to change all necessary text to BLACK before printing or sending.
This template has been pre-populated with a real-life example of what a walkthrough test might look like. Change,
delete, or add to the example as required.
I. Outlining the Disaster Recovery Plan Test Scenario
Outline Scenario
Test scenario A lightening storm has caused a power surge to the data
centre. The order entry application server has crashed.

Remedial actions required

1. A review of the server indicates that the unit must be
replaced.

2. A backup server is available in the IT storage area.

3. Install the new server into the network.

4. Restore/install order entry application.

5. Restore data.

Goal(s) of test scenario

The main goal of this test scenario is to get the servers
running again within 5 hours, ensuring that access to all
company data is restored.

Date of test January 26, 2010

Type of test(s) to be performed X Walkthrough

Simulation
Parallel Test
Full-Interruption Testing

People/groups/departments involved in test DRP Team

Hardware Team
Data/Software Team

Downtime forecasted 0 hours

Assignment of Action Items

Action Item Person Assigned to Action Item
Recovery Control Meeting DRP Project Manager

Installation of server Hardware Team

Installation of order entry application Data/Software Team

Restoration of data Data/Software Team

II. Testing the Disaster Recovery Plan
Test Scenario: Walkthrough

Testing Documentation
Step Action Team Results/Comments/Time
Meeting held January 26,
1 Recovery control meeting DRP Project Manager 2010, 10:00AM

Not enough information

provided in the DRP for
2 Installation of server hardware walkthrough Hardware Team
configuring the server

Location of software was

not documented in the
3 Installation of OE application walkthrough Data/Software Team
DRP

Restoration of data walkthrough

4 Data/Software Team OK
January 26, 2010,
5 Walkthrough debrief All teams 3:00PM

[Action Item]
6 [Team] [Results/Comments/Time]
[Action Item]
7 [Team] [Results/Comments/Time]

Walkthrough Checklist
Step Results
Walkthrough Checklist

1 No, the information needed for the installation of the

Did the recovery team have adequate server hardware was incomplete and would have
information to restore the service? resulted in serious delays had this been a real
emergency.

2 Yes, the documentation was available in multiple

Was the documentation readily available to locations and forms. Copies of the documentation were
assist the team? available online as well as in a hard copy in the server
room.

3 No, the documentation required for the installation of the

Were all resources and tools available to do server hardware was missing.
the job?

4 Yes the teams were well structured.

Were the right people involved on the teams?
 5 From the walkthrough, we predict that it would have
How long did it take to restore this service? taken over 1 working day to restore the service since the
documentation was incomplete.

Test Scenario: Simulation

Testing Documentation
Step Action Team Results/Comments/Time
[Action Item]
1 [Team] [Results/Comments/Time]
[Action Item]
2 [Team] [Results/Comments/Time]
[Action Item]
3 [Team] [Results/Comments/Time]
[Action Item]
4 [Team] [Results/Comments/Time]
[Action Item]
5 [Team] [Results/Comments/Time]
[Action Item]
6 [Team] [Results/Comments/Time]
[Action Item]
7 [Team] [Results/Comments/Time]

Simulation Checklist
Step Results
Simulation Checklist

1 [Results]
Did the recovery team have adequate
information to restore the service?

2 [Results]
Was the documentation readily available to
assist the team?

3 [Results]
Were all resources and tools available to do
the job?
4 [Results]
Were the right people involved on the teams?

5 [Results]
How long did it take to restore this service?
Test Scenario: Parallel

Testing Documentation
Step Action Team Results/Comments/Time
[Action Item]
1 [Team] [Results/Comments/Time]
[Action Item]
2 [Team] [Results/Comments/Time]
[Action Item]
3 [Team] [Results/Comments/Time]
[Action Item]
4 [Team] [Results/Comments/Time]
[Action Item]
5 [Team] [Results/Comments/Time]
[Action Item]
6 [Team] [Results/Comments/Time]
[Action Item]
7 [Team] [Results/Comments/Time]

Parallel Checklist
Step Results
Walkthrough Checklist

1 [Results]
Did the recovery team have adequate
information to restore the service?

2 [Results]
Was the documentation readily available to
assist the team?

3 [Results]
Were all resources and tools available to do
the job?

4 [Results]
Were the right people involved on the teams?

5 [Results]
How long did it take to restore this service?
Test Scenario: Full-Interruption

Testing Documentation
Step Action Team Results/Comments/Time
[Action Item]
1 [Team] [Results/Comments/Time]
[Action Item]
2 [Team] [Results/Comments/Time]
[Action Item]
3 [Team] [Results/Comments/Time]
[Action Item]
4 [Team] [Results/Comments/Time]
[Action Item]
5 [Team] [Results/Comments/Time]
[Action Item]
6 [Team] [Results/Comments/Time]
[Action Item]
7 [Team] [Results/Comments/Time]

Full-Interruption Checklist
Step Results
Walkthrough Checklist

1 [Results]
Did the recovery team have adequate
information to restore the service?

2 [Results]
Was the documentation readily available to
assist the team?

3 [Results]
Were all resources and tools available to do
the job?

4 [Results]
Were the right people involved on the teams?
5 [Results]
How long did it take to restore this service?
III. Making Changes to the Disaster Recovery Plan
Remedial Actions Required

Remedial Action Required Person/Team Assigned to Action Expected Date of Completion

Item
Provide sufficient documentation for Hardware Team February 26, 2010
configuring the server
Provide exact location of software Data/Software Team February 1, 2010
for DRP
[Remedial Action] [Team] [Date]

[Remedial Action] [Team] [Date]

[Remedial Action] [Team] [Date]

[Remedial Action] [Team] [Date]

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