The Optimal Disaster Recovery Plan in Terms of Cost and Time

question 177

Multiple Choice

The optimal disaster recovery plan in terms of cost and time is where on the disaster recovery cost curve?

• A)where the two cost effects intersect
• B)when the cost to the company of unavailability of information and technology is high
• C)when the cost to the company of recovering from a disaster over time is high
• D)when the two cost effects are furthest apart

Understand the matching law's role in determining behavior based on reinforcement schedules and alternatives.

Examine how momentary choices and overall patterns of responses are influenced by reinforcement size, quality, and availability according to the matching and maximizing laws.

Understand the evolution of communication models from simple to complex.

Recognize the importance of context in effective communication.

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Tax Purposes

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