Test - Cutover

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1. A Cutover Test prepares and ensures that the recovery systems can support the critical business functions.

Related Terms: Full Interruption Test, DR Plan Test Cycle.

Note: Cutover Test gives the organization a high degree of confidence that the disaster recovery plan actually works during an actual disaster, especially in support of the critical business functions.


BCMBoK Competency Level
BCMBoK 6: Testing and Exercising CL 3: Advanced (BC)




BCMBoK Competency Level
BCMBoK 6: Testing and Exercising CL 5: Advanced (DR)

(Source: Business Continuity Management Institute - BCM Institute)

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