How to answer 'Are backups tested for restorability?' on a SIG Lite
I. Reviewer Guidance & Pitfalls
Cadence of tests, not just existence of backups. 'We back up daily' without restore testing is scored as a partial answer on most rubrics.
II. Example Answer Passing Enterprise Audit
Compliant Response
Sealed · BCM-04
Daily backups, 35-day retention; restores are tested quarterly and the last test date is logged (SOC 2, A1.2).
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