Zephyr Professional Practice Test

Recovery Point Objective (RPO) is a key metric in data recovery and disaster recovery planning that defines the maximum acceptable amount of data loss measured in time. Specifically, it indicates the point in time to which data must be recovered after a disruption or failure occurs. For instance, if the RPO is set to one hour, it means that the organization is willing to lose, at most, one hour’s worth of data. This concept is crucial for setting appropriate backup frequencies and ensuring that acceptable levels of data loss are established based on business needs. Understanding RPO helps businesses determine how often they should back up their data to ensure that, in the event of a failure, they can restore to a state that minimizes data loss and aligns with operational needs.