CP-4(3) Automated Testing
Control enhancement of CP-4 Contingency Plan Testing
Control
Test the contingency plan using [Assignment: automated mechanisms].
Discussion
Automated mechanisms facilitate thorough and effective testing of contingency plans by providing more complete coverage of contingency issues, selecting more realistic test scenarios and environments, and effectively stressing the system and supported mission and business functions.
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