This document provides instructions for an individual assignment assessing IT resource contingency planning. Students are asked to write a 10-12 page paper discussing planning steps, recovery options, and recommended testing requirements to support business continuity. The paper should also include a proposed 24-month business contingency testing plan, ranking critical assets and recommended testing types. Consideration of costs associated with the recommended testing process is required. The paper must include a minimum of 7 sources cited according to APA style guidelines and can include a cover page, abstract, table of contents, and appendix. The assignment is worth 10% of the total grade.