The recovery point objective (RPO) is the maximum amount of time that can elapse between the last successful backup and the time of restoration in the event of a data loss incident. When reviewing an organization's defined data backup and restoration procedures, it is important to consider the RPO to ensure that the organization is able to restore data up to the most recent successful backup.

Acceptance testing is the process of ensuring that a developed application meets the specified requirements and is fit for purpose. This type of testing is usually performed by the customer or users of the application, and is often used to determine if the application is ready for production. Reviewing the results of the acceptance testing is the best way to evaluate the effectiveness of a newly developed application.