An auditor is reviewing the 'Business Continuity Plan' (BCP). Which of the following is a key component that determines the order in which business processes should be restored?

Answer options:

Business Impact Analysis (BIA)

Vendor list

Network diagram

Employee handbook

How to approach this question

Identify the analysis that ranks importance.

Full Answer

A.Business Impact Analysis (BIA)✓ Correct

The Business Impact Analysis (BIA) identifies critical business functions and the potential impact of their disruption. It establishes the Recovery Time Objectives (RTOs) that dictate the priority order for restoration.

Common mistakes

Thinking the BCP itself determines priority without the underlying BIA.

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