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CPA · Question 80 · Area I: Information Systems
An auditor is reviewing the 'Business Continuity Plan' (BCP). What is the primary goal of BCP?
An auditor is reviewing the 'Business Continuity Plan' (BCP). What is the primary goal of BCP?
Answer options:
A.
To restore IT systems after a crash.
B.
To ensure the organization can continue critical business functions during a disruption.
C.
To prevent hackers from entering the network.
D.
To back up data.
How to approach this question
BCP = Business (People/Process). DR = IT (Servers/Data).
Full Answer
B.To ensure the organization can continue critical business functions during a disruption.✓ Correct
To ensure the organization can continue critical business functions during a disruption.
Business Continuity Planning focuses on keeping the business operational (perhaps via manual workarounds) during a crisis, whereas Disaster Recovery focuses specifically on restoring IT infrastructure.
Common mistakes
Confusing BCP and DRP.
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