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CPA · Question 61 · Area I: Information Systems
An auditor is reviewing a 'Business Continuity Plan' (BCP). The plan relies on a 'Reciprocal Agreement' with a neighboring company. What is a major risk of this strategy?
An auditor is reviewing a 'Business Continuity Plan' (BCP). The plan relies on a 'Reciprocal Agreement' with a neighboring company. What is a major risk of this strategy?
Answer options:
A.
It is too expensive.
B.
In a widespread disaster (e.g., hurricane), both companies might be affected and unable to host the other.
C.
It requires identical hardware.
D.
It violates GDPR.
How to approach this question
Reciprocal = I help you, you help me. Risk = We both get hit by the same bus.
Full Answer
B.In a widespread disaster (e.g., hurricane), both companies might be affected and unable to host the other.✓ Correct
Reciprocal agreements are low-cost but high-risk. The primary risk is that a regional disaster affects both parties simultaneously, rendering the agreement useless. Also, the partner may prioritize their own recovery over yours.
Common mistakes
Thinking cost is the issue (it's actually a cost-saving measure).
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