CBAP Question #122: Real Exam Question with Answer & Explanation

The correct answer is B. Scope and Plan Initiation. The first phase of developing a Business Continuity Plan is Scope and Plan Initiation, where the BCP team is assembled, the scope is defined, and foundational planning begins.

Question

Which of the following phases is the first step towards creating a business continuity plan?

Options

ABusiness Continuity Plan Development
BScope and Plan Initiation
CBusiness Impact Assessment
DPlan Approval and Implementation

Explanation

The first phase of developing a Business Continuity Plan is Scope and Plan Initiation, where the BCP team is assembled, the scope is defined, and foundational planning begins.

Common mistakes.

A. Business Continuity Plan Development occurs in a later phase after the Business Impact Assessment has identified critical functions and recovery requirements.
C. The Business Impact Assessment is the second phase and depends on the scope and team structure established in the initiation phase before it can be conducted.
D. Plan Approval and Implementation is the final phase, occurring only after the plan has been fully developed and reviewed.

Concept tested. Business Continuity Plan development lifecycle phases

Reference. https://csrc.nist.gov/publications/detail/sp/800-34/rev-1/final

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