CCSP · Question #235
Which of the following is not typically included in the list of critical assets specified for continuity during BCDR contingency operations?
The correct answer is C. Cash. Physical cash is typically not classified as a critical asset for continuity during BCDR contingency operations, unlike systems, data, and personnel.
Question
Which of the following is not typically included in the list of critical assets specified for continuity during BCDR contingency operations?
Options
- ASystems
- BData
- CCash
- DPersonnel
How the community answered
(33 responses)- A6% (2)
- C91% (30)
- D3% (1)
Why each option
Physical cash is typically not classified as a critical asset for continuity during BCDR contingency operations, unlike systems, data, and personnel.
Systems (e.g., servers, applications, networks) are fundamental to business operations, and their continuity is a primary goal of BCDR planning.
Data is the lifeblood of most organizations, and protecting, recovering, and ensuring the continuity of critical data is paramount for BCDR.
During Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery (BCDR) contingency operations, the focus is on restoring and maintaining essential business functions. Critical assets are those whose loss or unavailability would severely impact the ability to operate, such as IT systems, vital data, and key personnel. While financial liquidity is important, physical cash itself is not an operational asset whose *continuity* is managed in the same context as IT systems or data during a disaster recovery scenario.
Personnel, especially critical staff, are essential for executing recovery plans, operating restored systems, and maintaining business functions during and after a disaster.
Concept tested: BCDR critical asset identification
Source: https://nvlpubs.nist.gov/nistpubs/Legacy/SP/nistspecialpublication800-34r1.pdf
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