How does a Business Impact Analysis (BIA) contribute to the disaster recovery planning process?

The correct answer is C. By identifying the critical systems and processes that must be prioritized. A BIA assesses the potential impact of disruptions on business operations and identifies which systems, processes, and functions are most critical-along with metrics like Recovery Time Objective (RTO) and Recovery Point Objective (RPO). This prioritization directly informs…

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Options

ABy avoiding the consideration of potential impacts on the organization
BBy disregarding the need for a coordinated response to a disaster
CBy identifying the critical systems and processes that must be prioritized
DBy focusing solely on preventing disasters from occurring

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B
4% (1)
C
92% (22)
D
4% (1)

Explanation

A BIA assesses the potential impact of disruptions on business operations and identifies which systems, processes, and functions are most critical-along with metrics like Recovery Time Objective (RTO) and Recovery Point Objective (RPO). This prioritization directly informs disaster recovery planning by telling teams what to restore first. The other options describe what a BIA explicitly avoids: it considers impacts, requires coordination, and does not focus solely on prevention.

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#Business Impact Analysis#Disaster Recovery#Business Continuity#Criticality Assessment

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