CERTIFIED-IN-CYBERSECURITY · Question #526
What is a Business Impact Analysis (BIA)?
The correct answer is B. A systematic process to evaluate the potential effects of an interruption to critical business. A Business Impact Analysis (BIA) is a systematic process used to evaluate the potential effects of an interruption to critical business operations. It identifies which business functions are most essential, quantifies the impact of disruptions (financial, operational…
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What is a Business Impact Analysis (BIA)?
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- AA checklist used by managers before a critical intervention
- BA systematic process to evaluate the potential effects of an interruption to critical business
- CA proactive development of procedures to restore critical business operations after a disaster
- DA document that systematizes the disturbance in the business caused by a critical security event
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(30 responses)- A3% (1)
- B87% (26)
- C7% (2)
- D3% (1)
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A Business Impact Analysis (BIA) is a systematic process used to evaluate the potential effects of an interruption to critical business operations. It identifies which business functions are most essential, quantifies the impact of disruptions (financial, operational, reputational), and determines recovery time objectives (RTOs) and recovery point objectives (RPOs). Option A describes a managerial checklist, not a BIA. Option C describes a Business Continuity Plan (BCP) or Disaster Recovery Plan (DRP), which is a separate document developed after a BIA. Option D is a vague and inaccurate description that confuses a BIA with an incident report.
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