CGRC · Question #199
The documentation of a predetermined set of instructions or procedures that describe how an organization's mission/business functions will be sustained during and after a significant disruption…
The correct answer is A. Business Continuity Plan (BCP). This describes a Business Continuity Plan (BCP), which outlines procedures to sustain critical business functions during and after a disruptive event.
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The documentation of a predetermined set of instructions or procedures that describe how an organization's mission/business functions will be sustained during and after a significant disruption. Response:
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- ABusiness Continuity Plan (BCP)
- BBusiness Recovery/Disruption Plan (BRP)
- CCommon Vulnerability and Exposures (CVE)
- DBusiness Impact Analysis (BIA)
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This describes a Business Continuity Plan (BCP), which outlines procedures to sustain critical business functions during and after a disruptive event.
A Business Continuity Plan (BCP) is a comprehensive document that specifies the procedures and instructions an organization must follow to ensure the continuation of its critical business functions during and after a significant disruption. It encompasses strategies for maintaining operations, recovering data, and ensuring the availability of essential services, typically covering a broader scope than just IT recovery.
Business Recovery/Disruption Plan (BRP) is not a universally recognized standard term; while "disaster recovery plan" (DRP) is common, BCP is the overarching concept for sustaining functions.
Common Vulnerability and Exposures (CVE) is a list of publicly disclosed cybersecurity vulnerabilities, not a plan for business function sustainment.
Business Impact Analysis (BIA) is a process that identifies and evaluates the potential effects of business disruptions, which is a component of BCP development, not the plan itself.
Concept tested: Business Continuity Plan (BCP) definition
Source: https://csrc.nist.gov/glossary/term/business_continuity_plan
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