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An analysis of an information system's requirements, functions, and interdependencies used to characterize system contingency requirements and priorities in the event of a significant disruption…
The correct answer is A. Business Impact Analysis (BIA). A Business Impact Analysis (BIA) analyzes an information system's requirements, functions, and interdependencies to characterize contingency requirements and priorities during a disruption.
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An analysis of an information system's requirements, functions, and interdependencies used to characterize system contingency requirements and priorities in the event of a significant disruption. Response:
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- ABusiness Impact Analysis (BIA)
- BBusiness Continuity Plan (BCP)
- CBusiness Recovery/Disruption Plan (BRP)
- DDisaster Recovery Plan (DRP)
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A Business Impact Analysis (BIA) analyzes an information system's requirements, functions, and interdependencies to characterize contingency requirements and priorities during a disruption.
A Business Impact Analysis (BIA) systematically identifies and evaluates the potential effects of a business disruption, detailing critical functions, system requirements, interdependencies, and recovery priorities to inform contingency planning.
A Business Continuity Plan (BCP) is a comprehensive plan that outlines how an organization will continue operations during and after a disruption, using the output of a BIA.
A Business Recovery/Disruption Plan (BRP) is a general term often encompassing BCP or DRP, but the BIA is the specific analytical process described.
A Disaster Recovery Plan (DRP) specifically focuses on the recovery of IT systems and infrastructure following a disaster, which is guided by the information gathered in a BIA.
Concept tested: Business Impact Analysis (BIA) definition
Source: https://csrc.nist.gov/publications/detail/sp/800-34/rev-1/final
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