Which of the following establishes the PRIMARY difference between a business continuity plan (BCP) and a disaster recovery plan (DRP)?

The correct answer is C. The focus on system recovery. The primary difference between a business continuity plan (BCP) and a disaster recovery plan (DRP) is that the BCP focuses on ensuring the continued operation of the business as a whole during disruptions, while the DRP specifically focuses on recovering IT systems and data…

Submitted by miguelv· Apr 18, 2026Information Systems Operations and Business Resilience

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AThe annual testing requirements
BThe timeframe for plan activation
CThe focus on system recovery
DThe involvement of senior management

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A
8% (2)
C
88% (21)
D
4% (1)

Explanation

The primary difference between a business continuity plan (BCP) and a disaster recovery plan (DRP) is that the BCP focuses on ensuring the continued operation of the business as a whole during disruptions, while the DRP specifically focuses on recovering IT systems and data after a

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