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CISA · Question #497

Which of the following is MOST important for an IS auditor to verify when reviewing an organization's business continuity plan (BCP)?

The correct answer is D. Recovery time and recovery point objectives are defined.. The most important aspect for an IS auditor to verify in a business continuity plan is that recovery time objectives (RTOs) and recovery point objectives (RPOs) are clearly defined. These parameters determine how quickly systems must be restored and how much data loss is acceptab

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

Question

Which of the following is MOST important for an IS auditor to verify when reviewing an organization's business continuity plan (BCP)?

Options

  • AThe BCP contains the list of recovery team members.
  • BThe BCP is updated using an automated tool.
  • CThe BCP reflects critical business processes.
  • DRecovery time and recovery point objectives are defined.

How the community answered

(37 responses)
  • A
    8% (3)
  • B
    5% (2)
  • C
    22% (8)
  • D
    65% (24)

Explanation

The most important aspect for an IS auditor to verify in a business continuity plan is that recovery time objectives (RTOs) and recovery point objectives (RPOs) are clearly defined. These parameters determine how quickly systems must be restored and how much data loss is acceptable, ensuring alignment between business continuity capabilities and organizational

Topics

#Business Continuity Planning#Recovery Time Objective#Recovery Point Objective#IS Audit Review

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