Which of the following is the MOST cost-effective way to determine the effectiveness of a business continuity plan (BCP)?

The correct answer is B. Tabletop exercise. A tabletop exercise is the most cost-effective method to test the BCP because it simulates scenarios and walks through responses without disrupting operations. Stress test (A): More resource-intensive and may disrupt services. Full operational test (C): Provides the highest…

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

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Options

AStress test
BTabletop exercise
CFull operational test
DPost-implementation review

How the community answered

(52 responses)

A
2% (1)
B
88% (46)
C
4% (2)
D
6% (3)

Explanation

A tabletop exercise is the most cost-effective method to test the BCP because it simulates scenarios and walks through responses without disrupting operations. Stress test (A): More resource-intensive and may disrupt services. Full operational test (C): Provides the highest assurance but is costly and disruptive. Post-implementation review (D): Evaluates after actual incidents, not proactive.

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