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CISM · Question #618

Which of the following is the MOST important consideration during the design phase of a business impact analysis (BIA)?

The correct answer is B. Identifying critical functions for business operations. Identifying critical functions is the most important step during the design phase of a BIA, as it forms the foundation for assessing potential impacts, determining recovery priorities, and developing effective continuity strategies.

Submitted by ricky.ec· Apr 18, 2026Information Security Risk Management

Question

Which of the following is the MOST important consideration during the design phase of a business impact analysis (BIA)?

Options

  • AEstimating the likelihood that end-to-end processes will be disrupted
  • BIdentifying critical functions for business operations
  • CSelecting quality metrics to monitor business performance
  • DObtaining reserve funding to prepare for possible business failures

How the community answered

(34 responses)
  • A
    3% (1)
  • B
    94% (32)
  • C
    3% (1)

Explanation

Identifying critical functions is the most important step during the design phase of a BIA, as it forms the foundation for assessing potential impacts, determining recovery priorities, and developing effective continuity strategies.

Topics

#Business Impact Analysis (BIA)#Business Continuity Planning (BCP)#Critical Functions#Risk Assessment

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