Which of the following is the MOST useful input for a business impact analysis (BIA) being conducted by an e-commerce business?

The correct answer is B. Asset inventory. An asset inventory is the most useful input for a BIA, as it identifies the systems, applications, and data critical to business operations - especially in an e-commerce environment - enabling accurate impact assessment and prioritization.

Submitted by lars.no· Apr 18, 2026Information Security Risk Management

Question

Options

AExisting controls
BAsset inventory
CPenetration test results
DRisk assessment

How the community answered

(46 responses)

A
15% (7)
B
72% (33)
C
4% (2)
D
9% (4)

Explanation

An asset inventory is the most useful input for a BIA, as it identifies the systems, applications, and data critical to business operations - especially in an e-commerce environment - enabling accurate impact assessment and prioritization.

Topics

#Business Impact Analysis (BIA)#Asset Inventory#Risk Management#Business Continuity Planning

Community Discussion

No community discussion yet for this question.

Full CISM Practice