Which of the following is the PRIMARY outcome of a business impact analysis (BIA)?

The correct answer is D. Identification of critical business functions and prioritization of recovery efforts. The primary outcome of a Business Impact Analysis (BIA) is the identification of critical business functions and the prioritization of recovery efforts based on the potential impact of disruptions. This enables informed decisions for continuity planning and resource allocation…

Submitted by naveen.iyer· Apr 18, 2026Information Risk Management

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AStreamlining of event triage and implementation of incident response procedures
BAllocation of budget for technical security controls and enhancements to security culture
CAssurance of compliance with industry-specific regulations and improvement to business process
DIdentification of critical business functions and prioritization of recovery efforts

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B
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C
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D
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The primary outcome of a Business Impact Analysis (BIA) is the identification of critical business functions and the prioritization of recovery efforts based on the potential impact of disruptions. This enables informed decisions for continuity planning and resource allocation to minimize operational and financial impacts during incidents.

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