Which of the following is a prerequisite for formulating a business continuity plan (BCP)?

The correct answer is A. Recovery time objectives (RTOs) for the business processes. Recovery Time Objectives (RTOs) are a prerequisite for formulating a Business Continuity Plan (BCP) because they define the maximum acceptable downtime for critical business processes. These objectives guide the development of recovery strategies and resource allocation to…

Submitted by ahmad_uae· Apr 18, 2026Information Security Program Development and Management

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ARecovery time objectives (RTOs) for the business processes
BProcess maps for production applications
CSystem recovery procedures for alternate-site processing
DComprehensive property inventory

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A
89% (51)
B
5% (3)
C
4% (2)
D
2% (1)

Explanation

Recovery Time Objectives (RTOs) are a prerequisite for formulating a Business Continuity Plan (BCP) because they define the maximum acceptable downtime for critical business processes. These objectives guide the development of recovery strategies and resource allocation to ensure timely restoration of operations after a disruption.

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