Which of the following BEST describes the objectives of the Business Impact Analysis (BIA)?

The correct answer is B. Identifying what is important and critical based on disruptions that can affect the organization.. A Business Impact Analysis (BIA) is a key process in business continuity planning. The primary goal of the BIA is to identify and assess the impact of disruptions on critical business functions and processes. By determining what is most important and critical to the organization,

Submitted by joshua94· Mar 5, 2026Security and Risk Management

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AIdentifying the events and environmental factors that can adversely affect an organization
BIdentifying what is important and critical based on disruptions that can affect the organization.
CEstablishing the need for a Business Continuity Plan (BCP) based on threats that can affect an
DPreparing a program to create an organizational awareness for executing the Business Continuity

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B
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C
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D
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A Business Impact Analysis (BIA) is a key process in business continuity planning. The primary goal of the BIA is to identify and assess the impact of disruptions on critical business functions and processes. By determining what is most important and critical to the organization, it helps in prioritizing resources, recovery efforts, and planning for continuity in case of disruption.

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