CRISC Question #140: Real Exam Question with Answer & Explanation

Question

An organization has operations in a location that regularly experiences severe weather events. Which of the following would BEST help to mitigate the risk to operations?

Options

• APrepare a cost-benefit analysis to evaluate relocation.
• BPrepare a disaster recovery plan (DRP).
• CConduct a business impact analysis (BIA) for an alternate location.
• DDevelop a business continuity plan (BCP).

Explanation

To best mitigate the risk to operations from regular severe weather, developing a comprehensive business continuity plan (BCP) is crucial. A BCP ensures that essential business functions can continue during and after disruptive events.

Common mistakes.

• A. Preparing a cost-benefit analysis for relocation is a strategic decision-making tool, not a direct mitigation strategy for operational continuity in the current location.
• B. A Disaster Recovery Plan (DRP) focuses specifically on the recovery of IT systems and infrastructure after a disaster, which is a component of a BCP, but less comprehensive for overall business operations.
• C. Conducting a Business Impact Analysis (BIA) for an alternate location identifies the potential impacts of disruptions at that location, but it doesn't directly mitigate the risk to operations in the current severe weather prone location.

Concept tested. Business Continuity Plan (BCP) for operational resilience

Reference. https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/architecture/framework/resiliency/business-continuity-disaster-recovery

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