Which of the following analyses is MOST useful for prioritizing risk scenarios associated with loss of IT assets?

SWOT analysis evaluates an organization's strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats, which is a strategic planning tool but not directly used for prioritizing IT asset loss risks.

A Business Impact Analysis (BIA) systematically identifies and evaluates the potential financial and operational impacts of disruptions to business functions and processes, allowing organizations to prioritize IT assets and their associated risks based on their criticality to business continuity.

Cost-benefit analysis evaluates the financial viability of a decision by comparing costs against benefits, which is used for risk treatment decisions, not initial risk prioritization based on impact.

Root cause analysis focuses on identifying the underlying causes of existing problems or incidents, rather than proactively prioritizing future risk scenarios based on potential impact.