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CSSLP · Question #101

Which of the following strategies is used to minimize the effects of a disruptive event on a company, and is created to prevent interruptions to normal business activity?

The correct answer is D. Business Continuity Plan. A Business Continuity Plan (BCP) is a comprehensive strategy designed to ensure an organization can continue to function during and after a disruptive event, minimizing downtime and impact on core operations.

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Question

Which of the following strategies is used to minimize the effects of a disruptive event on a company, and is created to prevent interruptions to normal business activity?

Options

  • AContinuity of Operations Plan
  • BContingency Plan
  • CDisaster Recovery Plan
  • DBusiness Continuity Plan

How the community answered

(23 responses)
  • A
    9% (2)
  • C
    4% (1)
  • D
    87% (20)

Why each option

A Business Continuity Plan (BCP) is a comprehensive strategy designed to ensure an organization can continue to function during and after a disruptive event, minimizing downtime and impact on core operations.

AContinuity of Operations Plan

A Continuity of Operations Plan (COOP) is a government-specific term similar to BCP, focusing on maintaining essential functions in an emergency.

BContingency Plan

A Contingency Plan is a broader term for a plan designed to cope with specific unforeseen events, but a BCP is more comprehensive in scope regarding overall business operations.

CDisaster Recovery Plan

A Disaster Recovery Plan (DRP) specifically focuses on the recovery of IT systems and infrastructure after a disaster, which is a component of a larger BCP.

DBusiness Continuity PlanCorrect

A Business Continuity Plan (BCP) focuses on maintaining essential business functions during and after a disruptive event, encompassing strategies, procedures, and resources to prevent interruptions to normal business activity and ensure organizational resilience. It addresses the entire organization and its critical processes, not just IT systems.

Concept tested: Business Continuity Plan purpose

Source: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/compliance/regulatory/offering-bcp-drp

Topics

#Business Continuity Planning#Disaster Recovery#Operational Resilience

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