SPHR · Question #14
Which of the following is the purpose of the business impact analysis when creating a business continuity plan?
The correct answer is A. To evaluate the potential effects of a disruption to an organization's critical business operations. A Business Impact Analysis (BIA) identifies how a disruption (e.g., cyberattack, disaster) would impact the organization's operations, revenue, and compliance, allowing for prioritization and recovery planning. Extract from HRCI-aligned HR knowledge (Risk Management)…
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Which of the following is the purpose of the business impact analysis when creating a business continuity plan?
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- ATo evaluate the potential effects of a disruption to an organization's critical business operations
- BTo identify time-sensitive or critical business functions, processes, and associated resources
- CTo determine the impact of data loss or plan for data backup in the event of hardware failure
- DTo establish a public relations communication plan in the event of an emergency
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(20 responses)- A90% (18)
- B5% (1)
- D5% (1)
Explanation
A Business Impact Analysis (BIA) identifies how a disruption (e.g., cyberattack, disaster) would impact the organization's operations, revenue, and compliance, allowing for prioritization and recovery planning. Extract from HRCI-aligned HR knowledge (Risk Management): SPHR-level risk strategies include "conducting a BIA to understand the potential consequences of interruptions to business-critical functions." It's a foundational step in developing disaster recovery and continuity planning.
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