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SSCP · Question #492

What assesses potential loss that could be caused by a disaster?

The correct answer is B. The Business Impact Analysis (BIA). The Business Assessment is divided into two components. Risk Assessment (RA) and Business Impact Analysis (BIA). Risk Assessment is designed to evaluate existing exposures from the organization's environment, whereas the BIA assesses potential loss that could be caused by a disas

Submitted by carter_n· Apr 18, 2026Risk Identification, Monitoring and Analysis

Question

What assesses potential loss that could be caused by a disaster?

Options

  • AThe Business Assessment (BA)
  • BThe Business Impact Analysis (BIA)
  • CThe Risk Assessment (RA)
  • DThe Business Continuity Plan (BCP)

How the community answered

(29 responses)
  • A
    3% (1)
  • B
    93% (27)
  • C
    3% (1)

Explanation

The Business Assessment is divided into two components. Risk Assessment (RA) and Business Impact Analysis (BIA). Risk Assessment is designed to evaluate existing exposures from the organization's environment, whereas the BIA assesses potential loss that could be caused by a disaster. The Business Continuity Plan's goal is to reduce the risk of financial loss by improving the ability to recover and restore operations efficiently and effectively.

Topics

#Business Impact Analysis#Disaster Recovery Planning#Business Continuity Planning#Impact Assessment

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