DRI International BCP – Disaster Recovery Institute
International (DRI) – 2026/2027
SECTION 1: PROGRAM INITIATION AND MANAGEMENT
Question 1
What is the primary focus of the Program Initiation and Management domain in
Business Continuity Management (BCM)?
A) Conducting a comprehensive risk assessment
B) Performing a Business Impact Analysis
C) Establishing the business case for BCM and securing executive support
D) Developing detailed business continuity plans
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The Program Initiation and Management domain focuses on
establishing the business case for BCM, aligning it with organizational goals, and
securing executive support for the program. While risk assessment, BIA, and plan
development are important components of BCM, they occur after program
initiation and management has established the foundational support and
governance structure.
Question 2
Which of the following is the most critical element to the success of a business
continuity planning effort?
A) Comprehensive plan documentation
B) Leadership commitment
C) Advanced technology solutions
D) Sufficient insurance coverage
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Leadership commitment is the most critical element to the success
of business continuity planning. Without executive sponsorship, the program
,cannot secure necessary resources, funding, or organizational buy-in. Plans,
technology, and insurance are all important but secondary to leadership support.
Question 3
A Business Continuity Steering Committee typically consists of:
A) 2–3 senior executives from the IT department only
B) 6–7 business leaders representing different business units
C) External consultants and vendors
D) All employees of the organization
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A steering committee typically consists of 6–7 business leaders
representing different business units who make decisions regarding business
continuity. This cross-functional representation ensures that the program
addresses the needs of the entire organization, not just a single department.
Question 4
The governance structure of a BCP typically includes all of the following EXCEPT:
A) Executive sponsor
B) Business Continuity Steering Committee
C) Plan users (department representatives)
D) Competitive competitors
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Competitors are not part of the governance structure. The
governance structure includes management, steering committee, plan users, and
technical teams. Competitors have no role in an organization's business continuity
governance.
,Question 5
What must be presented to leadership to effectively establish the need for
Business Continuity Management?
A) The organization's annual budget
B) Legal and regulatory requirements
C) The names of all employees
D) Competitor business continuity plans
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Legal and regulatory requirements must be presented to
leadership to effectively establish the need for Business Continuity Management.
These requirements demonstrate that BCM is not optional but a compliance
necessity.
Question 6
Select all that apply. Which of the following are responsibilities of the Business
Continuity Steering Committee?
A) Defining the objectives and program structure
B) Establishing critical success factors
C) Managing the business continuity program
D) Writing the detailed recovery procedures for each department
Correct Answers: A, B, C
Rationale: The steering committee is responsible for defining objectives,
program structure, critical success factors, and managing the business continuity
program. Writing detailed recovery procedures is typically the responsibility of
plan developers and department representatives, not the steering committee.
Question 7
Who is legally responsible for the business continuity program and its outcomes?
A) The Business Continuity Manager
B) The CEO and leadership
, C) The IT Director
D) External consultants
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The CEO and leadership are legally responsible for the business
continuity program and outcomes. While the Business Continuity Manager
implements the program, ultimate accountability rests with senior leadership.
Question 8
Which team is responsible for defining the objectives, structure, policies, and
charter for the business continuity program?
A) The IT recovery team
B) The steering committee
C) The human resources department
D) External auditors
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The steering committee is responsible for defining the objectives,
structure, policies, and charter for the business continuity program. This is a core
governance function that ensures program alignment with organizational
strategy.
Question 9
The first step in establishing a Business Continuity Program is:
A) Conducting a Business Impact Analysis (BIA)
B) Obtaining senior management commitment and support
C) Developing recovery strategies
D) Writing the plan document
Correct Answer: B
International (DRI) – 2026/2027
SECTION 1: PROGRAM INITIATION AND MANAGEMENT
Question 1
What is the primary focus of the Program Initiation and Management domain in
Business Continuity Management (BCM)?
A) Conducting a comprehensive risk assessment
B) Performing a Business Impact Analysis
C) Establishing the business case for BCM and securing executive support
D) Developing detailed business continuity plans
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The Program Initiation and Management domain focuses on
establishing the business case for BCM, aligning it with organizational goals, and
securing executive support for the program. While risk assessment, BIA, and plan
development are important components of BCM, they occur after program
initiation and management has established the foundational support and
governance structure.
Question 2
Which of the following is the most critical element to the success of a business
continuity planning effort?
A) Comprehensive plan documentation
B) Leadership commitment
C) Advanced technology solutions
D) Sufficient insurance coverage
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Leadership commitment is the most critical element to the success
of business continuity planning. Without executive sponsorship, the program
,cannot secure necessary resources, funding, or organizational buy-in. Plans,
technology, and insurance are all important but secondary to leadership support.
Question 3
A Business Continuity Steering Committee typically consists of:
A) 2–3 senior executives from the IT department only
B) 6–7 business leaders representing different business units
C) External consultants and vendors
D) All employees of the organization
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A steering committee typically consists of 6–7 business leaders
representing different business units who make decisions regarding business
continuity. This cross-functional representation ensures that the program
addresses the needs of the entire organization, not just a single department.
Question 4
The governance structure of a BCP typically includes all of the following EXCEPT:
A) Executive sponsor
B) Business Continuity Steering Committee
C) Plan users (department representatives)
D) Competitive competitors
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Competitors are not part of the governance structure. The
governance structure includes management, steering committee, plan users, and
technical teams. Competitors have no role in an organization's business continuity
governance.
,Question 5
What must be presented to leadership to effectively establish the need for
Business Continuity Management?
A) The organization's annual budget
B) Legal and regulatory requirements
C) The names of all employees
D) Competitor business continuity plans
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Legal and regulatory requirements must be presented to
leadership to effectively establish the need for Business Continuity Management.
These requirements demonstrate that BCM is not optional but a compliance
necessity.
Question 6
Select all that apply. Which of the following are responsibilities of the Business
Continuity Steering Committee?
A) Defining the objectives and program structure
B) Establishing critical success factors
C) Managing the business continuity program
D) Writing the detailed recovery procedures for each department
Correct Answers: A, B, C
Rationale: The steering committee is responsible for defining objectives,
program structure, critical success factors, and managing the business continuity
program. Writing detailed recovery procedures is typically the responsibility of
plan developers and department representatives, not the steering committee.
Question 7
Who is legally responsible for the business continuity program and its outcomes?
A) The Business Continuity Manager
B) The CEO and leadership
, C) The IT Director
D) External consultants
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The CEO and leadership are legally responsible for the business
continuity program and outcomes. While the Business Continuity Manager
implements the program, ultimate accountability rests with senior leadership.
Question 8
Which team is responsible for defining the objectives, structure, policies, and
charter for the business continuity program?
A) The IT recovery team
B) The steering committee
C) The human resources department
D) External auditors
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The steering committee is responsible for defining the objectives,
structure, policies, and charter for the business continuity program. This is a core
governance function that ensures program alignment with organizational
strategy.
Question 9
The first step in establishing a Business Continuity Program is:
A) Conducting a Business Impact Analysis (BIA)
B) Obtaining senior management commitment and support
C) Developing recovery strategies
D) Writing the plan document
Correct Answer: B
