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D. Defining a business continuity problem statement answer - Being able to answer the
question, "What is important to your business?" is part of what process? A. Gaining senior
management support B. Getting an executive sponsor C. Developing a budget D. Defining a
business continuity problem statement
C. It shows management's commitment to BC planning process answer - What is the value of a
BCM policy statement? A. It forces middle management to comply with senior directives B. It
shows employees how to do their part in the planning process C. It shows management's
commitment to BC planning process D. It provides senior management a direction in which to
make future decisions
D. A BCM staff with a budget answer - What would be evidence of management support for
BCM? A. A steering committee that reports to the emergency response team B. An executive
sponsor who reports to the damage assessment committee C. A project plan developed solely
by the business continuity planner D. A BCM staff with a budget
D. The survivability of the organization when faced with a disaster answer - What is a benefit to
the organization of having an effective business continuity program? A. Internal disasters will
not go unreported B. The business continuity program will relate to organizational mission,
objectives, and operations C. Employees will be amazed at the organization's multi-faceted
response to a disaster D. The survivability of the organization when faced with a disaster
B. Personally determining what is critical to the organization answer - What must the planner
avoid when developing a business continuity program? A. Obtaining management support B.
Personally determining what is critical to the organization C. Organizing and managing the
project D. Completing the project within agreed upon time and budget limits
,A. To communicate up to management, laterally to other programs, and down to project
members answer - Why is it important to track and report project progress? A. To communicate
up to management, laterally to other programs, and down to project members B. To conduct
meetings to ensure that all members of the organization share responsibility in the project plan
C. To involve all organizational personnel in developing and adjusting scope D. To validate that
the planning team is sticking to the project plan
B. A full description of the quality of the work completed by the project team answer - A
presentation to leadership should avoid which of the following? A. Data presentation charts B. A
full description of the quality of the work completed by the project team C. Cost/Benefit slides
D. A full written report provided as a supplement to the presentation
A. Entire organization answer - What should be the initial scope or focus when developing a
BCM program? A. Entire organization B. IT / Information Systems C. Financial Department D.
Critical business units
C. Gain senior management commitment to project answer - What step needs to occur first in
Program Initiation and Management A. Develop a detailed project plan B. Identify project
objectives and risks C. Gain senior management commitment to project D. Establish framework
of project
D. Project planning answer - Planning, organizing and managing tasks and resources can best be
described as... A. Strategy development B. Data gathering C. Coordinating with external
agencies D. Project planning
A. Reduction answer - Which of the following best describes the steps taken to identify and
mitigate risk? A. Reduction B. Restoration C. Recovery D. Response
D. Identifies risks, threats, vulnerabilities and the probability of them occurring to an
organization answer - What is the benefit of performing a risk assessment and analysis? A.
Eliminates vulnerabilities to potential loss B. Stabilizes the incident and provides for improved
, employee safety C. Eliminates the impact of the threats to the organization D. Identifies risks,
threats, vulnerabilities and the probability of them occurring to an organization
A. Suppliers of goods and services answer - Which of the following would be considered an
external risk factor? A. Suppliers of goods and services B. Disgruntled employees C. Employee
drug screening D. Clean desk policy procedures
D. Clean desk policy procedures answer - Which of the following would be considered a
control? A. Loss of access to facilities B. A tornado C. Lack of fire suppression systems D. Clean
desk policy procedures
C. To determine where mitigating factors should be implemented answer - The result of
performing a risk analysis is A. All risks are eliminated B. All risk will be mitigated to prevent a
disaster C. To determine where mitigating factors should be implemented D. To prevent a risk
from occurring and causing a disaster
C. To identify which business processes and assets require the highest level of protection,
establishing priorities, and a time line answer - Which answer describes the purpose of a
business impact analysis? A. To calculate the probability of disruptions to the organization B. To
evaluate the effectiveness of existing controls and safeguards C. To identify which business
processes and assets require the highest level of protection, establishing priorities, and a time
line D. To develop preparations and procedures for responding to a disaster
B. Loss of employee morale answer - Which of the following is an example of a qualitative
impact? A. Loss of sales B. Loss of employee morale C. Loss of revenue due to penalties D. Extra
expense
C. Loss of sales answer - Which of the following is an example of a quantitative impact? A.
Lower level of customer service B. A disruption of quality assurance C. Loss of sales D. Reduced
financial credibility
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D. Defining a business continuity problem statement answer - Being able to answer the
question, "What is important to your business?" is part of what process? A. Gaining senior
management support B. Getting an executive sponsor C. Developing a budget D. Defining a
business continuity problem statement
C. It shows management's commitment to BC planning process answer - What is the value of a
BCM policy statement? A. It forces middle management to comply with senior directives B. It
shows employees how to do their part in the planning process C. It shows management's
commitment to BC planning process D. It provides senior management a direction in which to
make future decisions
D. A BCM staff with a budget answer - What would be evidence of management support for
BCM? A. A steering committee that reports to the emergency response team B. An executive
sponsor who reports to the damage assessment committee C. A project plan developed solely
by the business continuity planner D. A BCM staff with a budget
D. The survivability of the organization when faced with a disaster answer - What is a benefit to
the organization of having an effective business continuity program? A. Internal disasters will
not go unreported B. The business continuity program will relate to organizational mission,
objectives, and operations C. Employees will be amazed at the organization's multi-faceted
response to a disaster D. The survivability of the organization when faced with a disaster
B. Personally determining what is critical to the organization answer - What must the planner
avoid when developing a business continuity program? A. Obtaining management support B.
Personally determining what is critical to the organization C. Organizing and managing the
project D. Completing the project within agreed upon time and budget limits
,A. To communicate up to management, laterally to other programs, and down to project
members answer - Why is it important to track and report project progress? A. To communicate
up to management, laterally to other programs, and down to project members B. To conduct
meetings to ensure that all members of the organization share responsibility in the project plan
C. To involve all organizational personnel in developing and adjusting scope D. To validate that
the planning team is sticking to the project plan
B. A full description of the quality of the work completed by the project team answer - A
presentation to leadership should avoid which of the following? A. Data presentation charts B. A
full description of the quality of the work completed by the project team C. Cost/Benefit slides
D. A full written report provided as a supplement to the presentation
A. Entire organization answer - What should be the initial scope or focus when developing a
BCM program? A. Entire organization B. IT / Information Systems C. Financial Department D.
Critical business units
C. Gain senior management commitment to project answer - What step needs to occur first in
Program Initiation and Management A. Develop a detailed project plan B. Identify project
objectives and risks C. Gain senior management commitment to project D. Establish framework
of project
D. Project planning answer - Planning, organizing and managing tasks and resources can best be
described as... A. Strategy development B. Data gathering C. Coordinating with external
agencies D. Project planning
A. Reduction answer - Which of the following best describes the steps taken to identify and
mitigate risk? A. Reduction B. Restoration C. Recovery D. Response
D. Identifies risks, threats, vulnerabilities and the probability of them occurring to an
organization answer - What is the benefit of performing a risk assessment and analysis? A.
Eliminates vulnerabilities to potential loss B. Stabilizes the incident and provides for improved
, employee safety C. Eliminates the impact of the threats to the organization D. Identifies risks,
threats, vulnerabilities and the probability of them occurring to an organization
A. Suppliers of goods and services answer - Which of the following would be considered an
external risk factor? A. Suppliers of goods and services B. Disgruntled employees C. Employee
drug screening D. Clean desk policy procedures
D. Clean desk policy procedures answer - Which of the following would be considered a
control? A. Loss of access to facilities B. A tornado C. Lack of fire suppression systems D. Clean
desk policy procedures
C. To determine where mitigating factors should be implemented answer - The result of
performing a risk analysis is A. All risks are eliminated B. All risk will be mitigated to prevent a
disaster C. To determine where mitigating factors should be implemented D. To prevent a risk
from occurring and causing a disaster
C. To identify which business processes and assets require the highest level of protection,
establishing priorities, and a time line answer - Which answer describes the purpose of a
business impact analysis? A. To calculate the probability of disruptions to the organization B. To
evaluate the effectiveness of existing controls and safeguards C. To identify which business
processes and assets require the highest level of protection, establishing priorities, and a time
line D. To develop preparations and procedures for responding to a disaster
B. Loss of employee morale answer - Which of the following is an example of a qualitative
impact? A. Loss of sales B. Loss of employee morale C. Loss of revenue due to penalties D. Extra
expense
C. Loss of sales answer - Which of the following is an example of a quantitative impact? A.
Lower level of customer service B. A disruption of quality assurance C. Loss of sales D. Reduced
financial credibility
