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CPA · Question 79 · Area I: Information Systems
An auditor is reviewing the 'Business Continuity Plan' (BCP). Which of the following is a key component that determines the order in which business processes should be restored?
An auditor is reviewing the 'Business Continuity Plan' (BCP). Which of the following is a key component that determines the order in which business processes should be restored?
Answer options:
A.
Business Impact Analysis (BIA)
B.
Vendor list
C.
Network diagram
D.
Employee handbook
How to approach this question
Identify the analysis that ranks importance.
Full Answer
A.Business Impact Analysis (BIA)✓ Correct
The Business Impact Analysis (BIA) identifies critical business functions and the potential impact of their disruption. It establishes the Recovery Time Objectives (RTOs) that dictate the priority order for restoration.
Common mistakes
Thinking the BCP itself determines priority without the underlying BIA.
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