Business Continuity Management (BCM) EDRP Practice Questions (Page 10)

Questions 46–50

1. 46foundation · easy

   Which BCM lifecycle phase involves validating the effectiveness of continuity plans through exercises and tests?

   • AImplementation
   • BMaintenance
   • CTesting
   • DDesign
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2. 47foundation · easy

   Which component is typically included in a BCM policy?

   • ADetailed technical recovery procedures for IT systems
   • BStatement of commitment from senior management
   • CSpecific recovery time objectives for each application
   • DA list of emergency contact numbers for all employees
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4. 48application · medium

   A retail chain is at the beginning of its BCM lifecycle. The program sponsor wants to understand the potential impact of losing the online ordering system for various durations. According to the BCM lifecycle, which phase should the organization undertake first?

   • AMaintenance phase, which updates the plan regularly
   • BImplementation phase, which involves deploying the continuity plan
   • CAnalysis phase, which includes conducting a BIA to assess the impact of system loss over time
   • DTesting phase, which validates the plan's effectiveness
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5. 49expert · hard

   A hospital's BCM plan was last updated two years ago. Since then, the hospital has opened a new wing, introduced an electronic health record system, and outsourced its laundry services. The BCM manager must update the plan but has limited staff time. Which update should the manager prioritize to ensure the plan remains relevant?

   • ARewrite the entire plan from scratch to ensure consistency
   • BRe-run the BIA to capture the new wing's critical functions, the EHR system's dependencies, and the outsourced laundry service's impact on operations
   • CUpdate the contact list for the outsourced laundry service only
   • DConduct a full-scale exercise to identify gaps before updating the plan
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6. 50foundation · easy

   Why is regular maintenance and review of the BCM program important?

   • ATo ensure that the BCM program remains unchanged over time
   • BTo reduce the need for ongoing training and awareness
   • CTo ensure that plans remain current and reflect changes in the organization and its environment
   • DTo eliminate the need for risk assessments in the future
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