Business Continuity Management (BCM) EDRP Practice Questions (Page 5)

Questions 21–25

1. 21foundation · easy

   Which type of exercise involves a discussion-based walkthrough of the plan without actual implementation?

   • ATabletop exercise
   • BFull-scale exercise
   • CFunctional exercise
   • DDrill
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2. 22foundation · easy

   How does BCM relate to IT disaster recovery (IT DR)?

   • AIT DR is a component of BCM that focuses on restoring IT systems and infrastructure
   • BIT DR replaces the need for BCM
   • CBCM is a component of IT DR that focuses on business processes
   • DBCM and IT DR are completely independent and unrelated
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4. 23application · medium

   A mid-sized manufacturing company is establishing a BCM program. The CEO has appointed the IT director as the BCM program manager and instructed the IT team to develop the business continuity plans. The company's operations manager has not been consulted. Which governance adjustment is most critical for the program's success?

   • AKeep the program within IT to ensure technical accuracy and speed of implementation.
   • BOutsource the entire BCM program to a third-party consultant to avoid internal politics.
   • CDelegate all BCM decisions to the CEO to maintain clear authority.
   • DEstablish a cross-functional steering committee with executive sponsorship and involve business unit leaders in plan development.
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5. 24foundation · easy

   What is the primary purpose of Business Continuity Management (BCM) within an organization?

   • ATo eliminate all risks that could potentially disrupt business operations
   • BTo provide a framework for IT system backups and data recovery only
   • CTo ensure that critical business functions can continue or be restored within agreed timeframes during a disruption
   • DTo transfer all operational risks to third-party insurance providers
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6. 25expert · hard

   A telecommunications company has a mature BCM program with well-documented plans and regular exercises. However, a recent survey shows that only 30% of employees are aware of the BCM program and their roles during a disruption. The company wants to improve employee engagement without significantly increasing the budget. Which approach is most effective?

   • AIncrease the frequency of full-scale exercises to involve more employees
   • BIntegrate BCM awareness into new employee onboarding and conduct short refresher sessions during existing team meetings
   • CSend a one-time email to all employees describing the BCM program
   • DCreate a standalone BCM training portal with mandatory annual courses
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