5.1 Facilitate Development of Contingency Plans ISSMP Practice Questions (Page 4)

Questions 16–20

1. 16foundation · easy

   Which of the following is an external factor that should be considered when developing a resiliency plan?

   • AThe organization's internal IT change management process
   • BThe skill level of the organization's incident response team
   • CThe organization's budget for business continuity training
   • DRegulatory requirements for data protection and privacy
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2. 17application · medium

   A government agency is preparing a succession plan for its security management team. The current security director is planning to retire in six months. The agency has a deputy director who is qualified but has not been involved in contingency planning. The agency wants to ensure leadership continuity during a potential incident. Which action best prepares the deputy director?

   • AHire an external consultant to take over the security director's role temporarily.
   • BAssign the deputy director to shadow the security director and participate in all contingency planning meetings.
   • CWait until the security director retires and then assess the deputy director's readiness.
   • DProvide the deputy director with a copy of the contingency plans to read on their own.
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4. 18foundation · easy

   Which of the following is a key factor that influences the development of a Business Continuity Plan (BCP)?

   • AThe color scheme used in the plan's documentation
   • BThe organization's marketing strategy
   • CThe time required to restore critical business functions
   • DThe number of employees in the organization
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5. 19foundation · easy

   Which of the following is an example of coordinating contingency plans with stakeholders?

   • AAssigning a single person to write the plan without input
   • BStoring the plan in a locked safe accessible only to the CEO
   • CConducting a tabletop exercise with department heads to review the plan
   • DDeleting the plan after it is approved
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6. 20foundation · easy

   Why is verification an important factor in the development of a Business Continuity Plan (BCP)?

   • AIt reduces the need for stakeholder coordination
   • BIt ensures the plan is practical and will work when needed
   • CIt guarantees the plan will be approved by senior management
   • DIt eliminates the need for a Business Impact Analysis
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