APP Business Continuity and Emergency Planning Flashcards
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What is the primary goal of a Business Continuity Plan (BCP) from an asset protection perspective?
Answer: To ensure critical business functions continue during and after a disruption, preserving asset value
A BCP is designed to maintain critical operations during disruptions, directly preserving the going-concern value of business assets and preventing financial losses.
Which BCP component identifies the minimum resources required for a business to resume critical operations after a disaster?
Answer: Minimum Business Continuity Objective (MBCO)
The MBCO defines the minimum level of services and resources needed to satisfy stakeholder requirements and protect the business's core assets during recovery.
A Business Impact Analysis (BIA) in asset protection planning is used to:
Answer: Identify critical business processes and quantify the financial impact of their disruption
A BIA maps essential business functions, estimates the cost of their failure over time, and helps prioritize recovery resources to protect the most valuable assets first.
In business continuity planning, Recovery Time Objective (RTO) is defined as:
Answer: The maximum acceptable time to restore a business function after a disruption
RTO specifies the target time within which a process must be restored after a disaster to avoid unacceptable financial or operational consequences.
Which US federal guideline is commonly referenced as a best practice framework for private sector business continuity planning?
Answer: NIST SP 800-34
NIST SP 800-34 provides contingency planning guidelines widely adopted by both government agencies and private sector organizations to protect information systems and assets.
Which type of business continuity site is fully equipped with hardware, software, and data and can be operational almost immediately after a disaster?
Answer: Hot site
A hot site mirrors the primary operations environment and can be activated almost immediately, minimizing downtime and protecting revenue-generating assets during a crisis.