BCI Business Continuity Management & Strategy 2

Question 1

Which BCI Good Practice Guidelines stage involves identifying the minimum resources needed to resume critical activities?

Accepted Answer

Resource Requirements Analysis

Answer

Resource Requirements Analysis determines the minimum staffing, technology, facilities, and supplies needed to resume critical business activities at their minimum acceptable level.

Question 2

A company's BCM program is described as 'embedded' in the BCI Maturity Model. What does this mean?

Accepted Answer

BCM is integrated into day-to-day business processes and culture

Answer

An embedded BCM program means continuity thinking is part of normal business operations, decision-making, and organizational culture rather than a standalone compliance exercise.

Question 3

What is the PRIMARY purpose of a Business Continuity Management System (BCMS) policy?

Accepted Answer

Set the scope, objectives, and management commitment for the BCM program

Answer

The BCMS policy establishes top management's commitment, defines the scope of the program, and sets high-level objectives that guide the entire BCM lifecycle.

Question 4

During a BIA, a department reports its MTPD as 72 hours. What does this tell the BCM practitioner?

Accepted Answer

The department must recover within 72 hours or the impact becomes unacceptable

Answer

MTPD (Maximum Tolerable Period of Disruption) is the maximum time a business activity can be disrupted before consequences become unacceptable to the organization.

Question 5

A BCM strategy calls for a 'work area recovery' solution. Which scenario does this BEST address?

Accepted Answer

Inability of staff to access their normal workplace

Answer

Work area recovery provides alternative workspace with necessary equipment so staff can continue working when their normal premises are inaccessible or unusable.

(BCI) Business Continuity Institute Certification Practice Test

(BCI) Business Continuity Institute Certification Practice Test

BCI Business Continuity Management & Strategy 2