BCM BCM Recovery Operations & Business Resumption 2

Question 1

What is the difference between a 'Business Continuity Plan' and a 'Disaster Recovery Plan'?

Accepted Answer

A BCP focuses on maintaining critical business operations during disruption; a DRP focuses specifically on restoring IT systems and data

Answer

A BCP addresses the continuity of critical business functions during a disruption, while a DRP specifically addresses the technical recovery of IT systems, infrastructure, and data.

Question 2

What is 'maximum tolerable downtime' (MTD) or 'maximum tolerable period of disruption' (MTPD)?

Accepted Answer

The longest period a business function can be disrupted before causing irreversible harm to the organization

Answer

MTD/MTPD is the maximum duration a business function can be disrupted before the organization suffers consequences so severe they may threaten its survival.

Question 3

What is the role of a 'recovery coordinator' during business resumption operations?

Accepted Answer

Directing and coordinating recovery activities across teams to ensure the BCP is executed effectively

Answer

A recovery coordinator directs, coordinates, and monitors recovery activities across multiple teams to ensure the BCP is executed in a timely and organized manner.

Question 4

What is a 'vital records program' in BCM?

Accepted Answer

A systematic approach to identifying, protecting, and ensuring access to records essential for business resumption and legal compliance

Answer

A vital records program identifies and protects records essential for resuming critical functions and meeting legal, regulatory, and financial obligations after a disruption.

Question 5

Which recovery strategy involves moving workloads to a cloud environment during a disruption?

Accepted Answer

Cloud-based recovery (DRaaS)

Answer

Disaster Recovery as a Service (DRaaS) leverages cloud infrastructure to provide scalable, on-demand recovery capacity when primary systems are disrupted.

(BCM) Business Continuity Management Certification Practice Test

(BCM) Business Continuity Management Certification Practice Test

BCM BCM Recovery Operations & Business Resumption 2