DRI Study Guide 2026
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📋 DRI Exam Format at a Glance
📚 DRI Topics to Study (42)
✍️ Sample DRI Questions & Answers
1. What is the 'stage 1 audit' in the ISO 22301 certification process and what does it assess?
The Stage 1 audit is a documentation review and readiness assessment conducted by the certification body to evaluate whether the BCMS is sufficiently developed and implemented to proceed to the Stage 2 on-site certification audit.
2. Which of the following regulations is critical in disaster recovery?
The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) is critical in disaster recovery because it imposes strict requirements for protecting personal data. Organizations must ensure that their data recovery plans comply with GDPR principles, such as data integrity, confidentiality, and the lawful processing of personal information, even after a disruptive event. Non-compliance can lead to significant fines and reputational damage.
3. Why is supply chain pandemic planning particularly challenging compared to other supply chain disruptions?
The simultaneous global impact of pandemics means that backup suppliers, alternative geographies, and substitute logistics providers are all experiencing the same conditions—the geographic and supplier diversification strategies that address most supply chain disruptions may be ineffective.
4. What is 'workforce resilience' in the context of pandemic planning, beyond just ensuring business continuity?
Workforce resilience encompasses proactive support for employees' physical health, mental health, and financial stability during a pandemic—recognizing that employees who are overwhelmed, anxious, or financially stressed cannot perform effectively, making workforce well-being a direct business continuity concern.
5. In DRI's Professional Practices, who is ultimately responsible for ensuring BC training is conducted and maintained?
DRI's Professional Practices place ultimate responsibility for BC training on senior management, who must provide leadership, resources, and cultural support for the organization's BC program.
6. When conducting a BIA, what is the MOST important output for determining recovery strategy investment levels?
Prioritized business functions with their RTOs, RPOs, and MTDs are the critical BIA output—they directly drive decisions about how much to invest in recovery capabilities for each function and what recovery strategies are appropriate.