DRI Continuous Improvement & Auditing 3

Question 1

Under ISO 22301, what is the term for systematic activities to determine whether BC activities comply with planned arrangements?

Accepted Answer

Internal audit

Answer

ISO 22301 defines internal audit as the systematic process of determining whether BC activities and results comply with planned arrangements.

Question 2

A BC program scorecard shows RTO compliance at 62% during the last tabletop exercise. The most appropriate immediate response is to:

Accepted Answer

Analyze which processes failed to meet RTOs and develop targeted improvement plans

Answer

Analyzing specific failures and developing targeted improvement plans addresses root causes rather than masking the problem.

Question 3

Which of the following best describes a 'gap analysis' in BC program improvement?

Accepted Answer

A comparison of current program state against a desired target or standard

Answer

A gap analysis compares the current program state to a desired standard or target state to identify areas requiring improvement.

Question 4

How often should a BC program undergo a comprehensive audit at minimum, according to good practice guidelines such as those from DRI International?

Accepted Answer

Annually

Answer

Good practice and most standards recommend that a comprehensive BC program audit be conducted at least annually.

Question 5

When conducting a BC audit, an auditor uses a 'walk-through' technique. This means the auditor is:

Accepted Answer

Following a transaction or scenario through the BC process step by step to test it

Answer

A walk-through involves tracing a scenario or process through each step to evaluate whether the procedure works as documented.

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