Question 1

Which of the following is NOT a way in which an organization can use exercise programs to ensure and validate supply chain continuity?

Options :

A : By including key suppliers in an internal exercise

B : By requiring suppliers to share evidence that recovery plans and exercise programs have been developed and implemented

C : By including a requirement in Service Level Agreements (SLAs) for suppliers to carry out exercise activities and share the outcomes

D : By conducting internal exercises to assess the impact of supply chain failures

Answer: A

Question 2

Where social media is a key element in an organization's communications response strategy, it is important for the organization to:

Options :

A : Build up followers and establish a social media presence before an incident

B : Empower all staff to engage with social media to ensure that information during a disruption can be delivered quickly

C : Ensure all staff who engage with social media are aware of the need to keep a note of their engagement in case valuable contacts are secured through this route

D : Limit social media engagement to one-way communications as only the organization's formal statements and opinions are required

Answer: A

Question 3

Establishing governance arrangements for a Business Continuity Management System (BCMS) is essential in order to:

Options :

A : Develop a project risk register and carry out appropriate risk assessments in the workplace

B : Ensure that there is ongoing commitment across all organizational functions and levels

C : Commission research into approaches taken by organizations

D : Enable the Business Continuity professional to establish their authority and issue instructions on the actions that need to be taken

Answer: B

Question 4

Which of the following is correct in relation to simulation exercises?

Options :

A : Simulation exercises involve only key participants rather than all personnel that could be involved in a real incident

B : Simulation exercises are always discussion-based

C : Participants are provided with the full detail of the scenario prior to the exercise commencing, including any information and materials on issues that will arise during the scenario so they can be fully prepared

D : There are no time constraints as the exercise is not running in real time so participants can take time to discuss issues that arise and alternative ways to address them

Answer: A

Question 5

Which of the following would NOT be taken into account when developing and drafting a Business Continuity policy?

Options :

A : Providing detailed background information in the introduction to the policy which explains, with examples, how the new approach will be different from past approaches

B : Setting expectations for how the BCMS will be operationalized

C : Using concise and straightforward language that is accessible to all personnel

D : Designing the policy to be appropriate to the type of organization and to reflect the culture and operating environment

Answer: A