Question 1

As part of the process to develop a Business Continuity policy, it is important to ensure that:

Options :

A : Access to the policy is restricted to top management and department heads

B : The policy is communicated widely within the organization

C : All personnel who are provided with a copy of the policy are required to confirm that they will treat its contents as confidential

D : Communications specialists take control of the distribution of the policy and the management of any future revisions

Answer: B

Question 2

When preparing to carry out a Business Impact Assessment (BIA), the Business Continuity professional should:

Options :

A : Review all relevant organization documents to help assess the appropriate parameters and factors to be applied during the process

B : Consult with personnel to determine preferred ways of working in different departments

C : Consider the potential recovery strategies and solutions that may be implemented

D : Ensure that the process includes an external communications procedure

Answer: A

Question 3

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 4

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

Question 5

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