CRISC: Certified in Risk and Information Systems ControlDemo

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Risk Assessment

What is the main purpose of a business impact analysis (BIA)?

  • A To determine the likelihood and impact of threats to business operations
  • B To evaluate the priority of business operations in case of disruption
  • C To estimate resource requirements for related business processes
  • D To identify important business processes in the organization
Explanation

A business impact analysis determines the consequences of losing or disrupting business operations so the organization can prioritize the functions that must be recovered first. Threat likelihood is a risk-assessment concern; process identification and resource estimation support the analysis but are not its primary purpose.

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