CBCP-002 Certified Business Continuity Professional (CBCP) Questions and Answers

In pre-crisis management, CM activities are focused on prevention and preparedness activities. This is true because pre-crisis management is the phase before a crisis occurs, where theorganization tries to anticipate and avoid potential crises or reduce their likelihood and impact. Pre-crisis management involves activities such as risk assessment, business impact analysis, business continuity planning, contingency planning, crisis communication planning, training and awareness, testing and exercising, monitoring and reviewing. Verified References: https://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/solutions/hybrid-work/what-is-business-continuity.html https://phoenixnap.com/blog/what-is-business-continuity-management

A formal “disaster” can only be declared by the firm owners or by the IT Department Manager. This is false because a formal “disaster” can be declared by any authorized person who has the responsibility and authority to activate the business continuity and disaster recovery plan. The authorized person may vary depending on the type, scope, and severity of the disaster, but it should be clearly defined in the plan who can declare a disaster and under what circumstances. The authorized person should also communicate the declaration of a disaster to all relevant stakeholders, such as employees, customers, suppliers, partners, regulators, media, or the public. Verified References: https://www.ready.gov/business-continuity-plan https://www.csoonline.com/article/515730/business-continuity-and-disaster-recovery-planning-the-basics.html

BCP testing is the process of verifying the effectiveness of a business continuity plan and ensuring that it meets the business objectives and requirements. BCP testing should be conducted regularly to identify any gaps or weaknesses in the plan and to update it accordingly1. While the number of tests to be conducted depends on the industry background, size and complexity, available resources, and BCP maturity levels, it is recommended that the tests are conducted twice a year for critical processes but at least minimum once a year1.

A consultant is a person who borrows your watch to tell you the time, charges you for doing so and then sells you back your watch. This is false because it is a cynical and unfair description of a consultant’s role and value. A consultant is a person who provides professional or expert advice in a specific field or domain. A consultant can help an organization to identify problems, analyze situations, develop solutions, implement changes, improve performance, or achieve goals. A consultant can also provide knowledge, skills, tools, or resources that the organization may not have or need temporarily. Verified References: https://www.investopedia.com/terms/c/consultant.asp https://phoenixnap.com/blog/what-is-business-continuity-management

Damage assessment is the process of evaluating the extent and severity of the damage caused by a disruption to an organization’s facilities, equipment, systems, data, records, or personnel. It includes identifying the affected business functions and processes, estimating the time it will take to restore them to normal or acceptable levels of operation, and evaluating whether the recovery time exceeds the maximum tolerable downtime (MTD) for each function or process. If so, a disaster should be declared and the business continuity plan should be activated. Having the insurance company declare the total extent of the damages is not part of the damage assessment process, as it may take longer than the MTD and may not reflect the operational impact of the damage. Verified References: https://www.fema.gov/pdf/emergency/nims/Damage_Assessment.pdf https://drii.org/resources/professionalpractices/EN

Business continuity planning is the process of identifying, developing, and implementing strategies and plans to ensure the continuity of an organization’s critical functions and processes in the event of a disruption. It can be both time consuming and expensive, as it requires a thorough analysis of risks, impacts, resources, and recovery options. However, management will expect tangible benefits from the process, such as reduced losses, increased resilience, improved reputation, and compliance with regulations. Verified References: https://www.ready.gov/business-continuity-plan https://drii.org/resources/professionalpractices/EN

A disaster can also be declared for an illness pandemic where a significant portion of employees are sick. This is true because an illness pandemic is a type of natural disaster that can affect an organization’s ability to continue its normal operations. An illness pandemic can cause absenteeism, reduced productivity, increased costs, supply chain disruptions, customer dissatisfaction, or regulatory compliance issues. Therefore, an organization may need to declare a disaster and activate its business continuity and disaster recovery plan if an illness pandemic impacts its critical functions and processes beyond an acceptable level. Verified References: https://www.ready.gov/business-continuity-plan https://www.csoonline.com/article/515730/business-continuity-and-disaster-recovery-planning-the-basics.html

In the event of a disaster, notification shall be given to each employee by either the HR Department Manager or through the firm’s emergency notice system. This is true because communication is a vital component of any disaster recovery and business continuity plan. Employees need to be informed of the situation, their roles and responsibilities, and the actions they need to take to ensure their safety and the continuity of the business. The HR Department Manager or the emergency notice system are the designated channels for communicating with employees during a disaster. Verified References: https://www.ready.gov/business-continuity-plan https://www.csoonline.com/article/515730/business-continuity-and-disaster-recovery-planning-the-basics.html

Threats can be considered any events or situations that can cause harm or disruption to an organization’s functions or processes. Threats can be natural, human-made, or technological in origin. Some examples of threats are water (such as floods, leaks, or spills), technology failure (such as system crashes, cyberattacks, or power outages), and fire (such as arson, accidents, or explosions). Verified References: https://www.iso.org/publication/PUB100442.html https://phoenixnap.com/blog/what-is-business-continuity-management