Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) — Question 483

The MOST important function of a business continuity plan (BCP) is to:

Answer options

• A. ensure that the critical business functions can be recovered.
• B. provide procedures for evaluating tests of the BCP.
• C. provide a schedule of events that has to occur if there is a disaster.
• D. ensure that all business functions are restored.

Correct answer: A

Explanation

The main function of a business continuity plan is to guarantee the recovery of critical business functions, which is essential for maintaining operations during a disruption. While evaluating tests and scheduling events are important aspects of a BCP, they do not address the core objective of ensuring recovery. Restoring all business functions is a broader goal that may not be prioritized in the immediate aftermath of a disaster.