CGEIT Risk Optimization Practice Question
Which TWO of the following are key elements of a Business Impact Analysis (BIA)?
Answer choices
Why each option matters
Answer the question above first, then reveal the full breakdown to understand why each option is right or wrong.
Correct answer & explanation
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Identification of critical business processes.
BIA identifies critical processes and the impact of their disruption.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
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The color scheme of the company website.
Why it's wrong here
Irrelevant to BIA.
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The specific model of server hardware.
Why it's wrong here
Not a BIA component.
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Identification of critical business processes.
Why this is correct
Foundational BIA step.
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The annual salary of the IT staff.
Why it's wrong here
Not a BIA component.
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Determining the maximum tolerable downtime.
Why this is correct
Crucial for understanding impact.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official ISACA exam blueprint
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