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CISA Updating its business continuity plan (BCP) Practice Question
A company is updating its business continuity plan (BCP). Which THREE of the following should be included as key components?
⚠ Common exam trap
Candidates often confuse supporting operational documents (like network diagrams) with essential BCP components, or mistake vendor contracts for the actual resource allocation procedures required in a continuity plan.
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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List of critical staff and contact information
A BCP must include a current list of critical staff and their contact information to enable rapid activation of the plan and coordination during a disruption. Without this, key personnel cannot be reached, delaying response and recovery efforts.
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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List of critical staff and contact information
Why this is correct
Correct: Essential for communication and activation.
- ✗
Detailed network topology diagrams
Why it's wrong here
Diagrams are operational references, not core BCP content.
- ✗
Vendor contracts for equipment replacement
Why it's wrong here
Contracts are supporting but not a key component of the plan.
- ✓
Procedures for activating the plan
Why this is correct
Correct: Activation procedures are critical for timely response.
- ✓
Results of the latest risk assessment
Why this is correct
Correct: Risk assessment informs the BCP strategy.
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