CISA Practice Question: Information Systems Operations and Business Resilience
An organization is developing a business continuity strategy. Which THREE of the following are essential components of a comprehensive BC strategy?
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Why each option matters
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Alternate facilities
People procedures, alternate facilities, and data/technology recovery are core to BC.
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Alternate facilities
Why this is correct
Provides a place to operate.
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Data backup and technology recovery
Why this is correct
Ensures systems and data are available.
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Software licensing compliance
Why it's wrong here
Important but not a core BC component.
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Vendor audit reports
Why it's wrong here
Not a component of the strategy itself.
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People procedures and communication
Why this is correct
Critical for coordinating response.
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