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CISA Practice Question: Which TWO of the following are essential elements…
Which TWO of the following are essential elements of a business continuity plan (BCP) for a newly developed system?
⚠ Common exam trap
Many exam-takers confuse operational components (testing schedule, incident response team) with the core strategic elements (RTOs and recovery procedures) that must be defined before a BCP can be considered complete for a new system.
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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Recovery time objectives (RTOs)
Recovery time objectives (RTOs) are essential because they define the maximum acceptable downtime for the system, directly driving the design of backup and recovery strategies. Without RTOs, the BCP cannot prioritize recovery actions or allocate resources effectively, making them a foundational element for any newly developed system.
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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Testing schedule for the BCP
Why it's wrong here
Testing schedule is part of BCP maintenance, not a core element.
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List of incident response team members
Why it's wrong here
Incident response is separate from BCP.
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Detailed system architecture
Why it's wrong here
Architecture is a design artifact, not a BCP element.
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Recovery time objectives (RTOs)
Why this is correct
RTOs define maximum acceptable downtime.
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Backup and recovery procedures
Why this is correct
Essential for restoring system after disruption.
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