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CISA Practice Question: Which TWO of the following are primary objectives…
Which TWO of the following are primary objectives of a business continuity plan (BCP)?
⚠ Common exam trap
Watch out — candidates often confuse the BCP's primary objectives with secondary benefits like cost savings or uptime guarantees, or mistakenly think the BCP replaces the DRP, when in fact the BCP is a broader plan that includes the DRP as a component.
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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Maintain regulatory compliance during disruptions
A primary objective of a BCP is to ensure that the organization can continue to meet legal and regulatory obligations during a disruption. This includes maintaining required data protection, reporting, and operational standards as mandated by regulations such as GDPR, HIPAA, or SOX, even when normal operations are impaired.
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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Replace the disaster recovery plan
Why it's wrong here
BCP and DRP are separate but complementary; BCP does not replace DRP.
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Minimize financial loss
Why it's wrong here
Minimizing financial loss is a benefit, but not a primary objective.
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Guarantee 100% system uptime
Why it's wrong here
100% uptime is impossible in a disruption; BCP aims for recovery within acceptable parameters.
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Maintain regulatory compliance during disruptions
Why this is correct
Compliance with regulations is a primary objective of BCP.
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Ensure critical business functions continue during a disruption
Why this is correct
This is a primary objective of BCP.
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